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UVT 247: Jones vs Ivanov PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luther Heggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ze Minotauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minotauro has chosen Buckethead - jump man as his entrance music. Ze Minotauro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luther Heggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ze Minotauro!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minotauro connects with a solid leg kick.
Heggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minotauro.
Minotauro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heggs has time to react.
Heggs has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Minotauro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heggs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Minotauro throws the kick towards the body but Heggs avoids it.
Minotauro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Heggs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heggs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Minotauro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Heggs checks a low kick from Minotauro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Minotauro does no damage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Heggs - that will leave a mark!
Minotauro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ze Minotauro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minotauro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Heggs tries to clinch up but Minotauro circles away and keeps his distance.
Heggs takes a swing at Minotauro's ribcage but misses.
Heggs is looking to clinch.
Minotauro scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heggs slips a straight right by Minotauro.
Minotauro tried to score with a low kick but Heggs checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minotauro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heggs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Minotauro with a hook.
Heggs wants to clinch
and Minotauro counters with a good low kick that Heggs was not able to check.
Minotauro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro lands a slapping body shot.
Minotauro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Ze Minotauro has been cut.
Heggs blocks a low kick nicely.
Heggs misses with a double jab.
Heggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heggs, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heggs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Minotauro connects with a solid leg kick.
Heggs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heggs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Minotauro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minotauro throws a head kick that half lands.
Heggs lands a glancing blow to the side of Minotauro's head.
Minotauro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heggs.
Heggs wants to clinch up but Minotauro keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heggs throws the kick towards the body but Minotauro avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ze Minotauro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ze Minotauro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Heggs lands a big head kick that sends Minotauro tumbling to the mat! Heggs takes a step backwards and waves Minotauro back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minotauro misses with an uppercut
and Heggs counters with a body kick.
Heggs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Heggs breaks from the clinch.
Minotauro misses with an uppercut.
Heggs is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Minotauro thows a leg kick but Heggs checks it
and Heggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Minotauro throws a leg kick but Heggs moved away.
Heggs thows a body shot but no joy.
Heggs lands a big uppercut and Minotauro crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Minotauro looks OK. Heggs waves Minotauro back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro throws a lazy right hand but Heggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Minotauro misses with a lunging right hand
and Heggs counters with a nice right hand that sends Minotauro toppling to the canvas! Minotauro scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Heggs finish him?!
Minotauro is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heggs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Minotauro makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Heggs really felt that one!
Luther Heggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Minotauro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heggs has time to react.
Minotauro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heggs wants to clinch.
Heggs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro connects with a nice looking jab.
Minotauro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Minotauro throws a hook to the side of Heggs's head but Heggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minotauro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Minotauro misses with a hook.
No joy there for Heggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heggs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Minotauro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro throws a hook but Heggs avoids it easily.
Heggs drops Minotauro with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Minotauro looks back up at him and smiles so Heggs waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Minotauro is still on wobbly legs! Can Heggs finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heggs checks the leg kick.
Minotauro seems to have recovered his senses.
Minotauro throws a sloppy head kick
and Heggs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Heggs connects with a body shot that sends Minotauro's belly button to the back.
Minotauro scores with a head kick. Heggs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A lazy body kick from Heggs
and Minotauro counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Heggs does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Minotauro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Minotauro misses with an uppercut
and Heggs moves into the clinch.
Heggs lands with a short shot to the head.
Minotauro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Heggs after a bit of a struggle.
Heggs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Minotauros head.
Minotauro taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Minotauro blocks an uppercut.
Heggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heggs is pushing Minotauro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Heggs manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Heggs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ze Minotauro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Heggs sends Minotauro crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Heggs is motioning to the referee to let Minotauro up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Minotauro misses its intended target.
Heggs is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Minotauro looks to land a right hand but Heggs moved out of range.
Heggs tries to clinch there but Minotauro circles away.
Minotauro connects with a body shot.
Heggs lands a big uppercut and Minotauro crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Minotauro looks OK. Heggs waves Minotauro back to his feet!
Heggs misses with a looping left.
Heggs misses with a looping right.
Heggs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Minotauro.
Heggs slips under a jab from Minotauro.
Minotauro throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Heggs makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Minotauro really felt that one!
Heggs is looking to clinch but Minotauro is avoiding it.
Minotauro misses with a hook. Heggs ducked under it nicely.
Minotauro misses the shot to the body.
Heggs feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Minotauro sprawling to the canvas! Minotauro rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Heggs finish him?!
That has opened up Ze Minotauro's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heggs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heggs lands a big right hand that sends Minotauro crashing to the mat! Heggs stays standing though and waves Minotauro back to his feet!
Minotauro throws a jab but it's blocked by Heggs.
Minotauro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Heggs avoids the body shot from Minotauro.
Heggs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minotauro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heggs drops Minotauro with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Minotauro looks back up at him and smiles so Heggs waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Minotauro leaves his chin hanging out and Heggs seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Minotauro crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luther Heggs!
Luther Heggs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kingo Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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244 lbs
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272 lbs
31 - 19 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kingo Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov scores with a jab to the body.
Kongo has closed the distance and engaged Kharitonov in a clinch.
Kongo trying to stall but Kharitonov improves his position.
Kongo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Boris Kharitonov has been cut.
Kongo lands an elbow that stopped Kharitonov in his tracks for a moment.
Kongo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kongo lands a left hand.
Kongo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kongo slows down the pace here.
Kongo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kongo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kongo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kharitonov misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kharitonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kongo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kharitonov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kharitonov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kharitonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kharitonov presses Kongo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kongo lands a hook that snaps the head of Kharitonov backwards.
Kongo lands with a left to the head.
Kongo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kongo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kharitonov is keeping busy.
Kharitonov tries a body shot but Kongo blocks it.
Kongo has Kharitonov pushed against the cage.
Kharitonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kongo.
Kongo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Kingo Kongo has been cut.
Kharitonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kharitonov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kharitonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kharitonov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kharitonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kongo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kharitonov's brow.
Kongo'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.
Kharitonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kharitonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kongo.
Kharitonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kongo.
Kongo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kharitonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kongo.
Kongo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kharitonov.
A head punch on the inside from Kharitonov fails to land.
Kongo lands with a right to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kongo obliges.
Kharitonov blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kharitonov backwards.
Kharitonov tries a body shot but Kongo blocks it.
Kongo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kharitonov fails to land.
Kongo prevents a body shot from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov prevents a body shot from Kongo.
Kongo looking to throw knees to the head but Kharitonov is blocking nicely.
Kongo looking to throw knees to the head but Kharitonov is blocking nicely.
Kharitonov presses Kongo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kharitonov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kharitonov scores with a shot to the side of Kongo's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Kharitonov fails to land.
Kongo misses with a knee to the head.
Kongo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kharitonov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kharitonov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kongo backwards.
Kongo blocks an uppercut.
Kongo digs a right hand underneath Kharitonov's ribcage. Kharitonov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kharitonov working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kongo.
Kharitonov works on Kongo's body with a couple of short punches.
Kongo is breathing heavily.
Kharitonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kharitonov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kharitonov misses with a body punch.
Kongo misses with an elbow strike.
Kongo lands an uppercut.
Kharitonov misses with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kharitonov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kingo Kongo's cut is getting worse.
Kongo prevents a body shot from Kharitonov.
A body shot lands from Kharitonov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kharitonov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kongos head.
Kharitonov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kharitonov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kharitonov.
Kongo blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boris Kharitonov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kharitonov misses with a wild body shot.
Kharitonov instigates a clinch.
Kongo misses with a punch on the inside.
Kharitonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kharitonov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kharitonov throws a head punch that misses.
Kongo lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kongo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kongo looking to throw knees to the head but Kharitonov is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kharitonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kongo's elbow.
Kharitonov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kongo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kongo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kharitonovs head.
Kongo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kharitonov is breathing heavily.
Kongo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kharitonov up against the cage.
Kongo lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kongo.
Kharitonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kongo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kharitonov's defenses.
Kongo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kharitonov.
Kongo tries to work over Kharitonov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kongo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kharitonov tries to throw a body punch but Kongo avoids it by throwing Kharitonov back against the cage.
Kongo lands an elbow just above Kharitonov 's eye.
Kongo has a couple of punches blocked by Kharitonov.
Kongo stalls.
A nice left hand lands by Kongo.
Kongo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kongo working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kharitonov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kongo blocking some punches.
Kongo blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Kongo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kharitonov blocking some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kongo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kharitonov.
A hook to the body from Kongo.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kongo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kongo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kharitonov is rocked!
Kharitonov blocking some punches.
Kharitonov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kongo finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kharitonov blocks an uppercut.
Kongo lands a big knee! That's hurt Kharitonov! Oh, he's all over the place! Kongo lands another knee that sends Kharitonov to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kingo Kongo!
After winning the bout, Kingo Kongo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maverick Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Carolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carolla has chosen Gotta Get It On from Taboo 2 as his entrance music. Maverick Anderson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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210 lbs
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201 lbs
44 - 39 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maverick Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Carolla!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Carolla counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carolla is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Adam Carolla has been cut.
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carolla. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Carolla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Anderson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Carolla misses the jab.
Carolla scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anderson in his tracks.
It looks like Maverick Anderson 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!
Carolla takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anderson tries to clinch but Carolla moves out of range.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Carolla counters with an inside leg kick.
Anderson staying out of range there.
No joy there for Carolla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carolla.
Carolla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Carolla counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
Carolla misses with a hook
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes that sends Carolla to the canvas! Anderson follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carolla is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Maverick Anderson.
Carolla scores with a leg kick.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carolla moves into the clinch.
Anderson is trying to stall.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson with a knee to the head.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carolla avoids it.
Carolla has Anderson pushed against the cage.
Carolla is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carolla has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anderson has Carolla pressed against the cage, preventing Carolla from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carolla tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the cage.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Carolla has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson tries to bum rush Carolla with a series of wild strikes but Carolla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carolla manages to avoid it.
Maverick Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson jabs Carolla to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick from Anderson lands but Carolla takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carolla doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Carolla counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a body punch but Carolla moves out of range.
Anderson instigates a clinch.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Carolla blocks it.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but Carolla blocks with his arms.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carolla is keeping busy.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anderson.
Anderson looking to throw knees to the head but Carolla is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carolla controlling the action here for a moment.
Carolla wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maverick Anderson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Carolla.
Anderson jabs at Carolla's body.
Decent striking displayed by Anderson there.
Anderson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Carolla moves into the clinch.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Anderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carolla's face.
Carolla on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Carolla takes an elbow to the temple.
Carolla blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carolla wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson won't allow it.
Anderson scores with a knee to the head.
Anderson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carolla blocks an elbow strike from Anderson.
Carolla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Carolla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carolla scores with a decent looking hook.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anderson lands a two punch combo.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carolla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carolla lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carolla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Carolla tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carolla throws a one two combo.
Carolla blocks a head kick by Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Carolla tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson throws a head kick but Carolla moves out of range.
Anderson takes one on the button.
Carolla has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Carolla keeps it at a distance.
Anderson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carolla.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carolla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maverick Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Carolla.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carolla.
Carolla connects with a looping right hand.
Carolla's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Anderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Carolla connects with a solid leg kick.
Carolla buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses
and Carolla makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carolla wants to slow Anderson down by chopping away at his legs.
Carolla avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carolla staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Carolla counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carolla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
A cross from Anderson lands.
Carolla fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but Carolla seems unphased.
Maverick Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson throws a combination. Carolla tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Carolla misses with a looping left.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carolla displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maverick Anderson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Carolla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carolla avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Carolla scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson scores with a hook.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Carolla cracks Anderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maverick Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carolla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carolla connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Carolla counters with a stiff right hand.
Maverick Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Jab from Carolla.
Carolla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Carolla looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Good shot there by Carolla.
Anderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carolla's head backwards.
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carolla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carolla tries to move into range but Anderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carolla at a distance.
Carolla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carolla ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Carolla.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Carolla pushes him off.
Carolla lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into range.
Anderson walks into a straight right hand from Carolla.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Carolla feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Carolla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carolla. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Anderson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carolla connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anderson scrambles back to his feet.
Maverick Anderson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Carolla takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Carolla paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Carolla checks a leg kick.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Carolla ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Carolla's shoulder, as Carolla tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carolla lands a really nice looking cross but Anderson seems unphased.
Jeez, Maverick Anderson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Carolla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maverick Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
Carolla throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Carolla misses the target.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carolla manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carolla chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anderson can pounce on him.
Carolla throws an off balance right hand
and Carolla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adam Carolla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carolla moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adam Carolla.
Well Anderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maverick Anderson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Roads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas Campos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Campos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damien Roads!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roads fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Campos drops his hands momentarily and Roads takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Lucas Campos has been cut.
Roads wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roads throws a nice looking combination but Campos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Roads as Campos shoots in.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roads thows a body shot but no joy.
Roads thuds a left hand into Campos's body.
Roads lands with a shot to the body.
Campos is breathing heavily.
Roads throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roads is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Campos rather than just go for the knockout.
Roads lands a nice shot to the body.
Roads defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Campos.
Roads scores with a decent looking hook.
Roads throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roads lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Roads misses.
Campos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Roads is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Campos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Garcia Grappling Academy - Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Roads scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Campos doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roads connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lucas Campos's cut is getting worse.
Roads cracks Campos with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Campos looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Roads finish him?
Campos is rocked!
Campos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Roads fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Campos square on the jaw! Damn, Campos is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damien Roads!
During a confident post fight interview, Damien Roads thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miklo Velka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor comes to the cage accompanied by . Velka has chosen Cypress Hill - Insane In The Membrane as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Miklo Velka is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miklo Velka!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor lands a head kick. Velka smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Miklo Velka has been cut.
Taylor lands with a nice body punch.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Velka ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor scores with a leg kick.
Velka lands with a shot to the body.
Taylor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Velka.
Velka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taylor's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taylor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Velka doesn't seem bothered though.
Velka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taylor.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Velka.
Taylor wants to land a leg kick but Velka is out of range.
Velka throws a leg kick but Taylor moved away.
Taylor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A combination from Velka does no damage.
Velka moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Taylor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A combination from Taylor does no damage.
Velka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Velka sizes up Taylor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Velka.
Velka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Velka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Velka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taylor in his tracks.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velka moves away.
Velka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Taylor thows a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Velka.
The crowd cheers as Taylor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Velka doesn't seem phased though.
Miklo Velka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Velka.
Velka throws a leg kick
and Taylor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Velka blocks a leg kick.
Taylor stuns Velka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor tries to bum rush Velka with a series of wild strikes but Velka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Velka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taylor.
Taylor misses with a jab to the body
and Velka counters with a thumping low kick.
Velka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taylor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Velka ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Velka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Velka misses with a looping right.
Taylor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Velka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Velka.
Velka instigates a clinch.
Velka lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Tim Taylor has been cut.
Taylor dodges an elbow strike from Velka.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Taylor trying to control the position but instead, Velka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taylor into the cage.
Taylor is trying to force a seperation but Velka has the dominant position.
Velka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Taylor slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tim Taylor.
Velka throws a head kick but Taylor moves out of range.
Velka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taylor.
Nice defenses there by Velka.
Taylor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Velka misses with a hook.
Taylor lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taylor.
Taylor staying out of range there.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velka.
Velka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Taylor.
Taylor misses with a looping right.
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Velka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velka tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Velka slips under a jab.
Velka lands with a good body shot.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
Velka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taylor's hands.
A good leg kick by Taylor.
Velka looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
We've been told by Taylor's head coaches at The Consortium - Rio (Message for Tryouts) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Velka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taylor. That did some damage!
Velka thumps Taylor with a low kick.
Taylor connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tim Taylor will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Velka moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Taylor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
Velka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Velka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Taylor throws a shot to the body.
Velka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taylor's sensitive parts.
Velka has Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Velka throws an elbow but misses.
Velka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Velka trying to control the position but instead, Taylor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Velka into the cage.
Velka is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Velka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taylor.
A hook to the body from Velka.
Velka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Miklo Velka.
A combination from Taylor does no damage.
Velka wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Taylor does it's job there.
Velka throws a leg kick which misses Taylor's front leg but catches the back leg as Taylor tries to avoid it.
Taylor throws a shot to the body.
Velka lands a glancing blow to the side of Taylor's head.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Velka avoids them all with ease.
Velka slips a straight right by Taylor.
Velka slips a straight right by Taylor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velka scores with a head kick. Taylor tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Taylor sizes up Velka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taylor misses with a hook. Velka ducked under it nicely.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Velka.
Taylor lands a jab to the nose.
Taylor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Velka.
Tim Taylor is winning the standup battle so far.
Velka slips under a jab from Taylor.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Velka, right into the meat.
Velka thuds his right hand into Taylor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Velka.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Velka slips the punch.
Velka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Velka ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Velka rushes Taylor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor blocks an elbow strike.
Velka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Velka missing with knees to the body.
Velka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taylor avoids it.
Velka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taylor avoids it.
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Velka takes the fight into the clinch.
Velka misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Velka misses the shot to the body.
Velka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taylor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Velka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Velka moves out of range.
Velka wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velka manages to avoid it.
Velka connects with a right hand. Taylor shakes it off.
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!
Velka clinches up with Taylor and pushes him back against the cage.
Velka misses with a punch on the inside.
Velka lands a nice elbow.
Velka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taylor avoids the elbow strike from Velka, against the cage.
Taylor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Velka is keeping busy.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Velka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miklo Velka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Taylor blocks the leg kick.
Velka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Velka wants to clinch.
Taylor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Velka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taylor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Velka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Velka throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Taylor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Velka is looking to clinch but Taylor is avoiding it.
Taylor misses with a body shot
and Velka counters with a right hand to the body.
Taylor throws a head kick but Velka moves out of range.
Velka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velka wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velka stuns Taylor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Velka defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Taylor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taylor scores with a hook to the body. Velka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Velka circles away quickly and effectively.
Taylor looks to throw the jab but Velka is out of range.
Velka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Velka misses with a low kick.
Taylor takes a swing at Velka's ribcage but misses.
Velka misses with a body kick.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Taylor counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velka misses with a kick to the body.
Taylor has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Velka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor gets tackled into the cage by Velka. Velka maintains the clinch.
Velka is trying to maintain a safe position but Taylor gets an underhook and turns Velka into the cage.
Taylor avoiding damage as Velka throws knees to the body.
Taylor lands a shoulder strike.
Velka swings wildly with an uppercut but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velka looking to stall.
Velka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taylor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velka stalling in the clinch but Taylor improves position.
Velka has Taylor pressed against the cage.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Velka is controlling him.
Velka misses with an elbow over the top.
Taylor breaks the clinch.
Velka throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Velka avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Velka.
Taylor misses with a looping right.
Velka misses with a low kick.
Velka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Velka has Taylor pressed against the cage, preventing Taylor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Taylor can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velka backwards.
Velka just leaning against Taylor, taking a breather.
Velka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Velka looking to throw knees to the head but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Velka trying to land knees to the body.
Velka just leaning against Taylor, taking a breather.
Velka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Velka is trying to maintain a safe position but Taylor gets an underhook and turns Velka into the cage.
Miklo Velka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Taylor cracks Velka with a nice body shot.
Taylor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor avoids a wild elbow strike from Velka.
Velka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taylor avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miklo Velka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Velka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miklo Velka!
Miklo Velka took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Yo homes....I dedicate this win to Magic....La Onda essa! Hey Red Rider shut your mouth...if you want to scrap meet me at El Pino!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Macintosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gattuso comes to the cage accompanied by WAR-Low Rider. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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33
212 lbs
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212 lbs
25 - 19 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Javier Gattuso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bud Macintosh!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Macintosh or perhaps it was just good defense by Gattuso which made him look bad.
Gattuso misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gattuso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Gattuso.
Gattuso connects with a body shot that sends Macintosh's belly button to the back.
Macintosh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gattuso doesn't seem bothered though.
Gattuso definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gattuso lands a lovely overhand right.
Macintosh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gattuso is looking for a sweep. Macintosh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macintosh seems to be looking for submissions.
Macintosh controlling the action here.
Gattuso is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh wants to control but Gattuso is keeping him busy.
Gattuso is trying to stand up here but Macintosh is controlling him well.
Macintosh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gattuso keeps working.
Gattuso wants to control but Macintosh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Macintosh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gattuso knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Macintosh throws a lazy right hand but Gattuso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gattuso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macintosh throws out the jab.
Macintosh closes the distance and clinches up with Gattuso, looking for a takedown. Macintosh pushes Gattuso against the cage but Gattuso circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh lands with a good body shot.
Macintosh closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gattuso's guard.
Macintosh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macintosh wants to control from the top but Gattuso keeps moving.
Gattuso working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gattuso keeping moving, preventing Macintosh from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macintosh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bud Macintosh has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Macintosh works Gattuso's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh misses with a takedown
and Gattuso counters with a straight right hand.
Javier Gattuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bud Macintosh.
Macintosh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gattuso thows a body shot but no joy.
Macintosh misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gattuso.
Macintosh throws a big shot that misses.
Gattuso scores with a shot to the body.
Macintosh throws a looping overhand right but Gattuso ducks down to avoid it.
Macintosh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Macintosh connects with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Gattuso as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macintosh moves away from the strike by Gattuso.
Macintosh misses with a hook. Gattuso ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Macintosh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gattuso misses with a few strikes there.
Gattuso is looking to chop away at Macintosh's legs.
Javier Gattuso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macintosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gattuso moves away.
Gattuso staying out of range there.
Gattuso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Macintosh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gattuso. Gattuso circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gattuso throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Macintosh throws a jab but it's blocked by Gattuso.
Macintosh connects with a body shot.
Macintosh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gattuso's hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Macintosh avoids the body shot from Gattuso.
Macintosh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gattuso.
Gattuso bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
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 Javier Gattuso will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gattuso misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Macintosh counters with a series of strikes. Gattuso will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gattuso misses the jab.
A jab lands there for Macintosh.
Macintosh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gattuso throws a head kick but Macintosh moves out of range.
Macintosh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gattuso ducks under a wild hook from Macintosh.
Gattuso gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gattuso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gattuso lands with an overhand left.
Bud Macintosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gattuso throws a series of punches but Macintosh avoids them all with ease.
Macintosh scores with a nice head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Macintosh feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Macintosh is looking to pass into half guard but Gattuso pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gattuso is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso trying to control the position from guard on top but Macintosh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gattuso works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gattuso wants to work for an arm triangle but Macintosh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gattuso scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gattuso trying to control from Macintosh's half guard. Macintosh has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gattuso wanted to stand there but Macintosh had control of the position.
Macintosh looking for a guillotine here but Gattuso defends easily.
Gattuso advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso trying to control the position but Macintosh is working away.
Bud Macintosh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gattuso misses with the ground and pound.
Gattuso throws an elbow but Macintosh slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gattuso trying to control the action but Macintosh is working from the bottom.
Macintosh tries to improve position but can't.
Gattuso wants to control but Macintosh is keeping him busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gattuso wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Macintosh, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh manages to get back to half guard.
Gattuso trying to control the action but Macintosh is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Macintosh actively working from the bottom here.
Gattuso is keen to just control but Macintosh is a slippery customer.
Macintosh wants to control but Gattuso passes into side.
Gattuso stands up.
Macintosh gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh is looking to stall here but Gattuso recovers full guard.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Macintosh has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gattuso pulls Macintosh in close to his closed guard and prevents Macintosh from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gattuso keeping full guard, as Macintosh tries to pass.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gattuso wants to stand up but Macintosh is controlling him.
Macintosh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bud Macintosh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gattuso throws an overhand right that lands on Macintosh's shoulder, as Macintosh tries to avoid the shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Macintosh.
Gattuso lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Macintosh throws a hook but Gattuso blocks it.
Macintosh avoids the head kick by Gattuso.
Macintosh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gattuso loads up on a big right hand but Macintosh slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Macintosh. Gattuso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gattuso throws a poor cross that misses
and Macintosh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Macintosh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macintosh won't allow Gattuso to sweep him here.
Gattuso is looking to stand up but Macintosh isn't so interested in that idea.
Macintosh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macintosh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Macintosh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gattuso's head.
Macintosh postures up.
Macintosh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macintosh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Macintosh wants to control from the top but Gattuso keeps moving.
Gattuso controls Macintosh momentarily but Macintosh frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh trying to control but Gattuso is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gattuso working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Javier Gattuso wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Macintosh sizes up Gattuso with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gattuso throws a lazy right hand but Macintosh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Gattuso.
Macintosh thows a body shot but no joy.
Gattuso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Macintosh manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Macintosh scores with a decent looking hook.
Macintosh misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by Gattuso as he connects with a hook.
Gattuso drops his hands momentarily and Macintosh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gattuso misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Macintosh.
Gattuso throws a looping overhand right but Macintosh ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Gattuso misses.
Macintosh slips a jab from Gattuso.
Macintosh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Macintosh throws an off balance right hand
and Gattuso counters with a nice uppercut.
Gattuso throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh scores with a takedown into Gattuso's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macintosh postures up.
Gattuso is controlling Macintosh's posture.
Macintosh works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gattuso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Macintosh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Macintosh's back!
Gattuso tries to keep control of the position but Macintosh is staying busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gattuso is trying to stick to Macintosh's back but Macintosh is turning into Gattuso. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gattuso's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Macintosh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macintosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Gattuso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gattuso has control of Macintosh's left arm, preventing Macintosh from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bud Macintosh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Macintosh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roman Burza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burza comes to the cage accompanied by Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle. Jorge has chosen Back in black 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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163 lbs
26 - 19 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roman Burza!
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, James Jorge!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burza lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Burza has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
No joy there for Jorge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jorge shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Burza eats them both and turns towards Jorge to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jorge takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jorge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burza.
Jorge misses with a hook
and Burza counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jorge's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jorge pulls Burza in close to prevent any damage.
Burza trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burza is really struggling to control Jorge but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jorge trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. James Jorge wasn't active enough on the ground.
Burza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jorge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jorge throws the left hand but Burza avoids the punch easily.
Burza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jorge to score with a decent uppercut.
Jorge misses with the combination.
Jorge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burza counters with a head kick. That will keep Jorge thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jorge throws a jab but it's blocked by Burza.
Jorge misses with a few strikes there.
Burza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jorge.
Jorge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burza defends it nicely.
Burza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jorge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burza counters with a three punch combo that has Jorge backing up. Jorge nods at Burza to acknowledge the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burza. Jorge does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burza.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Burza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Burza.
Burza lands with a slapping head kick.
Burza scores with a kick to the body.
Burza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jorge defends it nicely.
Burza misses with an uppercut.
Jorge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burza.
Burza slaps away a takedown attempt from Jorge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jorge misses with a series of wild punches.
Jorge takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge lands a head shot.
Burza lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jorge backs up against the cage.
Burza throws a right hand that Jorge ducks under and follows up with a left that Jorge also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Jorge misses.
Jorge swinging wildly here.
Jorge slaps away a takedown attempt from Burza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jorge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burza circles away.
Jorge tries to bum rush Burza with a series of wild strikes but Burza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jorge throws a right and a left that Burza avoids nicely.
Jorge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burza manages to avoid it.
Burza throws a chopping leg kick but Jorge manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Burza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jorge as he jumps to the side.
Jorge swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burza lands a leg kick that knocks Jorge off balance momentarily.
Burza looks for a takedown but Jorge sprawls well.
Burza lands with a nice combination. Jorge backs away looking to recover.
Jorge misses with a body shot.
Jorge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burza pinned against the cage. Burza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James Jorge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Jorge misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some wild striking there from Jorge.
Jorge throws a right and a left that Burza avoids nicely.
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 Roman Burza will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jorge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jorge darts in looking for a takedown but Burza gets double underhooks and turns Jorge into the cage.
Burza is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jorge is defending well.
Burza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burza tries for a takedown but Jorge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burza. That's going to slow Jorge down.
Burza connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Burza.
Jorge throws a right and a left that Burza avoids nicely.
Jorge throws a series of punches but Burza avoids them all with ease.
Jorge shoots in for a takedown but Burza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jorge is defended easily by Burza.
Roman Burza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jorge.
Jorge avoids the body shot from Burza.
Burza throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge slips a jab and a cross from Burza.
Jorge loads up on a big right hand but Burza slips the punch.
Jorge misses with a left hand
and Burza counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jorge!
Burza working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Burza decides to stand back up. Burza steps back and let's Jorge get back to his feet.
Jorge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roman Burza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jorge checks a leg kick.
Burza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jorge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burza.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burza lands a nice looking body kick.
Burza shoots for a takedown but Jorge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jorge moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Roman Burza has been cut.
Jorge throws a body punch but Burza moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burza throws a head kick that misses.
Burza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jorge.
Jorge misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Jorge does no damage.
Burza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jorge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burza misses with a wild combination.
Jorge throws a right hand that Burza ducks under and follows up with a left that Burza also avoids with ease.
Burza tries a low kick but Jorge avoids it.
James Jorge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jorge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burza throws a head kick but Jorge moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burza with a poor takedown
and Jorge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jorge shoots in looking for a takedown but Burza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jorge's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burza takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jorge doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burza counters with a takedown into side control.
Jorge is breathing heavily.
Jorge is looking to regain half guard here but Burza keeps moving and retains side control.
Burza is trying to ground and pound but Jorge uses the momentary lack of control by Burza to regain half guard.
Burza is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jorge!
Burza tries to control but Jorge wriggling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorge gets back to half guard.
Burza has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burza trying to mount his opponent but Jorge defends it.
Jorge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burza.
Jorge trying to hold on to Burza's head to control him but Burza postures up.
Burza is pressing down on Jorge's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jorge is holding on for now.
Burza looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jorge wants to control but Burza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burza wants to pass the guard but Jorge is defending well.
Jorge moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Burza dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Burza'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!
Burza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jorge.
Jorge scores with a decent looking hook.
Jorge misses with a double jab
and Burza counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jorge!
Jorge is looking for a sweep.
Burza is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Jorge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jorge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza trying to control the position but Jorge is working away.
Burza wants to take a breather but Jorge manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Burza.
Jorge keeping full guard, as Burza tries to pass.
Burza wants to control from the top but Jorge keeps moving.
Burza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burza slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Burza passes Jorge's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jorge is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Roman Burza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jorge moves into full guard.
Jorge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burza trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jorge trying to keep a closed guard but Burza is proving a slippery customer.
Burza trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge is trying to control the position but Burza postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by James Jorge.
Burza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jorge moves into range and connects with a jab.
James Jorge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burza looks to score with a jab to the body but Jorge is just out of range.
Burza defending well as Jorge loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Jorge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jorge.
Jorge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jorge slips a jab and a cross from Burza.
Burza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jorge might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jorge scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burza is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge misses with a series of wild punches.
Oh Burza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jorge misses with a looping left.
Jorge misses with a wild combination.
Jorge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jorge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jorge misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Jorge. Those never looked like landing.
Burza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jorge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burza.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burza circles away quickly and effectively.
Burza shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jorge's guard.
Jorge throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Burza wants to control from the top but Jorge keeps moving.
Jorge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jorge thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Roman Burza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jorge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burza's guard.
Jorge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jorge connects with a couple of short punches.
Jorge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jorge throwing strikes but missing.
Jorge won't allow Burza to get back to his feet.
Jorge wants to pass the guard but Burza is keeping the position.
Jorge connects with a couple of short punches.
Burza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jorge throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jorge lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jorge is looking to work some ground and pound but Burza has wrist control.
Jorge is working Burza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jorge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jorge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Burza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jorge.
Jorge makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jorge cracks Burza with a solid left hand.
Jorge landing with the ground and pound.
Jorge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jorge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Jorge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burza 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roman Burza!
Roman Burza was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Menezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wango Tango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menezes comes to the cage accompanied by Charlinho, o menino que só queria estudar - Hermes & Renato. Tango is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. Wango Tango will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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300 lbs
15 - 18 - 1 |
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300 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Menezes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wango Tango!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menezes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Menezes misses.
Some wild striking there from Menezes.
Menezes misses with a wild combination.
Menezes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tango fails in his attempt to clinch.
Menezes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tango.
Menezes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tango dodges the punch combination from Menezes.
Charles Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tango fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tango gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tango breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menezes throws a series of punches but Tango moves out of range.
Tango fails with an attempt to clinch.
Menezes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Menezes gets tackled into the cage by Tango. Tango maintains the clinch.
I was talking to Menezes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tango breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Tango.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tango looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Tango misses.
Tango jabs Menezes right on the nose. Menezes blinks but takes it well.
Menezes misses with a few strikes there.
Menezes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Menezes swats away the attempt to clinch by Tango.
Menezes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've been informed that Tango has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menezes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Menezes slips a jab and a cross from Tango.
Menezes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tango counters with a nice right hand that sends Menezes toppling to the canvas! Menezes scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tango finish him?!
Menezes is rocked!
A combination from Menezes does no damage.
Oh Menezes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tango has closed the distance and engaged Menezes in a clinch.
Tango lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Menezes or not.
Tango escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tango darts in and clinches Menezes up against the cage.
Tango cracks Menezes with a nice body shot.
Menezes is breathing heavily.
Tango lands a body shot in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Menezes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tango with a knee to the head.
Tango lands a big right hand that drops Menezes! The killer instinct kicks in and Tango finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Tango!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wango Tango!
Our winner, Wango Tango, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghoul Ghotha (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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243 lbs
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272 lbs
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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
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ghotha.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ghotha throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
King might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
King takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ghotha wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
Ghotha controls the position from side control.
Ghotha with the ground and pound but King regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ghotha sitting and controlling from the half guard.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Ghotha has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
King is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head.
Ghotha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
King is trying to stand up here but Ghotha is controlling him well.
Ghotha lands with a punch from half guard.
Ghotha working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ghotha trying to pass the guard but King defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
King tries to get to full guard but Ghotha has control of the leg.
King has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ghotha is working away from the top position though.
Ghotha misses with a head shot. King uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ghotha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ghotha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King keeping moving, preventing Ghotha from controlling successfully.
King is looking to stand up but Ghotha isn't so interested in that idea.
King controls Ghotha momentarily but Ghotha frees himself.
Ghotha trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ghoul Ghotha was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ghotha closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ghotha.
Ghotha lands a few punches from side control.
Ghotha is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down King's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ghotha in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghotha wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
Ghotha is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghotha tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghoul Ghotha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ghotha closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. King quickly recovers to half guard.
Ghotha not landing any meaningful shots this time.
King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ghotha.
Ghotha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Ghotha eventually gives up the hold.
Ghotha is trying to control the action in half guard but King is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
King keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ghotha working over King with some ground and pound. King looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha is stalling here. King is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ghotha seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and King has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Ghotha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
King cracks Ghotha with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ghotha manages to get back to half guard.
Ghotha wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
King missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
King scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ghotha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
King working Ghotha over with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghotha actively working from the bottom here.
Ghotha works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for King!
Ghotha tries to control but King wriggling away.
King blocking the ground and pound.
Ghotha lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ghotha unloading with bombs!
Ghotha lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ghotha raining down hammerfists from mount.
King is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King taking shots to the head.
Ghotha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ghotha pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ghotha lands a heavy elbow.
Ghotha landing shots from mount.
King is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
King is desperately trying to improve his position but Ghotha has a good base and remains in mount.
Ghotha with shots to the head and body - King looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ghotha landing strikes from the mount.
Oh King is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ghotha lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ghotha working for a submission but King is keeping him at bay.
King seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely.
King is bucking up trying to escape but Ghotha cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ghotha tries to control but King wriggling away.
King is looking to improve his position but Ghotha isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghotha punishing his opponent with strikes.
King squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghoul Ghotha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
King blocks a head kick by Ghotha.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghotha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King gets caught napping as Ghotha dives in and scores a takedown. King manages to retain guard.
King manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ghotha tries to reverse the position but King maintains control.
Ghotha gets back to half guard.
Ghotha slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ghotha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ghotha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghotha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha trying to control the position here.
King working some strikes from top position.
Ghotha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. King manages to get himself to full guard.
Ghotha trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghotha is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
King wants to stand and escape but Ghotha is having none of it.
Ghoul Ghotha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King keeping moving, preventing Ghotha from controlling successfully.
Ghotha tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Ghotha is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ghoul Ghotha wasn't active enough on the ground.
King looks to throw the jab but Ghotha is out of range.
A swing and a miss from King.
Ghotha gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ghoul Ghotha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ghotha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King landing some decent shots from guard.
Ghotha manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ghotha pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ghotha looking to control and managing it successfully.
King in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ghotha working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghotha throwing strikes here but King is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha lands a big elbow.
Ghotha lands a couple of good shots and King has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ghotha goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. King escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Ghotha gets back to full guard.
King is looking to work some ground and pound but Ghotha has wrist control.
King is working Ghotha over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghotha working for submissions but it's allowed King to get to half guard.
Ghotha gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ghoul Ghotha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ghotha 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghoul Ghotha!
After winning the bout, Ghoul Ghotha 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by what's new pussycat. Ivanov has chosen HINO RUSSO as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
183 lbs
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31
182 lbs
19 - 10 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergei Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones rushes Ivanov and presses him up against the cage.
Ivanov blocks the elbow strike.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Ivanov dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Ivanov lands with a right to the head.
Ivanov can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Ivanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ivanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Ivanov.
Ivanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov misses with a double jab.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Ivanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones has Ivanov up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Ivanov trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ivanov misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Ivanov.
Ivanov 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.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ivanov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ivanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ivanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones tries to clinch there but Ivanov circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones slips under a jab from Ivanov.
Jones clinches.
Ivanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Ivanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Sergei Ivanov has been cut.
Jones avoiding damage as Ivanov throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Ivanov - that landed with a thud.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Ivanov.
Ivanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivanov closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Ivanov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Jones prevents Ivanov from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stalling against the cage.
Ivanov breaks from the clinch.
Ivanov thows a body shot but no joy.
Ivanov rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Jones.
Ivanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ivanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Ivanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Ivanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivanov misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ivanov.
Ivanov is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Ivanov letting Jones take a breather here.
Jones misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivanov.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ivanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
The referee calls for Ivanov to work.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Ivanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Ivanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Ivanov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ivanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Ivanov counters with a good, hard body kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Ivanov looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Ivanov misses with a low kick.
Jones moves out of range as Ivanov strikes.
Ivanov closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ivanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ivanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ivanov misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ivanov's brow.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones lands a nice knee to the body.
Ivanov can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Ivanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones tries to clinch there but Ivanov circles away.
Ivanov throws a leg kick that misses.
Ivanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Ivanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ivanov moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ivanov moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but Ivanov is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches.
Ivanov dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones is struggling to control the position.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones wants to stall.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Ivanov is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ivanov tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Ivanov avoids the damage to the body.
Sergei Ivanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones working aggressively here.
Ivanov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ivanov breaks the clinch.
Ivanov darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Ivanov can't break the clinch.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ivanov cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Jones prevents Ivanov from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivanov is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Ivanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ivanov tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Ivanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sergei Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ivanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Ivanov misses the jab.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Ivanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Ivanov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ivanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sergei Ivanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ivanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ivanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Ivanov throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Ivanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ivanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ivanov as he jumps to the side.
Ivanov tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Ivanov pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Ivanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones prevents a body shot from Ivanov.
Ivanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Ivanov improves position.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Ivanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Ivanov is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ivanov has his back to the cage.
Ivanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanov is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Ivanov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ivanov tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones has Ivanov pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones taking a breather.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivanov is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ivanov has his back to the cage.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanov tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Ivanov back against the cage.
Ivanov tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Ivanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones cracks Ivanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones gets through Ivanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones keeps control of Ivanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones pushes Ivanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Jones.
Ivanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones gets through Ivanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ivanov misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones slows down the pace here.
Ivanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Ivanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ivanov up against the cage.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Ivanov.
Ivanov breaks from the clinch.
Ivanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanov moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones trying to stall but Ivanov improves his position.
Ivanov has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Ivanov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jones is looking to clinch but Ivanov is avoiding it.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones shoots in but Ivanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ivanov lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ivanov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ivanov moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Ivanov working hard to break the clinch.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Ivanov.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones is struggling to control the position.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is working Ivanov over against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Ivanov in his tracks for a moment.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ivanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones keeps control of Ivanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones keeps control of Ivanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ivanov blocks an elbow strike.
Ivanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ivanov blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Ivanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Ivanov takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Ivanov throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Ivanov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ivanov throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sergei Ivanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones wants to clinch.
Ivanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice straight punches there by Ivanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ivanov.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Ivanov. Ivanov maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ivanov's efforts to push away.
Ivanov tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Ivanov taking a breather.
Ivanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Ivanov blocks a body shot from Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ivanov managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones stalling the fight.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov breaks from the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Ivanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Ivanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ivanov moves into the clinch.
Ivanov manages to break the clinch.
Ivanov throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Ivanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones tries to clinch but Ivanov is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Jones goes for a double leg but Ivanov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ivanov continues to drive forward.
Ivanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones had his way with Sergei Ivanov in that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Ivanov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ivanov throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Sergei Ivanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ivanov connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Ivanov misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones has Ivanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ivanov can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Ivanov.
Ivanov pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ivanov breaks from the clinch.
Ivanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ivanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ivanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones prevents a body shot from Ivanov.
Ivanov tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Ivanov avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Ivanov tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ivanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivanov has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivanov.
Ivanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ivanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Ivanov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ivanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ivanov's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ivanov's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones tries to stall but Ivanov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ivanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sergei Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Ivanov breaks from the clinch.
Ivanov throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Ivanov off the cage and back into range.
Ivanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ivanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ivanov trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Ivanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Ivanov avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones blocks a body shot from Ivanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanov looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Ivanov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ivanov blocks a body shot from Jones.
Ivanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Ivanov is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Ivanov misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ivanov - that landed with a thud.
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.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergei Ivanov.
I think Jones 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 48:47
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Jones!
Tom Jones retains his welterweight title!
Tom Jones spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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