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Fight Night in Rio 8 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karias York (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karias York had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Karias York!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lance Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
York feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jackson sprawling to the canvas! Jackson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can York finish him?!
It looks like Lance Jackson has been cut.
York ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
York clinches up against the cage.
York wants to break free but Jackson has control.
York pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - York circles away.
York misses with a body kick.
Jackson darts in and clinches York up against the cage.
York blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
York working hard to break the clinch.
York is trying to break free.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson prevents York from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but York is blocking nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
York prevents a body shot from Jackson.
York working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson misses with some punches.
York is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on York's face as he tries to break the clinch.
York has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
York is trying to break free.
York working hard to break the clinch.
York breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from York finds it's target.
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
York wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
York bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
York scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
York throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson feints and as York raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson passes York's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson wants to control but York is keeping him busy.
Jackson prevents York from standing back up.
York kicks off Jackson and gets to his feet.
York is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from York misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to clinch up but York keeps it at a distance.
A jab from York misses.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from York.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but York paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson wants to clinch up but York keeps it at a distance.
Jackson darts in trying to clinch
and York counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
and York makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
York closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
York pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but York is defending well.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but York does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but York swats him away and circles back towards the center.
York looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to de liver by York. Beautiful body shot.
York misses with the combination.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting York counter with a right hand.
York swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson forces York back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that York shrugs off.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
York looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
York can't break the clinch.
York tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
York looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
York tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of York backwards.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
York tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
York wants to break the clinch but can't.
York tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
York is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
York can't break the clinch.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. York fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson tries to clinch but York moves away
and York counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karias York dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lance Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from York.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but York paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circle momentarily. York darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson tries to clinch there but York circles away.
York throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
York swinging wildly here.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but York swats him away and circles back towards the center.
York darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
York escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and York counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Karias York is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from York finds it's target.
Jackson is rocked!
York lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jackson falls backwards - clearly groggy! York dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karias York!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Paulo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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222 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Paulo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Brown!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown has managed to clinch.
Nogueira working hard to break the clinch.
Brown is stalling here.
Nogueira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Nogueira stalling in the clinch but Brown improves position.
Maybe Nogueira would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Brown manages to pull guard.
Nogueira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown is trying to control the position but Nogueira postures up.
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nogueira defends it easily.
Nogueira trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is looking for a triangle but Nogueira pushes his legs off easily.
Nogueira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nogueira looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is looking for a triangle but Nogueira pushes his legs off easily.
Brown looking to control.
Brown has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nogueira is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Brown.
Brown is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nogueira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Nogueira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nogueira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nogueira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nogueira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Nogueira off! Nogueira jumps back into Brown's guard.
Brown looking to control.
Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Nogueira stops Brown from standing up.
Nogueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown is trying to control the position but Nogueira postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nogueira closes the distance but Brown moves to the side
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brown avoiding damage.
Nogueira tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Brown dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brown is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nogueira can't fight it off and eventually Brown manages to take the fight to the floor. Nogueira looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nogueira wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Nogueira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nogueira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brown moves into the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Brown. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nogueira stalling in the clinch but Brown improves position.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nogueira's efforts to push away.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nogueira backwards.
Nogueira swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nogueira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nogueira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Nogueira pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nogueira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nogueira wants to clinch but Brown slips to the side
and Brown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown jabs at Nogueira's body.
Brown digs a good hook to Nogueira's body.
Brown drives through and clinches with Nogueira against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Brown turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Brown decides to stand back up. Brown steps back and let's Nogueira get back to his feet.
Brown lands an overhand right.
Brown lands a jab-cross combination.
Nogueira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown throws a body punch but Nogueira moves out of range.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Nogueira slips the punch.
Nick Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown scores with a one two! Nogueira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brown punishes Nogueira's body with a nice straight punch.
Brown is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nogueira rather than just go for the knockout.
Brown lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nogueira wants to clinch but Brown slips to the side
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Brown instigates a clinch.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brown has Nogueira up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Brown.
A short right from Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Brown.
Nogueira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brown is keeping busy.
Brown lands a left hand.
Nogueira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brown manages to pull guard.
Nogueira looking to pass the guard.
Brown thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nogueira is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Brown.
Brown tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nogueira presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Nogueira has control of Brown's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brown regains control of the situation pretty easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown cracks Nogueira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nick Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown drags the fight down to the ground.
Nogueira passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Nogueira keeps moving and retains side control.
Nogueira is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nogueira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown wants to improve his position but Nogueira is controlling well.
Brown moves into full guard.
Brown looking to control.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown wants to stand but Nogueira is controlling the position.
Nogueira trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Nogueira is pushing down on Brown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Nogueira has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brown pushes Nogueira off and gets back to his feet.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nogueira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nogueira darts in trying to clinch
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Antonio Paulo Nogueira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogueira closes the distance but Brown moves to the side
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Nogueira pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nogueira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nogueira off to one side.
Brown looks to land a combination but Nogueira avoids it well.
Nogueira wants to clinch
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Brown jumps into guard, dragging Nogueira to the mat.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nogueira 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.
Nogueira passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nogueira trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Nogueira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Antonio Paulo Nogueira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nogueira trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.
Nogueira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nick Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown wants to control but Nogueira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nogueira wants to clinch
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown has closed the distance and engaged Nogueira in a clinch.
Nogueira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nogueira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Nick Brown has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Nogueira tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Nogueira tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brown 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 for Nick Brown!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Nick Brown!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Nick Brown!
Nick Brown wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gemini Forrest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chang Tung Sheng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tung Sheng's choice of entrance music: Moma Dance. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gemini Forrest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chang Tung Sheng!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tung Sheng shoots in but Forrest avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Forrest throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Forrest.
Tung Sheng misses with a takedown attempt - Forrest sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tung Sheng scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Forrest doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab from Forrest.
It looks like Chang Tung Sheng has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tung Sheng drops Forrest with a left right combo! Tung Sheng follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Gemini Forrest has been cut.
Forrest is breathing heavily.
Tung Sheng is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Forrest has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tung Sheng is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Forrest has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tung Sheng is trying to get an arm triangle but Forrest is defending well.
Forrest is not content to let Tung Sheng control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tung Sheng wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Forrest, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forrest wants to get back to his feet.
Tung Sheng tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tung Sheng has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tung Sheng is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Forrest is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Forrest knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tung Sheng on the ground.
Tung Sheng is working to tighten is grip on Forrest's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Forrest has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tung Sheng is really squeezing tight and eventually Forrest passes out! Tung Sheng breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chang Tung Sheng!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quick comes to the cage accompanied by stereoside - my ife. Nick Quick has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Quick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Fernandes!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fernandes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fernandes lands in his opponent's guard.
Fernandes throwing strikes but missing.
Fernandes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Quick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fernandes on the ground.
Fernandes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fernandes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quick defending well though.
Quick is controlling Fernandes's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fernandes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fernandes is working for a submission of some sort.
Fernandes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quick defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick trying to control here.
Fernandes with the ground and pound but Quick uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fernandes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Quick dives on top into guard.
Quick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Quick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quick wants to stand but Fernandes is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fernandes working for submissions but it's allowed Quick to get to half guard.
Fernandes looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Quick is going to stand back up.
Quick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Quick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fernandes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quick is looking to take a break and control but Fernandes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andre Fernandes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fernandes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fernandes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Quick circles away.
Quick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Quick lands with a kick to the temple. Fernandes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Quick but Quick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Fernandes with that takedown attempt.
Nick Quick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Fernandes.
Quick scores with a jab. Fernandes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fernandes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fernandes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fernandes is breathing heavily.
Quick pushes Fernandes off looking to stand but Fernandes dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick wants to improve his position but Fernandes is controlling well.
Quick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fernandes is working away from the top position though.
Quick is pressing down on Fernandes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Quick pushes Fernandes off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fernandes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Quick.
Quick keeps Fernandes at a distance using the push kick.
Quick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick lands with a kick to the ribs.
Quick jabs at Fernandes's body.
Quick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Quick delivers a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Quick - that will leave a mark!
Nick Quick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Quick, right into the meat.
Fernandes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Quick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fernandes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Quick - the referee stops the clock and Fernandes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Quick. Fernandes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Quick lands with a slapping head kick.
Quick lands a high kick!
Nice takedown defense from Quick. No joy for Fernandes on that attempt.
Fernandes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fernandes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nick Quick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Quick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fernandes.
Fernandes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Quick.
Nick Quick is winning the standup battle so far.
Fernandes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Quick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fernandes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Andre Fernandes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown but Quick shows good takedown defense.
Fernandes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Quick's waist but Quick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fernandes off to one side.
Quick connects with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Quick. Fernandes shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quick throws a head kick that half lands.
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown but Quick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fernandes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Quick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fernandes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Quick's waist but Quick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fernandes off to one side.
Fernandes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quick defends it nicely.
Quick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fernandes is defended easily by Quick.
Quick moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Quick dominated that second round.
That's time! Quick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Quick moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fernandes scores with a takedown into Quick's guard.
Fernandes throwing strikes but missing.
Quick looking for a sweep. Not yet Quick, not yet.
Fernandes thows a big elbow that misses.
Quick wants to stand but Fernandes is controlling the position.
Quick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fernandes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Quick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quick is looking to stand up but Fernandes isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Quick dives on top into guard.
Fernandes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandes is striking but Quick is not phased and passes to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Quick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Quick tries to stand and escape but Fernandes is controlling the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick trying to control the action but Fernandes is working from the bottom.
Quick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fernandes kicks off Quick and gets to his feet.
Quick lands a high kick!
Quick leaves Fernandes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Quick moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Andre Fernandes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown but Quick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A solid body kick from Quick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fernandes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Quick - the referee stops the clock and Fernandes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Quick. Fernandes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Quick showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Quick 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Nick Quick!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Nick Quick!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Nick Quick!
Nick Quick wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drake Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovani Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Drake Davis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drake Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giovani Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gomes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Davis keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Gomes stands and throws Davis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gomes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davis, who protects the arm well.
Davis is trying to get back to his feet.
Davis trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gomes has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gomes throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Davis has his hands clasped together but Gomes breaks the hold and Davis is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Gomes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giovani Gomes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levi Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dire Bruin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zimmerman comes to the cage accompanied by That Smell. Levi Zimmerman had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Levi Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dire Bruin!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruin tries to clinch up.
Bruin 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 Dire Bruin has been cut.
Bruin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zimmerman sprawls well. Zimmerman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bruin gets slowly back to his feet.
Zimmerman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruin.
Bruin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruin fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zimmerman tries to clinch up
and Bruin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zimmerman's guard now.
Bruin tries to free his leg and advance position but Zimmerman is retaining full guard.
Bruin throws a big right hand that misses.
Zimmerman pulls Bruin in close to his closed guard and prevents Bruin from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruin throwing strikes from guard but Zimmerman blocks nicely.
Bruin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bruin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bruin stopping the sweep attempt from Zimmerman.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bruin.
Levi Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dire Bruin.
Zimmerman keeps the fight on the outside.
Bruin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zimmerman throws a hook to the side of Bruin's head but Bruin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bruin looks to score with a jab to the body but Zimmerman is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zimmerman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bruin.
Bruin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bruin misses with a low kick.
Bruin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bruin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zimmerman's waist but Zimmerman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bruin off to one side.
Bruin has closed the distance and engaged Zimmerman in a clinch.
Zimmerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Bruin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zimmerman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zimmerman lands a nice elbow.
Zimmerman throws a punch but it's blocked by Bruin.
Bruin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zimmerman is keeping busy.
Zimmerman lands an elbow just above Bruin 's eye.
That has opened up Dire Bruin's cut even more.
Zimmerman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zimmerman pushes off an throws an elbow but Bruin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bruin.
Bruin blocks the elbow strike.
Bruin avoiding damage as Zimmerman throws knees to the body.
Bruin avoids the elbow strike from Zimmerman, against the cage.
Zimmerman misses with a punch on the inside.
Bruin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bruin is trying to stall.
Zimmerman lands a nice knee to the body.
Bruin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zimmerman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bruin looks gassed!
Bruin takes an elbow to the temple.
The cut above Dire Bruin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Zimmerman landing knees to the body.
Zimmerman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zimmerman trying to land knees to the body.
Bruin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zimmerman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zimmerman tries to land a knee to the head but Bruin blocks with his arms.
Zimmerman misses with a knee strike.
Bruin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zimmerman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bruin is defending well for now.
Zimmerman lands a nice knee to the body.
Zimmerman crunches a lovely knee into Bruin's ribcage.
Zimmerman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bruin avoids it.
Zimmerman missing with knees to the body.
Bruin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zimmerman tries a body shot but Bruin blocks it.
Zimmerman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bruin has Zimmerman pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zimmerman missing with knees to the body.
Zimmerman throws an elbow that misses.
Zimmerman misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Zimmerman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dire Bruin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bruin fails with a takedown attempt.
Zimmerman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bruin is pressing down on Zimmerman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bruin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zimmerman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dire Bruin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Levi Zimmerman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paula Abdul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dover has chosen Bend Over 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paula Abdul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Dover!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dover clinches.
Dover tries to score a body lock takedown but Abdul shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Abdul.
Dover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abdul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abdul misses with a body punch.
Dover throws a punch but it's blocked by Abdul.
Dover throws a head punch that misses.
Dover lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abdul misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dover tries a body shot but Abdul blocks it.
Abdul lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul pushes Dover back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dover breaks the clinch.
Abdul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dover fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abdul just misses with a punch to the body.
Dover on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dover instigates a clinch.
Dover lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dover tries to throw a body punch but Abdul avoids it by throwing Dover back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dover as Abdul tries to tie him up.
Dover slows down the pace here.
A bit of stalling here from Abdul.
Abdul blocks a body shot from Dover.
Abdul stalling in the clinch but Dover improves position.
Dover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abdul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dover misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dover is stalling here.
Dover has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Abdul is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Abdul content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dover taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dover lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abdul.
A hook to the body from Abdul.
A short left from Dover.
Abdul can't find room to land a body shot as Dover controls the action.
Abdul blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dover misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dover stalling against the cage.
Abdul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dover's elbow.
Abdul throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dover - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dover cracks Abdul with a nice body shot.
Dover lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abdul.
Abdul throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dover jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Abdul walks away with a smile on his face. Dover gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Paula Abdul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Dover.
A big right from Abdul misses.
Abdul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dover gets a clinch.
Dover stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dover goes for a takedown attempt but Abdul pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paula Abdul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Abdul does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdul fails to land with a series of punches.
Dover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dover gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abdul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dover is stalling here.
Dover lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dover fails to land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dover.
Abdul trying to control the position but instead, Dover has worked for underhooks and has pushed Abdul into the cage.
Dover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dover thuds a left hand into Abdul's body.
Dover tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Abdul lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dover punishes Abdul's body with a nice straight punch.
Dover tries to clinch up.
Abdul connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdul misses with an uppercut. Dover saw that one coming.
Abdul connects with a looping right hand.
Dover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abdul moves away.
Dover looks to score with a jab to the body but Abdul is just out of range.
Abdul shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Abdul misses with a body shot
and Dover counters with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Abdul does no damage.
Dover connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dover scores a takedown into full mount!
Dover working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dover is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Abdul is surviving well by controlling Dover's body position as best he can.
Dover looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abdul is squirming around, avoiding Dover's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dover dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dover tries to close the distance and clinch but Abdul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abdul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dover moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abdul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dover moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dover fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Some wild striking there from Abdul.
Abdul misses with a body punch
and Dover counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dover is thwarting Abdul's attempts to control the position.
Dover is trying to control the action in half guard but Abdul is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Abdul preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dover is thwarting Abdul's attempts to control the position.
Dover not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dover wants to pass to mount but Abdul is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dover is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dover is breathing heavily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Dover.
Abdul takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dover darts in and clinches Abdul up against the cage.
Dover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dover is trying to break the clinch but Abdul has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abdul.
Dover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abdul takes a swing at Dover's ribcage but misses.
Abdul tries to bum rush Dover with a series of wild strikes but Dover uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover tries to clinch but Abdul moves out of range.
Abdul smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Paula Abdul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Abdul lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dover doesn't seem phased though.
Abdul misses with a wild body shot.
Abdul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Abdul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abdul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dover tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abdul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abdul is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some wild striking there from Abdul.
Abdul lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Abdul thows a body shot but no joy.
Abdul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A combination from Abdul does no damage.
Abdul lands a jab.
Dover takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abdul misses with a jab to the body
and Dover counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdul is looking to regain half guard here but Dover keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul is not content to let Dover control the position.
Dover might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Abdul kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Abdul is pushing Dover's head away, looking to escape. Dover manages to hold on to the position though.
Dover tries for a kimura but Abdul is defending well.
Dover tries for a kimura but Abdul is defending well.
Abdul is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dover misses with the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dover closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dover lands in his opponent's guard.
Abdul wants to sweep here but Dover controlling him for the moment.
Abdul is pulling down on Dover's head to control his posture.
Abdul wants to sweep but no luck.
Dover tries to free his leg and advance position but Abdul is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dover trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abdul keeping moving, preventing Dover from controlling successfully.
Dover must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abdul controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dover moves into the clinch.
Abdul is trying to stall.
Dover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abdul lands a body shot.
Dover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abdul avoids it.
Dover lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abdul.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dover creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dover is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dover has a couple of punches blocked by Abdul.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dover.
A head punch on the inside from Dover fails to land.
Dover creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dover misses with some punches.
Dover is trying to force a seperation but Abdul has the dominant position.
Dover looking for a takedown.
Abdul lands a hook that snaps the head of Dover backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Abdul.
Abdul gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dover.
Dover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abdul can't find room to land a body shot as Dover controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abdul.
Ben Dover seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Dover.
Dover lands a left hand.
Abdul misses with a punch on the inside.
Dover lands with a right to the head.
Dover works on Abdul's body with a couple of short punches.
Dover wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dover lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dover tries a body shot but Abdul blocks it.
Dover trying to stall but Abdul improves his position.
Abdul lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dover backwards.
Abdul tries to work over Dover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Abdul as the two fighters clinch.
Abdul lands with a short shot to the head.
Dover fails to pull guard.
Paula Abdul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Dover.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dover as Abdul tries to tie him up.
Dover can't get the takedown.
Abdul is looking to control Dover's arms but Dover gets an underhook and turns him. Now Abdul has his back to the cage.
Abdul lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover trying to land knees to the body.
Dover tries to land knees in the clinch but Abdul avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dover as Abdul tries to tie him up.
Dover content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Abdul blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Dover scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Abdul.
Dover looking to slow down the pace here.
Dover blocks a body shot from Abdul.
A body shot lands from Abdul.
Dover goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abdul prevents it.
Dover trying to control the position but instead, Abdul has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dover into the cage.
Abdul cracks Dover with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Abdul.
Abdul cracks Dover with a nice body shot.
Abdul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Abdul lands with a short shot to the head.
Abdul lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abdul softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Abdul.
Dover tries a body shot but Abdul blocks it.
Abdul digs a right hand underneath Dover's ribcage. Dover let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Abdul lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Abdul keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dover's efforts to push away.
Abdul is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Abdul scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dover swings wildly with an uppercut but Abdul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dover goes for a takedown attempt but Abdul pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Abdul thuds his right hand into Dover's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dover shoots for a takedown but Abdul saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Abdul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abdul throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dover counters with a nice double leg into side control. Abdul won't be happy with that.
Abdul regains half guard.
Dover looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Abdul regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dover postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Abdul is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dover, into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdul trying to control the position from guard on top but Dover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dover is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paula Abdul.
I think Dover 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Ben Dover!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Ben Dover!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Ben Dover!
Ben Dover wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Canton Caning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Padeiro Chucro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chucro has chosen Bate Forte o Tambor - Banda Carrapicho as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Canton Caning!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Padeiro Chucro!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chucro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chucro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chucro takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chucro just misses with a punch to the body.
Chucro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Caning tries a head kick but it misses.
Chucro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chucro throws a body punch but Caning moves out of range.
Chucro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Caning avoids the body shot from Chucro.
Caning throws a sloppy head kick and Chucro moves out of range easily.
Chucro misses with the combination.
Caning thumps Chucro with a low kick.
Caning lands a big head kick that sends Chucro tumbling to the mat! Caning takes a step backwards and waves Chucro back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Chucro is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caning circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Chucro drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Caning follows Chucro to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Canton Caning!
Canton Caning retains his lightweight title!
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