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UVT: WW49 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yardigalovich Vasililiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Fernando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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145 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yardigalovich Vasililiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Fernando!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Vasililiev does no damage.
Vasililiev tries to bum rush Fernando with a series of wild strikes but Fernando uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vasililiev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernando moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vasililiev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fernando counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vasililiev won't be happy with that.
Vasililiev stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Vasililiev is looking for a sweep.
Vasililiev holding on.
Vasililiev is trying to control Fernando's posture but Fernando avoids it.
Vasililiev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fernando wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernando is looking to take a break and control but Vasililiev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vasililiev, who protects the arm well.
Fernando looks winded!
Vasililiev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fernando throws an elbow but Vasililiev slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fernando working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Vasililiev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasililiev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fernando is looking to take a break and control but Vasililiev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vasililiev holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fernando missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vasililiev keeping hold of Fernando's head, controlling as best he can.
Fernando throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fernando passes the guard and advances to mount!
Vasililiev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vasililiev is looking to escape.
Vasililiev tries to hold on but Fernando pushes him away.
Vasililiev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vasililiev tries to get out of the position.
Vasililiev is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Vasililiev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vasililiev wants to hold on but Fernando pushes him away.
Vasililiev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fernando trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fernando throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernando trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vasililiev tries to lock up and control but Fernando gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vasililiev throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Vasililiev looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
I really don't envy Vasililiev right now.
Fernando is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vasililiev is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fernando gets his way!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Will Fernando go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasililiev tries to escape the position.
Vasililiev trying to control but not successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Fernando dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Fernando looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vasililiev misses with a series of wild punches.
Fernando shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vasililiev sprawls well. Vasililiev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fernando gets slowly back to his feet.
Vasililiev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fernando fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasililiev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yardigalovich Vasililiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernando misses the shot to the body.
Vasililiev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fernando is breathing heavily.
Fernando fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vasililiev misses with a few strikes there.
Fernando showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vasililiev.
Fernando tries to clinch but Vasililiev is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Vasililiev does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vasililiev!
Fernando fails with a takedown attempt.
Fernando will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yardigalovich Vasililiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Fernando.
A punch combination from Vasililiev misses.
Vasililiev swinging wildly here.
Fernando shoots for a takedown but Vasililiev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vasililiev fails to land with a series of punches.
Vasililiev looks to land a combination but Fernando avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasililiev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fernando misses with a kick to the body.
Vasililiev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernando moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fernando tries to clinch there but Vasililiev circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fernando.
Vasililiev throws a right hand that Fernando ducks under and follows up with a left that Fernando also avoids with ease.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fernando lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vasililiev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vasililiev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fernando misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vasililiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Fernando tries for a takedown but Vasililiev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vasililiev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vasililiev misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vasililiev is refusing to be controlled, as Fernando sits in half guard.
Vasililiev keeping hold of Fernando's head, controlling as best he can.
Fernando is looking to take a break and control but Vasililiev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vasililiev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fernando trying to control but Vasililiev is working from the bottom.
Fernando wants to stand but Vasililiev is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Paulo Fernando was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Vasililiev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasililiev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vasililiev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fernando looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vasililiev is fending him off so far but Fernando persists. Nope, Vasililiev circles away and we're back to standing.
Vasililiev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fernando pushes Vasililiev up against the cage in a clinch.
Fernando prevents Vasililiev from breaking the clinch.
Fernando is trying to force a seperation but Vasililiev has the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernando misses with a punch to the body.
Fernando letting Vasililiev take a breather here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasililiev breaks the clinch.
Fernando will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vasililiev misses with a series of wild punches.
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 Yardigalovich Vasililiev will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Vasililiev throws a series of punches but Fernando avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Vasililiev misses.
Vasililiev looks to land a combination but Fernando avoids it well.
Fernando shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vasililiev sprawls well. Vasililiev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fernando gets slowly back to his feet.
Vasililiev looks to land a combination but Fernando avoids it well.
Fernando closes the distance and clinches up with Vasililiev, looking for a takedown. Fernando pushes Vasililiev against the cage but Vasililiev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Vasililiev does no damage.
Vasililiev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vasililiev throws a right and a left that Fernando avoids nicely.
Fernando will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fernando swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasililiev misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasililiev misses with a wild combination.
Yardigalovich Vasililiev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernando connects with a looping right hand.
Vasililiev fails to land with a series of punches.
Fernando will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yardigalovich Vasililiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Fernando.
Vasililiev throws a series of punches but Fernando moves out of range.
Fernando is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vasililiev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fernando connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vasililiev scrambles back to his feet.
Vasililiev tries to bum rush Fernando with a series of wild strikes but Fernando uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vasililiev misses with a two punch combination.
Vasililiev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fernando holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vasililiev is trying to break the clinch but Fernando has him pressed against the cage.
Vasililiev is trying to push Fernando away but Fernando has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasililiev is trying to break the clinch but Fernando has him pressed against the cage.
Vasililiev can't break the clinch.
Fernando manages to pull guard.
Vasililiev is looking to work some ground and pound but Fernando has wrist control.
Vasililiev throws a strike but Fernando rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fernando missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vasililiev keeping moving, preventing Fernando from controlling successfully.
Vasililiev striking off his back.
Fernando trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasililiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasililiev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fernando is one step ahead there.
Vasililiev is trying to keep Fernando in close.
Vasililiev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fernando can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fernando wants to stand but Vasililiev is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vasililiev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vasililiev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernando is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasililiev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fernando sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fernando stops Vasililiev from standing up.
Fernando trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasililiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasililiev has a closed guard, preventing Fernando from standing up.
Vasililiev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vasililiev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fernando on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Paulo Fernando hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fernando shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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 Yardigalovich Vasililiev.
I think Vasililiev 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yardigalovich Vasililiev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gvozden Udarevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Raynalds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raynalds has chosen Survival as his entrance music. Gvozden Udarevic had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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242 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent 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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gvozden Udarevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Raynalds!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raynalds tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Udarevic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Udarevic clinches up with Raynalds and pushes him back against the cage.
Raynalds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Udarevic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raynalds keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Udarevic's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Udarevic.
Udarevic blocking some punches.
Raynalds swings wildly with an uppercut but Udarevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raynalds throws a punch but it's blocked by Udarevic.
Udarevic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raynalds is defending well for now.
Udarevic has had enough of the clinch but Raynalds keeps him there for the moment.
Raynalds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raynalds throws a head punch that misses.
Raynalds misses with a punch on the inside.
Raynalds throws a head punch that misses.
Udarevic blocks an uppercut.
Raynalds swings wildly with an uppercut but Udarevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raynalds throws a punch but it's blocked by Udarevic.
A head punch on the inside from Raynalds fails to land.
Raynalds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raynalds misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raynalds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Udarevic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Udarevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Udarevic wants to break free but Raynalds has control.
Raynalds misses with some punches.
Udarevic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Udarevic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raynalds fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raynalds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raynalds tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Udarevic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raynalds is looking to clinch.
Udarevic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raynalds.
It looks like John Raynalds has been cut.
Udarevic throws a solid leg kick but Raynalds takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Udarevic.
Udarevic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raynalds avoids it really well and circles away.
Udarevic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raynalds tries to clinch but Udarevic moves away
and Udarevic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Udarevic.
Raynalds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raynalds gets caught napping as Udarevic dives in and scores a takedown. Raynalds manages to retain guard.
Raynalds has his foot on Udarevic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Udarevic works his way back into a safe position though.
Raynalds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Udarevic defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raynalds is looking for a triangle but Udarevic pushes his legs off easily.
Raynalds looks winded!
Udarevic stands up over Raynalds, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Udarevic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raynalds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Udarevic has managed to get both his arms back between Raynalds's legs - danger averted.
Raynalds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Udarevic working some strikes from top position.
Udarevic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Udarevic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Udarevic trying to control but Raynalds is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Udarevic stands up and waves to Raynalds to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udarevic lands a nice shot to the body.
Udarevic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Udarevic scores with a nice strike.
Raynalds closes the distance but Udarevic moves to the side
and Udarevic counters with a crisp one two that drops Raynalds! Udarevic thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Raynalds to his feet! Raynalds is in big trouble!
Raynalds is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Udarevic cracks Raynalds with a hook to the temple - Raynalds is on wobbly legs here! Udarevic swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Raynalds falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Udarevic wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gvozden Udarevic!
Gvozden Udarevic got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by All the Above- Maino ft. T-Pain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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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
43 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Bourque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Williams!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Bourque slips the punch.
Williams misses with a hook. Bourque ducked under it nicely.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Bourque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bourque scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bourque on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bourque needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Paul Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Williams slams his shin into Bourque's torso.
Bourque seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Williams fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bourque has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Williams throws a right hand that Bourque ducks under and follows up with a left that Bourque also avoids with ease.
Bourque ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Bourque moves out of range easily.
Williams lands a nice looking body kick.
Williams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a sloppy body shot
and Bourque counters with a one-two to the body.
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Williams is looking to score with low kicks.
Bourque on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Bourque moved out of range.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Bourque connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams lands with a straight right. Bourque didn't see that one coming.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Bourque cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams works Bourque's body with a nice hook.
Bourque with a nice cross.
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!
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Bourque 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a swing at Bourque's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bourque.
Williams throws a hook but Bourque blocks it.
Bourque walks into a straight right hand from Williams.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williams scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bourque eats them both and turns towards Williams to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams tries a low kick but Bourque avoids it.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bourque avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Williams scores with a jab.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bourque connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Bourque moves out of range easily.
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bourque had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Williams is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bourque counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bourque throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bourque slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Williams.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams wants to slow Bourque down by chopping away at his legs.
Bourque moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bourque throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Bourque is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Bourque's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Williams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Paul Bourque has been cut.
Bourque displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams throws the left hand but Bourque avoids the punch easily.
Bourque takes one to the chin there.
Bourque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams throws a leg kick but Bourque sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bourque.
Bourque on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bourque takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Bourque moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams cracks Bourque with a good jab.
Bourque misses with a wild combination.
Williams digs a good hook to Bourque's body.
Paul Bourque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bourque walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bourque at a distance.
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bourque. That did some damage!
Bourque lands a jab to Williams's midsection.
Williams cracks Bourque with an open hand slap.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Bourque is just out of range.
Bourque avoids a kick to the body.
Bourque drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bourque misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Williams misses.
Paul Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bourque throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bourque throws a combination. Williams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Williams scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bourque counters with a right hand to the body.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams throws a low kick but Bourque avoids it.
Williams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bourque moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams throws a hook but Bourque blocks it.
Bourque fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Bourque is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Bourque.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bourque sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Bourque's head but Bourque sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Williams throws a body punch but Bourque moves out of range.
Bourque shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Williams eats them both and turns towards Bourque to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams scores with the left hand. Bourque knows he should have avoided that one.
Bourque fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourque moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bourque lands with a nice combination. Williams backs away looking to recover.
Williams is rocked!
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bourque looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bourque throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Bourque's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bourque misses with a double jab
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Williams.
Bourque ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bourque takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams dips to his left and cracks Bourque with an uppercut!
Williams throws a jab when Bourque was well out of range.
Bourque takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bourque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Bourque does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Bourque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams scores with a hook.
Williams feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bourque's calf.
Williams tries to score with a low kick but Bourque moves his leg out of the way.
Bourque takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bourque sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Bourque uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams throws a series of punches but Bourque moves out of range.
Bourque ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Paul Bourque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque lunges at Williams with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Williams's hand.
Bourque slips under a jab.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Bourque looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bourque.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bourque was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Bourque is just out of range.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Bourque moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bourque takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bourque slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams misses with a right hand
enabling Bourque to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bourque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bourque in his tracks.
Bourque throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bourque's hands.
Bourque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bourque slips under a jab.
Bourque throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bourque checks the leg kick.
Bourque takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bourque is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Bourque counters with a right hand to the body.
Williams throws a head kick but Bourque moves out of range.
Bourque takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bourque lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Williams.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Williams!
A very excited looking Paul Williams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Meira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Gracie had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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189 lbs
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166 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Meira!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meira shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.
Meira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Meira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Carlos Meira was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Meira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie digs a good hook to Meira's body.
Gracie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meira gets a double leg takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Meira!
Meira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gracie thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Meira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Meira sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Meira has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gracie. Oh but Meira has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gracie goes limp - he's gone! Meira jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Meira!
A relieved looking Carlos Meira thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maverick Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
32 - 27 - 1 |
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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
8 - 7 - 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
32 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
Anderson sizes up Machida with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Machida moves out of range.
Maverick Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Anderson does it's job there.
A jab from Machida misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machida walks straight into a right hand from Anderson - that's dropped him! Anderson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Machida from any more punishment! Machida complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Maverick Anderson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Roads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pope has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damien Roads!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Pope!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roads swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pope counters with a head kick. That will keep Roads thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pope missing with a left hand there. Roads was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pope ducks under a wild hook from Roads.
Roads lands with a shot to the body.
Pope drops Roads with a beautiful combination! Roads stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pope is looking for the KO!
Roads is rocked!
It looks like Damien Roads has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Roads.
Oh Roads is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roads blocks the body kick.
Pope throws a lazy right hand but Roads sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roads seems to have got his legs back now.
Pope takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Roads uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pope.
Roads steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pope. That one must have hurt.
Roads jabs Pope to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Roads misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roads just misses with a punch to the body.
Pope lands a lovely overhand right.
Pope throws the left hand but Roads avoids the punch easily.
Roads waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pope.
Pope slips under a jab.
Pope avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roads looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Roads misses with a body shot.
Pope keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pope pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roads throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roads connects with a right hand. Pope shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope looks to land a left hand but Roads moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roads misses with a two punch combination.
Pope steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roads.
Roads misses with a straight left.
Pope with a nice cross.
Roads misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pope counters with a two punch combo.
Pope lands a lovely overhand right.
Roads thows a body shot but no joy.
Roads lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pope cracks Roads with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pope has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Roads to stand back up!
Pope steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roads.
Roads clobbers Pope with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roads has time to react.
Roads ducks under a wild hook from Pope.
Roads misses with a few strikes there.
Roads misses with a hook. Pope ducked under it nicely.
Roads uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pope.
Roads swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roads moves out of range of the strikes.
Pope moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Roads looks to land a combination but Pope avoids it well.
Roads getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pope keeps Roads at a distance using the push kick.
Damien Roads seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roads misses with a jab to the body
and Pope counters with a head kick that drops Roads to the mat! Roads scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope throws a monster overhand right that drops Roads! Pope follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Pope!
After the fight, Michael Pope was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Blimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cliff Richard - Summer Holiday. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
28 - 21 - 1 |
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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
21 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Blimm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeffson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blimm throws a chopping leg kick but Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blimm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Blimm. Blimm maintains the clinch.
Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Blimm from standing up.
Gracie is looking to stand up but Blimm isn't so interested in that idea.
Blimm trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Blimm postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Blimm preventing the sweep.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Blimm advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Blimm stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blimm drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Blimm off! Blimm jumps back into Gracie's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Blimm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blimm looking to control.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Blimm keeps moving.
Gracie won't allow Blimm to get back to his feet.
Gracie pushes down on Blimm's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Blimm defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie prevents Blimm from standing back up.
Blimm is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blimm is trying to keep Gracie in close.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blimm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Blimm working a defensive guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie passes Blimm's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blimm gets back to full guard.
Blimm throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blimm is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blimm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blimm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Blimm.
Blimm is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie is pushing down on Blimm's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blimm is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Blimm is trying to control but can't.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blimm doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Blimm tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blimm is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Gracie tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gracie moves into full mount! Blimm won't be happy about that!
Blimm wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Blimm is squirming around nicely.
Blimm is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie tries to get up but Blimm was controlling his body and he's reversed into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blimm drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Blimm will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blimm sprawls well. Blimm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Blimm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Blimm.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blimm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Blimm's legs - danger averted.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blimm keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blimm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bobby Blimm just wasn't active enough.
Blimm misses with a double jab.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Blimm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Blimm circles away.
Blimm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blimm takes one on the button.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Blimm circles away.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blimm looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Blimm is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie is thwarting Blimm's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blimm won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Blimm kicks off Gracie and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blimm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blimm wants it to stay on the feet.
Blimm tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Blimm is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Blimm is looking to improve his position.
Blimm is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blimm avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Blimm moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blimm trying to control the position.
Blimm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Blimm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Blimm trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blimm has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blimm's guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Blimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blimm trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Jeffson Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Blimm keeps moving.
Blimm is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Blimm prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Blimm!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Blimm doesn't allow it.
Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Blimm has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Blimm!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeffson Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Blimm is just out of range.
Blimm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blimm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Blimm.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
Blimm misses with a body kick.
Blimm misses the shot to the body.
Gracie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bobby Blimm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Blimm keeps it at a distance.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blimm looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Blimm is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Blimm tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Blimm is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blimm is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Blimm is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blimm keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blimm is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Blimm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blimm tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Blimm throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Blimm fails to land with a series of punches.
Blimm takes one to the chin there.
Gracie lands a lovely overhand right.
Blimm misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Blimm.
Blimm misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Blimm will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie scores with a takedown into Blimm's guard.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blimm trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blimm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gracie fails to move to back control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Blimm is squirming around nicely.
Blimm is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blimm is just holding on here. Gracie manages to take his back.
Gracie gets his hands free as Blimm looks to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie has managed to slip his arm under Blimm's chin. This could be all over... yep, Blimm is tapping out! Submission win for Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeffson Gracie!
Jeffson Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Mizrahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masakazu Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Aoki's choice of entrance music: Sandstorm by Darude. 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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33
155 lbs
27 - 21 - 0 |
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42
147 lbs
38 - 21 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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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
27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donnie Mizrahi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mizrahi scores with a nice right hand.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Mizrahi lands a really nice looking cross but Aoki seems unphased.
Mizrahi moves forwards but Aoki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mizrahi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Aoki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mizrahi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
The crowd cheers as Aoki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mizrahi doesn't seem phased though.
Mizrahi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch lands to the side of Aoki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mizrahi cracks Aoki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mizrahi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aoki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mizrahi on his heels. He'll look to pass Mizrahi's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mizrahi wants to sweep but no luck.
Mizrahi keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mizrahi is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mizrahi has his hands on Aoki's head, controlling the position.
Masakazu Aoki has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Aoki tries a head kick but it misses.
Mizrahi tries to land a front kick but Aoki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mizrahi tries a head kick but it misses.
Aoki misses with a looping right.
Mizrahi throws a low kick, looking for Aoki's leg but Aoki calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aoki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aoki motions for Mizrahi to come forward. Aoki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mizrahi tries to clinch there but Aoki circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mizrahi misses with a low kick.
Aoki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mizrahi.
Aoki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mizrahi in his tracks.
Mizrahi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aoki.
Mizrahi ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Mizrahi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aoki back to the cage. Mizrahi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Masakazu Aoki has been cut.
Aoki misses with a hook. Mizrahi ducked under it nicely.
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!
Aoki pushes Mizrahi up against the cage in a clinch.
Mizrahi swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki struggles to land a body shot inside as Mizrahi controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Mizrahi fails to land.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mizrahi avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi letting Aoki take a breather here.
Mizrahi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aoki.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mizrahi avoids it.
Aoki has Mizrahi pushed against the cage.
Aoki wants a takedown but no success here.
Mizrahi misses with a knee to the head.
Mizrahi trying to land knees to the body.
Mizrahi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Aoki stalling in the clinch.
Mizrahi with a knee to the head.
Aoki misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mizrahi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aoki tries to clinch up but Mizrahi circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mizrahi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mizrahi was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
Donnie Mizrahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki misses with a looping right.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aoki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, jab by Aoki - just one landing.
Aoki lands with a straight right. Mizrahi didn't see that one coming.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mizrahi manages to avoid it.
Mizrahi looks to land a body kick but Aoki moved away.
Mizrahi connects with a looping right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aoki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mizrahi - the referee stops the clock and Aoki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mizrahi. Aoki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mizrahi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aoki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mizrahi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mizrahi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aoki momentarily.
Aoki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mizrahi lands with an overhand left.
Mizrahi jabs Aoki right on the nose. Aoki blinks but takes it well.
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 Donnie Mizrahi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masakazu Aoki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Aoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mizrahi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aoki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
No joy there for Aoki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aoki dives in for a single leg takedown but Mizrahi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mizrahi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aoki blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but Aoki blocks it.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mizrahi avoids it.
Mizrahi is trying to stall.
Mizrahi prevents the takedown attempt.
Mizrahi managing to block the knees to the body from Aoki.
Mizrahi tries to land knees in the clinch but Aoki avoids the damage to the body.
Mizrahi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aoki is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki blocking some punches.
Aoki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Aoki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mizrahi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Donnie Mizrahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masakazu Aoki.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mizrahi manages to avoid it.
Mizrahi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aoki.
Donnie Mizrahi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aoki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Aoki.
Mizrahi slips a jab from Aoki.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mizrahi throws a jab when Aoki was well out of range.
Aoki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aoki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
Aoki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mizrahi. Mizrahi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mizrahi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aoki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mizrahi slips under a jab from Aoki.
Aoki tries a head kick but it misses.
Mizrahi defending well as Aoki loads up on a big left hand.
Mizrahi tries to clinch there but Aoki circles away.
Mizrahi doesn't manage to clinch there - Aoki circles away.
Aoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mizrahi throws a push kick but Aoki slaps the foot to one side.
Good work by Mizrahi as he checks the leg kick.
Aoki cracks Mizrahi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aoki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi blocks a head kick by Aoki.
The crowd cheers as Aoki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mizrahi doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi is looking to land body kicks.
Mizrahi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mizrahi misses with a hook.
Mizrahi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aoki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mizrahi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aoki's head.
Mizrahi misses with a body shot.
Aoki throws a series of punches but Mizrahi avoids them all with ease.
Mizrahi is looking to clinch but Aoki is avoiding it.
Mizrahi needs to keep his hands up - Aoki had a free shot at his head there.
Mizrahi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aoki moves out of range as Mizrahi strikes.
Mizrahi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aoki throws a series of punches but Mizrahi moves out of range.
Mizrahi tries to land a front kick but Aoki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mizrahi lands a nice shot that snaps Aoki's head back.
Mizrahi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aoki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mizrahi keeps working.
Aoki throws an elbow but Mizrahi slips to the side and avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki trying to control the action but Mizrahi is working from the bottom.
Aoki controlling the position from side mount.
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 Donnie Mizrahi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masakazu Aoki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Aoki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mizrahi's head.
Mizrahi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mizrahi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mizrahi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aoki's head.
Mizrahi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aoki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mizrahi.
Aoki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mizrahi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mizrahi scores with a body shot.
Mizrahi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mizrahi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aoki throws out the jab.
Mizrahi looks to throw the jab but Aoki is out of range.
Aoki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mizrahi digs a good body shot into Aoki's ribs.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mizrahi.
A combination from Aoki does no damage.
Aoki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mizrahi throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aoki dodges the punch combination from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Aoki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mizrahi scores with a hook to the body. Aoki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch but Mizrahi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mizrahi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mizrahi tries to clinch up but Aoki circles away and keeps his distance.
Aoki needs to keep his hands up - Mizrahi had a free shot at his head there.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Mizrahi moves out of range easily.
Mizrahi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mizrahi lands a body shot.
Mizrahi lands a nice looking body kick.
Aoki tries to bum rush Mizrahi with a series of wild strikes but Mizrahi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mizrahi checks it well.
Mizrahi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mizrahi scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mizrahi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mizrahi throws a shot to the body.
Mizrahi is looking to land body kicks.
Aoki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mizrahi throws a body kick that misses
letting Aoki counter with a right hand.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Mizrahi is just out of range.
Mizrahi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masakazu Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mizrahi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aoki is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mizrahi can't fight it off and eventually Aoki manages to take the fight to the floor. Mizrahi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aoki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Aoki politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aoki prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mizrahi is not content to let Aoki control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Aoki controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control the action but Mizrahi is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masakazu Aoki has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mizrahi misses with an uppercut. Aoki saw that one coming.
Aoki swats away the attempt to clinch by Mizrahi.
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 Donnie Mizrahi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mizrahi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Donnie Mizrahi!
Our winner, Donnie Mizrahi, 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dog comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Zombie kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! John Simons III has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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149 lbs
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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
43 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crazy Dog!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simons III's hands.
Dog cracks Simons III with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dog throws a hook but Simons III blocks it.
Simons III shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dog pinned against the cage. Dog gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simons III shoots and misses
and Dog counters with a straight right hand.
Simons III shoots in looking for a takedown. Dog tries to sprawl out of it but Simons III keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dog manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dog throws a lazy right hand but Simons III sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simons III with a poor takedown
and Dog counters with a straight right hand.
Dog gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Simons III to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Simons III stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Simons III's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III is looking to advance position but Dog has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Simons III is desperately trying to improve his position but Dog has a good base and remains in mount.
Simons III is squirming around, avoiding Dog's attempts to control the action.
Simons III is desperately trying to improve his position but Dog has a good base and remains in mount.
Simons III is in a horrible position here. Dog smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Simons III working to try and regain half guard.
Dog looking to control but Simons III is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III tries to reverse the position but Dog maintains control.
Dog landing shots from mount.
Dog prevents Simons III from getting the reversal.
Dog trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dog is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Simons III can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog has control of Simons III's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Simons III regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Simons III is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dog told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dog is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simons III pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dog is keeping the position for now.
Simons III looking to sit in guard and control but Dog gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Simons III looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dog passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simons III.
Dog is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Simons III is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Simons III has escaped and now he's on top!
Simons III wants to pass the guard but Dog is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dog working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simons III doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simons III manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Crazy Dog will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dog has his takedown stuffed
and Simons III counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice sprawl there from Dog as Simons III shoots in.
Dog throws a series of punches but Simons III moves out of range.
Dog closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Simons III tries to buck Dog off but Dog is having none of it.
Dog misses with the ground and pound.
Simons III is trying to improve his position.
Dog wants to control but Simons III is keeping him busy.
Simons III looking for a sweep but Dog has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog avoids the attempt from Simons III to control.
Dog sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dog prevents Simons III from getting the reversal.
Dog controlling the position easily from mount.
Simons III is working to get back to half guard.
Simons III sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is trying to get back to full guard.
Simons III slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simons III wants to hit a switch here but Dog passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Simons III there!
Simons III is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Simons III tries to reverse the position but Dog maintains control.
Dog landing punches.
Dog trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dog cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dog tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dog prevents Simons III from getting the reversal.
Simons III bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dog trying to control the position.
Dog had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simons III defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simons III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dog is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simons III defends well.
Simons III trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Simons III is looking to pass into half guard but Dog pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dog is in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simons III is looking for a triangle but Dog pushes his legs off easily.
Dog wants to control from the top but Simons III keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Crazy Dog will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Simons III avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simons III misses with a takedown attempt - Dog sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dog moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dog throws a lazy right hand but Simons III sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simons III changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dog looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dog is trying to improve his position.
Dog manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III is pressing down on Dog's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dog is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Crazy Dog has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dog wants to control from the top but Simons III keeps moving.
Simons III has momentary wrist control but Dog slips an elbow through the middle.
Dog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dog controlling from the top position.
Dog stopping the sweep attempt from Simons III.
Simons III had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dog defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simons III looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dog passes into half guard.
Simons III is trying to control but can't.
Dog not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Simons III looking for subs from the bottom but Dog mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog prevents Simons III from getting the reversal.
Dog with a couple of short strikes.
Dog controlling his opponent.
Dog is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Simons III has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Simons III!
Dog controls Simons III momentarily but Simons III frees himself.
John Simons III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dog keeping full guard, as Simons III tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dog is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dog has escaped and now he's on top!
Dog stopping the sweep attempt from Simons III.
Simons III is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Dog from controlling successfully.
Simons III striking off his back but it's not causing Dog any problems.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Crazy Dog.
Well Dog 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 28:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crazy Dog!
A very excited looking Crazy Dog made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Equinox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Nelson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Nelson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
50 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Equinox!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Equinox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Equinox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nelson misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Equinox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson misses with a low kick.
A cross from Nelson lands.
Equinox tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it.
Equinox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nelson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown. Equinox tries to sprawl out of it but Nelson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Equinox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Equinox is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox tries to clinch up but Nelson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab from Nelson.
Nelson swings for the body but Equinox moves out of range.
Nelson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Equinox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Equinox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nelson looks to land a body kick but Equinox moved away.
Nelson throws a low kick, looking for Equinox's leg but Equinox calmly moves out of range.
Nelson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson keeps the fight on the outside.
Nelson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Equinox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nelson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Equinox was well out of range. Poor timing from Nelson.
John Equinox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson looks to land a body kick but Equinox moved away.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Equinox has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Equinox connects with a right hand. Nelson shakes it off.
Nelson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Equinox is trying to improve his position.
Equinox parries the strikes from Nelson easily there. Nelson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Equinox to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nelson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Equinox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nelson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Equinox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nelson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nelson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Equinox's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Equinox wants to get back to full guard.
Nelson is trying to control the action in half guard but Equinox is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Equinox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nelson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Equinox keeps working.
Nelson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Nelson dominated that round.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nelson digs a good hook to Equinox's body.
Equinox tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson throws a body punch but Equinox moves out of range.
Nelson is looking to wear down Equinox with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Equinox.
Nelson misses with a hook. Equinox ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Nelson catches Equinox right on the button with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Equinox.
Equinox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nelson connects with a single shot there.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Equinox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Nelson thows a body shot but no joy.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Equinox shows good takedown defense.
Equinox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Equinox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nelson.
Jake Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nelson tries to clinch but Equinox is having none of it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nelson.
Nelson tried to score with a low kick but Equinox checks it.
Nelson moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Equinox has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Equinox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Equinox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Equinox presses Nelson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nelson taking a breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson stalling against the cage.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Nelson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Equinox after a bit of a struggle.
Nelson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Equinox has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
A short uppercut from Equinox.
Equinox lands a right hand.
It looks like Jake Nelson has been cut.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Equinox has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
Good body shot from Equinox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Equinox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Equinox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Equinox lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Equinox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nelson has Equinox pushed against the cage.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Equinox manages to get underhooks.
Equinox can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
Equinox lands with a left to the head.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Equinox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Equinox working aggressively here.
Nelson tries to land knees in the clinch but Equinox avoids the damage to the body.
Equinox misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nelson is looking to control Equinox's arms but Equinox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nelson has his back to the cage.
Equinox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Equinox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Equinox pulls his leg out and moves away.
Equinox slips under a jab.
Nelson misses with a jab to the body
and Equinox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Equinox.
Equinox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nelson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Equinox.
Nelson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Equinox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Equinox.
Equinox misses with the head strike.
Equinox lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Equinox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Nelson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nelson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Equinox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nelson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nelson has picked Equinox up - he's going for a ride! Nelson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nelson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Equinox is refusing to be controlled, as Nelson sits in half guard.
Nelson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Equinox's head.
Nelson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nelson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Equinox's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson with the ground and pound but Equinox uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nelson trying to control but Equinox is working from the bottom.
Nelson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nelson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nelson throws a big right hand that misses.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nelson looking to sit in guard and control but Equinox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nelson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Equinox blocking the ground and pound.
Nelson breaks from Equinox's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws some wild stikes that Equinox manages to avoid easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Nelson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nelson looking to ground and pound but Equinox is blocking nicely.
Nelson raining down hammerfists from mount.
BOOM! Nelson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nelson throws some wild stikes that Equinox manages to avoid easily.
Nelson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nelson wants to control the action but instead Equinox gets a body lock and reverses into Nelson's guard! Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equinox loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Equinox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Nelson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Nelson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nelson takes a swing at Equinox's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nelson is defended easily by Equinox.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Equinox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Equinox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jake Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nelson misses with a straight left.
Equinox tries to close the distance and clinch but Nelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Equinox fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Equinox crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nelson - the referee stops the clock and Equinox gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nelson. Equinox manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Equinox needs to keep his hands up - Nelson had a free shot at his head there.
Nelson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Equinox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nelson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nelson misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries a low kick but Equinox avoids it.
Nelson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Equinox counters by moving into the clinch.
Nelson can't get the takedown.
Equinox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nelson struggles to land a body shot inside as Equinox controls his hands.
Nelson trying to stall but Equinox improves his position.
Equinox gets underhooks to prevent Nelson's takedown attempt.
Equinox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Equinox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson has Equinox pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nelson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Equinox tumbling to the mat - Nelson dives into Equinox's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Equinox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox wants to sweep but no luck.
Nelson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nelson throws an elbow that misses. Equinox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nelson's guard. Nice move by Equinox!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Equinox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jake Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equinox passes Nelson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Equinox seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Equinox is thwarting Nelson's attempts to control the position.
Equinox escapes and gets back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Equinox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Equinox misses.
Good work by Equinox as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson looks to land a right hand but Equinox moved out of range.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jake Nelson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Nelson'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. This is the final round!
Nelson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Equinox moves into the clinch successfully.
Equinox swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Equinox.
Nelson misses with an elbow over the top.
Equinox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Equinox working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Equinox is trying to maintain a safe position but Nelson gets an underhook and turns Equinox into the cage.
Nelson tries to land knees in the clinch but Equinox avoids the damage to the body.
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Equinox is defending well for now.
A short uppercut from Equinox.
Nelson working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox lands a right hand.
Nelson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nelson tries a body shot but Equinox blocks it.
Nelson lands a nice elbow.
Equinox tries to throw a body punch but Nelson avoids it by throwing Equinox back against the cage.
Equinox tries to throw a body punch but Nelson avoids it by throwing Equinox back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Equinox.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Equinox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Equinox swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson blocks an uppercut.
Equinox dodges an elbow strike from Nelson.
Equinox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
John Equinox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.
Equinox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Equinox avoids it.
Equinox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Equinox just leaning against Nelson, taking a breather.
Nelson has Equinox pushed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson controlling the action here for a moment.
Nelson looking to stall.
Nelson blocks a body shot from Equinox.
Nelson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Equinox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nelson trying to stall but Equinox improves his position.
Equinox swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Equinox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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.
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Equinox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Equinox misses with the head strike.
Nelson is trying to stall.
Equinox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Nelson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equinox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nelson stalling in the clinch but Equinox improves position.
Equinox swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nelson blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Equinox working aggressively here.
Equinox avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Equinox avoids it.
Equinox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nelson looking to slow down the pace here.
Nelson missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Equinox misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Equinox misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Equinox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nelson 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Nelson!
Jake Nelson retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Jake Nelson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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