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UVT 285: Double Trouble PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Fielding (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. Dexter Fielding has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dexter Fielding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fielding misses with a low kick as Machida jumps back.
Fielding clobbers Machida with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fielding is looking to clinch.
Machida slips under a jab from Fielding.
Fielding walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Machida checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fielding lands a jab.
Fielding looks to land a combination but Machida avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fielding. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fielding fails with a takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fielding.
Fielding has closed the distance and engaged Machida in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fielding controlling the action here for a moment.
Machida taking a breather.
Machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Fielding avoids the damage to the body.
Machida is trying to break free.
Fielding manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fielding looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fielding looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fielding looking for a triangle here. Machida is fighting it but it looks tight! Fielding pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Machida is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dexter Fielding!
Our winner, Dexter Fielding, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Moscatel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yardigalovich Vasililiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Gabriel Moscatel has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gabriel Moscatel seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Moscatel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yardigalovich Vasililiev!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moscatel moves into the clinch.
Vasililiev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vasililiev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasililiev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Moscatel wants a takedown.
Vasililiev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vasililiev tries to land knees in the clinch but Moscatel avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasililiev trying to control the position but instead, Moscatel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vasililiev into the cage.
Vasililiev is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Moscatel has denied him.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yardigalovich Vasililiev.
Vasililiev throws a combination that misses
and Vasililiev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasililiev misses with a double jab
and Moscatel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasililiev throws a combination that misses
letting Moscatel counter with a right hand.
Vasililiev misses with a combination
and Moscatel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vasililiev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moscatel counters with a three punch combo that has Vasililiev backing up. Vasililiev nods at Moscatel to acknowledge the strikes.
Vasililiev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moscatel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moscatel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vasililiev defends it nicely.
Vasililiev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moscatel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vasililiev misses with a combination
and Moscatel counters with a two punch combo.
Moscatel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Moscatel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Moscatel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Moscatel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vasililiev did well to prevent Moscatel getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moscatel tries to pass to full mount but Vasililiev defends it.
Vasililiev is trying to stand.
Moscatel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vasililiev wants to improve his position but Moscatel is controlling well.
Moscatel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vasililiev is just riding it out for now. Moscatel eventually gives up the hold.
Vasililiev is trying to stand.
Moscatel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Moscatel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vasililiev defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Moscatel.
Moscatel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vasililiev can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moscatel lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Vasililiev is trying desperately to improve position.
Moscatel looking to control but Vasililiev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moscatel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vasililiev manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Vasililiev is looking to reverse the position.
Vasililiev can't do much from the bottom here.
Moscatel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vasililiev taking punishment in the form of punches.
Moscatel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vasililiev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vasililiev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moscatel is trying to get an arm triangle but Vasililiev is defending well.
Vasililiev is trying to control Moscatel's posture but Moscatel avoids it.
Moscatel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vasililiev keeps working.
Moscatel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vasililiev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vasililiev struggling a bit here.
Vasililiev is looking to regain half guard here but Moscatel keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Moscatel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vasililiev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moscatel is out of range and Vasililiev settles back down.
Vasililiev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moscatel counters with a left and a right that stings Vasililiev.
Vasililiev misses with a few strikes there.
Moscatel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vasililiev's waist but Vasililiev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moscatel off to one side.
Vasililiev throws a series of punches but Moscatel moves out of range.
Vasililiev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vasililiev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vasililiev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moscatel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moscatel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vasililiev but Vasililiev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vasililiev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moscatel counters with a left and a right that stings Vasililiev.
No joy there for Vasililiev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Vasililiev throws a combination that misses
and Moscatel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moscatel dives in and grabs Vasililiev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vasililiev pushes down on Moscatel's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Moscatel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasililiev is breathing heavily.
Vasililiev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasililiev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yardigalovich Vasililiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moscatel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moscatel fails to land the takedown.
Moscatel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasililiev can do to turn this around?
Vasililiev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Vasililiev.
Gabriel Moscatel is winning the standup battle so far.
Vasililiev throws a head kick but Moscatel moves out of range.
Moscatel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vasililiev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moscatel shoots in but no luck this time.
Moscatel rushes Vasililiev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vasililiev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasililiev stops a takedown attempt from Moscatel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vasililiev.
Moscatel tries for a takedown but Vasililiev manages to get underhooks.
Moscatel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vasililiev looking to stall.
Moscatel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vasililiev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moscatel.
Vasililiev is trying to break the clinch but Moscatel is controlling him.
Vasililiev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moscatel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vasililiev after a bit of a struggle.
Moscatel looking for a takedown.
Vasililiev wants to get back to striking at distance but Moscatel won't allow it.
Vasililiev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasililiev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vasililiev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moscatel wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vasililiev.
Vasililiev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moscatel is keeping busy.
Moscatel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vasililiev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Moscatel tries for a takedown. No joy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vasililiev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vasililiev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vasililiev is trying to break the clinch but Moscatel has him pressed against the cage.
Vasililiev misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vasililiev is trying to break the clinch but Moscatel is controlling him.
Moscatel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vasililiev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moscatel counters by clinching up.
Moscatel breaks the clinch.
No luck for Moscatel with that takedown attempt.
Vasililiev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vasililiev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moscatel counters with a left and a right that stings Vasililiev.
Vasililiev falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Moscatel to counter with a crisp jab.
Moscatel blocks a low kick nicely.
Gabriel Moscatel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moscatel goes for a double leg but Vasililiev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vasililiev continues to drive forward.
Vasililiev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moscatel has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yardigalovich Vasililiev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vasililiev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moscatel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vasililiev throws a combination. Moscatel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Moscatel dodges the punch combination from Vasililiev.
Moscatel fails with the takedown.
Vasililiev misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Vasililiev.
Vasililiev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moscatel counters with a series of strikes. Vasililiev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moscatel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vasililiev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moscatel somewhat.
Vasililiev misses with a double jab
and Moscatel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vasililiev thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moscatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vasililiev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moscatel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vasililiev avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Moscatel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasililiev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moscatel counters with a right hand to the body.
Moscatel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moscatel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vasililiev.
Vasililiev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Moscatel to counter with a crisp jab.
Vasililiev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moscatel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moscatel tries for a takedown but Vasililiev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vasililiev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moscatel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vasililiev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasililiev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moscatel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moscatel darts in looking for a takedown but Vasililiev gets double underhooks and turns Moscatel into the cage.
Vasililiev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moscatel has him pressed against the cage.
Moscatel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vasililiev is defending well.
Vasililiev is struggling to control the position.
Moscatel tries to score a body lock takedown but Vasililiev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moscatel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vasililiev misses with a body punch.
Vasililiev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moscatel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vasililiev wants to get back to striking at distance but Moscatel won't allow it.
Moscatel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moscatel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moscatel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vasililiev after a bit of a struggle.
Vasililiev is trying to force a seperation but Moscatel has the dominant position.
Vasililiev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vasililiev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vasililiev just leaning against Moscatel, taking a breather.
Moscatel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vasililiev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vasililiev fails to land.
Vasililiev tries to stall but Moscatel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vasililiev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moscatel's brow.
A bit of stalling here from Vasililiev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasililiev avoids the elbow strike from Moscatel, against the cage.
Moscatel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vasililiev walks away with a smile on his face. Moscatel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vasililiev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vasililiev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moscatel counters by moving into the clinch.
Moscatel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vasililiev after a bit of a struggle.
Yardigalovich Vasililiev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vasililiev swings wildly with an uppercut but Moscatel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasililiev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Vasililiev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moscatel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vasililiev after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch on the inside from Vasililiev fails to land.
Vasililiev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moscatel.
Moscatel blocks an elbow strike from Vasililiev.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yardigalovich Vasililiev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vasililiev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yardigalovich Vasililiev!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Correa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Fernando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Correa comes into the arena with jurassic 5 blaring out of the sound system. Paulo Fernando will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Correa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Fernando!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernando changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Correa tries to avoid it but Fernando manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Correa to the ground. Correa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Correa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Correa as Fernando shoots in.
Pedro Correa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Fernando.
Fernando decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fernando is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Correa is just riding it out for now. Fernando eventually gives up the hold.
Fernando seems to be working for a kimura but Correa defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando wants to pass the guard but Correa is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando is looking for a kimura here.
Fernando is trying to work for a kimura but Correa is defending well.
Fernando seems to be working for a kimura but Correa defends the submission attempt.
Fernando is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fernando is looking to take a break and control but Correa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fernando is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Correa defends it well.
Correa scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Fernando manages to mount him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Correa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fernando stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Pedro Correa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Correa connects with an inside leg kick.
Correa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fernando has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fernando fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Correa looks for the body kick but Fernando saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernando on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fernando blocks a low kick nicely.
Fernando shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Correa but Correa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fernando goes for a double leg but Correa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Correa continues to drive forward.
Correa manages to break the clinch.
Correa feints and then cracks Fernando's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fernando down.
Correa throws a nice looking combination but Fernando bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Correa throws a right and a left that Fernando avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Correa just misses with a punch to the body.
Fernando blocks a leg kick.
Correa moves in looking to clinch but Fernando pushes him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Correa.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fernando.
Fernando closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Correa's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paulo Fernando will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fernando shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Correa but Correa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Correa misses with a hook. Fernando ducked under it nicely.
Correa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fernando.
Correa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Correa has closed the distance and engaged Fernando in a clinch.
Correa is pressed up against the cage. Fernando has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Correa down to the mat. Correa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pedro Correa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Correa rushes Fernando and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Correa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fernando in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fernando is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Correa is defending well.
Pedro Correa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Fernando.
Fernando jumps guard but Correa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Correa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernando can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Correa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Correa connects with a knee to the head.
Fernando is trying to break free.
Correa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fernando or not.
Fernando is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Correa lands an elbow that stopped Fernando in his tracks for a moment.
Fernando is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Correa lands an elbow just above Fernando 's eye.
Correa lands with a light punch inside.
Correa with a knee to the head.
Correa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fernando tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A combination from Correa does no damage.
Pedro Correa is winning the standup battle so far.
Correa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Correa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fernandos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Correa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Correa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Correa prevents the takedown attempt.
Correa manages to break the clinch.
Correa drives through and clinches with Fernando against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Correa.
Correa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fernando.
Correa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fernando wants a takedown but no success here.
Correa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Correa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernando with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Correa to score with a decent uppercut.
Fernando is rocked!
Correa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fernando is still on wobbly legs! Can Correa finish him?
Fernando shoots in for a takedown but Correa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Correa lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Fernando out cold! Fernando is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pedro Correa!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrique Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavares has chosen Devour the Day - Get Out of My Way as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rob Ramirez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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23
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rob Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henrique Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavares has a takedown stuffed.
Tavares has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ramirez takes one to the side of the head.
Ramirez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tavares will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Tavares finds it's way through Ramirez's defenses.
Ramirez is rocked!
Tavares connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Ramirez out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henrique Tavares!
Henrique Tavares tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miklo Velka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragan Dragic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Velka might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cypress Hill - Insane In The Membrane. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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219 lbs
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281 lbs
28 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miklo Velka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dragan Dragic!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragic 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.
Dragic throws a hook but Velka blocks it.
Velka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Velka misses with a straight left.
Dragic lands with an uppercut that bounces Velka off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Miklo Velka has been cut.
Dragic checks a low kick from Velka.
Dragic scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Dragic misses.
A punch lands to the side of Dragic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Velka throws out a powerful jab.
Dragic slips a jab from Velka.
Velka slips under a jab from Dragic.
Miklo Velka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velka blocks a head kick by Dragic.
Velka lands a jab to Dragic's midsection.
Velka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velka scores with a nice head shot.
Velka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dragic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Velka lands with a kick to the ribs.
Velka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dragic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Velka throws a front kick aimed at Dragic's knee but Dragic avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Velka misses the target.
Velka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Velka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velka lands a two punch combo.
Dragic looks to land a left hand but Velka moved out of range nicely.
Velka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dragic thows a body kick. Velka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Velka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velka throws a head kick that misses.
Dragic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velka dips to his left and cracks Dragic with an uppercut!
Velka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dragic swats away the attempt to clinch by Velka.
Velka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Velka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Velka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Velka walks into a straight right hand from Dragic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velka tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragic missing with a left hand there. Velka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velka doesn't manage to clinch there - Dragic circles away.
Dragic lands with a hook. Velka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dragic throws a shot from downtown. Velka moves away and avoids it.
Dragic throws a sloppy head kick and Velka moves out of range easily.
Dragic scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice body punch from Velka.
Dragic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dragic looks to throw the jab but Velka is out of range.
Velka throws the kick towards the body but Dragic avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Velka.
Velka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dragic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A solid body kick from Dragic.
Dragic misses with a looping left.
Dragic misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragic checks a low kick from Velka.
Velka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragic moves away.
Velka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dragic cracks Velka with a good jab.
Miklo Velka's cut is getting worse.
Velka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dragic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dragic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Velka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Velka moves in looking to clinch but Dragic pushes him off.
Velka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragic throws out the jab.
Velka closes the distance and clinches.
Dragic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dragic blocks the elbow strike.
Dragic takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velka looking to throw knees to the head but Dragic is blocking nicely.
Velka tries to land knees in the clinch but Dragic avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dragic fails to land.
The referee calls for Velka to work.
Velka misses with a punch on the inside.
Dragic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Velka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dragic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Velka blocks a head kick by Dragic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragic blocks a head kick by Velka.
Velka is looking to clinch.
Velka thuds his right hand into Dragic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Velka closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragic avoids a wild elbow strike from Velka.
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 Miklo Velka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miklo Velka'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.
Dragic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dragan Dragic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dragic cracks Velka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dragic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dragic throws a head kick that misses.
Dragic swats away the attempt to clinch by Velka.
A jab from Velka does it's job there.
Dragic lands a big head kick that sends Velka tumbling to the mat! Dragic takes a step backwards and waves Velka back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragic blocks a head kick by Velka.
Velka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Velka.
Velka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dragic.
Velka closes the distance and clinches.
Velka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Velka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dragic is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Velka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dragic avoids the elbow strike from Velka, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dragic breaks the clinch.
Velka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dragic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dragic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Velka is rocked!
Miklo Velka's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dragic looks to land a right hand but Velka moved out of range.
Velka is looking to score with low kicks.
Velka pushes Dragic up against the cage in a clinch.
Velka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dragic breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragic moves away from the strike by Velka.
Velka walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Dragic swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dragan Dragic!
Dragan Dragic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maverick Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghoul Ghotha will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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28
210 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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43
272 lbs
41 - 40 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 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
41 - 40 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson connects with a high kick.
It looks like Ghoul Ghotha has been cut.
Ghotha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ghotha.
Ghotha 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.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ghotha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
A jab from Anderson misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Ghotha counters with a shoot takedown. Anderson fights it but they end up in guard.
Ghotha won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghotha chips away with some ground and pound.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ghotha controls the pace.
Ghotha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ghotha slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Anderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ghotha is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Anderson has control of Ghotha's left arm, preventing Ghotha from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ghotha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anderson lands a high kick!
Ghotha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ghotha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Ghotha dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Ghotha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Ghotha persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha slips a jab from Anderson.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Ghotha closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anderson to the mat! Anderson manages to get full guard.
Ghotha trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Ghotha throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Ghotha trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Ghotha preventing the sweep.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha content to stall in guard here.
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ghotha manages to get himself to full guard.
Ghotha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ghotha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Anderson'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.
Ghotha has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Ghotha is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maverick Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ghoul Ghotha's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anderson lands a head kick!
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ghotha's sensitive parts.
Anderson misses the jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Anderson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Maverick Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ghotha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ghotha's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Ghotha on that attempt.
A big right from Anderson misses.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Maverick Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ghotha circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Ghotha closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anderson to the mat! Anderson manages to get full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ghotha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ghotha trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson is looking to stand back up but Ghotha counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Anderson.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ghotha is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ghotha works his way into full mount!
Ghotha controlling from mount.
Ghotha cracks Anderson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
It looks like Maverick Anderson has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
Anderson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Anderson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ghotha dives on top into guard.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Ghotha is proving a slippery customer.
Ghotha postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha is in close to Anderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ghotha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maverick Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Ghotha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ghotha with a nice head shot there.
Maverick Anderson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ghotha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jeez, Maverick Anderson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maverick Anderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ghoul Ghotha!
A relieved looking Ghoul Ghotha 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butter Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gattuso comes to the cage accompanied by WAR-Low Rider. 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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36
212 lbs
31 - 20 - 3 |
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289 lbs
48 - 28 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 20 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Javier Gattuso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Butter Bean!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bean slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gattuso has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Bean misses with a wild combination.
Bean lands a jab to the head.
Bean scores with a three punch combo!
Bean scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bean blocks a head kick by Gattuso.
Bean misses with a body shot.
A jab from Gattuso misses.
Bean clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gattuso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bean's elbow.
Gattuso breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Gattuso.
Bean tries to clinch there but Gattuso circles away.
Gattuso throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bean cracks Gattuso with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bean slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gattuso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gattuso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gattuso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bean connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gattuso momentarily.
Bean checks a leg kick nicely.
Bean is looking to clinch but Gattuso is avoiding it.
Gattuso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bean.
Bean scores with a decent looking hook.
Gattuso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bean misses with the combination.
Bean has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bean tries to clinch but Gattuso moves out of range.
Bean scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bean clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bean.
Bean avoiding damage as Gattuso throws knees to the body.
Bean throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gattuso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bean's elbow.
Bean blocks an elbow strike.
Bean working aggressively here.
Gattuso breaks the clinch.
Bean drops his hands momentarily and Gattuso takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gattuso misses with a low kick.
Bean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gattuso manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Bean.
Bean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bean throws a right hand that Gattuso ducks under and follows up with a left that Gattuso also avoids with ease.
Bean is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bean lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso moves out of range of the strikes.
Bean is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gattuso had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gattuso throws an overhand right that lands on Bean's shoulder, as Bean tries to avoid the shot.
Gattuso walks into a jab.
Bean is looking to clinch but Gattuso is avoiding it.
Bean tries to bum rush Gattuso with a series of wild strikes but Gattuso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gattuso scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Butter Bean has been cut.
Bean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gattuso throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bean looks winded!
Bean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gattuso.
A jab from Gattuso finds it's way through Bean's defenses.
Gattuso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bean.
Gattuso throws a right hand that Bean ducks under and follows up with a left that Bean also avoids with ease.
Gattuso fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Bean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bean catches Gattuso with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gattuso looks to throw the jab but Bean is out of range.
Bean misses with an uppercut. Gattuso saw that one coming.
Gattuso missing with a left hand there. Bean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gattuso. Bean does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Gattuso 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gattuso throws out a loose jab but Bean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gattuso.
Bean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gattuso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Gattuso.
Bean has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gattuso.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gattuso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gattuso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Butter Bean will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Butter Bean'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.
Gattuso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gattuso lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gattuso takes one on the button.
Bean throws a right hand that Gattuso ducks under and follows up with a left that Gattuso also avoids with ease.
Bean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bean wants to clinch up but Gattuso keeps it at a distance.
Butter Bean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Gattuso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bean clinches up against the cage.
Bean misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gattuso jumps guard but Bean turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gattuso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bean.
Gattuso scores with a shoulder strike.
Gattuso tries a body shot but Bean blocks it.
Gattuso misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bean blocking some punches.
Gattuso tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bean just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bean prevents a body shot from Gattuso.
Bean slowing the pace effectively.
Gattuso is trying to break the clinch but Bean is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gattuso.
Bean is trying to break the clinch but Gattuso has him pressed against the cage.
Bean breaks the clinch.
Gattuso misses with a head kick.
Good exchange - Gattuso coming out on top.
Bean is looking to clinch.
That kick from Gattuso tenderised Bean's leg. Bean is trying to keep his angry face on.
Butter Bean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bean moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gattuso scores with a sloppy right hand. Bean should have avoided that one.
Bean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gattuso.
Bean is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bean cracks Gattuso with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gattuso misses with a straight left.
Gattuso staying out of range there.
Bean moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bean manages to break the clinch.
Butter Bean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gattuso throws out the jab.
Gattuso moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bean is rocked!
Bean misses the jab.
Bean misses the jab.
Gattuso cracks Bean with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bean tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Gattuso pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bean is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Gattuso!
Javier Gattuso seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rai Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gor Keyman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rai Leonardo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rai Leonardo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gor Keyman!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonardo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keyman counters with a head kick.
Keyman loads up on a big right hand but Leonardo slips the punch.
Leonardo avoids the head kick by Keyman.
Sloppy strikes from Keyman. Those never looked like landing.
Keyman blocks a low kick nicely.
Leonardo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Keyman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooh!!! Keyman has knocked Leonardo down with a huge combo! Keyman steps away and waves a wobbly Leonardo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Leonardo is rocked!
It looks like Rai Leonardo has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Keyman grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Leonardo takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Keyman cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gor Keyman!
Gor Keyman is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Gor Keyman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Rai Leonardo had this to say: 'Thanks guys for the support but it just wasn't my night. Will come back stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Equinox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Dubonet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
54 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Equinox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francois Dubonet!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubonet staying out of range there.
Dubonet 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dubonet.
Dubonet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Equinox has time to react.
Equinox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dubonet is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dubonet throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Equinox.
Francois Dubonet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Equinox swinging wildly here.
Dubonet circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dubonet counters with a good low kick that Equinox was not able to check.
An inside leg kick from Dubonet misses.
Dubonet throws a right and a left that Equinox avoids nicely.
Dubonet connects with the punch.
Dubonet throws the left hand but Equinox avoids the punch easily.
Dubonet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dubonet is looking to slow Equinox down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubonet throws a nice head kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Equinox misses the target.
Dubonet throws a series of strikes that have Equinox backpedaling.
Equinox is rocked!
Equinox misses with an uppercut. Dubonet saw that one coming.
Dubonet is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Equinox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dubonet, right into the meat.
Dubonet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dubonet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dubonet needs to keep his hands up - Equinox had a free shot at his head there.
Dubonet throws a low kick but Equinox moves out of range easily.
Dubonet feints and then cracks Equinox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Equinox down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dubonet getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dubonet tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dubonet has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equinox is looking to clinch.
Equinox walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dubonet.
Dubonet moves out of range of the body kick from Equinox.
Dubonet looks to throw the jab but Equinox is out of range.
Dubonet lands with a slapping head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dubonet!
Dubonet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Equinox.
Equinox blocks the body kick.
Equinox slips under a jab from Dubonet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dubonet.
Dubonet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Equinox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dubonet misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dubonet. That one must have hurt.
Equinox defending well as Dubonet loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Dubonet - just one landing.
Dubonet connects with a body shot.
Equinox misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Dubonet.
Equinox throws a body shot but no joy.
Equinox is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dubonet's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dubonet lands a head kick. Equinox smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Oh Equinox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dubonet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Equinox's sensitive parts.
Equinox seems to have got his legs back now.
Equinox looks to throw the jab but Dubonet is out of range.
Dubonet tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Equinox is able to avoid easily.
Dubonet circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Dubonet fails to land.
Dubonet blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dubonet tries a body shot but Equinox blocks it.
Dubonet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dubonet tries to break the clinch but Equinox is controlling the position.
Equinox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dubonet is keeping busy.
Dubonet tries to throw a body punch but Equinox avoids it by throwing Dubonet back against the cage.
Equinox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dubonet backwards.
Dubonet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dubonet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Equinox misses with a wild body shot.
Dubonet tries to land a front kick but Equinox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dubonet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Equinox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Dubonet dominated that round.
That's time! Equinox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dubonet looks to land a body kick but Equinox moved away.
Equinox avoids the head kick by Dubonet.
Dubonet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Equinox throws a combination that misses
and Dubonet counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dubonet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dubonet defending well as Equinox loads up on a big left hand.
Equinox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dubonet manages to avoid it.
Dubonet with a nice cross.
Dubonet delivers a nice body kick.
Dubonet throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Equinox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubonet 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.
Dubonet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Equinox manages to avoid it.
Equinox ducks under a wild hook from Dubonet.
Dubonet tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubonet missing with a left hand there. Equinox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Equinox tries to clinch up but Dubonet circles away and keeps his distance.
Dubonet throws a right hand that Equinox ducks under and follows up with a left that Equinox also avoids with ease.
Equinox doesn't manage to clinch there - Dubonet circles away.
Dubonet lands with a kick to the temple. Equinox shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Equinox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dubonet.
Dubonet fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Equinox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dubonet scores with a push kick.
Equinox slips under a jab.
Dubonet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Equinox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Francois Dubonet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Dubonet misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Equinox has Dubonet up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dubonet working hard to break the clinch.
Equinox wants to stall.
Dubonet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Equinox's elbow.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Equinox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Equinox.
Equinox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dubonet backwards.
Dubonet is trying to break the clinch but Equinox has him pressed against the cage.
Dubonet misses with a punch on the inside.
Equinox misses with a punch to the body.
Equinox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Equinox.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.
Dubonet takes a shot to the head.
Equinox lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Equinox lands with a light punch inside.
Dubonet is trying to break the clinch but Equinox has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Equinox.
Equinox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dubonet is keeping busy.
Dubonet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dubonet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dubonet misses with a low kick.
Dubonet throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Equinox throws a shot from downtown. Dubonet moves away and avoids it.
Dubonet looks to land a combination but Equinox avoids it well.
Dubonet throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dubonet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet misses with a low kick.
Equinox tries to clinch but Dubonet moves away
and Dubonet counters with a big head kick but Equinox shrugs it off.
Dubonet is looking to score with low kicks.
That kick from Dubonet tenderised Equinox's leg. Equinox is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Equinox moves out of range as Dubonet strikes.
Equinox has managed to clinch.
Dubonet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dubonet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dubonet breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Equinox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Equinox throws a head kick but Dubonet moves out of range.
Dubonet connects with a single shot there.
Equinox takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dubonet misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Dubonet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dubonet 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 Equinox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Equinox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dubonet misses with a head kick.
Equinox tries to clinch up.
Dubonet throws a push kick but Equinox slaps the foot to one side.
Equinox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dubonet.
Equinox tries a head kick but it misses.
Equinox wants to clinch.
Equinox will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dubonet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Equinox was well out of range. Poor timing from Dubonet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubonet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dubonet throws a sloppy head kick and Equinox moves out of range easily.
Equinox defending well as Dubonet loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Dubonet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dubonet thumps Equinox with a low kick.
Dubonet tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Equinox is able to avoid easily.
Dubonet lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Equinox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Equinox takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dubonet checks the leg kick nicely there.
Equinox slips under a jab from Dubonet.
Dubonet blocks a jab.
Dubonet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Equinox fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Equinox.
Dubonet thumps Equinox with a low kick.
Equinox wants to slow Dubonet down by chopping away at his legs.
Dubonet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dubonet throws a sloppy head kick and Equinox moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dubonet is looking to land body kicks.
Dubonet throws a low kick but it's checked well by Equinox.
Equinox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dubonet.
Dubonet tries to land a front kick but Equinox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Equinox gets a clinch.
Dubonet looking to slow down the pace here.
Dubonet throws a punch but it's blocked by Equinox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Equinox.
Equinox trying to stall but Dubonet improves his position.
Dubonet is trying to force a seperation but Equinox has the dominant position.
Dubonet stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Equinox gets through Dubonet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Equinox has a couple of punches blocked by Dubonet.
A short uppercut from Equinox.
Dubonet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dubonet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Equinoxs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Equinox.
Equinox working aggressively here.
Equinox prevents Dubonet from breaking the clinch.
Equinox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Equinox struggles to land a body shot inside as Dubonet controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dubonet.
Dubonet blocking some punches.
Equinox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dubonet struggles to land a body shot inside as Equinox controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Dubonet is trying to maintain a safe position but Equinox gets an underhook and turns Dubonet into the cage.
Good body shot from Dubonet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dubonet struggles to land a body shot inside as Equinox controls his hands.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.
Equinox has a couple of punches blocked by Dubonet.
Equinox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Equinox stalls.
Dubonet is trying to push Equinox away but Equinox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Dubonet is trying to maintain a safe position but Equinox gets an underhook and turns Dubonet into the cage.
Equinox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dubonet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dubonet gets through Equinox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Equinox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Equinox lands with a left to the head.
Equinox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but John Equinox did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Dubonet looks to throw the jab but Equinox is out of range.
Equinox throws a body punch but Dubonet moves out of range.
Dubonet shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dubonet fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Equinox is out of range.
Equinox has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Equinox scores with a decent looking hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dubonet!
Dubonet lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Equinox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dubonet.
Equinox tries to clinch there but Dubonet circles away.
Equinox takes a kick to the side of the head.
Equinox avoids the head kick by Dubonet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubonet dodges the punch combination from Equinox.
Dubonet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Equinox has time to react.
Dubonet throws a leg kick that misses.
Equinox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Equinox tries to clinch up but Dubonet circles away and keeps his distance.
Equinox misses with a looping left.
Equinox checks a leg kick.
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Equinox misses with a body shot.
Dubonet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Equinox digs a good body shot into Dubonet's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet throws a right hand that Equinox ducks under and follows up with a left that Equinox also avoids with ease.
Equinox avoids the head kick by Dubonet.
Dubonet scores with a head kick. Equinox tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dubonet keeps the fight on the outside.
Equinox tries to clinch but Dubonet moves out of range.
Dubonet misses with a wild body shot.
Equinox checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dubonet will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Equinox wants to clinch.
Dubonet lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox avoids a kick to the body.
Dubonet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Equinox looks to land a combination but Dubonet avoids it well.
Dubonet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dubonet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Equinox.
Equinox moves out of range of the leg kick from Dubonet.
Dubonet misses with a low kick as Equinox jumps back.
Dubonet on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Equinox avoids the head kick by Dubonet.
Equinox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dubonet avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equinox moves in looking to clinch but Dubonet pushes him off.
Equinox has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dubonet.
Equinox tries to clinch but Dubonet is having none of it.
Dubonet throws a sloppy head kick and Equinox moves out of range easily.
Dubonet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Equinox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dubonet fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Equinox steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dubonet. That one must have hurt.
Equinox blocks a head kick by Dubonet.
Dubonet slips a straight right by Equinox.
Equinox avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Dubonet dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dubonet attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Equinox avoids a kick to the body.
Equinox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dubonet throws a head kick but Equinox moves out of range.
Dubonet throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A big left from Dubonet misses.
Equinox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dubonet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Dubonet. Those never looked like landing.
A right-left combo lands from Equinox.
It looks like Francois Dubonet has been cut.
Equinox rushes Dubonet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
John Equinox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dubonet.
Dubonet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dubonet takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Equinox.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dubonet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Equinox lands a body punch.
Equinox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dubonet is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A left hand lands to the body for Equinox.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.
Equinox lands a nice uppercut.
Equinox can't find room to land a body shot as Dubonet controls the action.
Dubonet tries a body shot but Equinox blocks it.
A hook to the body from Equinox.
Nice body punch from Equinox - that landed with a thud.
Dubonet taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Equinox lands a shot to the body.
John Equinox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francois Dubonet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equinox manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Equinox tries a body shot but Dubonet blocks it.
Dubonet is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Equinox wants to stall.
Equinox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dubonet is trying to break free.
Dubonet breaks the clinch.
Dubonet scores with a head kick. Equinox tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Equinox fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Equinox misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Equinox as he checks the leg kick.
Dubonet misses with a head kick.
Equinox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Equinox tries to bum rush Dubonet with a series of wild strikes but Dubonet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Equinox throws a right hand that misses
and Dubonet counters with a nice leg kick.
Equinox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dubonet fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Equinox checks it well.
Dubonet throws a leg kick which misses Equinox's front leg but catches the back leg as Equinox tries to avoid it.
Equinox moves in looking to clinch but Dubonet pushes him off.
Equinox takes one on the button.
Dubonet lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dubonet moves out of range as Equinox strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Dubonet.
Dubonet takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dubonet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dubonet throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dubonet - that will leave a mark!
Dubonet slips under a jab from Equinox.
Dubonet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dubonet throws a push kick but Equinox slaps the foot to one side.
Equinox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dubonet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Francois Dubonet.
I think Dubonet has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francois Dubonet!
Francois Dubonet is the new featherweight champion!
Francois Dubonet really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Just Fight (Everything 7$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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