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RioFC 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edson Barboza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eloi Prosper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edson Barboza could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eloi Prosper's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edson Barboza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eloi Prosper!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prosper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prosper tries to clinch but Barboza moves away
and Barboza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barboza.
Barboza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Prosper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Prosper.
Barboza is trying to push Prosper away but Prosper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Prosper ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Prosper no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Prosper is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Prosper's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barboza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza stops Prosper from standing up.
Prosper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barboza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barboza drops back looking for a leg! Prosper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Prosper manages to kick Barboza off! Barboza jumps back into Prosper's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barboza throwing strikes from guard but Prosper blocks nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Prosper stuffs the takedown attempt from Barboza. Barboza gets slowly back to his feet.
Prosper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barboza as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prosper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A left and a right from Prosper both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Edson Barboza has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barboza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Prosper but Prosper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edson Barboza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barboza is breathing heavily.
Prosper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barboza is fending him off so far but Prosper persists. Nope, Barboza circles away and we're back to standing.
Prosper looks for a takedown but Barboza sprawls well.
Barboza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Prosper looks for a takedown but Barboza sprawls well.
Barboza slaps away a takedown attempt from Prosper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Prosper darts in and clinches Barboza up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barboza wants to break free but Prosper has control.
Prosper prevents a takedown attempt there.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Prosper as the two fighters clinch.
Barboza avoids a wild elbow strike from Prosper.
Prosper pulls Barboza into guard.
Barboza stops Prosper from standing up.
Prosper pulls Barboza in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prosper wants to stand but Barboza is controlling the position.
Prosper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Prosper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Prosper working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prosper stands and steps away. Barboza gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eloi Prosper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edson Barboza's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Prosper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barboza avoids it really well and circles away.
Barboza dives in and grabs Prosper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Prosper pushes down on Barboza's head and hops out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prosper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barboza fails with the takedown.
Barboza misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza misses with a kick to the body.
We've been told by Barboza's head coaches at Abraham's Gym (6 coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prosper tries to clinch but Barboza is having none of it.
Prosper slaps away a takedown attempt from Barboza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edson Barboza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prosper throws a head kick that misses.
Prosper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prosper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Prosper lands a big head kick that sends Barboza tumbling to the mat! Prosper takes a step backwards and waves Barboza back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Prosper throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eloi Prosper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Prosper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barboza as he jumps to the side.
Prosper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prosper wants a takedown but no success here.
Prosper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barboza fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick misses from Barboza.
Prosper takes the fight into the clinch.
Prosper successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prosper is looking to stand up but Barboza isn't so interested in that idea.
Prosper pulls Barboza in close to prevent any damage.
Prosper looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Barboza is defending well. Prosper quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Barboza has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Prosper celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eloi Prosper!
In defeat, Edson Barboza stepped up to the mic, saying 'what can i say? he beat me'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Ambrose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazzaro Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazzaro Lorenzo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Desmond Ambrose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lazzaro Lorenzo!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorenzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Lorenzo misses.
Ambrose works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ambrose connects with a crisp jab.
Ambrose tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lazzaro Lorenzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lorenzo is defended easily by Ambrose.
Ambrose misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ambrose misses with a combination
and Lorenzo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ambrose's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lorenzo content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambrose working for a triangle but Lorenzo defends it easily.
Lorenzo throws a big right hand that misses.
Ambrose is trying to control the position but Lorenzo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lorenzo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ambrose, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lorenzo tries for a takedown but Ambrose circles away easily
and Ambrose makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lorenzo really felt that one!
Ambrose throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lorenzo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lorenzo misses with a head kick.
Lorenzo looking to score a takedown here. Ambrose is defending well but Lorenzo drives through and ends up in Ambrose's guard.
Lorenzo looking to pass the guard.
Lorenzo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ambrose is looking for a triangle but Lorenzo pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Ambrose keeping full guard, as Lorenzo tries to pass.
Lorenzo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ambrose definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
It looks like Lorenzo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ambrose has his foot on Lorenzo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lorenzo works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lorenzo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lorenzo throws a head kick that misses.
Lorenzo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ambrose was covering up waiting for the punch and Lorenzo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lorenzo stands up from Ambrose's guard - Lorenzo perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lorenzo shoots in and drives through. Ambrose sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazzaro Lorenzo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lorenzo wants to clinch up but Ambrose keeps it at a distance.
Lorenzo moves out of range as Ambrose strikes.
Ambrose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ambrose napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ambrose is trying to improve his position.
Lorenzo controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lorenzo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambrose is being controlled here.
Lorenzo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lorenzo controlling the position from side mount.
Lorenzo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lorenzo tries for a kimura but Ambrose is defending well.
Ambrose might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lorenzo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ambrose has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lorenzo but great work by Ambrose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo wants to get back to his feet but Ambrose drags him back down.
Ambrose wants to stand but Lorenzo is controlling his arm.
Lorenzo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ambrose prevents Lorenzo from improving his position.
Lorenzo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ambrose would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lorenzo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ambrose wants to stand but Lorenzo is controlling his posture from full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Desmond Ambrose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lorenzo goes for a double leg but Ambrose avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ambrose continues to drive forward.
Ambrose has had enough of the clinch but Lorenzo keeps him there for the moment.
Lorenzo fails to pull guard.
Lorenzo wants to take the fight to the mat but Ambrose manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Desmond Ambrose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazzaro Lorenzo.
Ambrose gets underhooks to prevent Lorenzo's takedown attempt.
Ambrose can't break the clinch.
Lorenzo prevents Ambrose from breaking the clinch.
Ambrose wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ambrose wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lorenzo has him pressed against the cage.
Lorenzo prevents Ambrose from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lorenzo tries to pull guard but Ambrose holds him up against the cage and eventually Lorenzo drops back down to his feet.
Ambrose is trying to push Lorenzo away but Lorenzo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ambrose breaks the clinch.
Lorenzo throws a sloppy head kick and Ambrose moves out of range easily.
Ambrose scores with a spinning back kick!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ambrose enables Lorenzo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ambrose manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lorenzo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lorenzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ambrose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lorenzo stands and steps away. Ambrose gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazzaro Lorenzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ambrose misses with a two punch combination.
Lorenzo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ambrose, pushing him back against the cage.
Lorenzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lorenzo.
Lorenzo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lorenzo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo working the ground and pound but Ambrose is defending the strikes.
Lorenzo stands up.
Lorenzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ambrose gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lorenzo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lorenzo stands up from Ambrose's guard - Lorenzo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ambrose gets tackled into the cage by Lorenzo. Lorenzo maintains the clinch.
Ambrose wants to get back to striking at distance but Lorenzo won't allow it.
Lorenzo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ambrose pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lorenzo closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose is looking to break free of the clinch but Lorenzo has double underhooks.
Lorenzo misses with a knee to the head.
Lorenzo has Ambrose pressed against the cage, preventing Ambrose from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Come on Lorenzo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lorenzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lorenzo manages to break the clinch.
Lorenzo rushes Ambrose and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lorenzo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ambrose walks away with a smile on his face. Lorenzo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lorenzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lorenzo has closed the distance and engaged Ambrose in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ambrose fails to land.
Lorenzo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ambrose avoids it.
Lorenzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lorenzo misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Ambrose misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Ambrose.
Lorenzo goes for a double leg but Ambrose avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ambrose continues to drive forward.
Desmond Ambrose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazzaro Lorenzo.
Ambrose wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ambrose tries to break free but Lorenzo pushes him back against the cage.
Ambrose wants to get back to striking at distance but Lorenzo won't allow it.
Ambrose looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Desmond Ambrose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lazzaro Lorenzo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lorenzo tries to score a body lock takedown but Ambrose shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lazzaro Lorenzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lorenzo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lazzaro Lorenzo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleixo Gene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donatello Battista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aleixo Gene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donatello Battista!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gene tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Battista misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gene tries to close the distance and clinch up but Battista swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Battista shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gene counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gene throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Battista works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Battista is trying to control the position but Gene postures up.
Battista is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gene is controlling him.
Battista is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battista keeping moving, preventing Gene from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gene throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Battista works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gene might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battista is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Battista looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gene has managed to clinch.
Gene gets control of Battista's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gene will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gene keeping moving, preventing Battista from controlling successfully.
Battista won't allow Gene to get back to his feet.
Battista trying to control but Gene is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gene wants to stand but Battista is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battista throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gene works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gene can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Battista controls the pace.
Battista trying to control but Gene is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Battista wants to stand but Gene is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gene tries to close the distance and clinch but Battista swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gene is looking to clinch.
Battista fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gene checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gene connects with a solid leg kick.
Gene feints and as Battista raises his hands in defense, Gene changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gene is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gene seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Battista for as long as he can get away with.
Battista controls Gene momentarily but Gene frees himself.
Battista manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gene manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gene holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gene is on top in guard.
Gene tries to free his leg and advance position but Battista is retaining full guard.
We've been informed that Battista has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Battista is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gene defends well.
Gene trying to control the position from guard on top but Battista is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gene is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleixo Gene dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gene tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Battista manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Battista throws a head kick but Gene moves out of range.
Battista dives in for a single leg takedown but Gene sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gene tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Battista just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gene tries for a takedown but Battista manages to get underhooks.
Gene jumps guard.
Battista wants to control from the top but Gene keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battista postures up.
Gene is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Battista sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gene throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gene keeping moving, preventing Battista from controlling successfully.
Battista prevents Gene from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Battista has closed the distance and engaged Gene in a clinch.
Battista decides to pull guard.
Battista is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gene is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battista trying to control the action but Gene is working from the bottom.
Battista wants to pass to mount but Gene is defending the position.
Gene actively working from the bottom here.
Battista trying to control from Gene's half guard. Gene has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gene trying to keep a closed guard but Battista is proving a slippery customer.
Battista in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Battista trying to control the position from guard on top but Gene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gene not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Battista looking to sit in guard and control but Gene gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Battista seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gene engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gene looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gene trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Battista has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gene is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Battista.
Battista is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Donatello Battista will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gene fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gene tries to clinch up.
Gene goes for a double leg but Battista avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Battista continues to drive forward.
Battista pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gene is trying to force a seperation but Battista has the dominant position.
Battista is working for takedown but Gene is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gene fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Battista keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gene's efforts to push away.
Gene is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Battista can do to turn this around?
Gene tries to pull guard but Battista won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleixo Gene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gene fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Battista breaks from the clinch.
Aleixo Gene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Battista avoids the head kick by Gene.
Battista throws a solid leg kick but Gene takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Battista.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gene lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gene.
It looks like Donatello Battista has been cut.
Battista moves into the clinch.
Battista manages to break the clinch.
Gene throws a head kick but Battista moves out of range.
Gene tries to clinch up.
Gene throws a head kick that misses.
Battista throws a series of strikes that have Gene backpedaling.
Battista shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gene's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battista wants to stand but Gene has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gene keeping moving, preventing Battista from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battista pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gene is keeping the position for now.
Battista trying to control the position from guard on top but Gene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gene wants to stand and escape but Battista is having none of it.
Battista not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Battista won't allow Gene to get back to his feet.
Battista wants to control from the top but Gene keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gene moves into the clinch.
Battista can't get the takedown.
Battista has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gene uses from the top position.
Gene passes Battista's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Battista wants to get back to his feet.
Gene is keen to just control but Battista is a slippery customer.
Battista wants to get back to full guard.
Battista is looking to control Gene's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Battista avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battista is looking to improve his position.
Gene is working for a kimura but Battista is defending it quite comfortably.
Battista is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gene prevents Battista from standing back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donatello Battista comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Battista 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donatello Battista!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Constantin Toussaint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rizzo comes to the cage accompanied by headbussa. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyson Rizzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Constantin Toussaint!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toussaint uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rizzo.
Rizzo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toussaint counters with a series of strikes. Rizzo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rizzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toussaint counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toussaint pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Toussaint.
Rizzo throws the left hand but Toussaint avoids the punch easily.
Toussaint uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rizzo.
Rizzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rizzo misses the target.
Rizzo misses with a lunging right hand
and Toussaint counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rizzo throws a poor cross that misses
and Toussaint counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rizzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rizzo scores with a jab to the head.
Rizzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toussaint defending well as Rizzo loads up on a big left hand.
Rizzo throws a looping overhand right but Toussaint ducks down to avoid it.
Rizzo misses with a right hand
and Toussaint counters with a head kick. That will keep Rizzo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rizzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toussaint counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo throws an off balance right hand
and Toussaint counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyson Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizzo throws a looping overhand right but Toussaint ducks down to avoid it.
Toussaint cracks Rizzo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rizzo swings widly with a right hand
and Toussaint counters with a nice body shot.
Rizzo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Toussaint can pounce on him.
Toussaint bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rizzo throws a lazy uppercut
and Toussaint makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Toussaint throws a series of punches but Rizzo moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Toussaint.
Toussaint misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rizzo lands a jab to the nose.
Toussaint throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Rizzo misses.
Rizzo swings widly with a right hand
and Toussaint counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rizzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toussaint.
Rizzo throws a right hand that misses
and Toussaint cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toussaint counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rizzo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rizzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toussaint sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rizzo swings widly with a right hand
and Toussaint counters with a big head kick but Rizzo shrugs it off.
Rizzo misses with a hook
and Toussaint counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rizzo is breathing heavily.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Rizzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rizzo misses with a right hand
and Toussaint counters with an outside leg kick.
Rizzo avoids the head kick by Toussaint.
Rizzo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Toussaint delivers a nice body kick.
Toussaint rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rizzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Toussaint blocks a jab.
Rizzo lands with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Toussaint.
Nice defenses there by Toussaint.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rizzo throws a lazy right hand but Toussaint sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rizzo cracks Toussaint with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rizzo misses with a hook
and Toussaint counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rizzo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Toussaint throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rizzo misses with a hook
and Toussaint counters with a solid body kick.
Rizzo misses with a looping right.
Rizzo lands with an overhand left.
Rizzo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Toussaint slips under a jab from Rizzo.
Sloppy strikes from Toussaint. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Toussaint.
Rizzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toussaint counters with a head kick. That will keep Rizzo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toussaint throws a head kick but Rizzo moves out of range.
Rizzo swings widly with a right hand
and Toussaint counters with a nice body kick.
Rizzo throws a shot from downtown. Toussaint moves away and avoids it.
Rizzo walks into a stiff left hand from Toussaint.
Rizzo misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Toussaint.
Rizzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rizzo misses with a right hand
and Toussaint counters with a head kick. That will keep Rizzo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rizzo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Rizzo misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rizzo throws a hook to the side of Toussaint's head but Toussaint sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rizzo misses with a left hand
and Toussaint counters with a head kick.
Toussaint keeps Rizzo at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Constantin Toussaint dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rizzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Constantin Toussaint is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rizzo misses with a hook.
Rizzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toussaint counters with a leg kick.
Rizzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toussaint counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy left from Rizzo finds it's target.
Toussaint drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rizzo misses with a hook. Toussaint ducked under it nicely.
Rizzo throws a big shot that misses.
Toussaint ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toussaint ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo throws a poor cross that misses
and Toussaint counters with a nice body kick.
Toussaint misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toussaint blocks a jab.
Rizzo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toussaint counters with a nice body kick.
Toussaint blocks a jab.
Constantin Toussaint seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Rizzo.
Toussaint scores with a head kick.
Toussaint moves out of range as Rizzo strikes.
Toussaint throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rizzo.
A big left from Rizzo misses.
Rizzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toussaint.
Rizzo swings widly with a right hand
and Toussaint counters with a leg kick.
Rizzo throws a poor cross that misses
and Toussaint counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rizzo missing with a left hand there. Toussaint was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rizzo throws a right hand that misses
and Toussaint counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rizzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toussaint counters with a nice kick to the body.
Toussaint dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Toussaint!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toussaint connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint catches Rizzo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rizzo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rizzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toussaint counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Toussaint swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rizzo.
Toussaint throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rizzo.
Rizzo scores with a nice right hand.
Rizzo misses with a hook
and Toussaint counters with a body kick.
Toussaint throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rizzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Toussaint.
Toussaint slips under a jab from Rizzo.
Rizzo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toussaint counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Toussaint.
Toussaint throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rizzo misses.
Rizzo missing with a left hand there. Toussaint was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rizzo throws an overhand right that lands on Toussaint's shoulder, as Toussaint tries to avoid the shot.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut
and Toussaint counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rizzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toussaint counters with a low kick, right behind Rizzo 's knee.
Rizzo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body kick there by Toussaint.
Rizzo missing with a left hand there. Toussaint was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rizzo misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut. Toussaint saw that one coming.
Toussaint thows a body kick. Rizzo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Toussaint misses with a head kick.
Toussaint moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toussaint has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toussaint throws a push kick but Rizzo slaps the foot to one side.
Rizzo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rizzo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Toussaint steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
Toussaint throws a right and a left that Rizzo avoids nicely.
Rizzo misses the jab.
Rizzo misses with a hook
and Toussaint counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toussaint dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rizzo. That did some damage!
Rizzo throws a shot from downtown. Toussaint moves away and avoids it.
Toussaint throws a right hand that Rizzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rizzo also avoids with ease.
Toussaint uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rizzo.
Rizzo looks to throw the jab but Toussaint is out of range.
Rizzo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Toussaints jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Constantin Toussaint showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Toussaint slips a jab from Rizzo.
Rizzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toussaint ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo.
Toussaint throws a wild body kick that Rizzo sees coming a mile off.
Toussaint's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rizzo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Toussaint scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Rizzo misses its intended target.
Rizzo missing with a left hand there. Toussaint was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toussaint connects with an inside leg kick.
Rizzo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toussaint.
Rizzo throws a looping overhand right but Toussaint ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Toussaint throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rizzo throws a poor cross that misses
and Toussaint counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toussaint drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rizzo misses with a lunging right hand
and Toussaint counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo misses with a left hand
and Toussaint counters with a one-two to the body.
Toussaint moves away from the strike by Rizzo.
Rizzo throws a lazy uppercut
and Toussaint counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rizzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toussaint lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Toussaint uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
Rizzo misses with a straight left.
Rizzo throws a right hand that misses
and Toussaint counters with a head kick. That will keep Rizzo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Toussaint moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toussaint ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo.
Rizzo misses with a left hand
and Toussaint counters with a leg kick.
Rizzo throws a right hand that misses
and Toussaint counters with a nice body kick.
Rizzo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Toussaint lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo throws a right hand that misses
and Toussaint counters with an outside leg kick.
Toussaint throws a head kick that half lands.
Rizzo swings widly with a right hand
and Toussaint counters with a three punch combo that has Rizzo backing up. Rizzo nods at Toussaint to acknowledge the strikes.
A big left from Rizzo misses.
Rizzo misses with a hook
and Toussaint counters with a head kick.
Toussaint takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rizzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rizzo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rizzo misses with a lunging right hand
and Toussaint counters with a head kick. That will keep Rizzo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Toussaint throws a series of punches but Rizzo avoids them all with ease.
Rizzo lands with a cross.
Toussaint thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toussaint uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rizzo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rizzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toussaint lands with a slapping head kick.
Toussaint uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rizzo.
Rizzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toussaint counters with a straight right hand.
Rizzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rizzo swings widly with a right hand
and Toussaint counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toussaint scores with a kick to the body.
Toussaint has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Toussaint there as he acknowledges the shot.
Toussaint avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Rizzo misses the target.
A head kick from Toussaint lands but Rizzo takes it in his stride.
Toussaint blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint looks to land a combination. Rizzo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Rizzo misses.
Rizzo throws out a loose jab but Toussaint uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rizzo misses with a hook. Toussaint ducked under it nicely.
Rizzo looks to land a left hand but Toussaint moved out of range nicely.
Toussaint connects with an inside leg kick.
Toussaint blocks a jab.
Rizzo misses with a left hand
and Toussaint counters with a good, hard body kick but Rizzo shrugs it off.
Toussaint lands a head kick. Rizzo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Rizzo as he connects with a hook.
Rizzo throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tyson Rizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rizzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Constantin Toussaint comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Toussaint has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Constantin Toussaint!
Constantin Toussaint decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Sin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettis's entrance music is DJ Kahli Go Hard. A fine choice. Sin has chosen Lee Sin - By Riot as his entrance music. Antonio Pettis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lee Sin's chin.
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Pettis!
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, Lee Sin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pettis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pettis throws a leg kick
and Sin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pettis won't be happy with that.
Pettis is pushing Sin's head away, looking to escape. Sin manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee asks Sin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pettis is trying to control Sin's posture but Sin avoids it.
Pettis is being controlled here.
Pettis is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin tries to score with some ground and pound. Pettis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pettis is pushing Sin's head away, looking to escape. Sin manages to hold on to the position though.
Sin working the body and head with strikes.
Sin working the head with strikes.
Sin throws a strike aimed at the side of Pettis's head but Pettis avoids it well.
Sin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis is looking to reverse the position.
Pettis's coaches at Tenacity Elite - 17 Coaches have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Pettis defending against the ground and pound.
Pettis is not content to let Sin control the position.
Pettis taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sin in side control, throwing shots but Pettis defends.
Sin working the head with strikes.
Pettis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sin connects with a decent elbow.
Sin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sin cracks Pettis with a big right hand but Pettis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pettis tries to escape but Sin is in control.
Sin advances to mount.
Sin won't let Pettis get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Pettis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sin unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Pettis wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Sin celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Sin!
Post fight, an emotional Lee Sin said 'Blindness is no impairment against a smelly enemy.'.
Antonio Pettis was interviewed post fight and said 'ILL BE BACK, IN THE WINNING COLUM SOON...GOD BLESS ALL'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan The Tall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan The Tall and Robert Jenkins. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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250 lbs
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274 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duncan The Tall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins missing with a left hand there. The Tall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but The Tall ducks down to avoid it.
Jenkins misses with a looping right.
Jenkins throws the left hand but The Tall avoids the punch easily.
Jenkins shoots and misses
and The Tall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Tall feints a jab promting Jenkins to slip. The Tall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jenkins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Robert Jenkins has been cut.
Nice body punch from The Tall.
Robert Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Tall moves into range and clinches up with Jenkins.
Jenkins jumps guard but The Tall stands there with Jenkins around his waist. Jenkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The Tall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Tall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jenkins circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Tall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from The Tall.
Jenkins tries to pull guard but The Tall forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Duncan The Tall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Jenkins.
The Tall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Tall lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but The Tall moved away.
The Tall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jenkins looks to clinch
and The Tall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That has opened up Robert Jenkins's cut even more.
Jenkins looks winded!
A telegraphed right hand from Jenkins misses the target.
The Tall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Tall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jenkins at a distance.
The Tall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Tall throws an overhand right that has Jenkins reeling! The Tall follows up with more punches and Jenkins is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Duncan The Tall!
Duncan The Tall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Natanael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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196 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bob Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Natanael!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natanael tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Jones tries to sprawl but Natanael drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Natanael is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Natanael tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Natanael stalling.
Natanael is working for a submission of some sort.
Natanael seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to roll over but Natanael keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natanael throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Natanael seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones is pressing down on Natanael's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Natanael 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.
Jones looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Natanael has picked Jones up and slammed him! Jones can't keep hold of the triangle and Natanael manages to pass to side control!
Natanael wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natanael wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones stops Natanael from passing to mount.
Jones seems a little lost for a moment, as Natanael dominates the positioning.
Jones sneaks back into half guard.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Natanael pulls his head out easily.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Natanael wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natanael missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Natanael prevents Jones from improving his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Natanael is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones dives in and grabs Natanael's left leg, looking for a takedown. Natanael pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Natanael displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Natanael sees coming a mile off.
Natanael rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Natanael is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Natanael wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Natanael has hold of one of Jones's legs. Jones is fighting the takedown attempt but Natanael gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Natanael wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natanael preventing the sweep.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Natanael is proving a slippery customer.
Natanael wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Natanael gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Natanael trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Natanael 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.
Natanael scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones trying to control the position.
Natanael trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Natanael doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Natanael manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Natanael working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natanael trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Natanael trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Natanael would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Natanael looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Natanael closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Natanael passes to full mount!
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natanael passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones!
Natanael has control of Jones's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jones regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Natanael isn't that keen on the idea.
Natanael sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jones tries to lock up and control but Natanael gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Natanael's attempts to control the action.
Natanael lands a couple of good shots and Jones has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jones breaks Natanael's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Natanael seems keen to control Jones's posture.
Jones passes Natanael's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Natanael trying to control from the bottom.
Natanael is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Natanael manages to get to full guard.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Natanael looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Natanael looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Natanael!
Natanael trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Natanael keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Natanael 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Natanael fails with an attempt to clinch.
Natanael moves out of range of the body kick.
Bob Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Natanael drives through with a takedown into Jones's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Natanael trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Natanael works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Natanael wants to stand up but Jones is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones tries to roll over but Natanael keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Natanael is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Natanael wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Natanael is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Natanael is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Natanael thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Natanael is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Bob Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Natanael throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Natanael closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Natanael wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Natanael wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Natanael wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natanael working away.
Jones tries to bench press Natanael off him but Natanael keeps the position.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones prevents Natanael from improving position.
Natanael tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Natanael is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jones's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Natanael tries to stand but Jones is controlling his head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Natanael chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Natanael takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Natanael tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Natanael tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Jones manages to move to mount!
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 Bob Jones.
I think Natanael 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Natanael!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dj Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adel Klemen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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163 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dj Harrington!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adel Klemen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Klemen misses.
Harrington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Klemen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harrington somewhat.
Klemen is looking to clinch.
Klemen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harrington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klemen's waist but Klemen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harrington off to one side.
Klemen dips to his left and cracks Harrington with an uppercut!
Harrington slips under a jab from Klemen.
A telegraphed right hand from Klemen misses the target.
Adel Klemen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klemen throws a series of punches but Harrington moves out of range.
Harrington slips a straight right by Klemen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klemen moves in looking to clinch but Harrington pushes him off.
Harrington swats away the attempt to clinch by Klemen.
Klemen swinging wildly here.
Klemen throws a hook but Harrington avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klemen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klemen jabs Harrington to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Klemen tries to land a front kick but Harrington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Klemen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Klemen fails to land with a series of punches.
Klemen doesn't manage to clinch there - Harrington circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Klemen misses the target.
Klemen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Klemen misses.
Harrington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Klemen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klemen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Klemen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Harrington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dj Harrington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Klemen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Klemen misses.
Harrington ducks right into an uppercut from Klemen.
Klemen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klemen moves into the clinch successfully.
Klemen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Klemen lands an elbow inside that Harrington shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Klemen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Harrington's brow.
Harrington wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Klemen fails to land.
Klemen managing to block the knees to the body from Harrington.
Harrington tries to break free but Klemen pushes him back against the cage.
Harrington takes a knee to the side of the body.
Klemen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klemen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harrington.
Klemen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Klemen trying to land knees to the body.
Harrington is trying to break free.
Klemen misses with an elbow over the top.
Klemen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harrington is defending well for now.
Harrington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Klemen lands a knee to the body.
Klemen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harrington wants to break free but Klemen has control.
Klemen managing to block the knees to the body from Harrington.
Harrington working hard to break the clinch.
Klemen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harrington's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klemen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Klemen misses with a punch to the body.
Klemen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Harrington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Klemen tries a knee to the head but Harrington blocks it.
Klemen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harrington is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Klemen fails to land.
Harrington is trying to drag Klemen to the mat but Klemen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harrington turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Harrington manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrington is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Klemen is trying to escape and Harrington transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Klemen is forced to tap! Nice work there by Harrington! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dj Harrington!
Dj Harrington is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitar Miric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miric comes into the arena with OLIVER MANDIC- Odlazim a volim te blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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243 lbs
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260 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitar Miric!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miric lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've been told by Miric's head coaches at VENDETTA Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Lynch misses the target.
Lynch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lynch clinches up against the cage.
Lynch slows down the pace here.
Lynch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Miric lands with a light punch inside.
Miric tries to work over Lynch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Miric.
Lynch looks winded!
Lynch prevents a body shot from Miric.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miric lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lynch.
Miric blocks a body shot from Lynch.
Miric struggles to land a body shot inside as Lynch controls his hands.
Miric misses with a punch to the body.
Miric goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miric tries to work over Lynch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miric blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lynch throws an elbow but it misses.
Lynch blocking some punches.
Miric tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Miric.
Miric holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Miric lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miric misses with a body punch.
Miric tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynch's elbow.
Miric trying to control the position but instead, Lynch has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miric into the cage.
Lynch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miric blocks an uppercut.
Lynch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miric lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch tries to land knees in the clinch but Miric avoids the damage to the body.
Miric misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miric scores with a hook to the body.
Miric tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miric tries to throw a body punch but Lynch avoids it by throwing Miric back against the cage.
Miric works on Lynch's body with a couple of short punches.
Lynch prevents a body shot from Miric.
Lynch struggles to land a body shot inside as Miric controls his hands.
Miric blocks an elbow strike from Lynch.
Lynch misses with some punches.
Miric stalling the fight.
Lynch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miric gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Miric blocking some punches.
Miric misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miric doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miric misses with the head strike.
Miric blocks an elbow strike from Lynch.
Miric blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miric can't find room to land a body shot as Lynch controls the action.
Lynch blocking some punches.
Lynch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miric.
Miric misses with a punch to the body.
Miric tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynch's elbow.
Lynch has a couple of punches blocked by Miric.
The referee calls for Miric to work.
Miric blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lynch missing with knees to the body.
Miric tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lynch misses with some punches.
Miric on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lynch throws a punch but it's blocked by Miric.
Lynch has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Miric after a bit of a struggle.
Mitar Miric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Lynch.
Lynch displaying some good clinch control by pressing Miric up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miric lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miric is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miric misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lynch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miric avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miric.
Miric tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynch's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Miric as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Miric.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miric creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Miric will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lynch up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lynch.
Lynch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitar Miric dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Miric changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miric is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lynch can do to turn this around?
Miric misses with the combination.
Miric lands a jab to the nose.
Lynch pushes Miric away with a front kick.
Miric lands the left hand.
Miric connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from Lynch.
Miric lands an overhand right.
Miric sends Lynch crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Miric is motioning to the referee to let Lynch up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lynch is rocked!
Miric is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynch circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Miric. Lynch falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Miric!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitar Miric!
Mitar Miric is the new heavyweight champion!
Mitar Miric managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zipp Zapp, into his post fight interview.
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