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UVT 295: Leonardo vs Bourque PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henry Six (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Decon Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green has chosen Who Did That To You-John Legend as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24 - 24 - 0 |
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163 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
24 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Six!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Decon Green!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Six avoids it really well and circles away.
Green gets tackled into the cage by Six. Six maintains the clinch.
Green lands a hook to the side of the head.
Green manages to break the clinch.
Green avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Six has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Six drives through and clinches with Green against the cage.
Green manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Green circles away from the clinch attempt.
Green tries to keep at a distance but Six has taken the fight into the clinch.
Green escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henry Six seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green lands with a shot to the body.
Green darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Six is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Green might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Six haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green slows the pace down in half guard.
Green is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Green stops Six from getting back to his feet.
Six is not content to let Green control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Six is trying to stand up here but Green is controlling him well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Green closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Six escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Six takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six fails in his attempt to clinch.
Six doesn't manage to clinch there - Green circles away.
Six has managed to clinch.
Green is looking to take this one to the mat.
Henry Six has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Decon Green.
Six wants to get back to striking at distance but Green won't allow it.
Six is trying to break the clinch but Green has him pressed against the cage.
Six breaks from the clinch.
Green clinches with his opponent.
Green keeps control of Six as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Six wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Green has him pressed against the cage.
Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Six is looking to clinch but Green is avoiding it.
Six fails in his attempt to clinch.
Six clinches up against the cage.
Green works on Six's body with a couple of short punches.
Six wants to break free but Green has control.
Green escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Six tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Green goes for a double leg but Six avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Six continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Six misses the target.
Green throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Green throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Six.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six tries to clinch but Green is having none of it.
Green is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Six tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Green counter with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Green.
Six looks to clinch
and Green counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Six tries to clinch but Green moves out of range.
Six wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Green.
Green avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Six tries to clinch but Green is having none of it.
Six stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Six wants it to stay on the feet.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Six moves away.
Six moves into the clinch successfully.
Green breaks the clinch.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Six is just out of range.
Six wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.
Green keeps the fight on the outside.
Green fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Six on the side of the head.
Six tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Green gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Six is trying to push Green away but Green has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Six wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Green prevents Six from breaking the clinch.
Six has had enough of the clinch but Green keeps him there for the moment.
Green manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Green.
Six wants to clinch.
Six tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Six keeps the fight on the outside.
Six tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Six tries to clinch up.
Green keeps the fight on the outside.
Six really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Six gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Green prevents Six from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Decon Green 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.
Six gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Six looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Six fails in his attempt to clinch.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Six tries to clinch there but Green circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Green.
Six wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Six might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Green looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Six is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Six is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Six is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Green has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Green trying to control the action but Six is working from the bottom.
Six is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Six is not content to let Green control the position.
Six wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Six trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Six tries to clinch but Green is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Six fails with an attempt to clinch.
Green closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Green working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Six sneaks out the side door and pushes Green away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Decon Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Six looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Green looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Six tries to clinch but Green is having none of it.
Six doesn't manage to clinch there - Green circles away.
Green is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Green throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Six.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green darts in and clinches Six up against the cage.
Green tries to work over Six's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Green gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Six wants to stand and escape but Green is having none of it.
Decon Green has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is standing up over Six. Six looks to escape but Green dives into side control.
Six is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Green landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Green prevents Six from escaping the position.
Green tries to move to mount but Six blocks the move with his legs.
Six tries to escape but Green is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Green wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Six, who protects the arm well.
Green trying to control the position but Six is working away.
Six is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Green has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Six tries to clinch up.
Six doesn't manage to clinch there - Green circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Six looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Six slips the punch.
Green moves into the clinch successfully.
Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Six shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Henry Six has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Decon Green.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Six.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Decon Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Six tries to clinch there but Green circles away.
Green looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Green scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Six wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.
Green swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Six wants to clinch.
Green will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Six tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Green paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Green circles away from the clinch attempt.
Decon Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Green scores with a jab. Six acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Green lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Six circles away quickly and effectively.
Green throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Six doesn't manage to clinch there - Green circles away.
Green tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Six tries to clinch but Green moves out of range.
Green has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Six moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.
Six slips a jab and a cross from Green.
Green forces Six back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green manages to break the clinch.
Green looking to score a takedown here. Six is defending well but Green drives through and ends up in Six's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six wants to stand and escape but Green is having none of it.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Green looking to pass the guard.
Green stops Six from standing up.
Six is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Six is looking to break free of the clinch but Green has double underhooks.
Six breaks the clinch.
Six tries to clinch up.
Six tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Green paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Green avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Six wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.
Green is looking to clinch but Six is avoiding it.
Henry Six is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Six is looking to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Green darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice combination there by Green.
Six doesn't manage to clinch there - Green circles away.
Henry Six has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Green misses with a body shot.
Green circles away from the clinch attempt.
Six is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green is trying hard to land a takedown here. Six sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henry Six has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Decon Green.
Six wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Six shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Six is looking to clinch.
Six tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Six tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Six doesn't manage to clinch there - Green circles away.
Six tries to clinch but Green moves out of range.
Green throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Six tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Green is in Six's guard.
Six scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Green takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Decon Green has been cut.
Six doesn't manage to clinch there - Green circles away.
Green swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six fails with an attempt to clinch.
Six avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Green with a hook.
Six is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Green is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Green fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Six avoids it really well and circles away.
Green avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Green avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Six tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Six tries to clinch there but Green circles away.
Six feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Green sprawling to the canvas! Green rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Six finish 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!
Green keeps the fight on the outside.
Green misses with a looping right.
Six has taken the fight to the clinch.
Six misses with a hook from the clinch.
Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Six is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Six on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green dives in for a single leg takedown but Six sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Green.
Green swats away the attempt to clinch by Six.
Six tries to clinch up but Green circles away and keeps his distance.
Green lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Six tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Six tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Green connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Six tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Six tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Six is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Six feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Green sprawling to the canvas! Green rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Six finish him?!
Green is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Six bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Green is still on wobbly legs! Can Six finish him?
Green glances at the clock... BAM! Six nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Green crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Green is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Six!
Henry Six spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ray Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Redmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Reilly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
10 - 3 - 1 |
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157 lbs
17 - 18 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nathan Redmond!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Reilly slams his shin into Redmond's torso.
Redmond clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Reilly.
Reilly lands with a short shot to the head.
Redmond tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reilly avoids it.
Redmond takes a shot to the head.
Redmond breaks the clinch.
Reilly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
A combination from Reilly does no damage.
Reilly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Redmond with a poor takedown
and Reilly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Redmond there.
A big right from Redmond misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Reilly.
A big left from Redmond misses.
Redmond rushes Reilly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Redmond is pushing Reilly up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reilly - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redmond dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Reilly blocks an elbow strike from Redmond.
A short right from Reilly on the inside.
Reilly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reilly misses with some punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Redmond has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Reilly prevents the takedown attempt.
Redmond is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reilly blocks an elbow strike from Redmond.
Reilly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Redmond pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reilly lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Redmond changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reilly tries to avoid it but Redmond manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reilly to the ground. Reilly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ray Reilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Redmond.
Reilly throws a head kick that misses.
Reilly tries to land a front kick but Redmond steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reilly tests Redmond's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Redmond takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reilly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Redmond is rocked!
Reilly lands with a right hand.
Redmond is still on wobbly legs! Can Reilly finish him?
Redmond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redmond.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly has Redmond pushed against the cage.
Reilly's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Redmond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redmond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redmond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redmond blocks an uppercut.
Redmond blocking some punches.
Reilly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reilly circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Redmond to the canvas! Redmond doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Reilly keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Reilly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aydine Antona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rosen Strasser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antona comes to the cage accompanied by Laid to Rest by Lamb of God. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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156 lbs
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159 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aydine Antona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rosen Strasser!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antona will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strasser. That's going to slow Antona down.
Antona throws a series of punches but Strasser moves out of range.
Antona lands a jab.
Antona ducks under a wild hook from Strasser.
Strasser throws an overhand right that lands on Antona's shoulder, as Antona tries to avoid the shot.
Antona tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Strasser misses.
A good leg kick by Antona.
A low kick from Antona misses
and Strasser counters with a body kick.
Strasser stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Antona.
Antona throws a lazy head kick
and Antona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Antona throws a front kick aimed at Strasser's knee but Strasser avoids it well.
Strasser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strasser moves out of range as Antona strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strasser misses with a low kick as Antona jumps back.
The crowd cheers as Strasser lands an impressive looking overhand right. Antona doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strasser lands a nice shot that snaps Antona's head back.
Antona tries to bum rush Strasser with a series of wild strikes but Strasser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Antona moves forwards but Strasser connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Antona loads up on a big right hand but Strasser slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Antona.
Strasser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Antona takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Antona misses.
Antona misses with a few strikes there.
Strasser misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Antona throws an off balance right hand
and Strasser counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Antona thinking.
Strasser lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Antona at a distance.
Antona is looking to score with low kicks.
Strasser swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Antona throws a big shot that misses.
Strasser looks to score with a jab to the body but Antona is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antona 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.
Antona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strasser getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice jab there from Strasser.
Antona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strasser.
Strasser throws a nice head kick!
Strasser is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Strasser takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Antona tries a head kick but it misses.
Strasser is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Strasser throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Antona counters with a good low kick that Strasser was not able to check.
Antona throws a wild body kick that Strasser sees coming a mile off.
Antona throws a quick inside leg kick.
Antona scores with a jab. Strasser acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Strasser blocks a jab.
Strasser on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strasser has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Strasser misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strasser throws out the jab.
Antona misses with a wild combination.
Strasser avoids a kick to the body.
Strasser just misses with a punch to the body.
Strasser tests Antona's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Antona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strasser throws a hook but Antona blocks it.
Strasser lands a really nice looking cross but Antona seems unphased.
Strasser throws a head kick but Antona moves out of range.
Antona is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Strasser's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Antona misses with a hook.
Strasser throws a hook to the side of Antona's head but Antona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Antona rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strasser moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Antona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strasser is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Antona had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antona throws a hook but Strasser avoids it easily.
Antona throws a looping overhand right but Strasser ducks down to avoid it.
Antona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strasser tries a low kick but Antona avoids it.
Strasser 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Antona misses
and Strasser counters with a series of strikes. Antona will be more careful next time no doubt.
Strasser plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Antona is rocked!
Strasser lands an uppercut, right on the button! Antona tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rosen Strasser!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lee Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nylerhotep Constantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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165 lbs
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170 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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lee Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nylerhotep Constantine!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Constantine scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilson in his tracks.
Constantine tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.
Constantine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilson is out of range and Constantine settles back down.
Constantine scores with a three punch combo!
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Constantine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilson circles away quickly and effectively.
Constantine pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wilson back to the cage. Constantine follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wilson sizes up Constantine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Constantine blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Constantine swinging wildly here.
Wilson lands with a slapping head kick.
Wilson throws a body punch but Constantine moves out of range.
Constantine wants to clinch up but Wilson keeps it at a distance.
Constantine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
Wilson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantine scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Constantine avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Constantine clinches with his opponent.
Constantine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Constantine trying to control the position but instead, Wilson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Constantine into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Constantine.
Constantine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wilson's face.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Constantine avoids it.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Constantine.
Constantine looking to stall.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Constantine avoiding damage as Wilson throws knees to the body.
Constantine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Constantine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wilson's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Constantine prevents a body shot from Wilson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wilson looking to throw knees to the head but Constantine is blocking nicely.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Constantine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wilson has picked Constantine up - he's going for a ride! Wilson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Constantine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Constantine is looking to control Wilson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Constantine avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wilson connects with a nice short shot to Constantine's temple.
Wilson wants to take a breather but Constantine is having none of it.
Wilson controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilson is working away from the top position though.
Constantine moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Constantine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Constantine wants to hit a switch here but Wilson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Constantine there!
Wilson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wilson prevents Constantine from getting the reversal.
Wilson lands with some strikes.
Constantine is bucking up trying to escape but Wilson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nylerhotep Constantine will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wilson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Constantine.
Wilson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Constantine checks it.
Constantine feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Constantine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Constantine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilson throws the kick towards the body but Constantine avoids it.
Wilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Constantine.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Constantine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wilson looks to land a body kick but Constantine moved away.
Constantine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Wilson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wilson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Constantine is looking to clinch.
Constantine moves out of range of the body kick from Wilson.
Constantine loads up on a big right hand but Wilson slips the punch.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Constantine manages to avoid it.
Constantine checks a low kick from Wilson.
Constantine lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Constantine lands an overhand right.
Constantine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Constantine throws a poor cross that misses
and Wilson counters with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Wilson.
Constantine might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Constantine lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wilson throws the kick towards the body but Constantine avoids it.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Wilson misses
and Constantine counters with a three punch combo that has Wilson backing up. Wilson nods at Constantine to acknowledge the strikes.
Constantine swinging wildly here.
Wilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Constantine looks to land a right hand but Wilson moved out of range.
Constantine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nylerhotep Constantine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Constantine.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Constantine checks a leg kick.
Constantine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Constantine throws a leg kick but Wilson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Constantine.
Constantine throws a good cross that connects.
Wilson thuds his shin into the meat of Constantine's side.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Constantine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantine checks the leg kick.
Constantine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Constantine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wilson slips under a jab from Constantine.
Wilson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Constantine tries to land a leg kick but Wilson saw it coming and moves away.
Wilson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Constantine throws a front kick aimed at Wilson's knee but Wilson avoids it well.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Constantine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wilson is rocked!
Wilson misses with a leg kick
and Constantine counters with a crisp right that sends Wilson to the canvas! Constantine follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nylerhotep Constantine!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Dority (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jed Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masilungan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Return to Strength. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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167 lbs
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164 lbs
37 - 23 - 0 |
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Dority!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jed Masilungan!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masilungan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dority.
Dority with a nice cross.
Dority throws a body punch but Masilungan moves out of range.
Dority lands an overhand right.
Masilungan looks to land a left hand but Dority moved out of range nicely.
Masilungan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Masilungan tries a head kick but it misses.
Dority misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Dority as Masilungan shoots in.
Masilungan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dority seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Masilungan looking to score a takedown here. Dority is defending well but Masilungan drives through and ends up in Dority's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dority keeping moving, preventing Masilungan from controlling successfully.
Masilungan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dority keeping full guard, as Masilungan tries to pass.
Dority will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dority keeping moving, preventing Masilungan from controlling successfully.
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.
Dority 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Masilungan with a hook.
Masilungan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Masilungan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dority ducks under a wild hook from Masilungan.
Dority is looking for a counter combo.
Dority is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Masilungan scoring well with a low kick there.
Dority missing with a left hand there. Masilungan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masilungan looks to score with a jab to the body but Dority is just out of range.
Dority is looking to counter punch.
Masilungan misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Dority to counter with a crisp jab.
Dority wants to clinch.
Masilungan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dority has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Masilungan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dority counters with a straight right hand.
Dority looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Masilungan ducks under a wild hook from Dority.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dority tries to move into range but Masilungan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Masilungan throws a looping overhand right but Dority ducks down to avoid it.
Dority misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Dority.
Dority tries to clinch but Masilungan moves out of range.
Dority on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Dority.
Masilungan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dority swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dority.
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 Dan Dority will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Masilungan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dority wants to clinch up but Masilungan keeps it at a distance.
Masilungan misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Dority on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masilungan throws a big shot that misses.
Jed Masilungan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masilungan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Masilungan looks to land a right hand but Dority moved out of range.
Dority darts in and clinches Masilungan up against the cage.
Dority has a couple of punches blocked by Masilungan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dority lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masilungan backwards.
Dority misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masilungan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dority lands a body punch.
Dority tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masilungan's elbow.
Dority scores with a shot to the side of Masilungan's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dority working aggressively here.
Masilungan is trying to break the clinch but Dority has him pressed against the cage.
Masilungan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masilungan wants the takedown. Dority is fighting it off but Masilungan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dority's guard against the cage.
Masilungan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Masilungan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dority is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masilungan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Masilungan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Masilungan postures up in Dority's guard and throws a big left but Dority blocks it.
Dority keeping moving, preventing Masilungan from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Masilungan.
Dority throws a big counter combination but Masilungan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dority with a hook.
Dan Dority is winning the standup battle so far.
Masilungan connects with a leg kick. Dority looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dority thuds his right hand into Masilungan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dority pushes Masilungan up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masilungan manages to break the clinch.
Masilungan tries to work over Dority's front leg with a kick but Dority checks it.
Masilungan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan throws a looping overhand right but Dority ducks down to avoid it.
Dority just misses with a punch to the body.
Masilungan throws a lazy right hand but Dority sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dority is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Masilungan misses with a head kick.
Masilungan misses the jab.
Masilungan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masilungan fails with the takedown.
Dority bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masilungan's head backwards.
Dority tries to clinch up but Masilungan circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dority slips under a jab from Masilungan.
Dority tries to close the distance and clinch but Masilungan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dority throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dority throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dority bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masilungan's head backwards.
Dority really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Masilungan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dority is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Masilungan scores with a jab to the body.
Dority throws a jab when Masilungan was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dority displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Masilungan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dan Dority will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Masilungan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dority.
It looked like Dority was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Masilungan just misses with a punch to the body.
Dority tries to clinch up.
Dan Dority is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Masilungan.
Masilungan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dority counters with a nice body shot.
Masilungan takes one to the side of the head.
Dority 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.
Masilungan swats away the attempt to clinch by Dority.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masilungan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masilungan. Dority does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dority is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab from Dority misses.
Dority on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Masilungan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dority.
Masilungan tries to keep at a distance but Dority has taken the fight into the clinch.
Masilungan pushes Dority back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dan Dority has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dority throws a punch but it's blocked by Masilungan.
Masilungan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dority after a bit of a struggle.
Masilungan lands a nice uppercut.
Dority throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Masilungan breaks from the clinch.
Dority misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan walks into a left hand.
Masilungan throws a leg kick that misses.
Masilungan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masilungan throws a head kick but Dority moves out of range.
Dority was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dan Dority is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masilungan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses.
As Masilungan looks to move away, Dority throws a big counter combo bu Masilungan just gets out of the way.
Dan Dority is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masilungan throws a jab when Dority was well out of range.
Dority avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dority scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dority forces Masilungan back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dority stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Masilungan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Masilungan pushes Dority back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masilungan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dority's defenses.
Masilungan throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Dority.
Dority has Masilungan pressed against the cage, preventing Masilungan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masilungan.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Masilungan as Dority tries to tie him up.
Masilungan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dority.
Dority prevents a body shot from Masilungan.
Masilungan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masilungan throws a punch but it's blocked by Dority.
Masilungan goes for a takedown attempt but Dority pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jed Masilungan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan misses with an uppercut. Dority saw that one coming.
Dority connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Masilungan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dan Dority has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jed Masilungan.
Dority throws a series of punches but Masilungan avoids them all with ease.
Dority blocks a jab.
Dority wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Masilungan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dority uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masilungan.
Masilungan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dority is able to avoid easily.
Dority is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jed Masilungan.
I think Dority has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Dority!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dewey Foley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monkey Business (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dewey Foley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Monkey Business!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Business has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Monkey Business has been cut.
Foley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Business gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Foley counter with a right hand.
Business shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Foley's guard.
Foley keeping full guard, as Business tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Business is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Business pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foley is keeping the position for now.
Foley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Business on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Business tries to free his leg and advance position but Foley is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Business trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Business has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Business misses with a takedown
and Foley counters with a nice body shot.
Business misses with a takedown
and Foley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dewey Foley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monkey Business.
Business gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Foley counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foley misses with the combination.
Monkey Business seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Business with a poor takedown
enabling Foley to counter with a crisp jab.
Foley scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Business fails to land the takedown.
Business shoots in for a takedown but Foley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Business tries for a takedown but Foley circles away easily
and Foley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Business looks winded!
Foley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Business shoots in for a takedown but Foley shows good takedown defense.
Foley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dewey Foley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Foley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Foley sends Business crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Foley is motioning to the referee to let Business up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Business is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Business is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Foley doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Business crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Business's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dewey Foley!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Martin Craftt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Adabisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martin Craftt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simon Adabisi!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craftt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Adabisi counters with a left to the body.
Craftt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Adabisi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adabisi swats away the attempt to clinch by Craftt.
Craftt tries to clinch up
enabling Adabisi to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craftt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Craftt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Craftt connects with a knee to the head.
Adabisi is struggling to control the position.
Craftt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adabisi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Craftt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adabisi's face.
Adabisi managing to block the knees to the body from Craftt.
Craftt tries a body shot but Adabisi blocks it.
Craftt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adabisi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Craftt connects with a knee to the head.
Craftt working Adabisi over with knees to the body.
Craftt lands an elbow that stopped Adabisi in his tracks for a moment.
Adabisi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adabisi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Craftt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Craftt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adabisi avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craftt connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craftt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Adabisi lands with a right to the head.
Craftt has Adabisi pressed against the cage.
Craftt missing with knees to the body.
Adabisi prevents a body shot from Craftt.
A knee to the head by Craftt.
Craftt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Craftt taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Craftt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Craftt seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Craftt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adabisi avoids it.
Adabisi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Craftt up against the cage.
Adabisi managing to block the knees to the body from Craftt.
Adabisi being controlled against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Adabisi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Adabisi is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adabisi is looking to break free of the clinch but Craftt has double underhooks.
Craftt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Craftt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Craftt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adabisi backwards.
Craftt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Craftt trying to stall but Adabisi improves his position.
Craftt lands a damaging elbow.
Adabisi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Adabisi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Craftt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Adabisi up against the cage.
Adabisi is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Craftt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Craftt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adabisi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Adabisi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Craftt clinches with his opponent.
Adabisi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Adabisi takes an elbow to the temple.
Craftt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adabisi avoids it.
Adabisi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Craftt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adabisi has Craftt pushed against the cage.
Craftt misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Craftt misses with an elbow strike.
Craftt controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craftt misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Adabisi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Adabisi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adabisi trying to stall but Craftt improves his position.
Nice elbow from Craftt.
Come on Craftt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Craftt landing knees to the body.
Craftt lands a knee to the body.
Craftt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craftt misses with an elbow over the top.
Craftt working Adabisi over with knees to the body.
Craftt has Adabisi pressed against the cage.
Craftt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Martin Craftt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adabisi prevents a body shot from Craftt.
Craftt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Craftt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Craftt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Craftt letting Adabisi take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craftt trying to land knees to the body.
Adabisi managing to block the knees to the body from Craftt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Craftt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adabisi up against the cage.
Craftt lands an elbow inside that Adabisi shrugs off.
Adabisi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Craftt throws an elbow that misses.
Adabisi tries to break free but Craftt pushes him back against the cage.
Adabisi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adabisi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Craftt circles away quickly and effectively.
Martin Craftt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Craftt is looking to clinch.
Craftt clinches with his opponent.
Craftt tries to land a knee to the head but Adabisi blocks with his arms.
Craftt lands a good knee to the midsection. Adabisi won't want to take too many of those.
Craftt prevents Adabisi from breaking the clinch.
Craftt landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Craftt obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Craftt obliges.
Adabisi is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Adabisi avoiding damage as Craftt throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Craftt dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Craftt gets a clinch.
A knee to the head by Craftt.
Craftt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Craftt tries to land a knee to the head but Adabisi blocks with his arms.
Craftt throws a punch but it's blocked by Adabisi.
Craftt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Adabisi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Craftt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adabisi.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Craftt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adabisi blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adabisi tries to stall but Craftt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Craftt misses with a knee strike.
Adabisi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A knee to the head by Craftt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craftt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adabisi is defending well for now.
Craftt looking to throw knees to the head but Adabisi is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Craftt tries to land a knee to the head but Adabisi blocks with his arms.
Adabisi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Craftt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adabisi's face.
Adabisi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi tries to break the clinch but Craftt is controlling the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Adabisi.
Craftt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adabisi is defending well for now.
Craftt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adabisi has Craftt pushed against the cage.
Craftt tries a knee to the head but Adabisi blocks it.
Craftt landing knees to the body.
Craftt lands an elbow that stopped Adabisi in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Craftt.
Craftt has Adabisi pressed against the cage, preventing Adabisi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Craftt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Adabisi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craftt lands an elbow that stopped Adabisi in his tracks for a moment.
Craftt tries to land knees in the clinch but Adabisi avoids the damage to the body.
Craftt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adabisi can do to turn this around?
Adabisi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Craftt.
Adabisi tries to stall but Craftt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Adabisi is trying to maintain a safe position but Craftt gets an underhook and turns Adabisi into the cage.
Adabisi is looking to break free of the clinch but Craftt has double underhooks.
Craftt connects with a knee to the head.
Craftt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adabisi avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craftt lands an elbow that stopped Adabisi in his tracks for a moment.
Craftt missing with knees to the body.
Craftt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Adabisi takes an elbow to the temple.
Adabisi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adabisi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Adabisi has had enough of the clinch but Craftt keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Craftt throws an elbow but misses.
Craftt is looking to control Adabisi's arms but Adabisi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Craftt has his back to the cage.
Craftt tries to land a knee to the head but Adabisi blocks with his arms.
Adabisi controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Craftt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Craftt clearly takes 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.
Adabisi misses with an uppercut. Craftt saw that one coming.
Adabisi loads up on a big right hand but Craftt slips the punch.
Adabisi misses with the combination.
Craftt tries to clinch but Adabisi moves away
and Adabisi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adabisi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Craftt tries to clinch there but Adabisi circles away.
Craftt staying out of range there.
Craftt moves to clinch but Adabisi breaks away
and Adabisi counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craftt closes the distance but Adabisi moves to the side
and Adabisi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Craftt is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Craftt clinches up with Adabisi and pushes him back against the cage.
Craftt crunches a lovely knee into Adabisi's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adabisi trying to control the position but instead, Craftt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adabisi into the cage.
Craftt stalling the fight.
Adabisi wants to stall.
Craftt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adabisi's elbow.
Craftt lands an elbow inside.
Craftt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adabisi up against the cage.
Craftt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adabisi is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adabisi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Craftt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adabisi swings wildly with an uppercut but Craftt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craftt lands an elbow that stopped Adabisi in his tracks for a moment.
Craftt being controlled against the cage.
Craftt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adabisi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Craftt.
Adabisi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Craftt up against the cage.
Adabisi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Craftt looking to throw knees to the head but Adabisi is blocking nicely.
Craftt misses with a knee to the head.
Craftt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Craftt is trying to stall.
Craftt throws an elbow that misses.
Craftt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Craftt misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi avoiding damage as Craftt throws knees to the body.
Craftt lands an elbow that stopped Adabisi in his tracks for a moment.
Adabisi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Craftt being controlled against the cage.
Craftt misses with a knee to the head.
Craftt lands a damaging elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Craftt as Adabisi tries to tie him up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craftt.
Craftt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adabisi.
Adabisi is trying to force a seperation but Craftt has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Craftt had his way with Simon Adabisi in 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Craftt tries to clinch but Adabisi moves away
enabling Adabisi to counter with a crisp jab.
Adabisi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adabisi gets tackled into the cage by Craftt. Craftt maintains the clinch.
Adabisi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Craftt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Craftt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Craftt throws a punch but it's blocked by Adabisi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Craftt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adabisi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Craftt throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craftt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Adabisi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Adabisi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Craftt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Craftt stalls.
Craftt working Adabisi over with knees to the body.
Craftt looking to throw knees to the head but Adabisi is blocking nicely.
Craftt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Craftt is looking to control Adabisi's arms but Adabisi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Craftt has his back to the cage.
Adabisi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craftt misses with a knee strike.
Craftt prevents Adabisi from breaking the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Adabisi.
Craftt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Craftt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craftt.
Adabisi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Craftt is keeping busy.
A knee to the head by Craftt.
Craftt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adabisi is defending well for now.
Adabisi is trying to push Craftt away but Craftt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Craftt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Craftt throws an elbow but misses.
Adabisi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Craftt crunches a lovely knee into Adabisi's ribcage.
Craftt misses with a knee to the head.
Craftt missing with knees to the body.
Adabisi trying to stall but Craftt improves his position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Craftt.
Adabisi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Craftt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adabisi blocks an elbow strike from Craftt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craftt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adabisi is defending well for now.
Craftt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adabisi is defending well for now.
Martin Craftt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adabisi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Adabisi taking a breather.
Simon Adabisi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adabisi lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Craftt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Craftt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:44
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:44
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Craftt!
Martin Craftt is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Rugowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghoul Ghotha (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba Rugowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 41 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ghotha was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rugowski wants to control but Ghotha postures up.
Rugowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ghotha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ghotha looks up at the clock and then as Rugowski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ghotha smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've been hearing good reports from Rugowski'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 sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rugowski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ghotha throws an elbow but Rugowski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ghotha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rugowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rugowski tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rugowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha is keen to just control but Rugowski is a slippery customer.
Ghotha sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rugowski defending well though.
Ghotha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ghotha looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ghotha passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rugowski!
Ghotha controlling the position easily from mount.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Ghotha has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rugowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski is bucking up trying to escape but Ghotha cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rugowski is trying to escape the mount.
Rugowski tries to hold on but Ghotha pushes him away.
Rugowski working to try and regain half guard.
Rugowski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ghotha not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rugowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ghotha is working away from the top position though.
Ghotha is looking to advance position but Rugowski won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ghotha wants to work for an arm triangle but Rugowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ghotha looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rugowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ghotha.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ghotha in particular looking to stall.
Ghotha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rugowski keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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.
Rugowski regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ghotha.
Ghotha controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ghotha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rugowski misses the jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ghotha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rugowski is fending him off so far but Ghotha persists. Nope, Rugowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Ghotha slips a jab and a cross from Rugowski.
A nice side step and Ghotha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rugowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Ghotha tries to counter it with a takedown but Rugowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghoul Ghotha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ghotha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rugowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ghotha somewhat.
Rugowski moves into the clinch.
Rugowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rugowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rugowski misses with a body punch.
Rugowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ghotha.
Ghotha is trying to push Rugowski away but Rugowski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rugowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rugowski sizes up Ghotha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugowski throws a sloppy head kick
and Ghotha decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rugowski's guard.
Ghotha wants to control from the top but Rugowski keeps moving.
Rugowski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rugowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rugowski trying to control the position.
Rugowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghotha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ghotha advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski is looking for a sweep.
Ghotha in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ghotha working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski is not content to let Ghotha control the position.
Ghotha taking a break here but Rugowski is having none of it and regains half guard.
Rugowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ghotha.
Ghotha throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Ghotha there.
Ghotha trying to control the action but Rugowski is working from the bottom.
Ghotha takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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.
Ghotha not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ghotha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ghotha thows a huge punch but Rugowski dodges it nicely.
Ghotha content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rugowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown but Rugowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bubba Rugowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab from Rugowski misses.
Ghotha ducks under a wild hook from Rugowski.
Ghotha feints the counter takedown.
Ghotha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bubba Rugowski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ghotha walks into a left hand.
Rugowski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rugowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ghotha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rugowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rugowski. That's going to slow Ghotha down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rugowski closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Rugowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ghotha works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ghotha wants to control from the top but Rugowski keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ghotha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rugowski wants to sweep here but Ghotha controlling him for the moment.
Ghotha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ghotha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rugowski's head.
Ghotha stops Rugowski from standing up.
Ghotha with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rugowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ghotha trying to control but Rugowski is working from the bottom.
Rugowski wants to stand and escape but Ghotha is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ghotha moves out of range of the strikes.
Ghotha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rugowski moves into range and clinches up with Ghotha.
Rugowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ghotha gets the takedown into side control.
Ghotha advances to mount.
Rugowski is squirming around, avoiding Ghotha's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha throws some wild stikes that Rugowski manages to avoid easily.
Ghotha throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rugowski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ghotha.
Rugowski tries to hold on but Ghotha pushes him away.
Rugowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Ghotha has a good base and remains in mount.
Ghotha connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
It looks like Bubba Rugowski has been cut.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Ghotha! Rugowski is hurt baaadly! Ghotha is firing away with more strikes - Rugowski is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghoul Ghotha!
Ghoul Ghotha thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rai Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timothy Bourque has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
23 - 10 - 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
51 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timothy Bourque!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourque with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bourque's coach down at The Warehouse was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bourque's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Leonardo lands a leg kick that knocks Bourque off balance momentarily.
Leonardo scores with a jab. Bourque acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Timothy Bourque has been cut.
Bourque lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rai Leonardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bourque takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Leonardo swings for the body but Bourque moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Leonardo.
Bourque tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonardo is looking to slow Bourque down with leg kicks.
Leonardo throws a head kick that misses.
Leonardo scores with a leg kick.
Leonardo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bourque is out of range.
Bourque looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonardo thuds his shin into the meat of Bourque's side.
Leonardo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque connects with a jab.
Bourque with a jab.
Leonardo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bourque.
Bourque lands with a cross.
Leonardo scores with a nice head shot.
Bourque plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Leonardo throws a big shot that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Leonardo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bourque works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leonardo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leonardo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bourque is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque keeps the fight on the outside.
Bourque is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Leonardo misses with a low kick as Bourque jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Bourque on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leonardo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bourque at a distance.
Bourque throws a big shot that misses.
Bourque tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bourque looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leonardo feints and then cracks Bourque's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bourque down.
Bourque tries to move into range but Leonardo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bourque rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leonardo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leonardo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bourque moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bourque throws a fast counter high kick but Leonardo manages to duck under it in time.
Leonardo looks to throw a body kick
and Bourque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo wants to land a leg kick but Bourque is out of range.
Leonardo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leonardo misses with a body kick.
Bourque looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bourque chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leonardo can pounce on him.
Leonardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Bourque.
Bourque throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonardo is looking to land body kicks.
Bourque misses with a two punch combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leonardo. That's going to slow Bourque down.
Leonardo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leonardo dodges the punch combination from Bourque.
Leonardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bourque's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque misses the shot to the body.
Leonardo throws a leg kick but Bourque checks it.
Bourque looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leonardo clinches.
A right hand to the body from Leonardo.
Bourque has had enough of the clinch but Leonardo keeps him there for the moment.
Bourque is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bourque wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leonardo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bourque's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bourque escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bourque has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leonardo finds it's way round the side to connect with Bourque's head.
Bourque with a jab.
Leonardo tries to clinch but Bourque is having none of it.
Leonardo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bourque's calf.
Leonardo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rai Leonardo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timothy Bourque's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bourque lands a right hook to the body.
Bourque throws a body kick that misses.
Bourque misses the shot to the body.
Leonardo throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Bourque misses.
Bourque uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonardo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bourque! But no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leonardo.
Bourque has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Leonardo throws a head kick but Bourque moves out of range.
Leonardo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bourque.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourque lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bourque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bourque's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bourque duly obliges.
Bourque has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leonardo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Bourque.
Bourque connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bourque cracks the inside of Leonardo's front leg.
Bourque cracks Leonardo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bourque connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bourque takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bourque throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Leonardo's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Bourque dives in looking to finish as Leonardo flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Bourque's strikes! Bourque is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Leonardo's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Leonardo was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timothy Bourque!
Timothy Bourque is the new super heavyweight champion!
Timothy Bourque decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Rai Leonardo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks guys for the support but it just wasn't my night. Will come back stronger!'.
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