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UVT 320: The Charm PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Saint Jan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jo Mama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
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135 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saint Jan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jo Mama!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jan throws a sloppy head kick
and Mama counters with a two punch combo.
Mama shoots in and bounces Jan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jan really is a fat lump.
Jan wants to sweep but no luck.
Jan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mama forces his way into half guard.
Mama lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mama lands a nice short elbow.
Mama with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mama is trying for a kimura here. Jan looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mama wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jo Mama!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dong Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Balls acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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137 lbs
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148 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dong Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Balls!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balls misses with a series of wild punches.
Donk. Balls catches Long right on the button with a cross.
Long drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Long fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balls manages to avoid it.
Long throws a body shot but no joy.
Balls avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Balls dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Long drives through with a takedown into Balls's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Long trying to control the position from guard on top but Balls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Long forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Long uses his free foot to push down on Balls's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Balls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long tries to take his opponent's back but Balls turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Balls wanted to stand there but Long had control of the position.
Long working for a triangle but Balls defends it easily.
Balls wants to stand but Long has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls got a little sloppy there for a moment and Long has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Balls has managed to get both his arms back between Long's legs - danger averted.
Balls tries to stand but Long is controlling from the bottom.
Long controls Balls momentarily but Balls frees himself.
Long escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Balls gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long working for a triangle but Balls defends it easily.
Balls wants to stand but Long has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Long wants to sweep here but Balls controlling him for the moment.
Long looking for a triangle here. Balls is fighting it but it looks tight! Long pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Balls is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dong Long!
Dong Long tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Billy Balls was interviewed post fight and said 'My girlfriend left me blue balled last night..'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Neumann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobin Dorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulo Neumann has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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199 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Neumann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tobin Dorn!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Neumann throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Neumann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dorn defends it nicely.
Neumann shoots for a double leg takedown but Dorn sprawls well. He's pushed Neumann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Dorn.
Neumann shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Neumann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neumann misses with an uppercut
and Dorn counters with a stiff right hand.
Neumann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dorn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neumann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dorn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Neumann has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dorn throws a head kick but Neumann moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neumann avoids the body shot from Dorn.
Neumann avoids the head kick by Dorn.
Neumann is looking to counter the offense by Dorn and move into the clinch.
Dorn feints and then cracks Neumann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Neumann down.
Neumann doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dorn slips a jab and a cross from Neumann.
Neumann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dorn scores with a decent looking hook.
Dorn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dorn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Neumann. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neumann.
Neumann takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dorn 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!
Dorn scores with a jab to the body.
Neumann takes one to the side of the head.
Dorn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dorn slaps away a takedown attempt from Neumann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Neumann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dorn pinned against the cage. Dorn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Neumann.
Dorn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dorn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Neumann's sensitive parts.
Dorn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Neumann shoots in for a takedown but Dorn shows good takedown defense.
Neumann moves to clinch but Dorn breaks away
and Dorn counters with a low kick, right behind Neumann 's knee.
Neumann is breathing heavily.
Neumann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dorn connects with a body shot.
Dorn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A good leg kick by Dorn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dorn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Neumann shoots in and gets a takedown into Dorn's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dorn wants to stand and escape but Neumann is having none of it.
Dorn trying to control the position.
Dorn wants to get back to his feet but Neumann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dorn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Neumann tries to free his leg and advance position but Dorn is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobin Dorn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dorn scores with a shot to the body.
Neumann with a poor takedown
and Dorn counters with a left to the body.
Neumann is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Neumann dives in and scores a takedown into Dorn's guard.
Neumann won't allow Dorn to get back to his feet.
Dorn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Neumann puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dorn wants to control but Neumann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neumann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorn wants to control but Neumann passes into side.
Dorn bucks up and tries to throw Neumann off but instead Neumann has got his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorn is trying to stand back up.
Dorn covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Neumann patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dorn trying to get back to his feet but Neumann is in full control for now.
Dorn tries to roll but Neumann sticks to his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neumann is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dorn trying to control the action but Neumann just sinks the hooks in.
Neumann missing with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Dorn right now.
Dorn is trying to stand back up.
Dorn tries to break free.
Neumann is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dorn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dorn for a finish.
Neumann lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorn prevents Neumann from getting a body triangle.
Dorn is really stuck here.
Neumann looking for the choke but no joy.
Neumann has the hooks in. Dorn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dorn is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neumann working for a choke but Dorn is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dorn covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Dorn is trying to get back to his feet but Neumann has full control of the position and if anything, Dorn has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dorn is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Neumann gets his way!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dorn defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Neumann dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dorn throws a head kick that half lands.
Dorn lands a glancing blow to the side of Neumann's head.
Paulo Neumann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neumann misses with a takedown attempt - Dorn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Neumann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dorn scores with a head kick. Neumann tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Neumann shoots in and drives through. Dorn sprawls well.
And Dorn responds with a good body kick, but Neumann manages to step out the way in time.
Dorn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Dorn. That snapped Neumann's head back.
Neumann is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dorn's half guard.
Dorn wants to control but Neumann is keeping busy.
Neumann tries to pass to full mount but Dorn defends it.
Neumann is keen to just control but Dorn is a slippery customer.
Neumann looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Paulo Neumann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neumann trying to mount his opponent but Dorn defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neumann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dorn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dorn is trying to get back to full guard.
Neumann thows a huge punch but Dorn dodges it nicely.
Dorn has his hands clasped together around Neumann's back. He's all about the action.
Dorn is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neumann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dorn is not content to let Neumann control the position.
Dorn looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Neumann with a poor takedown
and Dorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Neumann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick from Dorn.
Neumann darts in looking for a takedown but Dorn gets double underhooks and turns Neumann into the cage.
Neumann misses with a takedown attempt
and Dorn counters with a big head kick but Neumann shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neumann takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dorn connects with a high kick.
Dorn connects with a body shot.
Neumann walks into a left hand.
Neumann on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dorn lands with an uppercut that bounces Neumann off the cage and back into range.
Dorn lands an overhand right.
Neumann fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tobin Dorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dorn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobin Dorn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson comes to the cage accompanied by The Movement. Hardy has chosen Ambitionz Az A Ridah as his entrance music. Andre Hardy struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Andre Hardy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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202 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Peterson forces Hardy back against the cage and clinches.
Peterson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hardy is keeping busy.
Peterson is trying to pull guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Hardy.
Peterson misses with a knee strike.
Hardy scores with a shot to the side of Peterson's head.
Hardy wants to get back to striking at distance but Peterson won't allow it.
Peterson can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson trying to stall but Hardy improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hardy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hardy prevents the takedown attempt.
Peterson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hardy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Peterson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peterson is trying to pull guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hardy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Peterson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hardy lands with a left to the head.
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
Peterson is looking to score with low kicks.
Hardy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Peterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peterson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hardy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Peterson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peterson.
Peterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Peterson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardy circles away.
Patrick Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peterson.
Hardy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hardy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant 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.
Hardy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hardy working for a guillotine from mount but Peterson is in no mood to give up.
Hardy looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Hardy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardy circles away.
Hardy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Peterson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Peterson gets caught flat footed, as Hardy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hardy throws an elbow that misses. Peterson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hardy's guard. Nice move by Peterson!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hardy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hardy is pulling down on Peterson's head. It's preventing any offense from Peterson, at least for the moment.
Peterson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy lands a nice looking body shot.
Peterson checks a leg kick nicely.
Peterson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hardy sprawls and moves away.
Hardy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peterson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hardy.
Hardy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Patrick Peterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peterson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hardy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Peterson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peterson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy feints a jab promting Peterson to slip. Hardy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Peterson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hardy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Peterson did well to prevent Hardy getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy controlling the pace.
Hardy tries to pass to full mount but Peterson defends it.
Hardy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Peterson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Peterson.
Peterson looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is stalling in the full guard.
Hardy is continuing to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Peterson moves out of range.
Hardy works Peterson's body with a nice hook.
Hardy moves out of range of the leg kick from Peterson.
Peterson with a poor takedown
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Peterson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is staying tight to Peterson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Peterson is trying to control Hardy's posture but Hardy avoids it.
Hardy decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hardy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Peterson.
Hardy throws a leg kick that misses.
Peterson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hardy sprawls and moves away.
Hardy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Peterson rather than just go for the knockout.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Peterson in his tracks.
Hardy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardy drives through with a takedown into Peterson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy is stalling in the full guard.
Hardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Peterson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hardy stands up from Peterson's guard - Hardy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hardy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Peterson!
Andre Hardy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy controls the position.
Peterson looking for a sweep but Hardy has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hardy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hardy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
More stalling from Hardy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson is desperately trying to improve his position but Hardy has a good base and remains in mount.
Patrick Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Hardy!
After winning the bout, Andre Hardy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trapp Deathgrip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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35
177 lbs
19 - 15 - 0 |
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30
185 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trapp Deathgrip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brick House!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deathgrip avoids a punch combination nicely.
House lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Deathgrip backs up against the cage.
A low kick from Deathgrip misses
and House counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
House sizes up Deathgrip with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
House displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Deathgrip.
House looks to land a combination. Deathgrip sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
House throws a body kick that misses.
No joy there for House, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
House lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
House goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Deathgrip is rocked!
Deathgrip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from House.
Oh Deathgrip is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deathgrip fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
House walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Deathgrip drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! House swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Deathgrip's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brick House!
Brick House decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Finn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finn comes to the cage accompanied by Von Bondies - C'mon c'mon. Mickey Finn is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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173 lbs
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183 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey Finn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez trying to control the position but instead, Finn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alvarez into the cage.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Finn.
Finn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finn slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Finn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Mickey Finn has been cut.
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Finn tightens his grip and picks Alvarez up, before dumping him to the ground. Alvarez manages to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Finn.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Finn keeps moving.
Alvarez won't allow Finn to sweep him here.
Finn wants to stand but Alvarez is controlling the position.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Finn working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Finn is controlling Alvarez's posture.
Alvarez trying to control but Finn is working from the bottom.
Finn is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez trying to control but Finn is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez rushes Finn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alvarez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finn. That did some damage!
Alvarez misses with a double jab
and Finn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvarez has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Finn lands a front kick.
Alvarez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alvarez takes one on the button.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Finn.
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finn.
Finn looking to score a takedown here. Alvarez is defending well but Finn drives through and ends up in Alvarez's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully.
Finn working some strikes from top position.
Alvarez has his foot on Finn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finn works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Finn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Finn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Finn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alvarez controls Finn momentarily but Finn frees himself.
Alvarez 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.
Finn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Alvarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mickey Finn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alvarez scores with a nice right hand.
Finn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good exchange - Finn coming out on top.
Finn cracks Alvarez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvarez dips to his left and cracks Finn with an uppercut!
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finn tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nick Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good work by Alvarez as he checks the leg kick.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finn manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez scores with a nice right hand.
Finn shoots in and bounces Alvarez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finn is in close to Alvarez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Finn trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Finn looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Finn wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Finn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez stands and throws Finn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Finn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alvarez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Finn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez just content to control the position.
Finn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Finn is holding on to half guard well.
Finn trying to control from the bottom.
Finn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Finn trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Finn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Finn circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvarez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Finn with a poor takedown
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Finn. Beautiful body shot.
Nick Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finn throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.
Despite the aggression on Alvarez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Finn just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Finn takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez closes the distance but Finn moves to the side
and Finn counters with a stiff right hand.
Finn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Mickey Finn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mickey Finn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Finn checks a leg kick nicely.
Finn stuns Alvarez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Finn scores with a decent looking hook.
Finn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No luck for Finn with that takedown attempt.
Finn has his takedown stuffed
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
Alvarez misses with a hook. Finn ducked under it nicely.
Finn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alvarez's waist but Alvarez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Finn off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Finn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alvarez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alvarez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Finn stacks Alvarez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Finn!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom here.
Finn trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away.
The strikes coming from Finn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Alvarez controls the position for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez tries to buck Finn off but Finn is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alvarez keeps trying to improve his position.
Alvarez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Finn is defending well.
Alvarez trying to control the pace.
Finn keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn manages to get to full guard.
Finn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alvarez controls the pace.
Finn is pulling down on Alvarez's head to control his posture.
Finn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Finn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alvarez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mickey Finn's cut is getting worse.
Finn works Alvarez's body with a nice hook.
Alvarez lands a leg kick that knocks Finn off balance momentarily.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Finn moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finn misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finn slips a jab from Alvarez.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mickey Finn.
I think Finn 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pete Palahnuik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palahnuik's entrance music is Machine Civilization. A fine choice. Banner has chosen Pump Up The Jam as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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38
181 lbs
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38
175 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pete Palahnuik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palahnuik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Banner.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palahnuik.
Banner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Palahnuik has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Palahnuik loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Palahnuik lands.
Palahnuik fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pete Palahnuik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palahnuik misses with a hook.
Palahnuik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palahnuik lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palahnuik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Palahnuik misses.
Palahnuik moves away from the strike by Banner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palahnuik manages to avoid it.
Banner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Palahnuik circles away.
Palahnuik moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Banner shoots for a double leg takedown but Palahnuik sprawls well. He's pushed Banner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Palahnuik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Palahnuik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Palahnuik lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Palahnuik misses with a wild combination.
Banner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Palahnuik defends well and Banner ends up having to push Palahnuik into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pete Palahnuik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Banner.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
Palahnuik lands a right hook to the body.
Palahnuik scores with a nice right hand.
Palahnuik misses with a looping right.
And Banner tries to counter it with a takedown but Palahnuik pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palahnuik lands a leg kick that knocks Banner off balance momentarily.
Palahnuik misses with a wild body shot.
Banner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Palahnuik scores with a crisp jab that stopped Banner in his tracks.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Palahnuik.
Banner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Palahnuik.
Banner staying out of range there.
Banner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A shot to the liver by Palahnuik. Beautiful body shot.
Banner fails with a takedown attempt.
Palahnuik is looking to counter punch.
Palahnuik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Palahnuik. That's going to slow Banner down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner shoots in for a takedown but Palahnuik shows good takedown defense.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palahnuik moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Banner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Palahnuik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banner.
Nice body punch from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palahnuik just misses with a punch to the body.
Banner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Palahnuik defends it well.
Decent striking displayed by Palahnuik there.
Palahnuik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
Palahnuik throws a half hearted mid kick.
Palahnuik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Banners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Palahnuik, right into the meat.
Palahnuik misses with a wild combination.
Banner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Palahnuik defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palahnuik throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Palahnuik swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
And Banner tries to counter it with a takedown but Palahnuik pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Banner avoids the body shot from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Banner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Palahnuik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Palahnuik dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Palahnuik walks into a jab.
Palahnuik scores with a kick to the body.
Banner slips under a jab from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice defenses there by Banner.
Banner tries for a takedown but Palahnuik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Palahnuik throws a leg kick but Banner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Banner ducks right into an uppercut from Palahnuik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palahnuik tries to work over Banner's front leg with a kick but Banner checks it.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palahnuik.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Palahnuik.
Banner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner lands the left hand.
Palahnuik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Banner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Palahnuik as he jumps to the side.
Pete Palahnuik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Banner.
Banner connects with a right hand. Palahnuik shakes it off.
The fighters circling - Palahnuik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banner shoots in looking for a takedown. Palahnuik tries to sprawl out of it but Banner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Palahnuik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Palahnuik tries to land a leg kick but Banner saw it coming and moves away.
Banner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Palahnuik defends it well.
Banner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Banner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pete Palahnuik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palahnuik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik lands a nice shot that snaps Banner's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palahnuik. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palahnuik swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
Banner tries to move into range but Palahnuik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Palahnuik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banner can do to turn this around?
Palahnuik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Palahnuik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banner.
Palahnuik swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
Banner dodges the punch combination from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik lands with a hook. Banner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Palahnuik lands a jab.
Banner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Palahnuik is staying active underneath Banner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Banner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Banner trying to control from half guard but Palahnuik is working away.
Palahnuik works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Banner trying to control but Palahnuik is working from the bottom.
Palahnuik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Palahnuik misses with a low kick.
Palahnuik lands a nice looking body shot.
Palahnuik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Banner avoids the body shot from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palahnuik looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Banner misses with a takedown attempt - Palahnuik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Palahnuik dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Palahnuik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Palahnuik lands a body shot.
Palahnuik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Palahnuik's corner calls for a 1-2. Palahnuik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Palahnuik misses with a kick to the body.
Banner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Banner is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palahnuik is trying to keep Banner in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palahnuik is keeping the position for now.
Palahnuik controlling the position.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Palahnuik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Banner trying to move into half guard but instead Palahnuik has managed to sweep!
Bruce Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Palahnuik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palahnuik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Palahnuik preventing the sweep.
Palahnuik trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Palahnuik looking to pass the guard.
Palahnuik trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner is trying to control the position but Palahnuik postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Palahnuik lands a really nice looking cross but Banner seems unphased.
Palahnuik scores with a jab to the body.
Banner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Palahnuik connects with a single shot there.
Palahnuik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palahnuik connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Palahnuik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Palahnuik with a jab.
Palahnuik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palahnuik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner goes for a double leg but Palahnuik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Palahnuik continues to drive forward.
Palahnuik throws a nice inside leg kick.
Palahnuik is looking to land body kicks.
Banner feints the counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palahnuik throws a chopping leg kick but Banner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Banner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Palahnuik defends it well.
Palahnuik thumps Banner with a low kick.
Palahnuik throws a head kick but Banner moves out of range.
Banner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Palahnuik defends it well.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Palahnuik moved out of range.
Palahnuik lands with a right hand.
Banner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Palahnuik tries to roll over but Banner keeps him under control.
Banner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Palahnuik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Palahnuik, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Palahnuik!
Pete Palahnuik made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Though we do violence, it is our choice. We must not forget, WE ARE ALL ONE!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Dority (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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167 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
31 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Sobral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Dority!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dority throws a right hand that Sobral ducks under and follows up with a left that Sobral also avoids with ease.
Sobral attempts a counter takedown but Dority avoids it well and moves away.
Sobral clobbers Dority with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dority takes a swing at Sobral's ribcage but misses.
Dority showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sobral.
Dority throws out a counter right but Sobral avoids it with no problem.
Sobral keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Dority. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dority.
Julio Sobral seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobral misses with a hook.
Dority looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobral misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dority! But no joy.
Sobral connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Dan Dority has been cut.
Sobral takes a swing at Dority's ribcage but misses.
A left and a right from Sobral both land. Nice combination.
Dority is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral lands a brutal uppercut that launches Dority off his feet! Dority tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julio Sobral!
Julio Sobral seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Rugowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghoul Ghotha has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bubba Rugowski's chin.
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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
46 - 23 - 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
46 - 45 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghotha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rugowski.
Nice takedown defense from Rugowski. No joy for Ghotha on that attempt.
Rugowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rugowski catches Ghotha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Ghoul Ghotha has been cut.
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 tests Ghotha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rugowski throws a right and a left that Ghotha avoids nicely.
Ghotha has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rugowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ghotha counters with a shoot takedown. Rugowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Ghotha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ghotha looking to pass the guard.
Rugowski trying to keep a closed guard but Ghotha is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha postures up in Rugowski's guard and throws a big left but Rugowski blocks it.
Ghotha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghotha trying to control the position from guard on top but Rugowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rugowski holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rugowski misses with a double jab.
Ghotha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rugowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rugowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Ghotha tries to counter it with a takedown but Rugowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rugowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski loads up on a big right hand but Ghotha slips the punch.
Rugowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rugowski throws a nice looking combination but Ghotha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rugowski throws a head kick that misses.
Ghotha tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rugowski defends well and Ghotha ends up having to push Rugowski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rugowski throws the kick towards the body but Ghotha avoids it.
Rugowski keeps Ghotha at a distance using the push kick.
Ghotha darts in looking for a takedown but Rugowski gets double underhooks and turns Ghotha into the cage.
Bubba Rugowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown but Rugowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Rugowski.
Nice uppercut there from Rugowski.
Ghotha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rugowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ghotha scrambles back to his feet.
Rugowski looks to throw the jab but Ghotha is out of range.
Ghotha takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ghotha steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rugowski. That one must have hurt.
Rugowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ghotha takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bubba Rugowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghotha takes one to the side of the head.
Ghotha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Rugowski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ghotha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha closes the distance and clinches up with Rugowski, looking for a takedown. Ghotha pushes Rugowski against the cage but Rugowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rugowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ghotha closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rugowski did well to prevent Ghotha getting side control.
Ghotha prevents Rugowski from improving his position.
Ghotha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rugowski sees it coming and defends easily.
Ghotha throws a strike but Rugowski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rugowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rugowski is controlling Ghotha's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rugowski is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Rugowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ghoul Ghotha's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rugowski throws a body punch but Ghotha moves out of range.
Rugowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rugowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghotha.
Rugowski throws a jab when Ghotha was well out of range.
Ghotha blocks a head kick by Rugowski.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ghotha.
Rugowski thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rugowski throws out a powerful jab.
Rugowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ghotha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rugowski defends it well.
Rugowski looks to land a combination but Ghotha avoids it well.
Good exchange - Rugowski coming out on top.
Rugowski misses with a head kick.
A big left from Rugowski misses.
Rugowski throws an overhand right that lands on Ghotha's shoulder, as Ghotha tries to avoid the shot.
Rugowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rugowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghotha is just out of range.
Rugowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy body kick from Rugowski
and Ghotha counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ghotha is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rugowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rugowski has escaped and now he's on top!
Ghoul Ghotha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ghotha is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rugowski throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ghotha is on top in guard.
Rugowski working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Rugowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rugowski has momentary wrist control but Ghotha slips an elbow through the middle.
Rugowski is pulling down on Ghotha's head. It's preventing any offense from Ghotha, at least for the moment.
Rugowski keeping full guard, as Ghotha tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rugowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rugowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ghotha.
Ghotha wants to control from the top but Rugowski keeps moving.
Rugowski wants to sweep here but Ghotha controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghotha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghotha trying to control but Rugowski is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Rugowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ghoul Ghotha's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ghotha slips a straight right by Rugowski.
Rugowski connects with a crisp jab.
Ghotha avoids a kick to the body.
Ghotha walks into a jab.
Rugowski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ghotha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rugowski ducks under a wild hook from Ghotha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rugowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghotha.
Ghotha shoots for a double leg takedown but Rugowski sprawls well. He's pushed Ghotha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rugowski throws a looping overhand right but Ghotha ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rugowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghotha can do to turn this around?
Rugowski lands a head kick!
Ghotha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rugowski.
Rugowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rugowski throws a hook but Ghotha blocks it.
Ghotha avoids the head kick by Rugowski.
A jab from Rugowski misses.
Ghotha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rugowski throws a head kick but Ghotha moves out of range.
Ghotha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rugowski defends it well.
Rugowski scores with a head kick.
Rugowski lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rugowski.
Ghotha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ghotha takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bubba Rugowski is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rugowski scores with a head kick.
Ghotha slips under a jab.
Rugowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ghotha's head.
Rugowski throws a right and a left that Ghotha avoids nicely.
Rugowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghotha moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski throws a sloppy head kick
and Ghotha counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ghotha.
Ghotha works over Rugowski with some ground and pound from guard.
Rugowski trying to control the position.
Ghotha postures up in Rugowski's guard and throws a big left but Rugowski blocks it.
Ghotha cracks Rugowski with a solid left hand.
Rugowski is trying to keep Ghotha in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rugowski holds on and takes a little breather.
Ghotha controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha won't allow Rugowski to sweep him here.
Ghotha looking to pass the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bubba Rugowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghotha fails with a takedown attempt.
Rugowski tries to clinch but Ghotha is having none of it.
Ghotha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Rugowski clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ghoul Ghotha's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rugowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Rugowski takes a swing at Ghotha's ribcage but misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rugowski.
Rugowski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rugowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghotha.
Rugowski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ghotha.
Rugowski scores with the left hand. Ghotha knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghotha shoots for a takedown but Rugowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rugowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ghotha takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugowski moves into the clinch.
Rugowski cracks Ghotha with a nice body shot.
Ghotha is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Still in the clinch, Rugowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rugowski works on Ghotha's body with a couple of short punches.
Ghotha drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rugowski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rugowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ghotha has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rugowski.
Nice body punch from Rugowski - that landed with a thud.
Ghotha working hard to break the clinch.
Rugowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rugowski lands a nice uppercut.
Rugowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rugowski is leaning against Ghotha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rugowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Rugowski.
Rugowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rugowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rugowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by Rugowski.
Rugowski lands with a slapping head kick.
Ghotha is rocked!
Rugowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Ghotha. Ghotha gets slowly back to his feet.
Bubba Rugowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.
Rugowski lands with a straight right. Ghotha didn't see that one coming.
Rugowski throws out a loose jab but Ghotha uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski cracks Ghotha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ghotha.
Rugowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ghotha feints the counter takedown.
Rugowski throws a sloppy head kick and Ghotha moves out of range easily.
Ghotha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rugowski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rugowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rugowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ghotha's head backwards.
Rugowski scores with a kick to the body.
Rugowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Rugowski as Ghotha shoots in.
Rugowski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ghotha.
Rugowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rugowski scores with a kick to the body.
Rugowski throws a head kick but Ghotha moves out of range.
Ghotha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rugowski clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rugowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards.
Rugowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Rugowski.
Rugowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rugowski cracks Ghotha with an open hand slap.
Rugowski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Rugowski had his way with Ghoul Ghotha in that round.
The cut man is working on Ghoul Ghotha's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ghotha dodges the punch combination from Rugowski.
Rugowski digs a good hook to Ghotha's body.
Ghotha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rugowski.
Ghotha closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rugowski quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghotha is working for a kimura but Rugowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Ghotha missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugowski is staying active underneath Ghotha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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. Ghotha connects with a nice short shot to Rugowski's temple.
Ghotha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ghotha is looking to advance position but Rugowski won't allow it.
Rugowski gets full guard.
Rugowski trying to control the position.
Ghoul Ghotha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ghotha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rugowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ghotha.
Ghotha throws a big elbow that misses.
Ghotha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick from Rugowski lands but Ghotha takes it in his stride.
Ghotha avoids the head kick by Rugowski.
Ghotha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rugowski defends it well.
A leg kick checked by Ghotha.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rugowski, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski throws a big shot that misses.
Ghotha with the counter takedown but Rugowski avoids it easily.
Ghotha takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rugowski misses with a double jab.
Ghotha circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ghotha counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ghotha.
Ghotha lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rugowski is on top in guard.
Rugowski stopping the sweep attempt from Ghotha.
Rugowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha is still trying to improve position.
Ghotha working for a triangle but Rugowski defends it easily.
Rugowski stopping the sweep attempt from Ghotha.
Ghotha keeping moving, preventing Rugowski from controlling successfully.
Ghotha working for a triangle but Rugowski defends it easily.
Ghotha looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghotha, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ghoul Ghotha.
I think Rugowski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:45
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 49:45
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Rugowski!
Bubba Rugowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bleh Wha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rai Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wha's entrance music is Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
32 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bleh Wha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rai Leonardo!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wha moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Leonardo.
Wha lands a right hand.
Leonardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wha throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonardo.
Leonardo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leonardo avoiding damage as Wha throws knees to the body.
Leonardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leonardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wha takes a shot to the head.
Leonardo scores with a shoulder strike.
Wha tries to land knees in the clinch but Leonardo avoids the damage to the body.
Leonardo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wha takes a shot to the head.
Our sources have told us that Wha has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Leonardo lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wha works on Leonardo's body with a couple of short punches.
Leonardo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wha stalling the fight.
Leonardo has a couple of punches blocked by Wha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wha landing knees to the head.
Leonardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leonardo breaks the clinch.
Wha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leonardo misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wha.
Wha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wha has Leonardo pressed against the cage, preventing Leonardo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wha gets through Leonardo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leonardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leonardo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leonardo lands with a light punch inside.
Wha tries to throw a body punch but Leonardo avoids it by throwing Wha back against the cage.
Wha misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wha lands a nice knee to the body.
Leonardo looks winded!
Wha is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wha putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Leonardo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leonardo backwards.
Leonardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leonardo tries a body shot but Wha blocks it.
A short uppercut from Wha.
Wha throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wha is working Leonardo over against the cage.
Leonardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leonardo tries a body shot but Wha blocks it.
Leonardo is looking to break free of the clinch but Wha has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Wha.
Leonardo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wha tries to throw a body punch but Leonardo avoids it by throwing Wha back against the cage.
Wha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Wha - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo avoiding damage as Wha throws knees to the body.
Wha landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wha is working Leonardo over against the cage.
Wha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leonardo is defending well for now.
A short uppercut from Wha.
Wha avoiding damage.
Wha lands a good knee to the midsection. Leonardo won't want to take too many of those.
Leonardo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wha stalling against the cage.
Wha connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leonardo's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wha obliges.
Wha lands a knee to the body.
Wha lands an elbow inside that Leonardo shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leonardo backwards.
Wha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Leonardo has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Wha wants to stall.
Wha gets through Leonardo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leonardo working aggressively here.
Leonardo misses with a punch to the body.
Wha prevents a body shot from Leonardo.
Wha lands with a right to the head.
Leonardo lands a right hand.
Wha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leonardo's efforts to push away.
Wha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonardo tries to break free but Wha pushes him back against the cage.
Wha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wha works on Leonardo's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bleh Wha dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wha dances in with a quick combination. Leonardo is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Wha snaps Leonardo's head back. Leonardo stumbles backwards against the cage. Wha steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Leonardo's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Leonardo just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bleh Wha!
Bleh Wha retains his super heavyweight title!
Bleh Wha very nearly forgot to thank Spartan Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Rai Leonardo spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks guys for the support but it just wasn't my night. Will come back stronger!'.
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