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UVT 328: Nitro PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby TupperIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls as his entrance music. Lyoto Machida told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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215 lbs
27 - 31 - 1 |
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46
205 lbs
35 - 35 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby TupperIII!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TupperIII has a takedown stuffed.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Machida throws a series of punches but TupperIII moves out of range.
Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from TupperIII.
Machida stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperIII. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Machida does it's job there.
Machida lands with a nice combination. TupperIII backs away looking to recover.
TupperIII shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machida as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from TupperIII. TupperIII gets slowly back to his feet.
Machida blocks a low kick nicely.
TupperIII dives in for a single leg takedown but Machida sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Machida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperIII changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but TupperIII manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bobby TupperIII seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TupperIII gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machida counters with a right hand to the body.
TupperIII has his takedown stuffed
and TupperIII takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machida avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Machida lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
TupperIII fails with the takedown.
Machida is trying to counter with his kicks.
Machida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping TupperIII at a distance.
TupperIII shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
TupperIII closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII is trying to get an arm triangle but Machida is defending well.
TupperIII tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no TupperIII has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
TupperIII is trying to get an arm triangle but Machida is defending well.
TupperIII thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Machida is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII tries for a kimura but Machida is defending well.
Machida can't do much from the bottom here.
TupperIII tries for a kimura but Machida is defending well.
Machida is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TupperIII is trying to get an arm triangle but Machida is defending well.
TupperIII goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Machida rolls with the submission and now he's on top in TupperIII's guard! Nice work there by Machida!
Machida slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Machida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
TupperIII escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
TupperIII has his foot on Machida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machida works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TupperIII is looking for a triangle here but Machida uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
TupperIII is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Machida's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
TupperIII moves into full guard.
TupperIII is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Animal House that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida trying to stand up but can't free himself from TupperIII's guard.
TupperIII isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Machida stacks TupperIII 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 Machida!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
TupperIII lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machida circles away quickly and effectively.
Machida now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
TupperIII finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machida lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Machida leaves TupperIII with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
TupperIII shoots in looking for a takedown but Machida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing TupperIII's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
TupperIII moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMachida.
Machida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but TupperIII circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from TupperIII is defended easily by Machida.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperIII. 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.
TupperIII misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
TupperIII tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten TupperIII somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperIII shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
TupperIII darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Machida controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
TupperIII seems to be working for a kimura but Machida defends the submission attempt.
Machida tries to get to full guard but TupperIII has control of the leg.
TupperIII is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time TupperIII.
Machida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
TupperIII is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
TupperIII is trying to work for a kimura but Machida is defending well.
TupperIII seems to be working for a kimura but Machida defends the submission attempt.
Machida is looking to control TupperIII's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Machida avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
TupperIII seems to be working for a kimura but Machida defends the submission attempt.
TupperIII is looking for a kimura here.
TupperIII is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Machida is looking to improve his position.
Machida is doing well to control the position and prevent TupperIII from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
TupperIII wants to work for an arm triangle but Machida is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
TupperIII is looking for a kimura here.
Machida keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Machida is defending against the submission attempts here by TupperIII.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machida is trying to maintain the position but TupperIII is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby TupperIII dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by TupperIII.
Machida sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
TupperIII trying to work for an americana but Machida has managed to regain full guard.
Machida 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.
Machida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
TupperIII drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Machida manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now TupperIII has Machida in his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TupperIII escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperIII looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Machida has picked TupperIII up and slammed him! TupperIII can't keep hold of the triangle and Machida manages to pass to side control!
TupperIII is looking to reverse the position.
TupperIII manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
TupperIII is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machida is just riding it out for now. TupperIII eventually gives up the hold.
Machida is trying to control but can't.
Machida is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
TupperIII will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
TupperIII seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII is looking for a kimura here.
Machida desperately trying to maintain half guard.
TupperIII is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machida defends it well.
TupperIII 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.
Machida desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries to roll over but TupperIII keeps him under control.
TupperIII is looking to advance position but Machida won't allow it.
TupperIII seems to be working for a kimura but Machida defends the submission attempt.
Machida wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
TupperIII seems to be working for a kimura but Machida defends the submission attempt.
TupperIII is working for a kimura but Machida is defending it quite comfortably.
Machida controlling the position well.
TupperIII looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machida is trying to control but can't.
TupperIII is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machida sees it coming and defends easily.
TupperIII is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machida defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby TupperIII showed his dominance in that final round.
I think TupperIII 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby TupperIII!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bobby TupperIII waved his t-shirt featuring Museum of Monsters & Madmen's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iliek Boubeez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Danzig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boubeez comes to the cage accompanied by 99 Words for boobs. Iliek Boubeez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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34 - 37 - 0 |
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240 lbs
7 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Experienced |
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World class MT
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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
34 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iliek Boubeez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glenn Danzig!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danzig with a poor takedown
and Boubeez counters with a nice uppercut.
Danzig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boubeez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danzig with a hook.
Boubeez shoots in looking for a takedown. Danzig tries to sprawl out of it but Boubeez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Danzig manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boubeez closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Danzig.
A head punch on the inside from Boubeez fails to land.
Boubeez goes for a takedown attempt but Danzig pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Danzig cracks Boubeez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danzig bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boubeez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boubeez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boubeez trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Danzig lands a nice short elbow.
Boubeez gets full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Boubeez'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.
Boubeez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Danzig wants to stand up but Boubeez is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boubeez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez trying to control the position from guard on top but Danzig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danzig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boubeez controls the pace.
Danzig pushes Boubeez off and scrambles back to his feet.
Glenn Danzig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danzig missing with a left hand there. Boubeez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boubeez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Danzig fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boubeez keeps Danzig at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Danzig stalks Boubeez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boubeez's face. Boubeez staggers backwards, shaken.
Danzig shoots and misses
and Boubeez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Iliek Boubeez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Danzig.
Danzig misses with a body shot.
A combination from Danzig does no damage.
Danzig lands a jab to the nose.
Danzig scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Danzig feints a jab promting Boubeez to slip. Danzig then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boubeez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boubeez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Danzig moves into range and connects with a jab.
Danzig throws a looping overhand right but Boubeez ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danzig throws a jab when Boubeez was well out of range.
Danzig lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Danzig lands an overhand right.
Danzig 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.
Boubeez throws a jab but it's blocked by Danzig.
Danzig lands a really nice looking cross but Boubeez seems unphased.
Danzig throws a poor cross that misses
and Boubeez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boubeez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Danzig misses.
Boubeez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Danzig swivels and escapes.
Boubeez moves out of range as Danzig strikes.
Boubeez is looking to counter with head kicks.
Boubeez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boubeez throws a head kick but Danzig moves out of range.
Danzig drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boubeez defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Danzig dominated that round.
That's time! Boubeez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boubeez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boubeez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Danzig shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Danzig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Danzig.
Danzig misses with a straight left.
Glenn Danzig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danzig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iliek Boubeez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boubeez slips under a jab.
Danzig lands a jab to the head.
Danzig fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boubeez tries a head kick but it misses.
Boubeez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boubeez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danzig throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Danzig. That snapped Boubeez's head back.
Boubeez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Danzig scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice straight punches there by Danzig. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Danzig.
Danzig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boubeez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Danzig tries to bum rush Boubeez with a series of wild strikes but Boubeez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boubeez throws a head kick but Danzig moves out of range.
Boubeez staying out of range there.
Boubeez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Danzig throws a jab when Boubeez was well out of range.
A jab from Danzig misses.
Danzig lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Iliek Boubeez has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danzig scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danzig throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Danzig lands with a hook. Boubeez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boubeez staying out of range there.
Danzig connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boubeez walks into a stiff left hand from Danzig.
Danzig misses with a looping right.
Boubeez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Danzig missing with a left hand there. Boubeez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danzig looks to land a left hand but Boubeez moved out of range nicely.
Boubeez drops his hands momentarily and Danzig takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boubeez slips a jab from Danzig.
Boubeez throws a head kick that Danzig semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danzig swinging wildly here.
Danzig uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boubeez has time to react.
A jab from Danzig does it's job there.
Danzig avoids the body shot from Boubeez.
Danzig misses with a looping left.
Danzig with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boubeez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Danzig.
Boubeez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boubeez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Danzig.
Boubeez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Danzig smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danzig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Danzig - just one landing.
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!
Danzig misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danzig lands with an overhand left.
Boubeez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Danzig lands with a right hand.
Danzig lands a really nice looking cross but Boubeez seems unphased.
Danzig scores with a decent looking hook.
Danzig lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Boubeez sprawling to the canvas. Danzig follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Boubeez hang on?
Boubeez is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danzig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Danzig seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Danzig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iliek Boubeez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Danzig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danzig jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boubeez moves out of range of the strikes.
Boubeez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Danzig jabs Boubeez right on the nose. Boubeez blinks but takes it well.
Danzig misses with a takedown attempt - Boubeez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Boubeez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Danzig throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boubeez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Danzig really felt that one!
Danzig takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danzig uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Danzig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boubeez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danzig swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Boubeez misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danzig looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boubeez!
Danzig throws a strike aimed at the side of Boubeez's head but Boubeez avoids it well.
Boubeez manages to get back to half guard.
Danzig not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Danzig looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boubeez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boubeez tries to roll over but Danzig keeps him under control.
Danzig working Boubeez over with strikes.
Danzig content to control rather than advance.
Danzig throwing shots but Boubeez is blocking nicely.
Glenn Danzig 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.
Danzig sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boubeez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Danzig trying to control but Boubeez is working from the bottom.
Danzig is looking to work some ground and pound but Boubeez has wrist control.
Danzig is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Danzig is continuing to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danzig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Danzig throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danzig throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boubeez counters with a stiff right hand.
Danzig takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boubeez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danzig scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A slow jab from Danzig misses its intended target.
Boubeez is looking for a counter combo.
Boubeez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Danzig tries to counter it with a takedown but Boubeez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boubeez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Danzig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danzig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danzig throws a series of punches but Boubeez moves out of range.
Boubeez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Danzig looks to land a combination but Boubeez avoids it well.
Danzig misses with a straight right.
Boubeez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Danzig waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boubeez.
Iliek Boubeez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boubeez misses the jab.
Danzig throws out a counter right but Boubeez avoids it with no problem.
Danzig fails to land with a series of punches.
Boubeez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Danzig but Danzig pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glenn Danzig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Danzig winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glenn Danzig!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kron Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kron Vieira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kron Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Vieira finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vieira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vieira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vieira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vieira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Vieira's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anderson connects with a high kick.
Vieira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
Vieira feints the counter takedown.
Vieira closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anderson quickly recovers to half guard.
Vieira not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anderson pulls Vieira in to control the position.
Vieira sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vieira is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vieira connects with a couple of short punches.
Vieira scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Vieira slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Anderson.
Vieira prevents Anderson from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anderson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vieira takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vieira is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vieira in particular looking to stall.
Anderson trying to control here.
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vieira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vieira's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira wants to escape the position.
Vieira trying to control but not successfully.
Anderson controlling well, preventing Vieira from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Vieira 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.
Anderson dives in and grabs Vieira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vieira pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Vieira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Vieira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vieira controlling the action here.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Vieira is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Anderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira 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.
Vieira won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Kron Vieira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson managing to control the position.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vieira manages to pass to side control.
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
That's two 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.
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vieira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vieira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vieira moves out of range of the body kick.
Vieira scores with a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Vieira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vieira controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Vieira sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anderson wants to improve his position but instead Vieira has moved into half guard.
Anderson trying to control but Vieira postures up.
Vieira drops an elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson is looking to control Vieira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Vieira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vieira is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vieira pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vieira scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vieira is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anderson has hold of Vieira's hands but Vieira slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anderson trying to control but Vieira postures up.
Vieira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Anderson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vieira has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Vieira 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vieira pinned against the cage. Vieira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Vieira. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
Vieira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Vieira lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Vieira keeps it at a distance.
Vieira throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vieira is in Anderson's guard.
Vieira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Vieira controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Vieira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vieira scoring with some ground and pound.
Vieira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vieira is standing up over Anderson. Anderson looks to escape but Vieira dives into side control.
Anderson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Vieira is staying tight to Anderson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Anderson looking for a sweep but Vieira has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Anderson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Vieira isn't that keen on the idea.
Anderson wants to control but Vieira is having none of it.
Anderson is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vieira dominating with strikes here.
Vieira is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Anderson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Anderson is rocked!
Vieira controlling the pace for now.
Oh Anderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vieira lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Anderson! Vieira sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Anderson and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kron Vieira!
In his post fight interview, Kron Vieira gave a big smile as he said 'Valeu Gustavo (treinador de kickboxing) e ao Jamie pelos treinos de wrestling vocês são demais ,oss.. Kron Vieira gravem este nome!!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monkey Business (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xingu Huka Huka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
300 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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244 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Dangerous knees
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Monkey Business!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xingu Huka Huka!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Huka Huka as Business shoots in.
Monkey Business seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Business looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Huka Huka is fending him off so far but Business persists. Nope, Huka Huka circles away and we're back to standing.
Business misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monkey Business. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Business looks for a takedown but Huka Huka sprawls well.
Huka Huka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Huka Huka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Business looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Huka Huka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Business misses with a takedown
and Huka Huka counters with a three punch combo that has Business backing up. Business nods at Huka Huka to acknowledge the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Business or perhaps it was just good defense by Huka Huka, which made it look bad.
And Huka Huka tries to counter it with a takedown but Business pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Huka Huka blocks a head kick by Business.
And Huka Huka tries to counter it with a takedown but Business pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Xingu Huka Huka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Business shoots in and drives through. Huka Huka sprawls well.
No joy there for Business, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huka Huka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Business defends it well.
Business closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Huka Huka avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huka Huka is not content to let Business control the position.
Business has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Huka Huka is trying to control Business's posture but Business avoids it.
Business is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Huka Huka will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Business is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Huka Huka has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huka Huka is not content to let Business control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huka Huka struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Business crashes against the mat.
Business tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Business has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Business will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Business swings around for an armbar but Huka Huka sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Business's guard.
Business looking for a guillotine here but Huka Huka defends easily.
Business is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huka Huka defends well.
That's four 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.
Huka Huka being controlled here momentarily.
Business is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Huka Huka is aware though and is defending well.
Business is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Huka Huka decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Business, up you get!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
That kick from Business tenderised Huka Huka's leg. Huka Huka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Business tries to clinch but Huka Huka moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xingu Huka Huka will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Business tries to close the distance and clinch but Huka Huka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Business dives in for a single leg takedown but Huka Huka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Business moves in looking to clinch but Huka Huka pushes him off.
Business shoots in looking for a takedown. Huka Huka tries to sprawl out of it but Business keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Huka Huka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Huka Huka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Business shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Huka Huka pinned against the cage. Huka Huka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monkey Business. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Business moves into the clinch.
Business jumps guard but Huka Huka stands there with Business around his waist. Business gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Huka Huka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Business shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Huka Huka sprawls well. Huka Huka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Business gets slowly back to his feet.
Business tries to bum rush Huka Huka with a series of wild strikes but Huka Huka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Huka Huka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Business misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huka Huka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Business shoots in for a double leg but Huka Huka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Huka Huka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Business looks to throw the jab but Huka Huka is out of range.
Huka Huka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Business defends it well.
Business tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huka Huka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Huka Huka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Business shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Huka Huka but Huka Huka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Business tries to clinch up but Huka Huka circles away and keeps his distance.
Huka Huka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Huka Huka as Business shoots in.
Huka Huka feints the counter takedown.
Huka Huka's coach down at MB Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Huka Huka's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Business tries to clinch but Huka Huka is having none of it.
Business shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Huka Huka defends it nicely.
Huka Huka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Business tries to clinch up.
Huka Huka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Business looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Huka Huka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Business swings for the body but Huka Huka moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Business tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Huka Huka swivels and escapes.
Business changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Huka Huka tries to avoid it but Business manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Huka Huka to the ground. Huka Huka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Business avoids it easily.
Business fails with a takedown attempt.
And Huka Huka tries to counter it with a takedown but Business pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Huka Huka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huka Huka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Business looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huka Huka stuffs the takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Business as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xingu Huka Huka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Business fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huka Huka manages to avoid it.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Business avoids it easily.
Business shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Huka Huka pinned against the cage. Huka Huka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Huka Huka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Business.
Huka Huka feints the counter takedown.
Huka Huka stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monkey Business. 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Business.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Business avoids it easily.
Business tries to close the distance and clinch but Huka Huka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Huka Huka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Monkey Business is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Business shoots in for a takedown but Huka Huka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Business avoids it easily.
No luck for Business with that takedown attempt.
Xingu Huka Huka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Business or perhaps it was just good defense by Huka Huka, which made it look bad.
And Huka Huka tries to counter it with a takedown but Business pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Business misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huka Huka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Business is looking to clinch but Huka Huka is avoiding it.
Huka Huka feints the counter takedown.
Business fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Business avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Business closes this distance looking for a takedown but Huka Huka circles away.
Huka Huka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Business tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Huka Huka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Business moves in looking to clinch but Huka Huka pushes him off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Business or perhaps it was just good defense by Huka Huka, which made it look bad.
Huka Huka feints the counter takedown.
Business wants to clinch.
Business dives in for a single leg takedown but Huka Huka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Business fails with an attempt to clinch.
Business tries to close the distance and clinch but Huka Huka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Business sets himself, and Huka Huka steps forward looking for the clinch! Business avoids it this time.
Business goes for a double leg but Huka Huka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Huka Huka continues to drive forward.
Huka Huka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Business defends it well.
Business throws a body punch but Huka Huka moves out of range.
Business darts in looking for a takedown but Huka Huka gets double underhooks and turns Business into the cage.
Huka Huka is looking for the big counter here.
Business drives through and clinches with Huka Huka against the cage.
Huka Huka manages to break the clinch.
Business tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huka Huka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Business avoids it easily.
Business changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Huka Huka tries to avoid it but Business manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Huka Huka to the ground. Huka Huka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Business avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Business tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huka Huka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huka Huka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Business defends it well.
Business shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Huka Huka as he jumps to the side.
Business is looking to clinch but Huka Huka is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Business.
Huka Huka throws a counter combo.
Monkey Business has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Business fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Business avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huka Huka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Business.
Xingu Huka Huka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Business tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xingu Huka Huka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Huka Huka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xingu Huka Huka!
Our winner, Xingu Huka Huka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randall Flagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shotgun Trua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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29
200 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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28
191 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randall Flagg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shotgun Trua!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trua slips a straight right by Flagg.
Flagg lands a glancing blow to the side of Trua's head.
Shotgun Trua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trua throws a body punch but Flagg moves out of range.
Trua takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trua misses with a straight left.
Flagg throwing a counter right hand but Trua manages to avoid it.
Trua throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flagg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Flagg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flagg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Flagg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Trua ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trua tries to work over Flagg's front leg with a kick but Flagg checks it.
Flagg doesn't manage to clinch there - Trua circles away.
Flagg rushes Trua and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Flagg is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Trua working aggressively here.
Flagg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trua works on Flagg's body with a couple of short punches.
Flagg misses with the head strike.
Trua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flagg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trua scores with a sloppy right hand. Flagg should have avoided that one.
Flagg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trua throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trua connects with a solid leg kick.
Good work by Flagg as he checks the leg kick.
Flagg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice body kick there by Trua.
Flagg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trua.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Flagg. Those never looked like landing.
Flagg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Trua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flagg throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Trua.
Trua fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Flagg is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flagg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Trua moves out of range as Flagg strikes.
Trua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trua moves away from the strike by Flagg.
Trua throws a lazy right hand but Flagg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flagg moves out of range of the leg kick from Trua.
Flagg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Flagg seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Trua misses with a body kick.
Flagg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Trua finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Flagg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flagg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Flagg loads up on a big right hand but Trua slips the punch.
Trua looks for the body kick but Flagg saw that one coming.
A low kick from Trua is predictable there
and Flagg counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Trua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flagg.
Flagg moves out of range of the body kick.
Trua feints and then cracks Flagg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flagg down.
Trua throws a body shot but no joy.
Trua lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shotgun Trua dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Trua looks to score with a jab to the body but Flagg is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Flagg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trua bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Flagg's head.
Flagg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trua's hands.
Flagg blocks the body kick.
Flagg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Flagg was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Trua takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Flagg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trua throws a leg kick
and Flagg counters with a straight right hand.
Trua is rocked!
Shotgun Trua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flagg throws an overhand right that has Trua reeling! Flagg follows up with more punches and Trua is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Randall Flagg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Aguete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dewey Foley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aguete's entrance music is Los Redondos - El pibe de los astilleros. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Aguete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dewey Foley!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguete fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Foley, pushing him back against the cage.
Foley trying to stall but Aguete improves his position.
Foley stalling in the clinch but Aguete improves position.
Foley is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Aguete has denied him.
Aguete lands a shot to the body.
Aguete stalling against the cage.
Aguete pushes Foley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
I was talking to Aguete's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Aguete has Foley pressed against the cage.
Foley looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguete looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aguete scores with a hook to the body.
Aguete pushes off an throws an elbow but Foley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aguete lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguete cracks Foley with a nice body shot.
Aguete manages to break the clinch.
Aguete scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aguete throws a sloppy head kick and Foley moves out of range easily.
Foley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aguete on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Foley misses.
Foley tries to keep at a distance but Aguete has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aguete lands an uppercut.
Aguete lands a nice shot to the body.
Aguete lands a body shot in the clinch.
Foley looks winded!
Aguete scores with a shot to the side of Foley's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aguete.
Aguete breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aguete tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foley. Aguete does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aguete is looking to counter with head kicks.
Foley misses with a straight left.
Aguete moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Dewey Foley has been cut.
Aguete moves into range and clinches up with Foley.
Aguete pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Foley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Still in the clinch, Aguete scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguete lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aguete lands a body shot in the clinch.
Foley wants to break free but Aguete has control.
Foley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aguete manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Foley.
Aguete looks for the body kick but Foley saw that one coming.
Foley catches Aguete with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aguete rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Aguete.
Aguete swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Foley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Foley.
Aguete clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aguete prevents Foley from breaking the clinch.
Aguete escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Foley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aguete was well out of range. Poor timing from Foley.
Aguete delivers a nice body kick.
Aguete misses with a wild combination.
A head kick by Aguete misses
and Foley counters with a big right hand! Oh Aguete is in trouble here! Foley follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dewey Foley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Viale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viale comes to the cage accompanied by Guns and Roses- Welcome to the jungle. Banner has chosen Pump Up The Jam as his entrance music. Bruce Banner acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauro Viale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Viale counters with a series of strikes. Banner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Viale connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Banner is rocked!
Banner slips a straight right by Viale.
Banner shoots in looking for a takedown but Viale manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A counter left hand to the body from Viale misses its target.
Banner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Viale circles away.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Viale leaves Banner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mauro Viale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Banner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner moves forwards but Viale connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Viale throws a nice looking combination but Banner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Viale as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Viale misses the target.
Banner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viale moves away.
Mauro Viale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viale lands a big uppercut and Banner crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Banner looks OK. Viale waves Banner back to his feet!
Banner is still on wobbly legs! Can Viale finish him?
Viale misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Banner seems to have recovered his senses.
Viale rushes Banner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Banner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Banner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viale can't break the clinch.
Viale wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banner has him pressed against the cage.
Banner manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viale stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Viale from controlling successfully.
Viale trying to stand up but can't free himself from Banner's guard.
Viale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Viale would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner seems keen to control Viale's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Viale is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Banner has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Viale is looking to defend but Banner has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Viale! Banner pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Viale taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bruce Banner!
Bruce Banner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Mauro Viale was interviewed post fight and said 'Grandpa,.....congratulations for the victory, sure Grandma will be happy. Just an advice, please take off your pants below the armpits.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pete Palahnuik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palahnuik's entrance music is Machine Civilization. A fine choice. Nick Alvarez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 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
18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palahnuik misses the shot to the body.
Palahnuik scores with a spinning back kick!
Alvarez lands a head kick. Palahnuik smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alvarez tries to move into range but Palahnuik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Palahnuik as he avoids it easily.
Palahnuik jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Palahnuik has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Alvarez is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Palahnuik hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nick Alvarez!
After winning the bout, Nick Alvarez 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 Ice Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Kenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man comes to the cage accompanied by Heroes. Patrick Kenzie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
52 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ice Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 27 - 5, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Kenzie!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Kenzie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenzie manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Kenzie has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Man misses with a straight right.
Man slips under a jab from Kenzie.
Patrick Kenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man lands a body shot.
Kenzie throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenzie throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Man misses the target.
A punch combination from Kenzie misses.
Kenzie wants to clinch but Man slips to the side
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Patrick Kenzie has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenzie swings widly with a right hand
and Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kenzie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenzie's corner calls for a 1-2. Kenzie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kenzie tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
Man is looking to counter punch.
Kenzie looks to land a combination. Man sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Man swings for the body but Kenzie moves out of range.
Kenzie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Man missing with a left hand there. Kenzie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man fails to land with a series of punches.
Man paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Man.
Man ducks right into an uppercut from Kenzie.
Kenzie slips under a jab from Man.
A shot to the body from Kenzie misses
letting Man counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kenzie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kenzie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Man at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kenzie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenzie moves away.
Kenzie misses with a looping left.
Man scores with a punch to the head.
Kenzie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenzie.
Kenzie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Man was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Kenzie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenzie rushes Man and presses him up against the cage.
Kenzie misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie breaks from the clinch.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt
and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kenzie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Kenzie lands with a shot to the body.
Man avoids the body shot from Kenzie.
Kenzie moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
Kenzie scores with a nice right hand.
Kenzie misses with a right hand
and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kenzie is rocked!
Kenzie moves out of range as Man strikes.
Kenzie is still on wobbly legs! Can Man finish him?
Man drops Kenzie with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kenzie! Man dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ice Man!
Ice Man 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Alpo Wednesday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsson has chosen Now I Lay Thee Down as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Alpo Wednesday had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
56 - 21 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alpo Wednesday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
49 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henrik Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wednesday closes the distance but Larsson moves to the side
and Larsson counters with a straight right hand.
Wednesday drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wednesday has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
A shot to the body from Wednesday misses
and Larsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wednesday rushes Larsson and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Larsson.
Larsson takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Larsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Larsson tries to work over Wednesday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wednesday blocking some punches.
Larsson has a couple of punches blocked by Wednesday.
Larsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Larsson has Wednesday pushed against the cage.
Wednesday throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday swings wildly with an uppercut but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wednesday being controlled against the cage.
Larsson throws a head punch that misses.
Wednesday stalling the fight.
Wednesday just leaning against Larsson, taking a breather.
Larsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Larsson tries to stall but Wednesday uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Larsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Larsson throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Wednesday.
Larsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Larsson stalling against the cage.
Larsson blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wednesdays head.
Larsson scores with a shot to the side of Wednesday's head.
Wednesday swings wildly with an uppercut but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wednesday blocks an uppercut.
Wednesday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wednesday misses with a punch on the inside.
Wednesday lands a hook to the side of the head.
Larsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wednesday swings wildly with an uppercut but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wednesday blocking some punches.
Wednesday gets through Larsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wednesday misses with some punches.
Wednesday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Larsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Larsson taking a breather.
Wednesday can't find room to land a body shot as Larsson controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday struggles to land a body shot inside as Larsson controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Larsson.
Wednesday'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.
Larsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wednesday blocks an uppercut.
Wednesday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Larsson working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wednesday as Larsson tries to tie him up.
Wednesday prevents a body shot from Larsson.
Larsson misses with a punch to the body.
Larsson throws a head punch that misses.
Larsson pushes Wednesday back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wednesday blocks a body shot from Larsson.
A short left from Larsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday stalls.
Larsson working aggressively here.
Larsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wednesday blocks an uppercut.
Larsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wednesdays head.
Larsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wednesday throws a punch but it's blocked by Larsson.
Larsson scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wednesday takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hook to the body lands for Wednesday.
Larsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Wednesday.
Larsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wednesday stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Larsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Larsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Larsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Wednesday swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wednesday jabs at Larsson's body.
Larsson throws an overhand right that lands on Wednesday's shoulder, as Wednesday tries to avoid the shot.
Wednesday tries to bum rush Larsson with a series of wild strikes but Larsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Larsson does it's job there.
Larsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alpo Wednesday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsson is looking to clinch.
Larsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson throws the left hand but Wednesday avoids the punch easily.
Wednesday closes the distance and clinches.
Larsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Larsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wednesday's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday swings wildly with an uppercut but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Larsson is leaning against Wednesday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Larsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wednesday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Larsson has a couple of punches blocked by Wednesday.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Larsson prevents a body shot from Wednesday.
Larsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Larsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wednesday throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Larssons head.
Wednesday tries to throw a body punch but Larsson avoids it by throwing Wednesday back against the cage.
Wednesday presses Larsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wednesday looking to stall.
Larsson blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wednesday.
Wednesday lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Larsson backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wednesday - that landed with a thud.
Larsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Wednesday.
Larsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Larsson fails to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Larsson misses with the head strike.
Larsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wednesday letting Larsson take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wednesday.
Wednesday taking a breather.
Larsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday presses Larsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wednesday trying to control the position but instead, Larsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wednesday into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Larsson.
Wednesday lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wednesday lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wednesday gets through Larsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wednesday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Larsson as Wednesday tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Larsson fails to land.
Wednesday wants to stall.
Wednesday has Larsson pushed against the cage.
Wednesday lands a shoulder strike.
Larsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson has a couple of punches blocked by Wednesday.
Wednesday lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Wednesday.
A short right from Wednesday on the inside.
Wednesday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Wednesday blocks a body shot from Larsson.
Wednesday misses with a punch on the inside.
Larsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Larsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wednesday lands with a right to the head.
Larsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wednesday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wednesday misses with the head strike.
Larsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wednesday holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wednesday misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Wednesday dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wednesday throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larsson throws a big counter head kick but Wednesday avoids it with no problem.
Wednesday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wednesday wants to clinch.
Larsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wednesday moves away from the strike by Larsson.
Good standup being displayed there by Wednesday as he connects with a hook.
Larsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wednesday moves in looking to clinch but Larsson pushes him off.
Larsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wednesday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wednesday bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wednesday's jab looks to have found its range, popping Larsson under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wednesday looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Larsson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wednesday doesn't manage to clinch there - Larsson circles away.
Wednesday swings for the body but Larsson moves out of range.
Larsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters circling - Larsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wednesday lands with a straight right. Larsson didn't see that one coming.
Larsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Larsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wednesday was well out of range. Poor timing from Larsson.
Larsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wednesday.
Larsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Wednesday in the body.
Larsson stalks Wednesday and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wednesday's face. Wednesday staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larsson.
Larsson thuds a left hand into Wednesday's body.
Larsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wednesday.
Larsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wednesday throws a right hand that Larsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Larsson also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Wednesday.
Wednesday swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wednesday takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Larsson throws a looping overhand right but Wednesday ducks down to avoid it.
Wednesday falls off balance throwing a combination
and Larsson counters with a body kick.
Wednesday clinches up with Larsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Larsson has Wednesday pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson tries to throw a body punch but Wednesday avoids it by throwing Larsson back against the cage.
Wednesday works on Larsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Larsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wednesday is keeping busy.
Wednesday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wednesday throws a punch but it's blocked by Larsson.
Wednesday misses with a punch to the body.
Wednesday trying to control the position but instead, Larsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wednesday into the cage.
Wednesday content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Larsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Larsson misses with some punches.
Wednesday dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wednesday is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wednesday tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson misses with the head strike.
Wednesday blocks a body shot from Larsson.
Wednesday swings wildly with an uppercut but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wednesday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Larsson.
Larsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wednesday misses with some punches.
Wednesday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Larsson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Larsson can't find room to land a body shot as Wednesday controls the action.
Larsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wednesday's elbow.
Wednesday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wednesday makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Alpo Wednesday did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wednesday connects with a right hand. Larsson shakes it off.
Wednesday closes the distance and clinches.
Larsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Larsson.
Wednesday lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Larsson scores with a shot to the side of Wednesday's head.
Larsson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wednesday is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Larsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wednesday lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wednesday scores with a hook to the body.
Larsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wednesday backwards.
Wednesday lands an uppercut.
Larsson lands a nice uppercut.
Wednesday wants to stall.
Larsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Larsson is struggling to control the position.
Larsson tries to stall but Wednesday uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Larsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wednesday blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Larsson fails to land.
Wednesday blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wednesday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wednesday lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wednesday takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Larsson tries to throw a body punch but Wednesday avoids it by throwing Larsson back against the cage.
Wednesday slows down the pace here.
Wednesday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wednesday lands with a light punch inside.
Wednesday blocks a body shot from Larsson.
Wednesday misses with a body punch.
Larsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wednesday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wednesday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wednesday is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Larsson has a couple of punches blocked by Wednesday.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Wednesday as the two fighters clinch.
Larsson throws a head punch that misses.
Wednesday lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Larsson presses Wednesday against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Larsson blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Larsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Larsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wednesday blocks a body shot from Larsson.
Wednesday is trying to stall.
Wednesday struggles to land a body shot inside as Larsson controls his hands.
Wednesday lands a nice uppercut.
Larsson tries to stall but Wednesday uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Wednesday - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson letting Wednesday take a breather here.
Wednesday misses with a punch to the body.
Larsson lands a body punch.
Larsson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Larsson misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Wednesday fails to land.
Larsson prevents a body shot from Wednesday.
Wednesday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Larsson leaning against his opponent.
Larsson blocks an uppercut.
Wednesday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wednesday lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Larsson backwards.
Wednesday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wednesday misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Wednesday had his way with Henrik Larsson in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Larsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Larsson ducks right into an uppercut from Wednesday.
Larsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wednesday has Larsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Larsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alpo Wednesday has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wednesday misses with the head strike.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Wednesday here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Larsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Larsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson digs a right hand underneath Wednesday's ribcage. Wednesday let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Larsson.
Wednesday softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Larsson blocking some punches.
Wednesday lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Larsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wednesday.
Larsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Wednesday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wednesday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Larsson lands a shot to the body.
The referee calls for Larsson to work.
Wednesday is trying to stall.
Larsson blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Larsson.
Larsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Larsson blocks a body shot from Wednesday.
Wednesday misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson blocking some punches.
Wednesday blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Larsson.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Larsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Larsson blocking some punches.
Wednesday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Larsson can't find room to land a body shot as Wednesday controls the action.
Wednesday has a couple of punches blocked by Larsson.
Wednesday blocks an uppercut.
Henrik Larsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wednesday is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Larsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wednesday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wednesday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday lands a right hand.
Larsson throws a head punch that misses.
Wednesday lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Larsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Wednesday.
Wednesday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Larsson's elbow.
Larsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wednesday lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Larsson lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Larsson - that landed with a thud.
Wednesday looking to stall.
Larsson throws a head punch that misses.
Larsson working aggressively here.
Larsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wednesday backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday misses with the head strike.
Wednesday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wednesday tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wednesday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Larsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wednesday is keeping busy.
Larsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wednesday's elbow.
Wednesday lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Larsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wednesday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Larsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wednesday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wednesday blocks a body shot from Larsson.
Wednesday leaning against his opponent.
Wednesday lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Larsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alpo Wednesday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Larsson has a couple of punches blocked by Wednesday.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henrik Larsson.
I think Wednesday 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 48:47
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 48:47
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alpo Wednesday!
Alpo Wednesday retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Alpo Wednesday thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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