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KOTB 11: Arrebentar PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruised Rib Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Mahalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruised Rib Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akira Mahalo!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo misses with a body shot.
Mahalo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mahalo throws a poor cross that misses
and Aldo counters with a right hand to the body.
Aldo lands a big uppercut and Mahalo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mahalo looks OK. Aldo waves Mahalo back to his feet!
Mahalo is rocked!
Aldo scores with a body shot.
Mahalo is still on wobbly legs! Can Aldo finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Aldo engages and cracks Mahalo with a massive lead left hook - Mahalo tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Aldo is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruised Rib Aldo!
After winning the bout, Bruised Rib Aldo 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramses Xll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vera's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pendulum - Tarantula. Gabriel Vera 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ramses Xll!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera is looking to clinch but Xll is avoiding it.
Vera swings for the body but Xll moves out of range.
Xll swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xll looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vera throws an overhand right that lands on Xll's shoulder, as Xll tries to avoid the shot.
Vera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xll feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vera's calf.
Xll lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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.
Xll tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Xll has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vera is working away from the top position though.
Xll looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Xll's head.
Xll is trying to maintain the position but Vera is very close to passing his half guard.
Vera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xll is just riding it out for now. Vera eventually gives up the hold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vera seems to be working for a kimura but Xll defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xll gets full guard.
Xll is controlling Vera's posture.
Vera postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Xll keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Vera seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera seems to be looking for submissions.
Xll looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Xll has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vera landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xll taking some punishment here, with Vera in his half guard.
Xll regains full guard. Nicely done.
Xll seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xll throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Vera trying to control the position from guard on top but Xll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vera keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Xll's head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Xll holds on and takes a little breather.
Vera throwing strikes but missing.
Vera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vera drops back, looking for a kneebar! Xll looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Xll looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Xll!
Vera taking a bit of punishment here - Xll scoring with strikes.
Vera parries the strikes from Xll easily there. Xll is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vera to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xll pulls his head out easily.
Xll looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Xll is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Xll.
Xll is taking a breather. Vera says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vera is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ramses Xll will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Some wild striking there from Xll.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Xll throws a right hand that Vera ducks under and follows up with a left that Vera also avoids with ease.
Xll misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vera.
Danga de danga de dang - Xll scores with a four punch combination!
Vera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Xll is fending him off so far but Vera persists. Nope, Xll circles away and we're back to standing.
Vera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Xll has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Vera is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vera tries to work over Xll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vera being controlled against the cage.
Xll stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Xll will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vera up against the cage.
Vera tries to work over Xll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera'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.
Xll dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Xll manages to break the clinch.
Xll lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gabriel Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vera or perhaps it was just good defense by Xll, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Vera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xll clinches up with Vera and pushes him back against the cage.
Xll holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vera swings wildly with an uppercut but Xll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Xll.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xll.
Xll scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by Xll.
Vera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ramses Xll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Xll cracks a nice hook into Vera's ribs.
Xll slips a jab from Vera.
Nice sprawl there from Xll as Vera shoots in.
Vera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Xll slips under a jab from Vera.
Xll dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramses Xll is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xll tries to avoid it but Vera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xll to the ground. Xll escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vera misses with a hook.
Xll takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Xll avoids it really well and circles away.
Xll moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xll manages to break the clinch.
Xll fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vera.
Xll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xll lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vera at a distance.
Xll scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vera doesn't seem bothered though.
Vera has a takedown stuffed.
Xll throws a leg kick which misses Vera's front leg but catches the back leg as Vera tries to avoid it.
Vera closes the distance and clinches up with Xll, looking for a takedown. Vera pushes Xll against the cage but Xll circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xll feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Veras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Xll connects with a single shot there.
Xll shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vera eats them both and turns towards Xll to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vera dives in and grabs Xll's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xll pushes down on Vera's head and hops out.
Xll has taken the fight to the clinch.
A hook to the body from Xll.
Xll breaks from the clinch.
Xll goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vera or perhaps it was just good defense by Xll, which made it look bad.
Xll gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Xll is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Xll is struggling to control the position.
Xll has Vera pressed against the cage.
Xll putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vera in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Xll is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vera is looking to control Xll's arms but Xll gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vera has his back to the cage.
Vera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xll gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Xll 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!
Vera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xll fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vera with a poor takedown
and Xll counters with a left to the body.
Vera shoots for a takedown but Xll saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Xll misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Vera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xll's corner calls for a 1-2. Xll obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Xll digs a good hook to Vera's body.
Vera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Xll fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vera, pushing him back against the cage.
Xll breaks from the clinch.
Vera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xll was well out of range. Poor timing from Vera.
A countering left hand to the body from Xll misses.
Xll drives through and clinches with Vera against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xll.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vera managing to block the knees to the body from Xll.
Xll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xll.
Xll goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vera misses with a straight left.
Xll unleashes a big counter combination but Vera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Xll is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vera rather than just go for the knockout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vera.
Vera is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Xll's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xll lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vera's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xll lands a two punch combo.
Xll ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xll throws a right hand that Vera ducks under and follows up with a left that Vera also avoids with ease.
Xll lands with a nice body punch.
Xll is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Xll throws a right and a left that Vera avoids nicely.
Xll cracks Vera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Xll lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vera backs up against the cage.
Xll lands with a nice combination. Vera backs away looking to recover.
Vera is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xll swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xll sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vera somewhat.
Xll is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vera shoots for a double leg takedown but Xll sprawls well. He's pushed Vera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xll connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Xll scores with a hook to the body. Vera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Xll moves into the clinch successfully.
Xll stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera tries to pull guard but Xll won't allow it.
Ramses Xll seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Xll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Xll. Beautiful body shot.
Vera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Xll lands a body shot.
Xll scores with a jab. Vera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Xll keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch combination from Xll misses.
Xll lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xll closes the distance and clinches.
Vera wants to take the fight to the mat but Xll manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Xll lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramses Xll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vera gets tackled into the cage by Xll. Xll maintains the clinch.
Xll pressing his opponent against the cage.
Xll lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Xll on the inside.
Xll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vera tries to move into range but Xll moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xll displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vera misses the jab.
Xll scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oh Vera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vera shoots for a takedown but Xll saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Xll lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vera shoots for a takedown but Xll saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vera is defended easily by Xll.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xll catches Vera with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Vera forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ramses Xll!
A victorious Ramses Xll thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lane Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Vukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lane Herman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mirko Vukovic!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Herman moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Herman or perhaps it was just good defense by Vukovic, which made it look bad.
Vukovic misses with the combination.
Herman darts in looking for a takedown but Vukovic gets double underhooks and turns Herman into the cage.
Vukovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vukovic lands with a slapping head kick.
Vukovic throws a head kick that half lands.
Vukovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Herman.
Herman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lane Herman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Herman.
Vukovic throws a counter combo.
Vukovic lands a head kick that stumbles Herman and the fighters go to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vukovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Vukovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Herman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vukovic 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vukovic connects with a couple of short punches.
Vukovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Herman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vukovic has managed to get both his arms back between Herman's legs - danger averted.
Vukovic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vukovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Herman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vukovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Herman is retaining full guard.
Herman wants to sweep here but Vukovic controlling him for the moment.
Herman keeping full guard, as Vukovic tries to pass.
Vukovic trying to control but Herman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vukovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Herman is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Herman moves in looking to clinch but Vukovic pushes him off.
Nice body kick from Vukovic.
Vukovic cracks the inside of Herman's front leg.
Herman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vukovic can pounce on him.
Vukovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donk. Vukovic catches Herman right on the button with a cross.
Herman shoots for a takedown but Vukovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Herman is breathing heavily.
Vukovic tests Herman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Look low, kick high! Vukovic uses the oldest trick in the book to send Herman tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Vukovic is absolutely delighted - when Herman wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mirko Vukovic!
In his post fight interview, Mirko Vukovic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Bogtrotter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McManus has chosen Scotland The Brave as his entrance music. Mick McManus will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Bogtrotter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mick McManus!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from McManus misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bogtrotter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McManus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice jab there from McManus.
It looks like Bruce Bogtrotter has been cut.
McManus tries to keep at a distance but Bogtrotter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bogtrotter lands a left hand.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McManus tries to break the clinch but Bogtrotter is controlling the position.
Bogtrotter throws a head punch that misses.
McManus jumps guard but Bogtrotter stands there with McManus around his waist. McManus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bogtrotter.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bogtrotter.
Bogtrotter scores with a shoulder strike.
Bogtrotter working aggressively here.
McManus prevents a body shot from Bogtrotter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bogtrotter can't find room to land a body shot as McManus controls the action.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogtrotter tries to work over McManus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bogtrotter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bogtrotter rushes McManus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bogtrotter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McManus tries to break the clinch but Bogtrotter is controlling the position.
Bogtrotter is pushing McManus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bogtrotter could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bogtrotter misses with some punches.
McManus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bogtrotter as McManus tries to tie him up.
McManus blocking some punches.
Bogtrotter lands an uppercut.
Bogtrotter has a couple of punches blocked by McManus.
McManus tries to land knees in the clinch but Bogtrotter avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Bogtrotter.
McManus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bogtrotter smiles and moves away.
McManus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bogtrotter's hands.
Bogtrotter rushes McManus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bogtrotter lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Bogtrotter.
McManus is trying to break the clinch but Bogtrotter is controlling him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bogtrotter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bogtrotter taking a breather.
Bogtrotter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bogtrotter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bogtrotter lands a nice uppercut.
McManus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogtrotter lands a shot to the body.
Bogtrotter scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bogtrotter fails to land.
Bogtrotter throws a head punch that misses.
Bogtrotter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bogtrotter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bogtrotter controlling the action here for a moment.
McManus being controlled against the cage.
Bogtrotter seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Bogtrotter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McManus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McManus lands a big right hand that sends Bogtrotter crashing to the mat! McManus stays standing though and waves Bogtrotter back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McManus moves away from the strike by Bogtrotter.
Mick McManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McManus misses with a series of wild punches.
Bogtrotter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McManus manages to circle out of the way.
Bruce Bogtrotter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McManus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bogtrotter at a distance.
McManus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bogtrotter is breathing heavily.
McManus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McManus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bogtrotter glances at the clock... BAM! McManus nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Bogtrotter crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Bogtrotter is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mick McManus!
Mick McManus made sure to mention his sponsor, Conquer in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jin Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jefferson Murillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson Murillo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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176 lbs
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185 lbs
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Brawler
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jin Kazama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jefferson Murillo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazama misses with a takedown attempt
and Murillo counters with a straight right hand.
Kazama closes the distance and clinches up with Murillo, looking for a takedown. Kazama pushes Murillo against the cage but Murillo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kazama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murillo lands a right hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Murillo. No joy for Kazama on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Kazama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murillo pounces like a tiger and cracks Kazama with a vicious hook! Kazama is down but not out! Murillo follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jefferson Murillo!
A very excited looking Jefferson Murillo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Zimbardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin has chosen Blessed as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Zimbardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin knocks out Zimbardo with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Griffin before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Griffin picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tito Griffin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marty Mcfly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marty Mcfly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Casey Frost!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcfly tries to sprawl out of it but Frost keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcfly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frost shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcfly but Mcfly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Mcfly finds it's way through Frost's defenses.
Frost shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcfly sprawls well. Mcfly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frost gets slowly back to his feet.
Marty Mcfly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casey Frost.
Frost throws a right hand that misses
and Mcfly counters with a three punch combo that has Frost backing up. Frost nods at Mcfly to acknowledge the strikes.
Mcfly scores with a jab to the body.
Mcfly goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mcfly cracks Frost with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Frost looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mcfly finish him?
Frost is rocked!
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!
Mcfly knocks out Frost with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Mcfly before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Mcfly picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marty Mcfly!
Marty Mcfly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Mourtneant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Milne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guy Mourtneant!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harry Milne!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milne dives in and grabs Mourtneant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mourtneant pushes down on Milne's head and hops out.
Mourtneant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Milne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Milne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mourtneant wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mourtneant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mourtneant clinches up against the cage.
We've been informed that Milne 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.
Mourtneant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Milnes head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mourtneant.
Mourtneant scores with a shot to the side of Milne's head.
Milne is looking to break free of the clinch but Mourtneant has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Mourtneant.
Mourtneant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Milne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mourtneant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Milne.
Mourtneant wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Milne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mourtneant manages to avoid it.
Harry Milne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milne throws a hook to the side of Mourtneant's head but Mourtneant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Milne avoids the body shot from Mourtneant.
Milne drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mourtneant defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milne tries to bum rush Mourtneant with a series of wild strikes but Mourtneant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mourtneant, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milne falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mourtneant counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mourtneant.
A frustrated look appears on Milne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Milne breaks the clinch.
A jab from Milne misses.
Milne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mourtneant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Come on Milne - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mourtneant lands an uppercut.
Mourtneant is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Guy Mourtneant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Milne.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mourtneant.
Mourtneant lands a left hand.
Milne is trying to break free.
Mourtneant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milne manages to break the clinch.
Mourtneant throws a nice inside leg kick.
Guy Mourtneant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mourtneant has Milne up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Mourtneant.
Mourtneant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mourtneant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mourtneant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Milne has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mourtneant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Milne.
Mourtneant scores with a shoulder strike.
Mourtneant keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Milne's efforts to push away.
A short body shot lands from Mourtneant as the two fighters clinch.
Mourtneant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mourtneant lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mourtneant lands a nice shot to the body.
Milne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Milne is rocked!
Mourtneant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Milne backwards.
Milne is still on wobbly legs! Can Mourtneant finish him?
Mourtneant stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mourtneant drops Milne onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Milne is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Milne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mourtneant fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mourtneant lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Milne up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Mourtneant from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Milne's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guy Mourtneant!
Guy Mourtneant retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Guy Mourtneant thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Harry Milne was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to Guy, he's a worthy champion but I will be back for that belt in the future.'.
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