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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Kylmakorpi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximo Olevaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonas Kylmakorpi!
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, Maximo Olevaro!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kylmakorpi tries a head kick but it misses.
Olevaro throws a hook but Kylmakorpi avoids it easily.
Olevaro throws a one two combo.
Olevaro dodges the punch combination from Kylmakorpi.
Olevaro lunges at Kylmakorpi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kylmakorpi's hand.
Kylmakorpi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Olevaro lands a right hook to the body.
Olevaro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Olevaro throws out a loose jab but Kylmakorpi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Kylmakorpi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kylmakorpi rushes Olevaro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kylmakorpi breaks from the clinch.
Kylmakorpi lands a head kick. Olevaro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kylmakorpi dives in for a single leg takedown but Olevaro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kylmakorpi darts in looking for a takedown but Olevaro gets double underhooks and turns Kylmakorpi into the cage.
Kylmakorpi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good exchange - Olevaro coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olevaro connects with a body shot.
Kylmakorpi closes the distance and clinches.
Kylmakorpi fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Kylmakorpi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kylmakorpi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olevaro misses with a looping left.
Maximo Olevaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kylmakorpi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Olevaro, pushing him back against the cage.
Kylmakorpi jumps guard and drags Olevaro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kylmakorpi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kylmakorpi stands up and waves to Olevaro to follow him.
Olevaro scores with a jab to the jaw.
No joy there for Olevaro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kylmakorpi moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kylmakorpi jumps guard and drags Olevaro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kylmakorpi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Olevaro defends well.
Kylmakorpi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Olevaro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kylmakorpi pulls Olevaro in close to his closed guard and prevents Olevaro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Olevaro has gone for a leg lock! Kylmakorpi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Olevaro's guard.
Olevaro wants to improve his position but instead Kylmakorpi has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olevaro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kylmakorpi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Olevaro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kylmakorpi.
Kylmakorpi wants to work for an arm triangle but Olevaro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kylmakorpi not doing much here.
Kylmakorpi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Olevaro is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olevaro is bucking up trying to escape but Kylmakorpi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kylmakorpi controlling from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Kylmakorpi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kylmakorpi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Olevaro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kylmakorpi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kylmakorpi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Olevaro can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kylmakorpi controlling the position easily from mount.
Kylmakorpi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Kylmakorpi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Olevaro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kylmakorpi fails with the takedown.
Olevaro misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Olevaro. No joy for Kylmakorpi on that attempt.
Kylmakorpi moves into the clinch.
Kylmakorpi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Olevaro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Kylmakorpi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kylmakorpi breaks from the clinch.
Maximo Olevaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olevaro lands a lovely overhand right.
Kylmakorpi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Olevaro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kylmakorpi slips under a jab from Olevaro.
Olevaro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kylmakorpi or perhaps it was just good defense by Olevaro, which made it look bad.
Olevaro misses the jab.
Kylmakorpi feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kylmakorpi is defended easily by Olevaro.
Kylmakorpi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kylmakorpi avoids the body shot from Olevaro.
Kylmakorpi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Olevaro.
Olevaro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maximo Olevaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kylmakorpi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Olevaro, pushing him back against the cage.
Kylmakorpi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Olevaro is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kylmakorpi with a knee to the head.
Olevaro is still on wobbly legs! Can Kylmakorpi finish him?
Olevaro is pressed against the cage. Kylmakorpi pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Olevaro! Two more big strikes from Kylmakorpi and Olevaro crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jonas Kylmakorpi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Milito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Saifutdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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266 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Milito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emil Saifutdinov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saifutdinov gets a takedown into half guard.
Milito gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saifutdinov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Milito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saifutdinov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Milito leaves Saifutdinov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Milito was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Milito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saifutdinov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Milito with a body shot.
Milito slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Emil Saifutdinov has been cut.
Milito misses with a series of wild punches.
Saifutdinov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Milito tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Saifutdinov manages to move to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Saifutdinov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Saifutdinov controlling the pace for now.
Milito wants to control but Saifutdinov is having none of it.
Saifutdinov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Saifutdinov with a couple of short strikes.
Saifutdinov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Milito can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saifutdinov controlling the pace for now.
Saifutdinov lands a big elbow.
Saifutdinov is landing with some decent strikes but Milito is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saifutdinov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saifutdinov looking to finish Milito with some ground and pound. This is bad for Milito!
Saifutdinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saifutdinov wants to finish this one by submission but Milito is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Saifutdinov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Milito wants to control but Saifutdinov is having none of it.
Saifutdinov unloading with bombs!
Saifutdinov wants to control the pace but Milito is squirming around nicely.
Milito is looking to get to half guard.
Milito wants to control but Saifutdinov is having none of it.
Saifutdinov wants to control the pace but Milito is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saifutdinov gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Saifutdinov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Milito is trying to defend but Saifutdinov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Saifutdinov is trying to control the action in half guard but Milito is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saifutdinov is pressing down on Milito's thigh, looking to free his foot. Milito is holding on for now.
Milito has hold of Saifutdinov's hands but Saifutdinov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Saifutdinov 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Saifutdinov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emil Saifutdinov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Milito misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saifutdinov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Milito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gabriel Milito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saifutdinov instigates a clinch.
Saifutdinov controlling the action here for a moment.
Saifutdinov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Milito misses with a knee to the head.
Saifutdinov drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saifutdinov punching from the bottom.
Saifutdinov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Milito with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saifutdinov controlling the position.
Saifutdinov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Milito wants to stand and escape but instead Saifutdinov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Saifutdinov stays in close to Milito's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saifutdinov forces his way into half guard.
Saifutdinov is keen to just control but Milito is a slippery customer.
Saifutdinov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Milito reverses the position - he's now on top in Saifutdinov's guard.
Saifutdinov controls Milito momentarily but Milito frees himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saifutdinov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Milito trying to control but Saifutdinov is working from the bottom.
Milito postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saifutdinov has Milito pulled in close to control his posture.
Saifutdinov wants to sweep here but Milito controlling him for the moment.
Saifutdinov is looking to stand up but Milito isn't so interested in that idea.
Saifutdinov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Milito won't allow Saifutdinov to sweep him here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Milito tries a low kick but Saifutdinov avoids it.
Saifutdinov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Milito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gabriel Milito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Milito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Milito lands a head shot.
Gabriel Milito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Milito tries to score with a low kick but Saifutdinov moves his leg out of the way.
Milito tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saifutdinov is able to avoid easily.
Saifutdinov fails to land with a series of punches.
Milito misses with a wild combination.
Milito throws a lazy body kick
and Saifutdinov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Milito pushes Saifutdinov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Saifutdinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Milito throws a head kick but Saifutdinov moves out of range.
Milito lands with a good body shot.
Saifutdinov is breathing heavily.
Milito lands with a straight right. Saifutdinov didn't see that one coming.
Saifutdinov pushes Milito up against the cage in a clinch.
Saifutdinov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Saifutdinov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Saifutdinov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Milito dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emil Saifutdinov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Saifutdinov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Milito.
Milito lands a nice shot that snaps Saifutdinov's head back.
Milito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Milito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saifutdinov's head.
Milito throws a low kick but Saifutdinov moves out of range easily.
Milito throws a leg kick but Saifutdinov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Saifutdinov throws a counter combo.
Milito throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saifutdinov counters with a shoot takedown. Milito fights it but they end up in guard.
Saifutdinov stands up from Milito's guard - Saifutdinov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice combo by Milito! Oh, that's hurt him - Saifutdinov falls to the canvas and Milito follows him into side control.
Saifutdinov is rocked!
Emil Saifutdinov has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milito happy to just control the position for now.
Saifutdinov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Milito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saifutdinov is not content to let Milito control the position.
Saifutdinov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Saifutdinov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saifutdinov.
Milito working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saifutdinov pulls Milito in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Milito wants to control from the top but Saifutdinov keeps moving.
Saifutdinov is adopting a defensive guard.
Saifutdinov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Milito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Milito is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milito trying to control but Saifutdinov is working from the bottom.
Saifutdinov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Saifutdinov is looking for a kimura but Milito is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saifutdinov to get the leverage.
Saifutdinov tries to pass to full mount but Milito defends it.
Milito makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Milito.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milito has momentary wrist control but Saifutdinov slips an elbow through the middle.
Saifutdinov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Milito is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saifutdinov checks a leg kick.
Saifutdinov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Milito is fending him off so far but Saifutdinov persists. Nope, Milito circles away and we're back to standing.
Milito's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Milito duly obliges.
That has opened up Emil Saifutdinov's cut even more.
Milito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saifutdinov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Milito showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Milito 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Milito!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Latitude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Stamper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edward Latitude has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edward Latitude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harry Stamper!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stamper shoots in but no luck this time.
Latitude lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stamper tries to clinch there but Latitude circles away.
Latitude darts in looking for a takedown but Stamper gets double underhooks and turns Latitude into the cage.
Latitude scores with a nice body kick.
Stamper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Latitude counters by moving into the clinch.
Stamper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Latitude escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Latitude fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stamper, pushing him back against the cage.
Stamper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Latitude pulls Stamper into guard.
Latitude has Stamper pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamper has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Latitude is proving hard to escape from.
Latitude really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stamper being controlled here momentarily.
Latitude working for a triangle but Stamper defends it easily.
Latitude lands an upkick as Stamper stands over him.
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.
Latitude has his foot on Stamper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stamper works his way back into a safe position though.
Latitude manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stamper manages to get himself to full guard.
Latitude controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Latitude postures up.
Latitude engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Latitude has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latitude lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Latitude sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Latitude gets to his feet - Stamper follows without any prompting.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stamper misses with a body punch.
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.
Stamper jumps guard but Latitude turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Edward Latitude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Stamper.
Latitude ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Latitude no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Latitude pulls Stamper in close to his closed guard and prevents Stamper from doing any damage or advancing position.
Latitude bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stamper's guard.
Latitude slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Latitude lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Latitude dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Latitude shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Latitude showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Latitude lands a nice short elbow.
Stamper wants to improve his position but Latitude is controlling well.
Latitude sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stamper defending well though.
Latitude decides to return to a standing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Latitude shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stamper napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Latitude scoring with punches from side control.
Latitude has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stamper is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Latitude's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Latitude! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Stamper has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Edward Latitude!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikkel Michelsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota North (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mikkel Michelsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dakota North!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michelsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michelsen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Michelsen passes North's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Michelsen controlling the action here.
Michelsen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down North for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
North trying to hold on to Michelsen's head to control him but Michelsen postures up.
Michelsen prevents North from improving his position.
Michelsen stands up and beckons North to join him on the feet.
Michelsen tried to score with a low kick but North checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
North wants to clinch.
Michelsen drops down looking for a counter takedown but North sprawls and moves away.
A head kick misses from Michelsen.
Michelsen feints and as North raises his hands in defense, Michelsen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Michelsen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Michelsen controlling the pace.
Michelsen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Michelsen controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michelsen dominating with strikes here.
North is in a horrible position here. Michelsen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Michelsen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force North to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so North shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michelsen landing strikes from the mount.
Michelsen controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
North tries to control the position but Michelsen now has his back.
Michelsen tightening his grip on North, looking for the choke.
Michelsen lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michelsen looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! North taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mikkel Michelsen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ante Pavelic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Krimely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Krimely has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ante Pavelic's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ante Pavelic!
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, Jason Krimely!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krimely has Pavelic up against the cage in a clinch.
Pavelic avoiding damage as Krimely throws knees to the body.
Pavelic slowing the pace effectively.
Krimely tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pavelic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Krimely is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pavelic prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavelic tries to land a knee to the head but Krimely blocks with his arms.
Pavelic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pavelic could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Krimely lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavelic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The referee calls for Krimely to work.
Pavelic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jason Krimely seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krimely instigates a clinch.
Pavelic tries to land knees in the clinch but Krimely avoids the damage to the body.
Krimely just leaning against Pavelic, taking a breather.
I was talking to Pavelic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pavelic can't find room to land a body shot as Krimely controls the action.
Pavelic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krimely stalling.
Pavelic throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavelic tries to throw a body punch but Krimely avoids it by throwing Pavelic back against the cage.
Pavelic stalling.
Pavelic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pavelic looking to throw knees to the head but Krimely is blocking nicely.
Pavelic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pavelic lands a good knee to the midsection. Krimely won't want to take too many of those.
Krimely pressing his opponent against the cage.
Come on Krimely - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Krimely tries to break free but Pavelic pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavelic breaks from the clinch.
Krimely takes the fight into the clinch.
Pavelic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pavelic moves into the clinch.
Krimely misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krimely looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pavelic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pavelic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pavelic scores with a head kick.
It looks like Jason Krimely has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krimely shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Krimely rushes Pavelic and presses him up against the cage.
Pavelic misses with a knee strike.
Krimely wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pavelic has him pressed against the cage.
Pavelic landing knees to the head.
Pavelic has Krimely pressed against the cage, preventing Krimely from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Krimely pushes Pavelic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pavelic tries to land a knee to the head but Krimely blocks with his arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krimely wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pavelic misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pavelic blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ante Pavelic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Krimely's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pavelic clinches up with Krimely and pushes him back against the cage.
Pavelic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pavelic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pavelic misses with a knee to the head.
Krimely managing to block the knees to the body from Pavelic.
Krimely blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Krimely has Pavelic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pavelic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krimely content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Krimely avoiding damage as Pavelic throws knees to the body.
Pavelic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krimely looking for a takedown.
Krimely holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pavelic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Krimely taking a breather.
Krimely blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pavelic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pavelic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krimely is defending well for now.
Krimely dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krimely is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ante Pavelic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Krimely.
Pavelic connects with a knee to the head.
Pavelic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jason Krimely is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pavelic clinches up with Krimely and pushes him back against the cage.
Pavelic trying to land knees to the body.
Pavelic scores with a knee to the head.
Krimely content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Krimely - that landed with a thud.
Pavelic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krimely can do to turn this around?
Krimely throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavelic slows down the pace here.
Pavelic misses with a body punch.
Pavelic tries a knee to the head but Krimely blocks it.
Pavelic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Krimely scores with a shoulder strike.
Pavelic tries to land a knee to the head but Krimely blocks with his arms.
Pavelic looking to throw knees to the head but Krimely is blocking nicely.
Pavelic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krimely leaning against his opponent.
Pavelic looking to throw knees to the head but Krimely is blocking nicely.
Krimely stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pavelic trying to control the position but instead, Krimely has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pavelic into the cage.
Pavelic has Krimely pressed against the cage, preventing Krimely from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavelic putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Krimely in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Krimely has clasped his hands together around Pavelic's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ante Pavelic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Krimely's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pavelic scores with a head kick.
Krimely moves into the clinch successfully.
Pavelic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pavelic blocks an elbow strike from Krimely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavelic keeps control of Krimely as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Krimely changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pavelic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pavelic gets tackled into the cage by Krimely. Krimely maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavelic prevents the takedown attempt.
Pavelic tries a knee to the head but Krimely blocks it.
Pavelic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pavelic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Krimely can't break the clinch.
Pavelic with a knee to the head.
Krimely taking a breather.
Ante Pavelic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pavelic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Krimely has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavelic looking to throw knees to the head but Krimely is blocking nicely.
Pavelic tries to land knees in the clinch but Krimely avoids the damage to the body.
Krimely is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pavelic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ante Pavelic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Krimely.
Krimely has had enough of the clinch but Pavelic keeps him there for the moment.
Pavelic tries to land a knee to the head but Krimely blocks with his arms.
Pavelic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pavelic prevents a body shot from Krimely.
Pavelic trying to control the position but instead, Krimely has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pavelic into the cage.
Krimely prevents Pavelic from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavelic misses with a knee strike.
Pavelic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Krimely has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Krimely is working Pavelic over against the cage.
Krimely takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pavelic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krimely's elbow.
Krimely avoiding damage.
Pavelic with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Jason Krimely's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krimely looking to slow down the pace here.
Pavelic misses with a knee to the head.
Jason Krimely has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krimely blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pavelic keeps control of Krimely as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pavelic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Krimely.
Pavelic misses with a knee strike.
Krimely stalling against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavelic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krimely avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ante Pavelic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pavelic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ante Pavelic!
Ante Pavelic made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'ZA DOM SPREMNI'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed Abdul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Jr Rzasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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290 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mohamed Abdul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomasz Jr Rzasa!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rzasa fails with the takedown.
Rzasa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rzasa tries to clinch up.
Rzasa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rzasa closes the distance and pushes Abdul back into the cage.
Rzasa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abdul looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Abdul tries to pass to full mount but Rzasa defends it.
Rzasa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Abdul.
Rzasa looking to control.
Abdul throws a strike but Rzasa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Abdul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rzasa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rzasa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abdul might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rzasa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rzasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Abdul is retaining full guard.
Abdul wants to sweep here but Rzasa controlling him for the moment.
Abdul has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Abdul preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rzasa wants to pass the guard but Abdul is keeping the position.
Abdul could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rzasa working some strikes from top position.
Abdul trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Abdul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abdul working a defensive guard here.
Rzasa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rzasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abdul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rzasa stopping the sweep attempt from Abdul.
Abdul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rzasa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Abdul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rzasa defends well.
Rzasa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Abdul throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rzasa stands up from Abdul's guard - Rzasa perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rzasa clinches up with Abdul and pushes him back against the cage.
Rzasa dodges an elbow strike from Abdul.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdul is trying to pull guard but Rzasa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Abdul pulls guard.
Rzasa preventing the sweep.
Abdul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abdul keeping moving, preventing Rzasa from controlling successfully.
Abdul looking to control.
Rzasa pushing down on Abdul's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul is controlling Rzasa's trapped leg to prevent Rzasa from advancing to side control.
Abdul wants to control but Rzasa passes into side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdul is looking for a sweep.
Rzasa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Abdul's legs.
Rzasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abdul keeps working.
Rzasa misses with the ground and pound.
Rzasa trying to control the position but Abdul is working away.
Rzasa throws a strike aimed at the side of Abdul's head but Abdul avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abdul is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rzasa off and has taken his back!
Rzasa fending off the submission attempt from Abdul.
Rzasa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomasz Jr Rzasa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Abdul tries to clinch up but Rzasa circles away and keeps his distance.
Abdul darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rzasa strikes from the bottom but Abdul uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Abdul is looking to take a break and control but Rzasa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abdul is trying to get an arm triangle but Rzasa is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzasa is trying to control Abdul's posture but Abdul avoids it.
Rzasa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rzasa gets back to half guard.
Abdul uses his free foot to push down on Rzasa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rzasa.
Rzasa is looking to get to half guard.
Abdul is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rzasa can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Abdul jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rzasa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rzasa and Abdul has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Abdul controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdul trying to control the position but Rzasa is working away.
Rzasa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Abdul is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Abdul wants to take his opponent's back but Rzasa doesn't allow it.
Abdul trying to control but Rzasa is having none of it.
Abdul controlling the pace for now.
Rzasa is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rzasa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Abdul thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rzasa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rzasa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Abdul is trying to work for a kimura but Rzasa is defending well.
Abdul not doing much here.
Rzasa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rzasa regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdul stopping the sweep attempt from Rzasa.
Abdul is looking to work some ground and pound but Rzasa has wrist control.
Abdul works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Abdul trying to mount his opponent but Rzasa defends it.
Abdul is keen to just control but Rzasa is a slippery customer.
Abdul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rzasa is just riding it out for now. Abdul eventually gives up the hold.
Rzasa is trying to maintain the position but Abdul is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Abdul dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Abdul tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rzasa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abdul shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rzasa but Rzasa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rzasa wants to counter the offense by Abdul and move into the clinch position.
Abdul stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abdul wants it to stay on the feet.
Abdul shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Abdul is looking to advance position but Rzasa won't allow it.
Abdul is looking to take a break and control but Rzasa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rzasa is looking to escape.
Abdul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rzasa can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzasa won't allow Abdul to pass to mount.
Abdul sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rzasa defending well though.
Rzasa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul prevents Rzasa from improving his position.
Abdul is looking to take a break and control but Rzasa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abdul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Abdul is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rzasa sees it coming and defends easily.
Abdul not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rzasa trying to hold on to Abdul's head to control him but Abdul postures up.
Abdul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rzasa is just riding it out for now. Abdul eventually gives up the hold.
Rzasa wants to control but Abdul is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rzasa is not content to let Abdul control the position.
Abdul is looking to advance position but Rzasa won't allow it.
Rzasa pushes Abdul off looking to stand but Abdul dives back in and keeps control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rzasa lands a slapping body shot.
Abdul closes the distance and clinches.
Abdul tries to land knees in the clinch but Rzasa avoids the damage to the body.
Abdul blocks a body shot from Rzasa.
Rzasa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rzasa trying to land knees to the body.
Abdul is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rzasa to keep the fight standing.
Rzasa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rzasa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abdul but Abdul pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rzasa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abdul feints and as Rzasa raises his hands in defense, Abdul changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rzasa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abdul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rzasa is trying to keep Abdul in close.
Abdul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rzasa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abdul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rzasa is keeping the position for now.
Abdul trying to control but Rzasa is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tomasz Jr Rzasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdul closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rzasa tries to bench press Abdul off him but Abdul keeps the position.
Abdul tries for a kimura but Rzasa is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abdul is trying to get an arm triangle but Rzasa is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohamed Abdul showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abdul 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohamed Abdul!
In his post fight interview, Mohamed Abdul 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between King Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dzhambek Umkhayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Perry is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, King Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dzhambek Umkhayev!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry tries to score with a low kick but Umkhayev moves his leg out of the way.
Umkhayev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Perry misses with a low kick.
Umkhayev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Perry throws a chopping leg kick but Umkhayev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Umkhayev unleashes a big counter combination but Perry bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Perry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umkhayev was well out of range. Poor timing from Perry.
Umkhayev throws a counter combo.
Perry cracks Umkhayev with an uppercut from hell and Umkhayev crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Perry's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Umkhayev is rocked!
It looks like Dzhambek Umkhayev has been cut.
Perry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Umkhayev is still in real trouble! Can Perry finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Perry throws a big elbow that misses.
Umkhayev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Umkhayev trying to control the position.
Umkhayev seems to have recovered his senses.
Perry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Perry postures up in Umkhayev's guard and throws a big left but Umkhayev blocks it.
Umkhayev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Perry manages to get himself to full guard.
Umkhayev gets to his feet - Perry follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Umkhayev! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Umkhayev is trying to keep Perry in close.
Perry preventing the sweep.
Perry throws a big right hand that misses.
Perry throws a strike but Umkhayev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Perry is looking for a triangle here but Umkhayev uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perry sneaks back into half guard.
Umkhayev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umkhayev is trying to control the action in half guard but Perry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Perry wants to control but Umkhayev is keeping busy.
Umkhayev wants to control but Perry is keeping him busy.
Umkhayev stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Perry throws a leg kick but Umkhayev moved away.
Umkhayev is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Perry lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Umkhayev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Umkhayev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Umkhayev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perry.
Umkhayev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Perry attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Umkhayev drops his hands momentarily and Perry takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Perry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umkhayev.
Perry tries for a takedown but Umkhayev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Perry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Umkhayev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Umkhayev is looking for the big counter here.
King Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umkhayev moves out of range of the strikes.
Perry throws a hook but Umkhayev avoids it easily.
As Perry backs off Umkhayev throws a huge counter combo but Perry manages to avoid it all.
Dzhambek Umkhayev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umkhayev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perry.
Umkhayev unleashes a big counter combination but Perry bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Umkhayev slips a straight right by Perry.
Perry tries to score with a low kick but Umkhayev moves his leg out of the way.
As Perry backs off Umkhayev throws a huge counter combo but Perry manages to avoid it all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry shoots in for a takedown but Umkhayev shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Perry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perry is breathing heavily.
Perry is looking to clinch.
Umkhayev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Perry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umkhayev was well out of range. Poor timing from Perry.
Umkhayev is looking for the big counter here.
Perry misses with a hook.
Perry misses with a body shot.
Umkhayev unleashes a big counter combination but Perry bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Perry lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Umkhayev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Umkhayev unleashes a big counter combination but Perry bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Perry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Umkhayev but Umkhayev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umkhayev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Umkhayev moves away from the strike by Perry.
Umkhayev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Perry throws a leg kick that misses.
Umkhayev throws a counter combo.
Umkhayev staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Perry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dzhambek Umkhayev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Perry misses with an uppercut.
Umkhayev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice defenses there by Umkhayev.
Umkhayev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Umkhayev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perry throws out the jab.
Perry walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Umkhayev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Perry backs off Umkhayev throws a huge counter combo but Perry manages to avoid it all.
Perry swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Umkhayev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perry thinking.
Perry dives in for a single leg takedown but Umkhayev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Umkhayev throws a counter combo.
Perry misses with a right hand
and Umkhayev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Perry digs a good body shot into Umkhayev's ribs.
Perry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Umkhayev ducks under a wild hook from Perry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umkhayev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perry.
Perry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Umkhayev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Perry throws a looping overhand right but Umkhayev ducks down to avoid it.
Umkhayev is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perry lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Umkhayev moves out of range as Perry strikes.
Umkhayev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Perry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Umkhayev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Perry throws a right and a left that Umkhayev avoids nicely.
Umkhayev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Perry misses with a hook. Umkhayev ducked under it nicely.
Perry throws the left hand but Umkhayev avoids the punch easily.
Dzhambek Umkhayev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Perry misses the target.
Perry throws a hook but Umkhayev blocks it.
As Perry backs off Umkhayev throws a huge counter combo but Perry manages to avoid it all.
Perry throws a shot from downtown. Umkhayev moves away and avoids it.
Umkhayev is looking for the big counter here.
Perry throws the left hand but Umkhayev avoids the punch easily.
King Perry is winning the standup battle so far.
Umkhayev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perry throws a jab when Umkhayev was well out of range.
Perry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umkhayev moves away from the strike by Perry.
Umkhayev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Perry lunges at Umkhayev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Umkhayev's hand.
Umkhayev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perry.
Umkhayev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perry.
Umkhayev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Umkhayev slips under a jab from Perry.
Perry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umkhayev can do to turn this around?
Umkhayev ducks right into an uppercut from Perry.
Perry misses with a hook to the body
and Umkhayev counters with a three punch combo that has Perry backing up. Perry nods at Umkhayev to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perry tries to clinch up.
Perry misses with a straight left.
Perry throws a front kick aimed at Umkhayev's knee but Umkhayev avoids it well.
Umkhayev throws a counter combo.
Perry throws a leg kick but Umkhayev moved away.
Umkhayev throws a counter combo.
Perry throws a leg kick but Umkhayev moved away.
Umkhayev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Perry throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry throws a lazy uppercut
and Umkhayev counters with a left and a right that stings Perry.
Perry throws a hook but Umkhayev avoids it easily.
Umkhayev moves out of range of the strikes.
Perry looks to land a left hand but Umkhayev moved out of range nicely.
Perry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umkhayev.
Perry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Perry misses.
Perry motions for Umkhayev to come forward. Perry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perry misses with a two punch combination.
Umkhayev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Perry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umkhayev is looking for the big counter here.
Perry tries to clinch but Umkhayev is having none of it.
Umkhayev is looking for the big counter here.
Perry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Umkhayev checks it well.
A low kick from Perry is predictable there
and Umkhayev counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umkhayev slips under a jab from Perry.
Perry throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As Perry backs off Umkhayev throws a huge counter combo but Perry manages to avoid it all.
Umkhayev avoids the body shot from Perry.
Umkhayev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Perry closes the distance and clinches up with Umkhayev, looking for a takedown. Perry pushes Umkhayev against the cage but Umkhayev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Perry misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perry throws a poor cross that misses
and Umkhayev counters with a two punch combo.
An inside leg kick from Perry misses.
Umkhayev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Perry misses with a double jab.
Perry misses with a straight left.
Perry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umkhayev unleashes a big counter combination but Perry bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Perry just misses with a punch to the body.
Umkhayev is looking for the big counter here.
Perry tries to clinch but Umkhayev moves out of range.
Perry throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Perry dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dzhambek Umkhayev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A big right from Perry misses.
Perry throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Perry misses its intended target.
Umkhayev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Umkhayev defending well as Perry loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Umkhayev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big left from Perry misses.
Umkhayev throws a counter combo.
Perry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Umkhayev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Umkhayev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Umkhayev counters with a series of strikes. Perry will be more careful next time no doubt.
Perry misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umkhayev avoids the body shot from Perry.
Umkhayev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perry.
Perry throws a leg kick but Umkhayev moved away.
Umkhayev unleashes a big counter combination but Perry bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Perry looks to land a left hand but Umkhayev moved out of range nicely.
Perry is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Umkhayev's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Perry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry misses with a right hand
and Umkhayev counters with a series of strikes. Perry will be more careful next time no doubt.
Perry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umkhayev.
Perry misses with an uppercut. Umkhayev saw that one coming.
As Perry backs off Umkhayev throws a huge counter combo but Perry manages to avoid it all.
Perry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Umkhayev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Umkhayev moves out of range of the body kick from Perry.
Perry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Umkhayev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Perry swinging wildly here.
Umkhayev is looking for the big counter here.
Perry throws a body punch but Umkhayev moves out of range.
Umkhayev unleashes a big counter combination but Perry bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Perry looks to land a right hand but Umkhayev moved out of range.
Perry swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umkhayev slips under a jab from Perry.
Umkhayev is looking for the big counter here.
Umkhayev slips a straight right by Perry.
Umkhayev unleashes a big counter combination but Perry bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Perry throws a lazy right hand but Umkhayev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perry misses with a few strikes there.
Perry tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Umkhayev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perry moves in looking to clinch but Umkhayev pushes him off.
A punch combination from Perry misses.
Perry swings widly with a right hand
and Umkhayev counters with a series of strikes. Perry will be more careful next time no doubt.
Perry moves in looking to clinch but Umkhayev pushes him off.
Umkhayev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Perry misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry misses with a wild combination.
Perry throws a body punch but Umkhayev moves out of range.
Perry moves in looking to clinch but Umkhayev pushes him off.
Perry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Umkhayev unleashes a big counter combination but Perry bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Umkhayev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Perry backs off Umkhayev throws a huge counter combo but Perry manages to avoid it all.
Perry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Umkhayev is looking for the big counter here.
King Perry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Perry doesn't manage to clinch there - Umkhayev circles away.
Umkhayev blocks a leg kick.
Umkhayev is looking for the big counter here.
Perry throws the left hand but Umkhayev avoids the punch easily.
Umkhayev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Despite the aggression on Umkhayev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Perry throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Umkhayev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Perry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Umkhayev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Umkhayev unleashes a big counter combination but Perry bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry throws a low kick but Umkhayev avoids it.
Umkhayev keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Umkhayev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Perry wants to clinch.
Umkhayev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Perry throws a right hand that misses
and Umkhayev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Perry misses with a hook to the body
and Umkhayev counters with a two punch combo.
Umkhayev blocks a jab.
Umkhayev is looking for the big counter here.
Perry missing with a left hand there. Umkhayev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Umkhayev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Perry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perry throws a half hearted mid kick.
Umkhayev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Umkhayev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Umkhayev wants it to stay on the feet.
As Perry backs off Umkhayev throws a huge counter combo but Perry manages to avoid it all.
Dzhambek Umkhayev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umkhayev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Umkhayev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to King Perry.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Perry, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Perry!
King Perry decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spanky Spangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Kopejtka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spangler comes into the arena with WHITE LIGHTNING-by AB blaring out of the sound system. Douglas Kopejtka is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spanky Spangler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Douglas Kopejtka!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopejtka misses with the combination.
Spangler throws a right hand that Kopejtka ducks under and follows up with a left that Kopejtka also avoids with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spangler.
Spangler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kopejtka misses with a takedown attempt - Spangler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spangler lands with a nice body punch.
Kopejtka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spangler is looking for a counter combo.
Kopejtka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spangler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spangler lands a nice shot that snaps Kopejtka's head back.
A left and a right from Kopejtka both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Spanky Spangler has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kopejtka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spangler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spanky Spangler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Kopejtka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spangler lands an overhand right.
Jab by Spangler.
Kopejtka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kopejtka scores with the left hand. Spangler knows he should have avoided that one.
Spangler lands a jab to Kopejtka's midsection.
Kopejtka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Spangler misses.
Spangler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kopejtka doesn't seem bothered though.
Spanky Spangler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kopejtka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spangler as he jumps to the side.
Kopejtka lands a really nice looking cross but Spangler seems unphased.
Douglas Kopejtka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spangler misses the jab.
Spangler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopejtka throws a head kick that misses
and Spangler counters with a straight right hand.
Spangler throws a hook to the side of Kopejtka's head but Kopejtka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Kopejtka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Spangler throws a big shot that misses.
Kopejtka has his takedown stuffed
and Spangler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spangler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spangler slips a jab and a cross from Kopejtka.
Spangler takes a swing at Kopejtka's ribcage but misses.
Kopejtka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kopejtka lands in his opponent's guard.
Spangler wants to stand up but Kopejtka is controlling him.
Spangler 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Spangler manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Spangler working aggressively here.
Kopejtka breaks from the clinch.
Kopejtka darts in looking for a takedown but Spangler gets double underhooks and turns Kopejtka into the cage.
Spangler is looking for a counter combo.
Kopejtka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spangler as he jumps to the side.
Spangler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Spangler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kopejtka circles away quickly and effectively.
Kopejtka darts in looking for a takedown but Spangler gets double underhooks and turns Kopejtka into the cage.
Spangler throws a big counter combination but Kopejtka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kopejtka lands a head kick. Spangler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kopejtka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spangler counters with a nice uppercut.
Kopejtka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spangler connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spangler connects with a nice looking jab.
Kopejtka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spangler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kopejtka thinking.
Kopejtka closes the distance and clinches up with Spangler, looking for a takedown. Kopejtka pushes Spangler against the cage but Spangler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spangler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kopejtka backs up against the cage.
It looks like Douglas Kopejtka has been cut.
Spangler lands with a hook. Kopejtka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kopejtka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spangler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kopejtka is rocked!
Kopejtka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kopejtka is still on wobbly legs! Can Spangler finish him?
Kopejtka looks winded!
Spangler cracks Kopejtka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spangler throws a nice looking combination but Kopejtka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spangler cracks Kopejtka's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Kopejtka slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Spangler can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Spanky Spangler!
Spanky Spangler decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juicy Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monkey Business (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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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juicy Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Monkey Business!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay shoots in looking for a takedown but Business manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Business throws a big shot that misses.
Business shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jay sprawls well. Jay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Business gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Jay. No joy for Business on that attempt.
Jay looks for a takedown but Business sprawls well.
Monkey Business seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Business is fending him off so far but Jay persists. Nope, Business circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juicy Jay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Business.
Business leaves Jay with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Business let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Business shoots in and drives through. Jay sprawls well.
Jay feinted with a counter takedown.
Business throws a leg kick but Jay sees it coming and moves out of range.
Business misses with a jab, cross combination.
Business throws the kick towards the body but Jay avoids it.
Jay tries to counter with a takedown but Business is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Business with that takedown attempt.
Jay moves away from the strike by Business.
Jay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Business tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Business stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Business wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Business.
Business misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jay.
Jay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jay avoids the head kick by Business.
Business misses with a wild combination.
Business swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Business throws a sloppy head kick and Jay moves out of range easily.
Business throws a head kick that misses.
Business stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Business wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Business throws a head kick that Jay semi-blocks.
Business misses with a straight right.
Jay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jay closes the distance and clinches up with Business, looking for a takedown. Jay pushes Business against the cage but Business circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Business misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jay.
Business tries to counter by closing the distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Business lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Business.
Business swinging wildly here.
Jay fails with a takedown attempt.
Business wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Business sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Business.
Jay tries to counter with a takedown but Business is quick to defend against it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jay enables Business to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jay manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Business stays in close to Jay's body and controls the position.
Jay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Business on the ground.
Business works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Business is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Business is working for a kimura but Jay is defending it quite comfortably.
Business 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Business wants to control but Jay is keeping him busy.
Business has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jay defend it? Business steps over the head and cranks it - Jay is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Business!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monkey Business!
Monkey Business 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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