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CWFL 53 Talk Is Cheap! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrianus Vanderburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adrianus Vanderburg has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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201 lbs
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184 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrianus Vanderburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akira Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda shoots in looking for a takedown. Vanderburg tries to sprawl out of it but Maeda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vanderburg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maeda.
Vanderburg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vanderburg manages to break the clinch.
Maeda looks to clinch
and Vanderburg moves into the clinch.
Vanderburg breaks the clinch.
Maeda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maeda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vanderburg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Adrianus Vanderburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Maeda.
Maeda misses with the head strike.
Vanderburg lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Akira Maeda has been cut.
Maeda blocks the elbow strike.
Vanderburg working Maeda over with knees to the body.
Maeda looks gassed!
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!
Vanderburg breaks the clinch.
Vanderburg rushes Maeda and presses him up against the cage.
Vanderburg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maeda tries to clinch up
and Vanderburg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vanderburg circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vanderburg counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderburg drops Maeda with a beautiful combination! Maeda stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vanderburg is looking for the KO!
Maeda is rocked!
Crunch! Vanderburg slams his shin into Maeda's torso.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Vanderburg! Maeda is out on his feet! Vanderburg rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Maeda is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Maeda is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrianus Vanderburg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ross Swayzey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Wellwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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167 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ross Swayzey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Wellwood!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swayzey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Swayzey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wellwood.
A combination from Swayzey does no damage.
Swayzey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wellwood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swayzey as he avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Swayzey both land. Nice combination.
Swayzey wants to clinch up but Wellwood keeps it at a distance.
Wellwood feints and then cracks Swayzey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swayzey down.
Swayzey misses with a series of wild punches.
Wellwood throws a leg kick but Swayzey sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swayzey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Swayzey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wellwood looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wellwood shoots in for a takedown but Swayzey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ross Swayzey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Wellwood.
Swayzey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wellwood.
Swayzey tries to bum rush Wellwood with a series of wild strikes but Wellwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swayzey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellwood swings for the body but Swayzey moves out of range.
Wellwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swayzey.
Swayzey tries to clinch up but Wellwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Swayzey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wellwood circles away quickly and effectively.
Wellwood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Swayzey lands with a cross.
Wellwood throws a lazy right hand but Swayzey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swayzey misses with a two punch combination.
Ross Swayzey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swayzey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A combination from Wellwood does no damage.
Swayzey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Swayzey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Swayzey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swayzey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Danga de danga de dang - Swayzey scores with a four punch combination!
Swayzey throws a combination that misses
and Wellwood counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swayzey wants to get back to his feet.
Wellwood is trying to control. Swayzey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Swayzey wants to get back to his feet.
Wellwood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Swayzey is looking to escape.
Wellwood is trying to control. Swayzey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Swayzey is trying to stand up here but Wellwood is controlling him well.
Swayzey is breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swayzey tries to clinch but Wellwood is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wellwood closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Swayzey is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ross Swayzey will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wellwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Swayzey.
Swayzey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wellwood.
Swayzey is looking to clinch.
Swayzey throws a series of punches but Wellwood moves out of range.
Swayzey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Ross Swayzey has been cut.
Swayzey misses with a combination
enabling Wellwood to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Wellwood misses.
Swayzey tries to land a body kick
and Wellwood counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wellwood is trying to control the action in half guard but Swayzey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wellwood takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Swayzey wants to control but Wellwood is keeping busy.
Wellwood tries to pass the half guard into mount. Swayzey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Swayzey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wellwood on the ground.
Swayzey is looking for a sweep. Wellwood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Swayzey wants to get back to his feet.
Wellwood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Swayzey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wellwood.
Wellwood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swayzey keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swayzey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swayzey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Swayzey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swayzey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Swayzey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swayzey throws a body punch but Wellwood moves out of range.
Wellwood lands a head shot.
Wellwood tries to move into range but Swayzey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swayzey throws a nice looking combination but Wellwood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swayzey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swayzey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Swayzey wants it to stay on the feet.
Swayzey lands with a right hand.
Swayzey lands a nice hook to Wellwood's body. Wellwood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swayzey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wellwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swayzey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wellwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swayzey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wellwood counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Swayzey keeping moving, preventing Wellwood from controlling successfully.
Wellwood won't allow Swayzey to get back to his feet.
Swayzey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swayzey wants to stand but Wellwood is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Wellwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ross Swayzey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wellwood shoots in for a takedown but Swayzey shows good takedown defense.
Swayzey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wellwood counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Swayzey!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wellwood is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Swayzey to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Swayzey shrugs it off.
Kyle Wellwood has got the better of the ground game so far.
Swayzey squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Wellwood trying to control but Swayzey is having none of it.
Swayzey is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wellwood is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Swayzey is surviving well by controlling Wellwood's body position as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellwood tries to control but Swayzey wriggling away.
Swayzey's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Wellwood wants to take Swayzey's back here but Swayzey is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wellwood looking for a guillotine from mount but Swayzey is having none of it.
Swayzey trying desperately to get to his feet.
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.
Swayzey prevents Wellwood from taking his back.
Swayzey has given up his back. Will we see Wellwood going for some submissions?
Swayzey has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Swayzey can't escape the position.
Swayzey has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Wellwood has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Swayzey is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellwood is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Swayzey defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wellwood working for the choke.
Swayzey preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wellwood.
Swayzey holding both Wellwood 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellwood is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Swayzey won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Wellwood off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Wellwood!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sensei Biff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dino Gambatesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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279 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sensei Biff!
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, Dino Gambatesa!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biff closes the distance and clinches up with Gambatesa, looking for a takedown. Biff pushes Gambatesa against the cage but Gambatesa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gambatesa misses with a two punch combination.
Gambatesa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Gambatesa.
Biff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gambatesa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Biff fails with a takedown attempt.
Gambatesa misses with a wild combination.
Gambatesa scores with a one two! Biff had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Biff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gambatesa swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sensei Biff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biff goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gambatesa misses with a series of wild punches.
Gambatesa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biff moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gambatesa.
Biff wants to clinch up but Gambatesa keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambatesa misses with a few strikes there.
Biff dodges the punch combination from Gambatesa.
Gambatesa misses with a two punch combination.
Gambatesa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gambatesa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Biff circles away quickly and effectively.
Biff lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Dino Gambatesa has been cut.
Gambatesa misses with a hook.
Biff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gambatesa's waist but Gambatesa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Biff off to one side.
Biff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gambatesa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Biff somewhat.
Gambatesa misses with the combination.
Gambatesa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Biff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biff tries to clinch up but Gambatesa circles away and keeps his distance.
Good leg kick by Biff there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gambatesa.
Gambatesa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Biff counters with a good low kick that Gambatesa was not able to check.
Gambatesa looks gassed!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Biff.
Biff scores with a sloppy right hand. Gambatesa should have avoided that one.
Biff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Biff scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gambatesa misses with a straight left.
Biff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Gambatesa as Biff shoots in.
Biff pushes Gambatesa up against the cage in a clinch.
Biff drags the fight down to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biff looking to control.
Gambatesa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Biff wants to sweep but no luck.
Gambatesa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biff is keeping the position for now.
Biff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gambatesa manages to get himself to full guard.
Gambatesa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gambatesa wants to stand and escape but Biff is having none of it.
Biff trying to control but Gambatesa is working from the bottom.
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.
Biff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gambatesa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Biff trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gambatesa's guard.
Biff stands up from Gambatesa's guard - Biff perhaps looking for a knockout.
Biff dives in and grabs Gambatesa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gambatesa pushes down on Biff's head and hops out.
Dino Gambatesa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gambatesa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Biff counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Biff keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gambatesa's efforts to push away.
Gambatesa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sensei Biff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dino Gambatesa'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.
Gambatesa is looking to land body kicks.
Gambatesa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Biff circles away quickly and effectively.
Biff shoots in for a takedown but Gambatesa shows good takedown defense.
Biff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gambatesa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Biff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Biff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gambatesa misses with a body punch
and Biff counters by clinching up.
Biff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gambatesa walks away with a smile on his face. Biff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gambatesa works over Biff's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Sensei Biff has been cut.
A head kick by Gambatesa misses
and Biff counters with a head kick. That will keep Gambatesa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Biff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gambatesa's waist but Gambatesa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Biff off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sensei Biff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gambatesa throws a combination that misses
and Biff counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gambatesa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gambatesa lands a really nice looking cross but Biff seems unphased.
Sensei Biff is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Biff throws a sloppy head kick and Gambatesa moves out of range easily.
Biff avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Biff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Biff throws a series of punches but Gambatesa avoids them all with ease.
Biff forces Gambatesa back against the cage and clinches.
Biff trying to control the position but instead, Gambatesa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Biff into the cage.
Gambatesa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Biff looking to stall.
Biff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Biff wants to stall.
Biff breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gambatesa ducks under a wild hook from Biff.
Gambatesa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gambatesa throws a sloppy head kick
and Biff counters with an inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Gambatesa both land. Nice combination.
Biff shoots in for a takedown but Gambatesa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Biff walks into a straight right hand from Gambatesa.
Gambatesa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Biff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gambatesa throws a series of punches but Biff avoids them all with ease.
Biff drives through and clinches with Gambatesa against the cage.
Biff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Biff jumps guard but Gambatesa stands there with Biff around his waist. Biff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gambatesa working hard to break the clinch.
Biff trying to control the position but instead, Gambatesa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Biff into the cage.
Gambatesa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambatesa is looking to break free of the clinch but Biff has double underhooks.
Gambatesa tries to break the clinch but Biff is controlling the position.
Biff goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gambatesa prevents it.
Biff is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Biff wants to stall.
Biff pulls guard effortlessly.
Gambatesa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Biff is proving hard to escape from.
Biff has his foot on Gambatesa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gambatesa works his way back into a safe position though.
Gambatesa forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Biff is trying to get back to full guard.
Gambatesa tries to stand and escape but Biff is controlling the position.
Gambatesa tries to stand and escape but Biff actually recovers to full guard.
Gambatesa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Biff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gambatesa.
Biff fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gambatesa shoots in for a takedown but Biff shows good takedown defense.
Gambatesa leaves Biff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dino Gambatesa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Biff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gambatesa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Biff doesn't manage to clinch there - Gambatesa circles away.
Biff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Biff lands with a slapping head kick.
Gambatesa takes a swing at Biff's ribcage but misses.
Biff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gambatesa avoids it really well and circles away.
Gambatesa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gambatesa stuffs the takedown attempt from Biff. Biff gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sensei Biff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biff throws a head kick that misses.
Biff looks to land a combination but Gambatesa avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gambatesa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gambatesa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gambatesa wants to clinch.
Gambatesa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Biff's head backwards.
Biff takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Gambatesa looks to score with a jab to the body but Biff is just out of range.
Gambatesa cracks Biff with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Biff looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gambatesa finish him?
Gambatesa lands with a shot to the body.
Gambatesa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gambatesa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Biff tries to clinch but Gambatesa moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambatesa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gambatesa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Biff tries to clinch up but Gambatesa circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Gambatesa misses its intended target.
Biff misses with the combination.
Gambatesa lands a nice shot to the body.
Gambatesa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Biff misses with a takedown attempt - Gambatesa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gambatesa tries to clinch up but Biff circles away and keeps his distance.
Gambatesa throws a combination that misses
and Biff counters with an inside leg kick.
Biff shoots in for a takedown but Gambatesa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sensei Biff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Gambatesa does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambatesa throws a nice looking combination but Biff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gambatesa wants to clinch.
Gambatesa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Biff slips a straight right by Gambatesa.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biff.
Gambatesa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biff was well out of range. Poor timing from Gambatesa.
Gambatesa throws a series of punches but Biff avoids them all with ease.
Gambatesa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gambatesa shoots in for a takedown but Biff shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Biff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four 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.
Biff moves out of range as Gambatesa strikes.
Gambatesa throws a combination that misses
and Biff counters with an outside leg kick.
Biff shoots in for a takedown but Gambatesa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Biff shoots in but no luck this time.
Gambatesa throws a sloppy head kick
and Biff counters with a solid body kick.
Gambatesa swinging wildly here.
Biff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gambatesa is fending him off so far but Biff persists. Nope, Gambatesa circles away and we're back to standing.
Gambatesa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Biff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Biff or perhaps it was just good defense by Gambatesa which made him look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dino Gambatesa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gambatesa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dino Gambatesa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Fury (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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210 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mitchell Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Fury!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joseph lands a big head kick that sends Fury tumbling to the mat! Joseph takes a step backwards and waves Fury back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fury is rocked!
It looks like Bryan Fury has been cut.
Fury drops his hands momentarily and Joseph needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Fury just on the top of the head. Fury drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Fury - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mitchell Joseph!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rudell Crim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Barkley (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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rudell Crim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benjamin Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barkley.
Crim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crim wants it to stay on the feet.
Barkley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barkley somewhat.
Rudell Crim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Barkley.
Crim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barkley wants to clinch.
Crim cracks Barkley with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Crim has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Barkley to stand back up!
It looks like Benjamin Barkley has been cut.
Crim stuffs the takedown.
Crim scores with a takedown into Barkley's guard.
Barkley looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crim content to stall in guard here.
Crim trying to control but Barkley is working from the bottom.
Crim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barkley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crim throwing strikes from guard but Barkley blocks nicely.
Barkley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crim wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving.
Crim wants to pass the guard but Barkley is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Crim throws a big shot that misses.
Crim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crim.
Crim throws a hook but Barkley avoids it easily.
Crim throws out a loose jab but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Crim counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barkley wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crim trying to control the position from guard on top but Barkley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barkley 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.
Crim passes Barkley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Crim controlling the pace.
Crim's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Barkley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crim stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barkley actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Crim is looking to take a break and control but Barkley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barkley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crim trying to pass the guard but Barkley defending well.
Barkley has hold of Crim's hands but Crim slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barkley is looking to improve his position.
Crim is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crim takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Crim is looking to take a break and control but Barkley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Crim takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Crim is nestled in close to Barkley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Crim passes to side control.
Barkley is trying to control Crim's posture but Crim avoids it.
Crim working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barkley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Crim cracks Barkley with a big elbow.
Barkley takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudell Crim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Barkley's cut.
That's time! Crim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barkley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barkley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barkley fails with the takedown
and Crim counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Barkley is rocked!
Crim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barkley keeping moving, preventing Crim from controlling successfully.
Crim throwing strikes from guard but Barkley blocks nicely.
Barkley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crim defends well.
Crim landing with the ground and pound.
Barkley is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crim works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Crim is nestled in close to Barkley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barkley is refusing to be controlled, as Crim sits in half guard.
Crim moves into full mount! Barkley won't be happy about that!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Crim cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Crim landing strikes, looking to finish!
Barkley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crim lands a big shot there that rocks Barkley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Crim lands a big shot there that rocks Barkley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Crim scoring with strikes but Barkley is staying in there.
Rudell Crim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barkley is looking to escape.
Crim putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Crim landing strikes from the mount and Barkley is in trouble!
Crim prevents Barkley from getting the reversal.
Crim is landing with some decent strikes but Barkley is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Crim postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Barkley looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee warns Barkley that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Barkley is still in real trouble! Can Crim finish him?
Crim scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Crim.
Crim landing shots from mount.
Barkley is looking to improve his position but Crim isn't that keen on the idea.
Crim wants to control the pace but Barkley is squirming around nicely.
Barkley is looking to get to half guard.
Barkley seems to have recovered his senses.
Crim is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Crim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crim controlling from the full mount.
Crim postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Barkley looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley throwing hammer fists to the chest of Crim. What's that going to do exactly?
Crim with a couple of short strikes.
Barkley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barkley flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Crim working Barkley over with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Crim cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Barkley taking shots to the head.
Barkley tries to reverse the position but Crim maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudell Crim dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Barkley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Barkley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Crim lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barkley doesn't seem phased though.
Crim cracks Barkley with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Barkley falls to his knees and Crim doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rudell Crim!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Jacques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Frank St Pierre has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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182 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giorgio Jacques!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre scores with a takedown into Jacques's guard.
Jacques wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jacques tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jacques working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from St Pierre.
St Pierre drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jacques manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now St Pierre has Jacques in his guard.
Jacques trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacques controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jacques looking to pass the guard.
St Pierre is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jacques is controlling him.
Jacques trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre looking for a guillotine here but Jacques defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre working for a triangle but Jacques defends it easily.
Jacques slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jacques trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
St Pierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jacques tries to free his leg and advance position but St Pierre is retaining full guard.
Jacques controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jacques trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jacques avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
St Pierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jacques stands and throws St Pierre's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jacques wants to control but St Pierre is keeping him busy.
St Pierre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jacques wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
St Pierre gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jacques is keen to just control but St Pierre is a slippery customer.
Jacques works his foot free and advances to mount.
St Pierre can't escape the position.
St Pierre gets back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
St Pierre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for St Pierre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre wants to sweep but no luck.
St Pierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jacques tries to free his leg and advance position but St Pierre is retaining full guard.
St Pierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jacques defends it easily.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.
Jacques is pushing down on St Pierre's leg trying to pass to half guard. St Pierre is fighting to maintain full guard but Jacques has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Jacques is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Let's hope that Jacques has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
St Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jacques is trying to control. St Pierre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Jacques seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Despite being in the dominant position, Giorgio Jacques just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
St Pierre tries to clinch up.
St Pierre looks to land a right hand but Jacques moved out of range.
Jacques changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. St Pierre looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
St Pierre is looking to regain half guard here but Jacques keeps moving and retains side control.
St Pierre gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Giorgio Jacques will probably get the nod.
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.
Jacques feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jacques is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
St Pierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacques can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
St Pierre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
St Pierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
St Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacques is aware though and is defending well.
St Pierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jacques defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jacques stays in close to St Pierre's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacques's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Jacques from controlling successfully.
Jacques is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jacques trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre keeping full guard, as Jacques tries to pass.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Jacques from controlling successfully.
Jacques postures up and lands a big shot to St Pierre's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
St Pierre doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacques circles away.
St Pierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
St Pierre drives through with a takedown into guard.
St Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
St Pierre drops back looking for a leg! Jacques is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jacques manages to kick St Pierre off! St Pierre jumps back into Jacques's guard.
Jacques is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jacques seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but St Pierre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
St Pierre tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jacques prevents St Pierre from improving his position.
Jacques works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is desperately trying to improve his position but Jacques has a good base and remains in mount.
St Pierre is squirming around, avoiding Jacques's attempts to control the action.
St Pierre is trying desperately to improve position.
Jacques sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Jacques.
St Pierre is trying desperately to improve position.
Jacques trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jacques controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
St Pierre is squirming around, avoiding Jacques's attempts to control the action.
St Pierre gets back to half guard.
St Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
St Pierre manages to get to full guard.
Jacques landing with the ground and pound.
Jacques keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of St Pierre's head.
St Pierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jacques gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
St Pierre manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Giorgio Jacques will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
St Pierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacques was well out of range. Poor timing from St Pierre.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jacques darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
St Pierre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jacques counters with a shoot takedown. St Pierre fights it but they end up in guard.
St Pierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jacques doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jacques manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jacques preventing the sweep.
Jacques wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
Jacques preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jacques's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jacques tries to free his leg and advance position but St Pierre is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacques wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
Jacques is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jacques shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in St Pierre's guard.
Jacques throws a big right hand that misses.
St Pierre trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jacques pushing down on St Pierre's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
St Pierre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jacques's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jacques's back!
St Pierre is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jacques has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Pierre missing with strikes from the back.
St Pierre avoiding Jacques 's attempts to control his hands.
Jacques manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. St Pierre is now in side control.
Jacques isn't going anywhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacques is trying to control St Pierre's posture but St Pierre avoids it.
Jacques is trying to get back to half guard.
St Pierre tries for a kimura but Jacques is defending well.
St Pierre stands up and beckons Jacques to his feet.
St Pierre lands with an overhand left.
St Pierre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
St Pierre tries to clinch up.
Frank St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre pushes Jacques away with a front kick.
St Pierre misses with a wild combination.
St Pierre scores with a jab to the jaw.
St Pierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacques with a lazy takedown attempt
and St Pierre counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jacques's guard now.
Giorgio Jacques is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
St Pierre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jacques's guard.
Jacques wants to control but St Pierre is keeping busy and won't allow it.
St Pierre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jacques has one foot on St Pierre's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jacques avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Jacques circles away easily
and Jacques counters with a shoot takedown. St Pierre fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacques looking to pass the guard.
St Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacques is aware though and is defending well.
Jacques pushing down on St Pierre's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
St Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jacques trying to control the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacques prevents St Pierre from standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giorgio Jacques comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jacques winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgio Jacques!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Max Schneider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen W32.Mydoom.AU@mm as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Schneider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard James!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schneider takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schneider.
James lands with a good body shot.
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schneider stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Schneider throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
Schneider scores a takedown into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Schneider.
Schneider unloads with some shots from mount but James bucks and avoids them well.
James is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schneider lands a big elbow.
James is looking to get to half guard.
Schneider landing punches.
Schneider trying to control but he's not successful this time.
James tries to lock up and control but Schneider gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneider misses with a head shot.
James is desperately trying to improve his position but Schneider has a good base and remains in mount.
Schneider with the ground and pound from mount.
Schneider pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Schneider looking to finish James with some ground and pound. This is bad for James!
James is rocked!
James working to try and regain half guard.
James is still in real trouble! Can Schneider finish him?
Schneider lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Schneider cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
James is working to get back to half guard.
James in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schneider is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. James can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schneider lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Schneider lands a heavy shot. That's hurt James! Schneider sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless James and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Max Schneider!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clicket Ticket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yonsil Clanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ticket comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera Walk. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clicket Ticket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yonsil Clanger!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clanger, right into the meat.
Clanger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clanger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ticket.
Ticket throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Ticket misses.
The crowd cheers as Clanger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ticket doesn't seem phased though.
A big right from Clanger misses.
Clanger misses with a two punch combination.
Ticket gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ticket avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clanger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ticket is trying to keep Clanger in close.
Clanger wants to control from the top but Ticket keeps moving.
Clanger stops Ticket from standing up.
Ticket looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clanger is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clanger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ticket swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clanger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ticket blocks a head kick by Clanger.
Nice shot by Clanger.
Clanger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Clicket Ticket is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clanger throws a leg kick but Ticket checks it.
A swing and a miss from Ticket.
Ticket throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clicket Ticket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ticket tries to bum rush Clanger with a series of wild strikes but Clanger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ticket is breathing heavily.
Clanger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ticket tries to break free but Clanger pushes him back against the cage.
Ticket tries to pull guard but Clanger won't allow it.
Clanger gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Clanger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ticket's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanger 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.
Clanger postures up in Ticket's guard and throws a big left but Ticket blocks it.
Clanger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ticket wants to stand and escape but Clanger is having none of it.
Clanger passes Ticket's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clanger lands strikes from half guard.
Clanger content to control rather than advance.
Clanger working over Ticket with some ground and pound. Ticket looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger throwing shots but Ticket is blocking nicely.
Ticket controlling the position for now.
Ticket keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ticket blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clanger.
Clanger passes to full mount!
Clanger lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Clanger postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Ticket in real trouble here! The ref calls for Ticket to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yonsil Clanger!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jones Jr Roy Levesta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Blankenship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Levesta comes to the cage accompanied by ... Blankenship has chosen Dead Man's Party as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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197 lbs
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jones Jr Roy Levesta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenny Blankenship!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blankenship looks to land a left hand but Roy Levesta moved out of range nicely.
Roy Levesta keeps Blankenship at a distance using the push kick.
Blankenship takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blankenship. Roy Levesta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roy Levesta slips under a jab from Blankenship.
A head kick misses from Blankenship.
Blankenship looks gassed!
Roy Levesta is looking to slow Blankenship down with leg kicks.
Roy Levesta scores with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roy Levesta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blankenship.
Blankenship stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta connects with a right hand. Blankenship shakes it off.
Roy Levesta thumps Blankenship with a low kick.
Roy Levesta lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Roy Levesta!
Roy Levesta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blankenship's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blankenship swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Roy Levesta counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy Levesta works Blankenship's body with a nice hook.
Roy Levesta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Roy Levesta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blankenship takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roy Levesta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones Jr Roy Levesta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blankenship takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Roy Levesta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Roy Levesta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blankenship's calf.
Roy Levesta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blankenship on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roy Levesta. Roy Levesta obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roy Levesta works Blankenship's body with a nice hook.
Roy Levesta scores with a leg kick.
Blankenship tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Roy Levesta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roy Levesta throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta pushes Blankenship away with a front kick.
Kenny Blankenship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roy Levesta. That's going to slow Blankenship down.
Nice body kick there by Roy Levesta.
Blankenship moves forwards but Roy Levesta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roy Levesta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Roy Levesta lands a jab to Blankenship's midsection.
Roy Levesta scores with a three punch combo!
Blankenship takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice body punch from Roy Levesta.
Blankenship takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch lands to the side of Blankenship 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Roy Levesta connects with a solid leg kick.
Roy Levesta connects with a body shot.
Roy Levesta takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy Levesta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roy Levesta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Roy Levesta lands a body shot.
Roy Levesta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roy Levesta scores with a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Roy Levesta.
Nice body punch from Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta is working Blankenship over against the cage.
Roy Levesta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blankenship takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roy Levesta clinches up against the cage.
Roy Levesta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roy Levesta scores with a shot to the body.
Roy Levesta has closed the distance and engaged Blankenship in a clinch.
Roy Levesta lands a hook that snaps the head of Blankenship backwards.
Roy Levesta digs a right hand underneath Blankenship's ribcage. Blankenship let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Roy Levesta stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Roy Levesta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy Levesta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blankenship backwards.
Roy Levesta leaning against his opponent.
Roy Levesta lands a body punch.
Roy Levesta breaks from the clinch.
Roy Levesta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Roy Levesta lands with a slapping head kick.
Roy Levesta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roy Levesta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roy Levesta is looking to wear down Blankenship with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Roy Levesta, right into the meat.
Roy Levesta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Roy Levesta throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roy Levesta tries to bum rush Blankenship with a series of wild strikes but Blankenship uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roy Levesta lands a jab-cross combination.
Roy Levesta sizes up Blankenship with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Roy Levesta lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Jr Roy Levesta dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A low kick from Blankenship misses
and Roy Levesta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blankenship avoids the body shot from Roy Levesta.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roy Levesta.
Blankenship misses with a looping right.
Roy Levesta slips a straight right by Blankenship.
Blankenship throws a combination that misses
and Roy Levesta counters with a series of strikes. Blankenship will be more careful next time no doubt.
Roy Levesta scores with a sloppy right hand. Blankenship should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roy Levesta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roy Levesta digs a right hand underneath Blankenship's ribcage. Blankenship let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Roy Levesta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roy Levesta breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roy Levesta cracks Blankenship with an open hand slap.
Roy Levesta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blankenship stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Roy Levesta scores with a hook to the body. Blankenship takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy Levesta lands with an uppercut that bounces Blankenship off the cage and back into rage.
Blankenship takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Roy Levesta does it's job there.
Roy Levesta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blankenship on the side of the head.
Roy Levesta throws a head kick that half lands.
Roy Levesta throws a head kick that Blankenship semi-blocks.
A nice combination there by Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta scores with a nice right hand.
Roy Levesta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roy Levesta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roy Levesta drives through and clinches with Blankenship against the cage.
Roy Levesta works on Blankenship's body with a couple of short punches.
Roy Levesta leaning against his opponent.
Roy Levesta seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy Levesta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blankenship wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roy Levesta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blankenship can do to turn this around?
Roy Levesta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roy Levesta slips a jab from Blankenship.
Roy Levesta throws a leg kick which misses Blankenship's front leg but catches the back leg as Blankenship tries to avoid it.
Roy Levesta has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Roy Levesta cracks a nice hook into Blankenship's ribs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Roy Levesta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blankenship tries for a takedown. No joy.
Roy Levesta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roy Levesta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roy Levesta manages to break the clinch.
Roy Levesta lands with a nice body kick.
Roy Levesta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roy Levesta.
Blankenship takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roy Levesta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roy Levesta lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A punch lands to the side of Blankenship 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blankenship has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Blankenship takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roy Levesta closes the distance and clinches.
Roy Levesta manages to break the clinch.
Roy Levesta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roy Levesta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Roy Levesta clinches.
Blankenship tries to break the clinch but Roy Levesta is controlling the position.
Roy Levesta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Blankenship has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roy Levesta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blankenship backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy Levesta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Roy Levesta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blankenship takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left and a right from Roy Levesta both land. Nice combination.
Roy Levesta throws a head kick that Blankenship semi-blocks.
Roy Levesta plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Blankenship throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Roy Levesta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roy Levesta throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Roy Levesta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Roy Levesta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roy Levesta jabs Blankenship right on the nose. Blankenship blinks but takes it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta connects with a nice looking jab.
Blankenship tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Jr Roy Levesta dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blankenship swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Roy Levesta counters with a nice body kick.
Roy Levesta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roy Levesta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blankenship throws a hook but Roy Levesta avoids it easily.
Roy Levesta moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Roy Levesta on the inside.
Blankenship changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Roy Levesta fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Blankenship misses with a combination
and Roy Levesta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blankenship gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roy Levesta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Roy Levesta.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roy Levesta throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Blankenship tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy Levesta cracks the inside of Blankenship's front leg.
Jones Jr Roy Levesta is winning the standup battle so far.
Roy Levesta lands a head kick. Blankenship smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Roy Levesta lands with a cross.
Roy Levesta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blankenship's sensitive parts.
Roy Levesta scores with a jab to the body.
Roy Levesta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blankenship's calf.
Blankenship takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Roy Levesta goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Roy Levesta scores with a leg kick.
Roy Levesta lands a nice shot to the body.
Roy Levesta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Roy Levesta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blankenship stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Roy Levesta works over Blankenship's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blankenship showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roy Levesta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy Levesta scores with a jab to the body.
Kenny Blankenship is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roy Levesta lands a nice looking body shot.
Blankenship on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blankenship closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Roy Levesta lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Roy Levesta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blankenship doesn't seem bothered though.
Roy Levesta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roy Levesta lands a two punch combo.
Roy Levesta delivers a nice body kick.
Roy Levesta throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roy Levesta throws a shot to the body.
Roy Levesta connects with a high kick.
Roy Levesta scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy Levesta throws a leg kick which misses Blankenship's front leg but catches the back leg as Blankenship tries to avoid it.
Roy Levesta throws a head kick that half lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Roy Levesta, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blankenship.
A decent looking cross lands there for Roy Levesta.
Blankenship stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roy Levesta.
Blankenship tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Roy Levesta moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Blankenship takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blankenship drops his hands momentarily and Roy Levesta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Roy Levesta feints and then cracks Blankenship's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blankenship down.
Nice uppercut lands for Roy Levesta. That snapped Blankenship's head back.
Roy Levesta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Roy Levesta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blankenship is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Roy Levesta.
Blankenship walks forward, straight into a front kick from Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta throws a head kick but Blankenship moves out of range.
Roy Levesta lands a right hook to the body.
Crunch! Roy Levesta slams his shin into Blankenship's torso.
Roy Levesta lands a jab to the nose.
Roy Levesta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roy Levesta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blankenship walks into a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta lands with a kick to the temple. Blankenship shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Jr Roy Levesta clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Roy Levesta lands a jab to Blankenship's midsection.
Blankenship misses with a takedown
and Roy Levesta counters with a nice body kick.
Roy Levesta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Roy Levesta scores with a jab.
Roy Levesta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roy Levesta with a nice cross.
Roy Levesta lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Roy Levesta has managed to clinch.
Roy Levesta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blankenship takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roy Levesta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roy Levesta scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Blankenship is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roy Levesta lands with a kick to the ribs.
Blankenship throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Roy Levesta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy Levesta's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Roy Levesta duly obliges.
Roy Levesta scoring well with a low kick there.
Roy Levesta lands with a nice body punch.
Blankenship on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blankenship falls off balance throwing a combination
and Roy Levesta counters with a nice uppercut.
Blankenship on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Roy Levesta throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blankenship.
Blankenship on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roy Levesta. Roy Levesta obviously looking to wear him down.
Roy Levesta lands a head kick. Blankenship smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Roy Levesta lands with a nice body punch.
A low kick from Blankenship is predictable there
and Roy Levesta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy Levesta is looking to slow Blankenship down with leg kicks.
Nice body kick there by Roy Levesta.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blankenship takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blankenship throws a sloppy body shot
and Roy Levesta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roy Levesta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Roy Levesta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Blankenship tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Roy Levesta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blankenship.
Roy Levesta moves into the clinch successfully.
Roy Levesta lands an uppercut.
Roy Levesta pushes Blankenship back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roy Levesta presses Blankenship against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Roy Levesta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roy Levesta throws a good cross that connects.
Blankenship walks forward, straight into a front kick from Roy Levesta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy Levesta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Roy Levesta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blankenship's calf.
Roy Levesta lands with a nice body kick.
Blankenship tries to keep at a distance but Roy Levesta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blankenship has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Roy Levesta manages to break the clinch.
Blankenship showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta lands with a nice combination. Blankenship backs away looking to recover.
Roy Levesta thows a body kick. Blankenship tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Roy Levesta delivers a nice body kick.
Roy Levesta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roy Levesta lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy Levesta lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Blankenship backs up against the cage.
Roy Levesta is looking to slow Blankenship down with leg kicks.
Blankenship takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Roy Levesta lands a jab to Blankenship's midsection.
Roy Levesta lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blankenship misses with a body shot
and Roy Levesta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roy Levesta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blankenship looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Roy Levesta cracks Blankenship with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Roy Levesta lands with a kick to the ribs.
Roy Levesta cracks the inside of Blankenship's front leg.
Roy Levesta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blankenship, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roy Levesta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roy Levesta breaks from the clinch.
Blankenship takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Roy Levesta takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Jr Roy Levesta had his way with Kenny Blankenship in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Roy Levesta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blankenship takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Roy Levesta throws a nice head kick!
Roy Levesta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roy Levesta scores with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta lunges at Blankenship with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blankenship's hand.
The crowd cheers as Roy Levesta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blankenship doesn't seem phased though.
Roy Levesta throws a leg kick which misses Blankenship's front leg but catches the back leg as Blankenship tries to avoid it.
Roy Levesta lands with a good body shot.
Blankenship is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Roy Levesta lands a body shot.
Roy Levesta cracks a nice hook into Blankenship's ribs.
Blankenship takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy Levesta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blankenship on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Roy Levesta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta lands a nice shot to the body.
Roy Levesta throws a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blankenship will feel that in the morning.
Roy Levesta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roy Levesta delivers a nice body kick.
Blankenship on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roy Levesta. Roy Levesta obviously looking to wear him down.
Blankenship takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blankenship moves forwards but Roy Levesta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blankenship takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Roy Levesta does it's job there.
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!
Roy Levesta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Roy Levesta.
Blankenship on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Roy Levesta closes the distance and clinches.
Roy Levesta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roy Levesta gets underhooks to prevent Blankenship's takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Roy Levesta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Roy Levesta stalling.
Roy Levesta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Roy Levesta has Blankenship pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jones Jr Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship shoots and misses
and Roy Levesta counters with a low kick, right behind Blankenship 's knee.
Blankenship misses with a shot to the body
and Roy Levesta counters with a nice uppercut.
Blankenship swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Roy Levesta counters with a right hand to the body.
Roy Levesta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Roy Levesta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roy Levesta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Roy Levesta cracks Blankenship with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blankenship throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Roy Levesta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roy Levesta scores with a push kick.
Roy Levesta is looking to slow Blankenship down with leg kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roy Levesta.
Blankenship misses with a jab to the body
and Roy Levesta counters with a nice uppercut.
Blankenship dodges the punch combination from Roy Levesta.
Jones Jr Roy Levesta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy Levesta feints and then cracks Blankenship's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blankenship down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blankenship's calf.
Kenny Blankenship has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick from Roy Levesta lands but Blankenship takes it in his stride.
A shot to de liver by Roy Levesta. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roy Levesta cracks the inside of Blankenship's front leg.
Roy Levesta lands a jab to Blankenship's midsection.
Roy Levesta moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Roy Levesta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blankenship throws a predictable looking body shot
and Roy Levesta counters with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta cracks a nice hook into Blankenship's ribs.
Roy Levesta connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones Jr Roy Levesta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roy Levesta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:40
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:40
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jones Jr Roy Levesta!
Jones Jr Roy Levesta retains his middleweight title!
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