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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krabis Kropelis (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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Marquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Krabis Kropelis!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kropelis lands with an overhand left.
Kropelis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kropelis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marquez is fending him off so far but Kropelis persists. Nope, Marquez circles away and we're back to standing.
Kropelis has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Marquez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Marquez goes for a double leg but Kropelis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kropelis continues to drive forward.
Marquez throws a leg kick that misses.
Kropelis gets a takedown into half guard.
Marquez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marquez.
Kropelis won't allow Marquez to sweep him here.
Kropelis trying to control but Marquez is working from the bottom.
Kropelis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kropelis wants to stand and escape but instead Marquez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kropelis working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez stopping the sweep attempt from Kropelis.
Kropelis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marquez wants to stand but Kropelis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kropelis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kropelis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kropelis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kropelis has his hands on Marquez's head, controlling the position.
Kropelis wants to sweep here but Marquez controlling him for the moment.
Kropelis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marquez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marquez being controlled here momentarily.
Marquez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kropelis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kropelis is looking to sweep but instead, Marquez has passed into half guard.
Marquez is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kropelis is not content to let Marquez control the position.
Kropelis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kropelis wants to control but Marquez is keeping busy.
Kropelis wants to control the action here but instead Marquez manages to pass to full mount!
Marquez avoids the attempt from Kropelis to control.
Kropelis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marquez goes for an armbar but Kropelis turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kropelis.
Kropelis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krabis Kropelis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kropelis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marquez tries to avoid it but Kropelis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marquez to the ground. Marquez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kropelis misses with a wild combination.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kropelis.
Marquez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Marquez motions for Kropelis to come forward. Marquez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kropelis cracks Marquez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Marquez as Kropelis shoots in.
Kropelis lands an overhand right.
Kropelis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marquez as he avoids it easily.
Marquez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Carlos Marquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krabis Kropelis.
Marquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kropelis throws a counter combo.
Marquez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kropelis is fending him off so far but Marquez persists. Nope, Kropelis circles away and we're back to standing.
Marquez throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kropelis counters with a one-two to the body.
Kropelis gets a double leg takedown into Marquez's guard.
Marquez is wriggling around but Kropelis manages to pass to half guard.
Kropelis is looking for a kimura but Marquez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kropelis to get the leverage.
Marquez wants to improve his position but Kropelis is controlling well.
Kropelis wants to take a breather but Marquez is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kropelis in particular looking to stall.
Marquez pushes Kropelis off looking to stand but Kropelis dives back in and keeps control.
Kropelis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marquez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kropelis.
Kropelis stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kropelis working over Marquez with some ground and pound. Marquez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kropelis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Marquez is looking to get back to full guard here but Kropelis has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Marquez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kropelis cracks Marquez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kropelis controlling the pace for now.
Kropelis working for a submission but Marquez is keeping him at bay.
Kropelis get's back to his feet.
Kropelis drives through with a takedown into Marquez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Marquez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Kropelis won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kropelis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kropelis postures up.
Kropelis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kropelis pushes down on Marquez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kropelis is trying to work for a kimura but Marquez is defending well.
Marquez trying to control but Kropelis postures up.
Marquez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kropelis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krabis Kropelis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Marquez dives in for a single leg takedown but Kropelis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kropelis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kropelis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marquez is fending him off so far but Kropelis persists. Nope, Marquez circles away and we're back to standing.
Krabis Kropelis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kropelis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marquez!
Marquez tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Kropelis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marquez tries to hold on but Kropelis postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez is looking to get to half guard.
Marquez is bucking up trying to escape but Kropelis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kropelis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Marquez's face.
Kropelis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kropelis is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Marquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kropelis pinned against the cage. Kropelis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Krabis Kropelis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kropelis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kropelis duly obliges.
Marquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marquez wants it to stay on the feet.
Kropelis slaps away a takedown attempt from Marquez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquez is looking to chop away at Kropelis's legs.
Kropelis scores with a jab.
Kropelis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marquez to the mat! Marquez manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marquez keeping moving, preventing Kropelis from controlling successfully.
Kropelis looking to pass the guard.
Marquez is looking for a triangle but Kropelis pushes his legs off easily.
Marquez being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kropelis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kropelis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marquez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Marquez being controlled here momentarily.
Kropelis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marquez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kropelis 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.
Kropelis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kropelis working a defensive guard here.
Kropelis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kropelis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krabis Kropelis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kropelis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krabis Kropelis!
A less than humble Krabis Kropelis misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chip Freedom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freedom comes to the cage accompanied by Star Spangled Banner. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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KO power |
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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
29 - 39 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chip Freedom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Nate Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz looks to land a combination. Freedom sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Chip Freedom has been cut.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Freedom.
Freedom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Freedom's ribs.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice body kick there by Diaz.
Freedom tries a head kick but it misses.
Freedom looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Freedom misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chip Freedom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz blocks a jab.
Freedom drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Freedom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Freedom is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Freedom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Freedom fails to land with a series of punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
Freedom walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Freedom is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crack! Diaz connects with the perfect overhand right and Freedom falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nate Diaz!
A victorious Nate Diaz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeffson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Vegata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cliff Richard - Summer Holiday. Jeffson Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
26 - 27 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
38 - 35 - 4, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeffson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Vegata!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegata pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie misses with a knee strike.
Gracie misses with a knee to the head.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vegata tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Vegata avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
Vegata misses with a knee to the head.
Vegata is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Vegata misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a knee to the head.
Vegata misses with a knee to the head.
Vegata throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vegata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegata misses with a knee strike.
Vegata tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Vegata 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Vegata.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vegata misses with a knee to the head.
Gracie misses with a knee strike.
Gracie tries a knee to the head but Vegata blocks it.
Gracie tries to circle away but Vegata has him pinned against the cage.
Vegata misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Vegata is quick to defend against it.
Vegata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Vegata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vegata moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegata connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Antonio Vegata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vegata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Vegata moved out of range.
Gracie digs a good hook to Vegata's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegata forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie is working Vegata over against the cage.
Vegata misses with a knee to the head.
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Vegata.
Vegata tries to clinch up.
Antonio Vegata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Antonio Vegata has been cut.
Vegata on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vegata walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vegata fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vegata. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Vegata misses with a wild combination.
Vegata looks up at the clock. Bad move! Gracie lands a right hand from hell, dropping Vegata. Gracie pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffson Gracie!
A very excited looking Jeffson Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Homer Jaysimpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocherre Velassco (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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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
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Homer Jaysimpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocherre Velassco!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaysimpson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jaysimpson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jaysimpson throws a hook to the side of Velassco's head but Velassco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaysimpson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Velassco avoids it really well and circles away.
Velassco jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jaysimpson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jaysimpson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jaysimpson goes for a takedown attempt but Velassco pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Jaysimpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velassco scores with a three punch combo!
Jaysimpson shoots in for a takedown but Velassco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Velassco misses with a body shot.
Jaysimpson pushes Velassco up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jaysimpson as Velassco tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velassco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaysimpson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Velassco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jaysimpson scores with a takedown into Velassco's guard.
Velassco wants to sweep here but Jaysimpson controlling him for the moment.
Velassco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jaysimpson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jaysimpson wants to control from the top but Velassco keeps moving.
Jaysimpson throws an elbow that misses. Velassco uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jaysimpson's guard. Nice move by Velassco!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velassco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaysimpson is keeping the position for now.
Jaysimpson pushes Velassco off and scrambles back to his feet.
Velassco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jaysimpson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Velassco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Velassco lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaysimpson has hold of one of Velassco's legs. Velassco is fighting the takedown attempt but Jaysimpson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jaysimpson throws a big right hand that misses.
Velassco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jaysimpson wants to get back to his feet but Velassco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson can't keep his opponent in guard - Velassco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jaysimpson wants to get back to his feet.
Velassco seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Velassco stalling.
Velassco trying to control the action but Jaysimpson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jaysimpson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jaysimpson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jaysimpson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Velassco throws a sloppy head kick and Jaysimpson moves out of range easily.
A big right from Jaysimpson misses.
Velassco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jaysimpson is looking to clinch but Velassco is avoiding it.
Jaysimpson missing with a left hand there. Velassco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jaysimpson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Velassco as he avoids it easily.
Velassco misses with a low kick as Jaysimpson jumps back.
Velassco gets caught napping as Jaysimpson dives in and scores a takedown. Velassco manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rocherre Velassco 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.
Jaysimpson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Velassco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good standup being displayed there by Velassco as he connects with a hook.
Jaysimpson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velassco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaysimpson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaysimpson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Velassco just misses with a punch to the body.
Velassco's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jaysimpson under the eye.
Velassco darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Velassco.
Jaysimpson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Velassco's waist but Velassco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jaysimpson off to one side.
Velassco has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Velassco.
Velassco is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jaysimpson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Jaysimpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velassco has Jaysimpson pressed against the cage.
Velassco lands with a light punch inside.
Velassco looking to stall.
Velassco struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaysimpson controls his hands.
Jaysimpson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Velassco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jaysimpson wants a takedown.
Velassco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jaysimpson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Velassco prevents it.
Velassco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaysimpsons head.
Jaysimpson is rocked!
Jaysimpson is working for takedown but Velassco is calmly controlling the position for now.
A hook to the body from Velassco.
Velassco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Jaysimpson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velassco leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson goes for a takedown attempt but Velassco pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Velassco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Velassco lands a jab.
Velassco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Velassco cracks Jaysimpson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Jaysimpson falls to his knees and Velassco 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 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocherre Velassco!
Rocherre Velassco decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bai Yu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Freeman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bai Yu's chin.
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bai Yu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu throws a low kick but Freeman avoids it.
Yu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Freeman.
Freeman throws a sloppy head kick and Yu moves out of range easily.
Freeman fails to land with a series of punches.
And Yu counters with a quick kick to the body but Freeman blocks it.
Matt Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yu throws out a leg kick but Freeman moves out of range and Yu only half commits.
And Freeman tries to counter it with a takedown but Yu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good leg kick by Yu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Freeman wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman moves into range and clinches up with Yu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yu prevents it.
Yu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Freeman stalling in the clinch.
Yu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yu tries to keep at a distance but Freeman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Freeman jumps into guard, dragging Yu to the mat.
Freeman working a defensive guard here.
Yu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yu trying to control but Freeman is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yu preventing the sweep.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yu wanted to stand there but Freeman had control of the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman scores with a body shot.
Freeman fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Yu.
Yu misses with a leg kick.
Freeman wants to counter the offense by Yu and move into the clinch position.
Yu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Freeman is out of range.
Freeman darts in and clinches Yu up against the cage.
Yu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Freeman has had enough of the clinch but Yu keeps him there for the moment.
Freeman pulls guard effortlessly.
Yu wants to stand but Freeman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Freeman wants to sweep here but Yu controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman trying to control the position.
Freeman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Freeman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freeman being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Yu wanted to stand there but Freeman had control of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Freeman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Freeman tries for a takedown but Yu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yu misses with a low kick.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yu sprawls well. Yu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Freeman gets slowly back to his feet.
Yu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Freeman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Freeman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Freeman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman decides to stand back up. Freeman steps back and let's Yu get back to his feet.
Freeman swinging wildly here.
Freeman moves in looking to clinch but Yu pushes him off.
Freeman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Freeman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Freeman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yu is trying to defend but Freeman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Yu wants to control but Freeman is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yu tries to roll over but Freeman keeps him under control.
Freeman gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Freeman.
Bai Yu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Freeman.
Yu feints and then cracks Freeman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Freeman down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yu counters with a nice uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Freeman.
Freeman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Freeman drops his hands momentarily and Yu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yu leaves Freeman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yu as he avoids it easily.
Freeman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yu pinned against the cage. Yu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Freeman momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman throws a sloppy head kick and Yu moves out of range easily.
Freeman pushes Yu up against the cage in a clinch.
Yu breaks the clinch.
Good exchange - Yu coming out on top.
Nice takedown defense from Yu. No joy for Freeman on that attempt.
Yu throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Freeman throws a counter combo.
Freeman shoots for a double leg takedown but Yu sprawls well. He's pushed Freeman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Yu.
Yu throws a head kick that misses.
Yu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Freeman is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bai Yu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Freeman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Freeman decides to stand and escape the position.
Yu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Freeman tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman tries to clinch up but Yu circles away and keeps his distance.
Yu throws a low kick but Freeman moves out of range easily.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yu throws a leg kick but Freeman moved away.
Freeman wants to counter the offense by Yu and move into the clinch position.
Freeman tries to clinch but Yu moves out of range.
Freeman blocks a low kick nicely.
Yu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freeman can do to turn this around?
Yu throws out a leg kick but Freeman moves out of range and Yu only half commits.
Freeman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yu misses with a looping left.
Freeman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Freeman closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Freeman.
Yu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Freeman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yu throws a low kick but Freeman avoids it.
Yu throws a leg kick which misses Freeman's front leg but catches the back leg as Freeman tries to avoid it.
Freeman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Freeman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yu was covering up waiting for the punch and Freeman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freeman looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Yu keeps moving.
Yu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Freeman's guard.
Yu won't allow Freeman to get back to his feet.
Freeman keeping moving, preventing Yu from controlling successfully.
Freeman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yu controls the pace.
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.
Freeman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yu.
Freeman trying to keep a closed guard but Yu is proving a slippery customer.
Yu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Freeman trying to control the position.
Yu wanted to stand there but Freeman had control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yu trying to control but Freeman is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bai Yu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bai Yu!
Bai Yu looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'toma ná guela '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dewey Foley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cage McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCoy has chosen Addresses by:T.I. as his entrance music. Dewey Foley had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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192 lbs
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195 lbs
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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
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dewey Foley!
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, Cage McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCoy manages to avoid it.
As Foley backs off McCoy throws a huge counter combo but Foley manages to avoid it all.
Foley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCoy momentarily.
McCoy blocks a head kick by Foley.
McCoy looking to score a takedown here. Foley is defending well but McCoy drives through and ends up in Foley's guard.
McCoy won't allow Foley to sweep him here.
Foley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've been hearing good reports from Foley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy won't allow Foley to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy wants to stand and escape but instead Foley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Foley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Foley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McCoy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Foley tries a head kick but it misses.
Foley tries to keep at a distance but McCoy has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCoy tries to land knees in the clinch but Foley avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foley dodges an elbow strike from McCoy.
McCoy tries a knee to the head but Foley blocks it.
Foley working hard to break the clinch.
Foley pressing his opponent against the cage.
McCoy misses with a knee strike.
Foley tries to stall but McCoy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McCoy is trying to pull guard but Foley has him pressed against the cage.
McCoy tries to throw a body punch but Foley avoids it by throwing McCoy back against the cage.
McCoy wants to take the fight to the mat but Foley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dewey Foley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cage McCoy.
Foley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley has had enough of the clinch but McCoy keeps him there for the moment.
McCoy breaks from the clinch.
Foley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCoy throws a counter combo.
McCoy tries to move into range but Foley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Foley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on McCoy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Foley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Foley tests McCoy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Foley misses with a two punch combination.
Foley with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foley misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Foley.
McCoy is rocked!
McCoy ducks into an uppercut from Foley and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dewey Foley!
Cage McCoy spoke after the fight, saying 'It's how you bounce back! I'll be back!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hitmon Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyon Okiro (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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219 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hitmon Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyon Okiro!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Okiro is trying to defend but Lee finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've been hearing that Lee has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Okiro is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard.
Okiro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Okiro defending well though.
Okiro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Okiro defending well though.
Lee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lee is looking to advance position but Okiro won't allow it.
Lee prevents Okiro from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lee thows a huge punch but Okiro dodges it nicely.
Okiro trying to control here.
Lee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lee with the ground and pound but Okiro uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Okiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Okiro, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Okiro is keeping the position.
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Okiro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Okiro gets to his feet - Lee follows without any prompting.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
Okiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lyon Okiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okiro misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Okiro kicks off Lee and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okiro connects with a jab.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Okiro on the side of the head.
Okiro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lee will feel that in the morning.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee tries to keep at a distance but Okiro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lee misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Okiro scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Okiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Okiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okiro looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okiro misses with the combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Okiro cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okiro instigates a clinch.
Okiro looking to stall.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okiro backwards.
Okiro looking to stall.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Okiro blocks it.
Okiro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee tries to work over Okiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okiro stalling the fight.
Okiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okiro throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee feinted with a counter takedown.
Okiro with a hook.
Okiro lands with a kick to the ribs.
Okiro throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Okiro moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Okiro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Okiro throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Okiro is out of range.
Okiro misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee blocks a head kick by Okiro.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lee gets tackled into the cage by Okiro. Okiro maintains the clinch.
Lee blocks a body shot from Okiro.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Okiro blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Okiro's brow.
Okiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Okiro has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Okiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Lee tries to work over Okiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okiro.
Okiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Okiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Okiro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lee up against the cage.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Okiro controls the action.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Okiro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lyon Okiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okiro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Okiro is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okiro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee throws a leg kick but Okiro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lee throws a hook but Okiro avoids it easily.
Okiro clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okiro.
Okiro stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Okiro.
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!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Okiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Okiro stalling in the clinch.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okiro.
Okiro breaks the clinch.
Okiro is looking to clinch.
Lee feinted with a counter takedown.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Okiro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Lee misses
and Okiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lyon Okiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Okiro moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee tries to keep at a distance but Okiro has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Okiro on the inside.
Okiro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okiro tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okiro.
A shot in the inside from Okiro.
Okiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okiro lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okiro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Okiro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okiro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Hitmon Lee has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okiro.
Okiro instigates a clinch.
Okiro prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hitmon Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Okiro lands an uppercut.
Okiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okiro looking to stall.
Okiro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lee up against the cage.
Okiro is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Okiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hitmon Lee'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Okiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice combination there by Lee.
Okiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee misses with a body shot
enabling Okiro to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Okiro does no damage.
Lee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Okiro sprawls and moves away.
Okiro throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee feinted with a counter takedown.
Okiro tries to clinch up.
Okiro walks into a left hand.
Okiro throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Okiro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Okiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Okiro tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okiro blocks a jab.
Okiro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Okiro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Okiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Okiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Okiro sprawls and moves away.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okiro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okiro.
Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Okiro's head backwards.
Okiro misses with a two punch combination.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Okiro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Okiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okiro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Okiro wants to improve his position but instead Lee has moved into half guard.
Lyon Okiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Okiro wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Okiro keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to take a breather but Okiro is having none of it.
Lee prevents Okiro from improving his position.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Okiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee works his way into full mount!
Hitmon Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Okiro working to try and regain half guard.
Okiro wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Okiro wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Hitmon Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Okiro?
Lee looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Okiro covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hitmon Lee!
Hitmon Lee thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosmo Carboni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Ralek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cosmo Carboni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Valentin Ralek!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ralek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carboni.
Cosmo Carboni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carboni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ralek.
Ralek throws a lazy right hand but Carboni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carboni drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ralek sprawls and moves away.
Ralek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ralek throws a looping overhand right but Carboni ducks down to avoid it.
Carboni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Carboni. Beautiful body shot.
Carboni drops Ralek with a beautiful combination! Ralek stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Carboni is looking for the KO!
It looks like Valentin Ralek has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carboni moves out of range of the body kick.
Carboni cracks Ralek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carboni flashes Ralek a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Ralek's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Ralek crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Carboni punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cosmo Carboni!
The defeated Valentin Ralek had this to say: 'I had some problems in the camp for this fight but i will come back better than ever for sure.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Aguilar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
39 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murray Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguilar slips a straight right by Jackson.
Aguilar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aguilar throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Aguilar throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Aguilar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Aguilar.
Aguilar fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aguilar doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Aguilar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aguilar trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aguilar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson is not content to let Aguilar control the position.
Aguilar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aguilar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
Aguilar tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Aguilar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aguilar trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Jackson is not content to let Aguilar control the position.
Aguilar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aguilar's best efforts.
Aguilar trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Aguilar seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Aguilar.
Jackson trying to hold on to Aguilar's head to control him but Aguilar postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aguilar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Aguilar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aguilar is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Aguilar works his way into full mount!
Aguilar jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jackson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jackson and Aguilar has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aguilar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jackson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Aguilar but great work by Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergio Aguilar will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aguilar.
Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jackson slips under a jab from Aguilar.
Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aguilar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Aguilar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aguilar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Aguilar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Aguilar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aguilar misses with a double jab.
Aguilar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aguilar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Aguilar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aguilar misses with a right hand
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aguilar shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aguilar.
Murray Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Aguilar.
Aguilar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jackson stands up from half guard.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aguilar misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aguilar takes one to the chin there.
Aguilar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Aguilar's head back.
Aguilar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Murray Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Aguilar throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Aguilar connects with a jab.
Aguilar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Aguilar misses.
Aguilar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sergio Aguilar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aguilar might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Aguilar misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aguilar throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aguilar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aguilar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Aguilar controls his hands.
Aguilar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aguilar misses with a punch to the body.
Aguilar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aguilar is trying to stall.
Aguilar fails to pull guard.
Aguilar throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Aguilar is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aguilar misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aguilar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Aguilar lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Aguilar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aguilar can do to turn this around?
Aguilar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aguilar moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aguilar shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Aguilar throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aguilar throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murray Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aguilar slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murray Jackson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aguilar shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson pushes Aguilar off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Aguilar lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Aguilar shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Aguilar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson seems keen to control Aguilar's posture.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson controlling Aguilar's posture.
Aguilar slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Aguilar is working for a submission of some sort.
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Still in half guard, Aguilar seems content to control.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aguilar pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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.
Aguilar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Aguilar wants to advance to full mount but Jackson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Aguilar advances to half guard.
Sergio Aguilar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aguilar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aguilar is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson pulls Aguilar in close to prevent any damage.
Aguilar trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson pulls Aguilar in close to his closed guard and prevents Aguilar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aguilar pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Aguilar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aguilar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aguilar working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jackson's thigh. Jackson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Aguilar tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Aguilar postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aguilar tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson controlling the position.
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Aguilar really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson slips under a jab from Aguilar.
Aguilar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Aguilar throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aguilar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aguilar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Aguilar's body. Aguilar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aguilar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Aguilar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aguilar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aguilar trying to move into half guard but instead Jackson has managed to sweep!
Aguilar looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aguilar is looking to sweep but instead, Jackson has passed into half guard.
Aguilar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aguilar wants to hit a switch here but Jackson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aguilar there!
Aguilar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Aguilar trying to move into half guard but instead Jackson has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aguilar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aguilar looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aguilar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Aguilar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Aguilar keeps trying to improve his position.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Aguilar is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Aguilar struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Aguilar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aguilar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murray Jackson had his way with Sergio Aguilar in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Aguilar throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Aguilar's belly button to the back.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Aguilar blocks a jab.
Aguilar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aguilar gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Aguilar had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Aguilar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aguilar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Aguilar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar slips a straight right by Jackson.
Aguilar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aguilar fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aguilar fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Aguilar.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Aguilar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aguilar at a distance.
A jab from Aguilar misses.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aguilar closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Aguilar scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Aguilar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jackson cracks Aguilar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Aguilar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Murray Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Aguilar.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aguilar.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aguilar moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aguilar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aguilar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
Aguilar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aguilar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aguilar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into side control.
Jackson taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murray Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 48:47
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murray Jackson!
Murray Jackson retains his middleweight title!
Murray Jackson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunmetal Grey Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christer Pettersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettersson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Korn - Did My Time kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gunmetal Grey Ii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christer Pettersson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Grey Ii. Pettersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Pettersson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Grey Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grey Ii, right into the meat.
Pettersson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pettersson misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick from Grey Ii is predictable there
and Pettersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pettersson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grey Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grey Ii throws out a loose jab but Pettersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grey Ii. Pettersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pettersson rushes Grey Ii and presses him up against the cage.
Pettersson breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grey Ii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grey Ii lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey Ii avoids the head kick by Pettersson.
Grey Ii connects with an inside leg kick.
A combination from Pettersson does no damage.
Grey Ii throws out a leg kick but Pettersson moves out of range and Grey Ii only half commits.
Pettersson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gunmetal Grey Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grey Ii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pettersson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pettersson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pettersson throws a right hand that Grey Ii ducks under and follows up with a left that Grey Ii also avoids with ease.
Grey Ii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pettersson misses with a double jab
and Grey Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grey Ii feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pettersson sprawling to the canvas! Pettersson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Grey Ii finish him?!
Pettersson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grey Ii connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Pettersson covering up! Grey Ii comes in with a big uppercut and Pettersson goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gunmetal Grey Ii!
Gunmetal Grey Ii retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Gunmetal Grey Ii thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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