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UVT 365: Mattos vs Wha 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Avery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Marquez had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 - 2 - 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ian Avery!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avery.
Avery swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marquez.
Avery looks to land a right hand but Marquez moved out of range.
Avery scores with a nice head shot.
Avery throws a right hand that misses
and Marquez counters with a right hand to the body.
Ian Avery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marquez just misses with a punch to the body.
Marquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A cross from Avery lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Avery darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Avery is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marquez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marquez. Avery does a little dance to reset his feet.
Avery thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marquez throwing a counter right hand but Avery manages to avoid it.
Avery misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marquez slips under a jab from Avery.
Marquez attempts a counter takedown but Avery avoids it well and moves away.
Avery throws a body shot but no joy.
Avery throws a body punch but Marquez moves out of range.
Marquez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marquez misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Avery finds it's way through Marquez's defenses.
Marquez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Avery misses with a looping left.
As Avery looks to move away, Marquez throws a big counter combo but Avery just gets out of the way.
Avery 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.
Marquez throws a jab when Avery was well out of range.
Avery throws a looping overhand right but Marquez ducks down to avoid it.
Marquez feinted with a counter takedown.
Avery bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marquez's head.
Avery misses with a looping right.
Avery connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Avery throws a shot from downtown. Marquez moves away and avoids it.
Avery has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marquez blocks a jab.
Marquez tries to counter with a takedown but Avery is quick to defend against it.
Avery lands with a nice body punch.
Avery throws a one two combo.
Marquez is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avery swings widly with a right hand
and Marquez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Marquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Avery misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Marquez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marquez throws a lazy right hand but Avery sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marquez seems to have got his legs back now.
Marquez moves out of range as Avery strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquez with a nice cross.
Marquez ducks right into an uppercut from Avery.
and Avery counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Marquez! He's just covering up as Avery starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Avery!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balrog Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loves To Spooge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with Gary Clark Jr. - Bright Lights blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Spooge's choice of entrance music: Litte Things - One Direction. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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216 lbs
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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
35 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Balrog Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Loves To Spooge!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Spooge.
Spooge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson throws a jab when Spooge was well out of range.
Spooge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spooge moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Spooge throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spooge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Spooge throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Spooge cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spooge 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.
Spooge checks a leg kick.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Spooge let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spooge connects with a right that clearly hurt Johnson. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Spooge proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Johnson collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loves To Spooge!
In his post fight interview, Loves To Spooge started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Shot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bee Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastian Shot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bee Jay!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shot.
Jay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shot manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Jay. Beautiful body shot.
Shot gets a takedown into half guard.
Jay taking some punishment here, with Shot in his half guard.
Jay is staying active underneath Shot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shot landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shot wants to free his trapped foot but Jay is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shot pulls his head out easily.
Jay told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shot in particular looking to stall.
Shot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shot drops an elbow to the side of Jay's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay looking for submissions off his back.
Jay looking for submissions off his back.
Shot tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jay knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shot is working for a kimura but Jay is defending it quite comfortably.
Shot looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jay is not content to let Shot control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jay actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jay wants to get back to his feet.
Jay on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shot trying to mount his opponent but Jay defends it.
Jay actively working from the bottom here.
Jay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shot lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay looking for submissions off his back.
Jay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jay actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Shot 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.
Shot wants to work for an arm triangle but Jay is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shot is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shot lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Shot lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay is squirming around, avoiding Shot's attempts to control the action.
Shot prevents Jay from getting the reversal.
Jay bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Shot wants to sweep here but Jay controlling him for the moment.
Shot looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shot is really struggling to control Jay but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Shot dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shot misses with a straight left.
Jay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jay avoids it.
Jay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shot wants to get back to striking at distance but Jay won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Jay.
Jay lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot has a couple of punches blocked by Jay.
Jay prevents a body shot from Shot.
Shot is trying to force a seperation but Jay has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Jay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay struggles to land a body shot inside as Shot controls his hands.
Shot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jay has him pressed against the cage.
Jay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shot looks to land a combination but Jay avoids it well.
Shot throws a good cross that connects.
Shot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shot closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jay quickly recovers to half guard.
Jay kicks off Shot and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shot looks to land a combination. Jay sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab from Jay misses.
Bee Jay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jay just misses with a punch to the body.
Shot throws a shot from downtown. Jay moves away and avoids it.
Donk. Shot catches Jay right on the button with a cross.
Jay tries to clinch but Shot moves out of range.
Jay scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Shot.
Shot misses with an uppercut. Jay saw that one coming.
Jay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shot misses with the combination.
Shot blocks a leg kick.
Shot appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jay moves out of range of the leg kick from Shot.
Sebastian Shot is winning the standup battle so far.
Jay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shot fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jay to the ground. Shot is now in Jay's guard.
Jay keeping moving, preventing Shot from controlling successfully.
Shot tries to free his leg and advance position but Jay is retaining full guard.
Jay is looking to cinch up a triangle. Shot throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jay's body to avoid the submission. Jay has instead reached around Shot's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jay arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bee Jay!
Bee Jay decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Krabis Kropelis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Frettish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ed Frettish has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Krabis Kropelis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Frettish!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frettish missing with a left hand there. Kropelis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kropelis throws a nice looking combination but Frettish bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kropelis fails with a takedown attempt.
Frettish misses with a double jab
and Kropelis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frettish won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frettish wants to control but Kropelis postures up.
Kropelis has hold of Frettish's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Frettish seems comfortable defending it but Kropelis has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Frettish is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Frettish is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kropelis couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Krabis Kropelis!
Krabis Kropelis bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fantinaz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Norte kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market. Gracie has chosen Cliff Richard - Summer Holiday as his entrance music. Fantinaz Del Norte had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
26 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fantinaz Del Norte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 35 - 4, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeffson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Norte cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Del Norte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
A punch combination from Del Norte misses.
Gracie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie slips under a jab from Del Norte.
A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Del Norte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Del Norte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Del Norte with a body shot.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Del Norte.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Del Norte enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Del Norte manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Del Norte is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Del Norte's guard.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Del Norte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Del Norte makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Del Norte.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Norte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Norte working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Del Norte blocks nicely.
Del Norte is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Norte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Del Norte thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Del Norte seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
Del Norte looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Del Norte is retaining full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Del Norte catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Del Norte scores with a shot to the body.
Del Norte throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Del Norte. Beautiful body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Del Norte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Del Norte.
Del Norte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Del Norte misses with an attempted mid kick.
Del Norte looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Del Norte with a poor takedown
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Del Norte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Norte fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Del Norte tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Del Norte misses with a body shot.
Del Norte scores with a shot to the body.
Del Norte misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Del Norte. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Del Norte with a hook.
Del Norte lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fantinaz Del Norte dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Del Norte misses with a hook
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Del Norte forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Del Norte here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Del Norte blocks a jab.
Del Norte misses with a jab to the body
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Del Norte.
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie tries a knee to the head but Del Norte blocks it.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but Del Norte blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Norte is trying to force a seperation but Gracie has the dominant position.
Gracie misses with a knee strike.
Del Norte is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gracie can't fight it off and eventually Del Norte manages to take the fight to the floor. Gracie looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Del Norte is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte controlling from the top position.
Del Norte scoring with some ground and pound.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Del Norte controlling him for the moment.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Del Norte moves into full guard.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Del Norte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Del Norte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Del Norte bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Del Norte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Del Norte has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Del Norte throws a big right hand that misses.
Del Norte throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Del Norte manages to pass to side control.
Del Norte seems to be looking for submissions.
Del Norte throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Del Norte is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Del Norte is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Del Norte is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Del Norte has control of the leg.
Gracie is trying to stand up here but Del Norte is controlling him well.
Gracie trying to hold on to Del Norte's head to control him but Del Norte postures up.
Gracie is not content to let Del Norte control the position.
Del Norte is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is staying active underneath Del Norte, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Del Norte is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Del Norte's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Del Norte's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeffson Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Del Norte cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Del Norte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Del Norte.
Gracie slips a straight right by Del Norte.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Del Norte bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big left from Del Norte misses.
Del Norte looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Del Norte sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie with a nice cross.
Del Norte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Del Norte finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Fantinaz Del Norte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Del Norte.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Del Norte shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Del Norte has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Del Norte in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fantinaz Del Norte overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Del Norte wants to control for a moment but Gracie uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Del Norte seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Del Norte is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Del Norte uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie.
Del Norte controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Del Norte looking to secure an arm triangle but Gracie defends it well.
Del Norte lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gracie hang on?
Gracie can't escape the position.
Del Norte looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Del Norte gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Del Norte thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Del Norte can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Del Norte is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gracie is surviving well by controlling Del Norte's body position as best he can.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Del Norte lands a heavy elbow.
Del Norte can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Del Norte has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte lands a heavy elbow.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Del Norte looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Del Norte sits in half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Del Norte keeps him under control.
Gracie is not content to let Del Norte control the position.
Gracie is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Del Norte prevents Gracie from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fantinaz Del Norte showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Del Norte has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fantinaz Del Norte!
A very excited looking Fantinaz Del Norte rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Bruny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaivo Huone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huone has chosen RMB - Spring as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
155 lbs
11 - 2 - 1 |
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33
143 lbs
14 - 12 - 3 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerome Bruny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaivo Huone!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huone scores with a nice strike.
Bruny shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Huone as he avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Huone! But no joy.
Bruny tries for a takedown but Huone circles away easily
and Huone counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Huone.
Bruny has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Huone after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Bruny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruny wants a takedown.
A short right from Huone.
Bruny is working for takedown but Huone is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bruny pulls guard successfully.
Huone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bruny 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruny is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bruny is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Animal House that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Huone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bruny is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruny working for a triangle but Huone defends it easily.
Bruny manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huone manages to get himself to full guard.
Huone wriggles free and stands up.
Huone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bruny.
Bruny tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Huone defends well and Bruny ends up having to push Huone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bruny fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Huone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Huone connects with a right hand. Bruny shakes it off.
Huone cracks Bruny with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Huone lands a head shot.
Kaivo Huone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruny shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Huone has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huone tries to get to full guard but Bruny has control of the leg.
Huone pushes Bruny off looking to stand but Bruny dives back in and keeps control.
Huone holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bruny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Huone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bruny is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Huone defends it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bruny prevents Huone from standing back up.
Huone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Huone wants to stand up but Bruny is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruny drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Huone manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bruny has Huone in his guard.
Bruny looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Huone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bruny looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bruny is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruny trying to stand up but can't free himself from Huone's guard.
Bruny is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Huone is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Huone has escaped and now he's on top!
Huone stands up and waves to Bruny to follow him.
Bruny darts in looking for a takedown but Huone gets double underhooks and turns Bruny into the cage.
Bruny on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good exchange - Huone coming out on top.
Huone scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruny fails with a takedown attempt.
Huone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bruny's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaivo Huone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Huone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bruny on the side of the head.
Huone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huone cracks Bruny with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bruny with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Huone to counter with a crisp jab.
Huone 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.
Bruny shoots in but Huone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bruny.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Bruny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruny misses with a takedown attempt
and Huone counters by moving into the clinch.
Huone just leaning against Bruny, taking a breather.
Huone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Huone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bruny backwards.
Bruny blocks a body shot from Huone.
Bruny changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Huone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Huone cracks Bruny with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huone drives through and clinches with Bruny against the cage.
Bruny has a couple of punches blocked by Huone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruny changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Huone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bruny scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huone gets back to half guard.
Bruny stops Huone from getting back to his feet.
Bruny is trying to work for a kimura but Huone is defending well.
Huone tries to get to full guard but Bruny has control of the leg.
Huone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bruny stands up and waves to Huone to follow him.
Bruny misses with a takedown attempt
and Huone counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bruny or not.
Bruny has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Huone fails to land.
Bruny is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Huone is defending well.
Bruny changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Huone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bruny swats away the attempt to clinch by Huone.
A little feinted left hand from Bruny on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bruny with a poor takedown
and Huone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huone scores with the left hand. Bruny knows he should have avoided that one.
Bruny shoots in for a takedown but Huone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Huone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Huone scores with the left hand. Bruny knows he should have avoided that one.
Huone takes the fight into the clinch.
Huone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bruny's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Huone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bruny is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Huone digs a right hand underneath Bruny's ribcage. Bruny let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Huone cracks Bruny with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Huone.
A short right from Huone on the inside.
Huone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Huone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bruny backwards.
Huone lands with a right to the head.
Bruny is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Huone is defending well.
Bruny has Huone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Huone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Huone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bruny backwards.
Huone scores with a shot to the side of Bruny's head.
Bruny looking for a takedown.
Huone lands a nice uppercut.
Huone holding his opponent close, against the cage.
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!
Huone lands a nice uppercut.
Bruny can't get the takedown.
Huone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huone lands a body shot in the clinch.
Huone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Huone lands a nice shot to the body.
Huone pushes Bruny back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Huone pushes Bruny back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bruny backwards.
Huone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Huone misses with a punch to the body.
Bruny is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Huone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Huone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Huone.
Bruny goes for a takedown attempt but Huone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Huone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bruny has Huone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Huone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Huone is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Huone.
Kaivo Huone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruny blocks a body shot from Huone.
Huone misses with a punch to the body.
Huone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bruny prevents a body shot from Huone.
Huone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaivo Huone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bruny tries for a takedown but Huone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Huone clinches.
Come on Huone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short body shot lands from Huone as the two fighters clinch.
Huone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bruny goes for a takedown in the clinch but Huone prevents it.
Bruny is working for takedown but Huone is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Bruny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huone pushes Bruny back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bruny backwards.
Huone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruny is working for takedown but Huone is calmly controlling the position for now.
Huone is leaning against Bruny and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Huone lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bruny backwards.
Huone lands a body punch.
Huone stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bruny backwards.
Huone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huone lands a shoulder strike.
Huone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huone is working Bruny over against the cage.
Bruny can't get the takedown.
A short left from Huone.
A body shot lands from Huone.
Huone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Huone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Huone.
A bit of stalling here from Huone.
Huone taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bruny can't get the takedown.
Huone lands a body shot.
Huone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bruny has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Huone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruny misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Huone.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bruny tries for a takedown but Huone manages to get underhooks.
Huone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Huone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bruny backwards.
A short right from Huone on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Huone - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Huone lands with a short shot to the head.
Huone tries a body shot but Bruny blocks it.
Huone misses with a punch on the inside.
Huone is struggling to control the position.
Huone is leaning against Bruny and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bruny wants a takedown but no success here.
Bruny prevents a body shot from Huone.
Huone is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruny is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bruny is trying to drag Huone to the mat but Huone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Huone gets through Bruny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Huone.
Huone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bruny tries for a takedown but Huone manages to get underhooks.
Huone lands an uppercut.
Huone tries to work over Bruny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Huone.
A shot in the inside from Huone.
Huone is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bruny has Huone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Huone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Huone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bruny connects with a nasty looking knee right to Huone's face.
Bruny is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Huone is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruny fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Huone throws a punch but it's blocked by Bruny.
Huone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Huone has Bruny pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruny tries for a takedown but Huone manages to get underhooks.
Huone lands with a light punch inside.
Huone gets through Bruny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bruny is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Huone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Huone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Huone.
Kaivo Huone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Huone.
Huone lands with a right to the head.
Huone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Huone.
Huone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huone lands with a left to the head.
Huone lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jerome Bruny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bruny.
Huone lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bruny.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaivo Huone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Huone 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 25:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaivo Huone!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaivo Huone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arvydas Sabonis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Rugowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabonis comes to the cage accompanied by James Brown - Superbad. 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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277 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
44 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arvydas Sabonis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
49 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba Rugowski!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rugowski is looking to land body kicks.
Rugowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sabonis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rugowski throws a sloppy head kick and Sabonis moves out of range easily.
Sabonis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Sabonis.
Sabonis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Rugowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sabonis ducks under a wild hook from Rugowski.
A lazy left from Sabonis finds it's target.
Sabonis scores with a jab.
Sabonis throws a sloppy head kick and Rugowski moves out of range easily.
Sabonis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rugowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Sabonis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rugowski.
Sabonis throws a right hand that Rugowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Rugowski also avoids with ease.
Sabonis misses with the combination.
Sabonis avoids the head kick by Rugowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugowski misses with a head kick.
Rugowski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sabonis misses with the combination.
Sabonis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sabonis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sabonis connects with a solid leg kick.
Sabonis lands a nice shot that snaps Rugowski's head back.
Sabonis staying out of range there.
Sabonis throws a big counter combination but Rugowski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rugowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sabonis tries to work over Rugowski's front leg with a kick but Rugowski checks it.
Sabonis throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rugowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sabonis blocks a head kick by Rugowski.
Sabonis just misses with a punch to the body.
Rugowski wants to counter with a clinch but Sabonis pushes him away.
Jab, jab by Rugowski - just one landing.
Rugowski blocks a head kick by Sabonis.
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!
Sabonis has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski breaks the clinch.
Sabonis defending well as Rugowski loads up on a big left hand.
Sabonis connects with a looping right hand.
Sabonis cracks Rugowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sabonis looks to score with a jab to the body but Rugowski is just out of range.
Sabonis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rugowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rugowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sabonis.
Sabonis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sabonis lunges at Rugowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rugowski's hand.
Sabonis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rugowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rugowski has Sabonis up against the cage in a clinch.
Rugowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabonis pushes Rugowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rugowski fails to land.
Sabonis blocking some punches.
Sabonis tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabonis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rugowski is looking to break free of the clinch but Sabonis has double underhooks.
Sabonis stalling against the cage.
A hook to the body from Rugowski.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sabonis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sabonis working aggressively here.
Sabonis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rugowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Rugowski misses with the head strike.
Sabonis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rugowski.
Sabonis manages to break the clinch.
Sabonis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rugowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rugowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rugowski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sabonis backs up against the cage.
It looks like Arvydas Sabonis has been cut.
Rugowski tries to move into range but Sabonis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabonis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rugowski throws out the jab.
Sabonis walks into a left hand.
Sabonis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rugowski scores with a sloppy right hand. Sabonis should have avoided that one.
Rugowski misses with a looping right.
Rugowski throws a head kick that misses.
Sabonis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rugowski tests Sabonis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sabonis throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sabonis moves away from the strike by Rugowski.
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 Arvydas Sabonis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arvydas Sabonis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sabonis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arvydas Sabonis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabonis throws a leg kick which misses Rugowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Rugowski tries to avoid it.
Sabonis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sabonis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sabonis tries to clinch there but Rugowski circles away.
Rugowski follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sabonis throws a push kick but Rugowski slaps the foot to one side.
Sabonis sets himself, and Rugowski steps forward looking for the clinch! Sabonis avoids it this time.
Sabonis throws a head kick that misses
and Rugowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Sabonis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rugowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sabonis lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Rugowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Rugowski does no damage.
Rugowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sabonis moves away.
Rugowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sabonis was well out of range. Poor timing from Rugowski.
Rugowski misses with a leg kick
and Sabonis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rugowski throws a series of punches but Sabonis avoids them all with ease.
Rugowski takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sabonis circles away quickly and effectively.
Rugowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sabonis.
Rugowski misses with a wild body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sabonis!
Sabonis scores with a sloppy right hand. Rugowski should have avoided that one.
Sabonis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rugowski in his tracks.
Sabonis swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rugowski! But no joy.
Rugowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sabonis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rugowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sabonis counters with a left right combination that sends Rugowski crashing to the mat - Sabonis wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Rugowski out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arvydas Sabonis!
In his post fight interview, Arvydas Sabonis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yo Adrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giordano Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adrian comes to the cage accompanied by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. Bruno has chosen Preliator as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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35
300 lbs
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26 - 17 - 0 |
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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
27 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Yo Adrian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giordano Bruno!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruno throws a hook but Adrian avoids it easily.
Bruno looks to land a left hand but Adrian moved out of range nicely.
Bruno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Giordano Bruno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruno throws an overhand right that lands on Adrian's shoulder, as Adrian tries to avoid the shot.
Bruno feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Adrian sprawling to the canvas! Adrian rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bruno finish him?!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bruno throws the left hand but Adrian avoids the punch easily.
Adrian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bruno under the eye.
It looks like Giordano Bruno has been cut.
Bruno drops Adrian with a big left hand! Adrian is injured, injured bad! Bruno jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giordano Bruno!
In his post fight interview, Giordano Bruno gave a big smile as he said 'Domine Iesu, Per vagitus Tui in praesepio pro me nascentis, Per lacrimas Tui in cruce pro me morientis, Per amorem Tui in tabernaculo pro me viventis, Miserere mei et salva me. '.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wango Tango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tango has chosen Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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47
272 lbs
46 - 32 - 0 |
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300 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
46 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wango Tango!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tango misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kharitonov is looking to counter punch.
Tango rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kharitonov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kharitonov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tango clinches up against the cage.
Tango with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Boris Kharitonov has been cut.
Kharitonov misses with some punches.
Kharitonov throws a head punch that misses.
Tango manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kharitonov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tango blocking some punches.
Kharitonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tango.
Tango stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kharitonov.
Tango throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kharitonovs head.
Kharitonov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tango told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Kharitonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tango's elbow.
Tango is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kharitonov is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tango tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kharitonov avoids it.
Kharitonov misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kharitonov.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hook to the body lands for Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tango leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kharitonov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kharitonov scores with a hook to the body.
Tango trying to stall but Kharitonov improves his position.
Kharitonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kharitonov lands with a light punch inside.
Kharitonov misses with the head strike.
Kharitonov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kharitonov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kharitonov.
A hook to the body from Tango.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tango.
Kharitonov blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kharitonov throws a head punch that misses.
Kharitonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kharitonov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tango.
Kharitonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tango's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kharitonov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kharitonov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tango controls his hands.
Tango using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kharitonov is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tango throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tango dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kharitonov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tango leaning against his opponent.
Kharitonov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tango obliges.
Tango lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tango obliges.
Tango landing knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Tango.
Nice body punch from Tango - that landed with a thud.
Tango is stalling here.
Tango connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tango stalling the fight.
Tango lands a good knee to the midsection. Kharitonov won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Tango.
Tango creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kharitonov with a big uppercut! Kharitonov tries to clinch up but Tango pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kharitonov to the mat! Kharitonov covers up and Tango unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wango Tango!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wango Tango waved his t-shirt featuring GREEN!160's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moyses Mattos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bleh Wha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wha has chosen Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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38
275 lbs
36 - 13 - 0 |
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300 lbs
43 - 23 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Moyses Mattos !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bleh Wha!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mattos looks to land a left hand but Wha moved out of range nicely.
Mattos throws out a leg kick but Wha moves out of range and Mattos only half commits.
Bleh Wha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wha ducks under a wild hook from Mattos .
Wha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wha tries to clinch but Mattos moves away
letting Mattos counter with a right hand.
Wha doesn't manage to clinch there - Mattos circles away.
Wha pushes Mattos up against the cage in a clinch.
Wha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mattos 's elbow.
Mattos avoiding damage as Wha throws knees to the body.
Mattos lands a hook that snaps the head of Wha backwards.
Mattos lands a shoulder strike.
Mattos is trying to break the clinch but Wha is controlling him.
Wha prevents Mattos from breaking the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mattos breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mattos 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mattos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mattos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mattos misses with a looping left.
Mattos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wha tries to clinch there but Mattos circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Mattos misses the target.
Mattos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wha clinches up with Mattos and pushes him back against the cage.
Wha missing with knees to the body.
Mattos lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wha just leaning against Mattos , taking a breather.
I was talking to Mattos 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wha tries a body shot but Mattos blocks it.
Mattos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whas head.
Mattos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wha.
Wha keeps control of Mattos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wha is pushing Mattos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mattos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wha moves in looking to clinch but Mattos pushes him off.
Wha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mattos , pushing him back against the cage.
Wha presses Mattos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mattos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wha taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wha slowing the pace effectively.
Wha continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Wha missing with knees to the body.
Wha looking to throw knees to the head but Mattos is blocking nicely.
Mattos misses with the head strike.
Wha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mattos .
Mattos avoiding damage as Wha throws knees to the body.
Wha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mattos is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mattos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mattos has had enough of the clinch but Wha keeps him there for the moment.
Wha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Good body shot from Mattos .
Wha working Mattos over with knees to the body.
Mattos is breathing heavily.
Wha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mattos is defending well for now.
Mattos is looking to control Wha's arms but Wha gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mattos has his back to the cage.
Wha has Mattos pressed against the cage, preventing Mattos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mattos is trying to break free.
Mattos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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 Moyses Mattos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mattos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wha ducks right into an uppercut from Mattos .
Wha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mattos blocks the body kick.
Mattos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mattos misses the target.
Mattos gets tackled into the cage by Wha. Wha maintains the clinch.
Wha tries a knee to the head but Mattos blocks it.
Mattos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wha blocks an uppercut.
Mattos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mattos is trying to break the clinch but Wha has him pressed against the cage.
Wha lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mattos working aggressively here.
Wha dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wha throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wha dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wha being controlled against the cage.
Mattos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wha tries to clinch there but Mattos circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wha is looking to clinch.
That kick from Mattos tenderised Wha's leg. Wha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wha rushes Mattos and presses him up against the cage.
Wha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mattos .
Wha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mattos is stalling here.
Wha scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wha blocks a body shot from Mattos .
Wha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mattos .
Wha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mattos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wha lands an uppercut.
Wha is struggling to control the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A knee to the head by Wha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mattos being controlled against the cage.
Wha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mattos misses with some punches.
Mattos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wha crunches a lovely knee into Mattos 's ribcage.
Stalling in the clinch from Wha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bleh Wha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wha is looking to clinch but Mattos is avoiding it.
Wha ducks under a wild hook from Mattos .
Wha is looking to clinch.
Mattos throws a hook but Wha avoids it easily.
Wha blocks a head kick by Mattos .
Mattos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mattos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wha has time to react.
Mattos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mattos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A clash of legs there as Wha blocks the low kick.
Mattos throws an overhand right that lands on Wha's shoulder, as Wha tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wha blocks a low kick nicely.
Mattos misses with a body shot.
Wha clinches up with Mattos and pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wha leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wha is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mattos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wha misses with a punch on the inside.
Wha lands a good knee to the midsection. Mattos won't want to take too many of those.
Wha tries to land knees in the clinch but Mattos avoids the damage to the body.
Mattos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wha trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wha is trying to maintain a safe position but Mattos gets an underhook and turns Wha into the cage.
Wha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Wha - that landed with a thud.
Wha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wha prevents Mattos from breaking the clinch.
Wha's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wha stalling.
Mattos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wha backwards.
Wha lands a hook that snaps the head of Mattos backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattos gets through Wha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bleh Wha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wha crunches a lovely knee into Mattos 's ribcage.
Wha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mattos .
Mattos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wha stalling against the cage.
A short uppercut from Wha.
A frustrated look appears on Mattos 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mattos avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wha slowing the pace effectively.
Wha slows down the pace here.
Wha controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bleh Wha.
Wha takes the fight into the clinch.
Mattos managing to block the knees to the body from Wha.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wha trying to land knees to the body.
Mattos managing to block the knees to the body from Wha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bleh Wha really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mattos . Wha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wha slips a jab from Mattos .
Wha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mattos .
Wha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mattos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wha doesn't seem bothered though.
Wha tries to clinch there but Mattos circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mattos being controlled against the cage.
Wha leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mattos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mattos is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattos avoiding damage as Wha throws knees to the body.
Mattos has had enough of the clinch but Wha keeps him there for the moment.
Mattos avoiding damage as Wha throws knees to the body.
Mattos is trying to force a seperation but Wha has the dominant position.
Wha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mattos .
Mattos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wha up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wha.
A short uppercut from Mattos .
Wha avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wha looking to stall.
Mattos is trying to break the clinch but Wha has him pressed against the cage.
Wha pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mattos managing to block the knees to the body from Wha.
Wha looking to slow down the pace here.
Mattos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Mattos on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wha stalling.
Mattos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mattos can't break the clinch.
Wha working aggressively here.
Mattos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mattos stalling in the clinch but Wha improves position.
Wha is trying to maintain a safe position but Mattos gets an underhook and turns Wha into the cage.
Wha pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mattos lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mattos manages to break the clinch.
Wha has closed the distance and engaged Mattos in a clinch.
Mattos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mattos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mattos swats away the attempt to clinch by Wha.
Wha doesn't manage to clinch there - Mattos circles away.
Mattos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mattos digs a good hook to Wha's body.
Wha tries to close the distance and clinch but Mattos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mattos swings for the body but Wha moves out of range.
Wha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mattos throws out the jab.
Wha tries to clinch but Mattos moves out of range.
Mattos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moyses Mattos had his way with Bleh Wha in 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. This is the final round!
Mattos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wha has time to react.
Wha wants to clinch
and Mattos counters with a right hand to the body.
Wha tries to clinch there but Mattos circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Mattos misses its target.
Wha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mattos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mattos moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWha.
Wha closes the distance and clinches.
Mattos managing to block the knees to the body from Wha.
Wha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mattos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wha looking to throw knees to the head but Mattos is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Wha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mattos cracks Wha with a nice body shot.
Wha stalling.
Mattos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wha takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mattos blocking some punches.
Wha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mattos is defending well for now.
Wha stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mattos breaks the clinch.
Wha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mattos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wha slips a straight right by Mattos .
Wha tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mattos counters with a nice uppercut.
Bleh Wha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wha closes the distance and pushes Mattos back into the cage.
Wha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mattos 's efforts to push away.
Wha stalls.
Wha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wha tries to stall but Mattos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mattos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wha manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mattos has had enough of the clinch but Wha keeps him there for the moment.
Wha trying to stall but Mattos improves his position.
Wha taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mattos .
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mattos avoids it.
Wha landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wha trying to land knees to the body.
Mattos misses with some punches.
Wha lands a knee to the head.
Wha struggles to land a body shot inside as Mattos controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wha.
Wha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wha misses with a punch to the body.
Wha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mattos is defending well for now.
Mattos swings wildly with an uppercut but Wha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wha throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bleh Wha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wha 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 47:48
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bleh Wha!
Bleh Wha is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Bleh Wha thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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