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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Jones (ranked 3122 p4p, 357 weight class) and Bruno Italo (ranked 5339 p4p, 532 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Italo!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Italo quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Italo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Italo actively working from the bottom here.
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Italo defending well.
Jones stops Italo from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Italo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Italo is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Italo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Italo has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Jones. Oh but Italo has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Jones goes limp - he's gone! Italo jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bruno Italo!
Bruno Italo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Besy Jyre (ranked 2473 p4p, 297 weight class) and Barry Reaves (ranked 4304 p4p, 472 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Besy Jyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Reaves!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reaves.
Reaves checks a leg kick nicely.
Reaves tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jyre defends well and Reaves ends up having to push Jyre into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reaves tries for a takedown but Jyre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Besy Jyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Reaves.
Reaves gets tackled into the cage by Jyre. Jyre maintains the clinch.
Reaves is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jyre.
Reaves is looking for a takedown.
Jyre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reaves looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jyre is fending him off so far but Reaves persists. Nope, Jyre circles away and we're back to standing.
Jyre lands a left and a right that send Reaves crashing to the mat, dazed. Jyre thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Barry Reaves has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jyre misses with a head kick.
Reaves slips a jab and a cross from Jyre.
No joy there for Jyre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reaves sizes up Jyre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jyre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reaves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jyre throws a leg kick but Reaves moved away.
Reaves feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jyre kicks Reaves off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reaves.
Reaves tries for a takedown but Jyre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Jyre. No joy for Reaves on that attempt.
Reaves looks winded!
Jyre feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Reaves sprawling to the canvas! Reaves rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jyre finish him?!
Reaves is rocked!
Jyre cracks Reaves's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Reaves slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Jyre can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Besy Jyre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Young (ranked 7270 p4p, 626 weight class) and Pietro De Negri (ranked 3166 p4p, 360 weight class). Trevor Young has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trevor Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pietro De Negri!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Negri is fending him off so far but Young persists. Nope, De Negri circles away and we're back to standing.
De Negri misses with a takedown attempt - Young sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Young lets loose with a powerful body kick. De Negri will feel that in the morning.
Horrible takedown attempt by Young or perhaps it was just good defense by De Negri, which made it look bad.
Young throws a nice looking combination but De Negri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Young.
De Negri doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Negri moves into the clinch successfully.
Young tries to circle away but De Negri has him pinned against the cage.
De Negri ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. De Negri no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
De Negri is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young is working De Negri over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Negri pulls Young in close to prevent any damage.
Young wants to control from the top but De Negri keeps moving.
Young would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Young is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young wants to control from the top but De Negri keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two 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.
De Negri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Young counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Young throws a lazy head kick
and De Negri counters with a shoot takedown. Young fights it but they end up in guard.
De Negri throwing strikes from guard but Young blocks nicely.
Young keeping moving, preventing De Negri from controlling successfully.
De Negri landing with the ground and pound.
Young will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Young is trying to control the position but De Negri postures up.
Young keeping full guard, as De Negri tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young wants to stand but De Negri is controlling the position.
Young is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Young controls De Negri momentarily but De Negri frees himself.
Young wants to get back to his feet but De Negri is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
De Negri stays in close to Young's body and controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Negri has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Negri wants to take the fight to the mat but Young manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De Negri avoiding damage.
De Negri managing to block the knees to the body from Young.
Young wants to take the fight to the mat but De Negri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Negri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Young.
Young goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Negri prevents it.
Young is trying to break the clinch but De Negri is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pietro De Negri will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
De Negri closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Young quickly recovers to half guard.
De Negri stalling.
De Negri is continuing to stall.
Young striking from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Negri is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De Negri keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young wants to get back to his feet.
Young works his way to full guard. Good work.
De Negri prevents Young from getting back to his feet.
Young is trying to keep De Negri in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
De Negri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Young tries to land a front kick but De Negri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Negri is looking for the big counter here.
Young closes the distance and clinches up with De Negri, looking for a takedown. Young pushes De Negri against the cage but De Negri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Trevor Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Negri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Young is defended easily by De Negri.
De Negri gets caught flat footed, as Young shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Negri kicks Young off and gets to his feet.
Young misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Young. No joy for De Negri on that attempt.
De Negri just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromYoung.
Trevor Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pietro De Negri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Negri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
De Negri stalling.
Young wants to get back to striking at distance but De Negri won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Negri breaks from the clinch.
Young circles away from the clinch attempt.
Young lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
De Negri feints and as Young raises his hands in defense, De Negri changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
De Negri trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Young manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
De Negri being controlled here, momentarily.
De Negri pulls Young in close to prevent any damage.
Young showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young tries to stand but De Negri is controlling from the bottom.
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but De Negri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young tries to stand but De Negri is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro De Negri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
De Negri stuffs the takedown attempt from Young. Young gets slowly back to his feet.
Young misses with a head kick.
De Negri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping body kick lands there for De Negri.
De Negri misses with a head kick.
Young tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Negri changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Young misses with a takedown attempt
and De Negri counters with a two punch combo.
Young throws a right and a left that De Negri avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Negri has Young up against the cage in a clinch.
Young goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Negri prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Negri misses with a punch to the body.
Young doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Negri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Young gets caught flat footed, as De Negri shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Negri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Young is keeping the position for now.
De Negri slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pietro De Negri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Young tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Negri looking to sit in guard and control but Young gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
De Negri working a defensive guard but Young manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young advances nicely into full mount.
Young can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Negri is looking to escape.
De Negri takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
De Negri is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
De Negri is wriggling around trying to escape.
De Negri is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young content just to control the position here.
De Negri is trying desperately to improve position.
Young landing shots from mount.
Young moves to back control.
De Negri is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Young struggling to land strikes to the head as De Negri covers up.
De Negri is holding on to Young 's glove but Young gets free and slips his arm under De Negri 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, De Negri is tapping furiously and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trevor Young!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kim Rhee Daebyeol (ranked 2086 p4p, 256 weight class) and Tony Bison (ranked 1669 p4p, 204 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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Rhee Daebyeol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Bison!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bison looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Daebyeol throws an overhand right that lands on Bison's shoulder, as Bison tries to avoid the shot.
Daebyeol tries to work over Bison's front leg with a kick but Bison checks it.
Bison displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daebyeol.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bison! But no joy.
Daebyeol shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Despite the aggression on Bison's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bison lands with a right hand.
Bison scores with a kick to the body.
Daebyeol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bison moves away.
Bison throws out a counter right but Daebyeol avoids it with no problem.
Daebyeol shoots in and gets a takedown into Bison's guard.
Daebyeol throws a big right hand that misses.
Bison wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Daebyeol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bison keeping moving, preventing Daebyeol from controlling successfully.
Daebyeol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bison can't keep his opponent in guard - Daebyeol advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daebyeol stalling.
Bison wants to get back to full guard but Daebyeol has passed into side control.
Daebyeol controlling the position from side mount.
Bison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Daebyeol wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bison is letting Daebyeol control him for a moment.
Bison is not content to let Daebyeol control the position.
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.
Bison being controlled for a moment.
Bison is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Daebyeol taking a breather here.
Daebyeol lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daebyeol lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bison tries to bench press Daebyeol off him but Daebyeol keeps the position.
Bison is holding Daebyeol down, trying to stall.
Bison is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Daebyeol has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Daebyeol taking a breather here.
Daebyeol in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Daebyeol tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol working away.
Daebyeol in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bison managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Daebyeol.
Daebyeol lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bison is not content to let Daebyeol control the position.
Bison is trying to control Daebyeol's posture but Daebyeol avoids it.
Daebyeol works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bison taking punishment in the form of punches.
Daebyeol 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bison pushes Daebyeol away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Daebyeol gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Check out the look on Daebyeol's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bison is looking to reverse the position.
Daebyeol wants to control but Bison is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Rhee Daebyeol dominated that round.
That's time! Daebyeol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Daebyeol scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bison is not content to let Daebyeol control the position.
Daebyeol misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Daebyeol prevents Bison from escaping the position.
Daebyeol wants to control but Bison is keeping him busy.
Bison seems a little lost for a moment, as Daebyeol dominates the positioning.
Bison is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daebyeol grinds an elbow into Bison's temple.
Daebyeol happy to just control the position for now.
Daebyeol is looking to take a break and control but Bison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daebyeol in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bison tries to improve position but can't.
Daebyeol cracks Bison with a big elbow.
Daebyeol cracks Bison with a big elbow.
Daebyeol prevents Bison from escaping the position.
Daebyeol slows the pace down.
Daebyeol is putting a hurting on Bison here, landing some big shots from side control.
The referee asks Daebyeol politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Daebyeol prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kim Rhee Daebyeol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bison manages to work his way to half guard, despite Daebyeol's best efforts.
Bison has hold of Daebyeol's hands but Daebyeol slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bison is looking to improve his position.
Daebyeol looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Daebyeol is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bison is looking to improve his position.
Daebyeol is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bison avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daebyeol.
Daebyeol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bison's head.
Bison wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Daebyeol looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Daebyeol's head.
Daebyeol throws an off balance right hand
and Bison counters with a nice leg kick.
Bison thuds a left hand into Daebyeol's body.
Bison displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daebyeol.
Daebyeol tries to clinch up but Bison circles away and keeps his distance.
Daebyeol dives in for a single leg takedown but Bison sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Rhee Daebyeol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bison feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daebyeol's calf.
Bison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bison throws a one two combo.
Daebyeol closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Bison to counter with a crisp jab.
Bison catches Daebyeol with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Daebyeol darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony Bison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.
Daebyeol wants to clinch up but Bison keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Bison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daebyeol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daebyeol takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bison.
Bison throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bison leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bison lands an elbow just above Daebyeol 's eye.
Daebyeol can't find room to land a body shot as Bison controls the action.
Daebyeol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daebyeol has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bison avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bison unloads a knee to the mid-section. Daebyeol lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bison creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bison misses with an elbow over the top.
Daebyeol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Bison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daebyeol goes for a takedown attempt but Bison pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bison connects with a looping right hand.
Bison scores with a jab. Daebyeol acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Daebyeol closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bison did well to prevent Daebyeol getting side control.
Daebyeol not doing much here.
Daebyeol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bison keeps working.
Bison tries to roll over but Daebyeol keeps him under control.
Daebyeol is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bison is trying to stand up here but Daebyeol is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol is nestled in close to Bison, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bison tries to roll over but Daebyeol keeps him under control.
Daebyeol content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bison looking for submissions off his back.
Bison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bison is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daebyeol scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bison tries to get to full guard but Daebyeol has control of the leg.
Daebyeol content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol is looking to take a break and control but Bison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daebyeol scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Daebyeol controlling the action here.
Bison is staying active underneath Daebyeol, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Daebyeol works his way into side control.
Bison is looking to regain half guard here but Daebyeol keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Bison keeps trying to improve his position.
Daebyeol content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bison is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Daebyeol is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bison seems a little lost for a moment, as Daebyeol dominates the positioning.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bison is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tony Bison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daebyeol has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Rhee Daebyeol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daebyeol takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Bison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bison has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Bison!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Sergeant (ranked 2658 p4p, 135 weight class) and Ralph Bonnano (ranked 4090 p4p, 204 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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144 lbs
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Brawler
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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
17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Sergeant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralph Bonnano!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Bonnano. No joy for Sergeant on that attempt.
A left and a right from Bonnano both land. Nice combination.
Sergeant closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bonnano struggling a bit here.
Bonnano is looking for a sweep.
Bonnano is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sergeant's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bonnano looking for submissions off his back.
Sergeant seems to be looking for submissions.
Bonnano manages to get to full guard.
Sergeant wants to pass the guard but Bonnano is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonnano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sergeant manages to get himself to full guard.
Bonnano is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sergeant is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sergeant has escaped and now he's on top!
Bonnano working a defensive guard here.
Sergeant controlling from the top position.
Sergeant with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sergeant wants to control from the top but Bonnano keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sergeant controlling from the top position.
Bonnano wants to sweep here but Sergeant controlling him for the moment.
Sergeant passes Bonnano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bonnano is staying active underneath Sergeant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bonnano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sergeant is working for a kimura but Bonnano is defending it quite comfortably.
Sergeant is thwarting Bonnano's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant trying to control the pace.
Bonnano tries to roll over but Sergeant keeps him under control.
Sergeant working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sergeant is stalling here. Bonnano is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sergeant seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bonnano has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sergeant is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bonnano is controlling him well.
I wouldn't like to be where Sergeant is right now.
Sergeant is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonnano trying to control the position but Sergeant is working away.
Bonnano working away.
Bonnano wants to control but Sergeant is keeping him busy.
Bonnano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sergeant is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonnano tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bonnano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Bonnano dominated 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.
Sergeant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bonnano as he avoids it easily.
Sergeant changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bonnano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bonnano is trying to control Sergeant's posture but Sergeant avoids it.
Sergeant controlling from side mount.
Sergeant wants to control but Bonnano is keeping him busy.
Sergeant happy to just control the position for now.
Bonnano wants to control but Sergeant postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonnano is looking to regain half guard here but Sergeant keeps moving and retains side control.
Bonnano struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonnano tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Sergeant's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bonnano is looking for a sweep.
A control attempt from Bonnano but he's now mounted!
Bonnano can't escape the position.
Sergeant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bonnano is bucking up trying to escape but Sergeant cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant controlling his opponent.
Further stalling from Sergeant.
Sergeant seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bonnano for as long as he can get away with.
Bonnano is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonnano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bonnano in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonnano can't escape the position.
Sergeant goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bonnano is on top in guard.
Sergeant is adopting a defensive guard.
Bonnano tries to free his leg and advance position but Sergeant is retaining full guard.
Sergeant looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sergeant wants to stand but Bonnano is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bonnano is aware though and is defending well.
Bonnano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bonnano swings around for an armbar but Sergeant sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bonnano's guard.
Sergeant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonnano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sergeant has managed to get both his arms back between Bonnano's legs - danger averted.
Sergeant scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sergeant trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonnano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sergeant with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonnano keeping full guard, as Sergeant tries to pass.
Bonnano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sergeant dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sergeant dives in for a single leg takedown but Bonnano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bonnano looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sergeant!
Bonnano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sergeant knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sergeant is not content to let Bonnano control the position.
Dan Sergeant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sergeant is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bonnano has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonnano tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bonnano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sergeant has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sergeant on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sergeant tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonnano goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sergeant rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bonnano's guard! Nice work there by Sergeant!
Sergeant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bonnano is keeping the position for now.
Sergeant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sergeant slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bonnano pushes a forearm under Sergeant's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sergeant is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ralph Bonnano!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rex Ruger (ranked 1612 p4p, 79 weight class) and Adriano Silva (ranked 2783 p4p, 139 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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145 lbs
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32
135 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Ruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriano Silva!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ruger shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Ruger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ruger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ruger 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.
Ruger is looking to stand back up but Silva counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ruger.
Ruger tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Ruger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger wants to get back to his feet.
Ruger wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Ruger wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruger is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ruger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Ruger wants to get back to his feet.
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
Silva looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Silva is covering up but some of the strikes from Ruger are getting through and doing damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruger cracks Silva with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Silva from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ruger.
Ruger is punishing Silva with strikes - can he finish him?!
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but Ruger has full control of the position and if anything, Silva has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Even with his hooks in, Ruger manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Silva trying to get back to his feet but Ruger is in full control for now.
Ruger scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruger somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Ruger. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Silva looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ruger keeps control of the position as Silva tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Ruger misses with an elbow to the head.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ruger scores with punches from the back.
Ruger tries to get the hooks in deep but Silva pushed the leg off.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Ruger not allowing Silva to control his hands.
Ruger connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Silva to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruger lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Ruger has Silva flattened out and is raining down punches.
Ruger lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Ruger.
Silva is covering up but some of the strikes from Ruger are getting through and doing damage.
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!
Ruger lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Ruger lands shots from the back.
Silva tries to escape but Ruger has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Silva covering up well under a series of strikes from Ruger.
Silva is taking damage to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Ruger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ruger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ruger gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ruger defends it well.
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Ruger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ruger lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruger wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva is controlling Ruger's posture.
Ruger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Ruger from controlling successfully.
Silva is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ruger presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Ruger.
Ruger wants to take the fight to the mat but Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ruger is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Ruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruger wants a takedown but no success here.
Silva is trying to stall.
Ruger wants a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ruger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ruger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruger is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ruger breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruger slips under a jab from Silva.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruger attempts a counter takedown but Silva avoids it well and moves away.
Ruger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Ruger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ruger shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ruger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Ruger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruger is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruger wants a takedown.
Ruger leaning against his opponent.
Silva looking for a takedown.
Silva has picked Ruger up - he's going for a ride! Silva dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ruger pushes Silva off but Silva dives into side control.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ruger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Ruger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruger is trying to improve his position.
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ruger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ruger is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ruger if he has to take too many more of those.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruger.
Silva with the counter takedown but Ruger avoids it easily.
Silva thuds a left hand into Ruger's body.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruger punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Ruger misses with a low kick.
Silva punishes Ruger's body with a nice straight punch.
Ruger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruger shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Ruger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ruger postures up.
Ruger works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruger trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruger stops Silva from standing up.
Ruger wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Ruger preventing the sweep.
Silva keeps trying to improve his position.
Silva controls Ruger momentarily but Ruger frees himself.
Ruger won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Ruger is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ruger slips under a jab.
Ruger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two 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.
Silva cracks Ruger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Ruger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ruger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Ruger.
Silva wants to stand but Ruger is controlling his posture from full guard.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruger seems keen to control Silva's posture.
Silva trying to control but Ruger is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva won't allow Ruger to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adriano Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ruger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Ruger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva has hold of Ruger's hands but Ruger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ruger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ruger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ruger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ruger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ruger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ruger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ruger passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruger landing strikes from the mount.
Ruger thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Silva trying desperately to get to his feet.
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Ruger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruger 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Ruger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Diaz (ranked 2744 p4p, 373 weight class) and Adam Bocheck (ranked 24381 p4p, 760 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ramon Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Bocheck!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Bocheck sprawls well.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Bocheck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bocheck, pushing him back against the cage.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Bocheck forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Bocheck shoots in.
Bocheck changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Bocheck manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bocheck.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Bocheck sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Bocheck tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bocheck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Bocheck fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Bocheck shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bocheck gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Bocheck wants a takedown.
Bocheck tries to pull guard but Diaz holds him up against the cage and eventually Bocheck drops back down to his feet.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bocheck smiles and moves away.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bocheck.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bocheck swinging wildly here.
Bocheck should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bocheck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bocheck tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz jumps guard but Bocheck stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bocheck is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Bocheck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bocheck drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bocheck off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Diaz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bocheck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bocheck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Bocheck, which made it look bad.
Bocheck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Bocheck scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bocheck moves into the clinch.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bocheck smiles and moves away.
Bocheck feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Bocheck on that attempt.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bocheck closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
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 Ramon Diaz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Bocheck manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz throws a head kick but Bocheck moves out of range.
Bocheck misses with a few strikes there.
Bocheck moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Bocheck has Diaz pushed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bocheck's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bocheck breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bocheck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Bocheck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bocheck looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bocheck stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bocheck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz works Bocheck's body with a nice hook.
Bocheck clinches.
Bocheck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Bocheck, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Bocheck against the cage but Bocheck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Bocheck tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bocheck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bocheck looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bocheck avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Bocheck with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz rushes Bocheck and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bocheck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bocheck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Bocheck ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bocheck no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bocheck looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diaz passes into side control.
Bocheck struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz decides to stand back up. Diaz steps back and let's Bocheck get back to his feet.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bocheck buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bocheck fails with a takedown attempt.
Bocheck looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Bocheck pushes him off.
Bocheck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Bocheck manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Ramon Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bocheck scores with a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz pushes Bocheck off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bocheck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bocheck tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Bocheck fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adam Bocheck will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bocheck tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Bocheck fails with the takedown.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Bocheck gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Ramon Diaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bocheck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bocheck jumps guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ramon Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Bocheck.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz stalling in the clinch but Bocheck improves position.
Diaz tries to work over Bocheck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bocheck controlling the action here for a moment.
Diaz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bocheck dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Bocheck has him pressed against the cage.
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.
Bocheck is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Bocheck tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Bocheck pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bocheck with a poor takedown
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bocheck but Bocheck pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bocheck is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Bocheck.
Bocheck doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Bocheck shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bocheck lands with a nice combination. Diaz backs away looking to recover.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bocheck.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Bocheck wants to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch position.
Bocheck looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Bocheck persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bocheck is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Bocheck circles away and we're back to standing.
Bocheck tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Bocheck in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bocheck stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Bocheck pulls guard effortlessly.
Bocheck controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Ramon Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bocheck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz pushes down on Bocheck's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diaz not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ramon Diaz.
I think Diaz 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Diaz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Sanna (ranked 769 p4p, 120 weight class) and David McDonald (ranked 4042 p4p, 520 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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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Sanna!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald gets the takedown into side control.
Sanna is looking to reverse the position.
McDonald working the head and body with strikes.
Sanna is looking for a sweep.
McDonald stands up.
Sanna throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonald counters with a left and a right that stings Sanna.
Sanna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanna throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanna but Sanna pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Sanna does no damage.
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!
Sanna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanna lands with a straight right. McDonald didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanna throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from McDonald on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanna tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanna manages to avoid it.
Sanna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanna punishes McDonald's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
Sanna thows a leg kick but McDonald checks it
and McDonald counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McDonald.
Sanna 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.
My spies in All Star Performance Institute inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sanna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanna wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and McDonald manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanna is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McDonald scores with a couple of nice shots.
McDonald lands with a punch from half guard.
McDonald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McDonald lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sanna looks like he's trying to stand up.
McDonald not doing much here.
McDonald's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanna taking some punishment here, with McDonald in his half guard.
Sanna knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McDonald on the ground.
McDonald decides to stand up.
McDonald blocks the body kick.
Sanna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanna scores with a jab. McDonald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDonald is defended easily by Sanna.
Sanna looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald shoots in for a double leg but Sanna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Michael Sanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDonald.
Sanna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sanna throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sanna connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Michael Sanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanna lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald looks winded!
Sanna misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Sanna sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanna lands a brutal head kick. McDonald looks out on his feet and Sanna throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Michael Sanna!
Michael Sanna retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Ithamar (ranked 524 p4p, 23 weight class) and Jimmy Carruthers (ranked 1527 p4p, 76 weight class). Ithamar comes into the arena with Yamma Ensemble Psalms 104 blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ezekiel Ithamar!
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, Jimmy Carruthers!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ithamar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Carruthers is trying to defend but Ithamar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ithamar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ithamar is trying to work for a kimura but Carruthers is defending well.
Ithamar content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar is looking for a kimura but Carruthers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ithamar to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithamar seems to be working for a kimura but Carruthers defends the submission attempt.
Ithamar is thwarting Carruthers's attempts to control the position.
Ithamar passes into side control, despite Carruthers's attempt to control the position.
Ithamar is working to tighten his grip on Carruthers's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Carruthers has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ithamar is really squeezing tight and eventually Carruthers passes out! Ithamar breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar retains his bantamweight title!
As Ezekiel Ithamar got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Cathaway (ranked 136 p4p, 20 weight class) and Huffy Sanna (ranked 1372 p4p, 176 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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KO power |
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Cathaway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Huffy Sanna!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanna misses with a straight right.
Cathaway ducks under a wild hook from Sanna.
Cathaway clobbers Sanna with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Huffy Sanna has been cut.
Sanna on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cathaway bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Sanna! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cathaway drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cathaway jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cathaway sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cathaway preventing the sweep.
Cathaway drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cathaway jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cathaway sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanna really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cathaway. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cathaway pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanna is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cathaway postures up.
Cathaway gets to his feet - Sanna follows without any prompting.
Huffy Sanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Cathaway lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanna doesn't seem phased though.
That has opened up Huffy Sanna's cut even more.
Cathaway keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sanna is rocked!
Cathaway jabs Sanna to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanna is still on wobbly legs! Can Cathaway finish him?
Sanna looks winded!
Cathaway is stalking Sanna. Sanna circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Cathaway, and it's lights out! Sanna really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Cathaway!
Jimmy Cathaway retains his middleweight title!
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