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FMFC 34: Zook vs Cullen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soren Kierkegaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomes comes into the arena with Juelz Santana - Murda Murda blaring out of the sound system. Martin Gomes 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martin Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Soren Kierkegaard!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kierkegaard misses with an uppercut. Gomes saw that one coming.
Kierkegaard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gomes thuds a left hand into Kierkegaard's body.
Kierkegaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomes.
Kierkegaard throws a lazy right hand but Gomes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gomes throws out a loose jab but Kierkegaard uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kierkegaard. Gomes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomes ducks under a wild hook from Kierkegaard.
Gomes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kierkegaard.
Kierkegaard connects with a single shot there.
Gomes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kierkegaard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gomes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kierkegaard.
Gomes lands a really nice looking cross but Kierkegaard seems unphased.
Gomes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kierkegaard.
Kierkegaard rushes Gomes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gomes wants the takedown. Kierkegaard is fighting it off but Gomes persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kierkegaard's guard against the cage.
Gomes working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kierkegaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gomes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gomes throwing strikes from guard but Kierkegaard blocks nicely.
Kierkegaard keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kierkegaard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gomes.
Gomes with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gomes with a nice head shot there.
Gomes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kierkegaard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gomes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kierkegaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes looking to sit in guard and control but Kierkegaard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kierkegaard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kierkegaard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gomes is trying to control but can't.
Kierkegaard trying to mount his opponent but Gomes defends it.
Gomes trying to control but Kierkegaard postures up.
Kierkegaard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kierkegaard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kierkegaard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck for Kierkegaard with that takedown attempt.
Kierkegaard tries for a takedown but Gomes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kierkegaard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gomes!
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kierkegaard looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Gomes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kierkegaard shoots for a double leg takedown but Gomes sprawls well. He's pushed Kierkegaard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kierkegaard gets caught flat footed, as Gomes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gomes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gomes throws and elbow that misses. Kierkegaard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gomes's guard. Nice move by Kierkegaard!
Kierkegaard postures up.
Kierkegaard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kierkegaard pushes down on Gomes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes is staying active underneath Kierkegaard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Gomes wants to control but Kierkegaard is keeping busy.
Kierkegaard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kierkegaard swings for the body but Gomes moves out of range.
Kierkegaard takes a swing at Gomes's ribcage but misses.
Kierkegaard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gomes gets back to half guard.
Well, if Kierkegaard 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kierkegaard trying to control the action but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Kierkegaard winds up and cracks Gomes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gomes manages to get to full guard.
Kierkegaard trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kierkegaard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gomes wants to sweep here but Kierkegaard controlling him for the moment.
Gomes working a defensive guard here.
Gomes wants to sweep here but Kierkegaard controlling him for the moment.
Gomes is trying to control the position but Kierkegaard postures up.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Kierkegaard from controlling successfully.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kierkegaard misses with a body shot
and Gomes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gomes.
Kierkegaard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martin Gomes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kierkegaard is retaining full guard.
Gomes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gomes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gomes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gomes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kierkegaard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gomes trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Gomes dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kierkegaard misses with a hook to the body
and Gomes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gomes just misses with a punch to the body.
Kierkegaard cracks a nice hook into Gomes's ribs.
Soren Kierkegaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomes misses the shot to the body.
Kierkegaard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gomes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kierkegaard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomes.
Gomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kierkegaard.
Kierkegaard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kierkegaard scores with a hook.
Kierkegaard takes a swing at Gomes's ribcage but misses.
Kierkegaard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gomes counters with a nice body shot.
Gomes is looking to wear down Kierkegaard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kierkegaard throws a body punch but Gomes moves out of range.
Kierkegaard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gomes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gomes.
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!
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kierkegaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gomes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kierkegaard keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Gomes thows a big elbow that misses.
Gomes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Soren Kierkegaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin Gomes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gomes scoring with some ground and pound.
Gomes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gomes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gomes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kierkegaard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gomes passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but Kierkegaard defending well.
Gomes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gomes works his way into side control.
Gomes tries to advance to mount but can't.
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.
Gomes happy to just control the position for now.
Gomes in side control, throwing shots but Kierkegaard defends.
Gomes trying to control the action but Kierkegaard is working from the bottom.
Gomes looks up at the clock and then as Kierkegaard takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gomes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Gomes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gomes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Gomes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jorge Silva might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to One Hitta Quitta . Anderson Silva has chosen DJ Khaled "All I Do Is Win" feat. Ludacris, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg & T-Pain as his entrance music. Anderson Silva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorge Silva avoids the head kick by Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson Silva throws a head kick but Jorge Silva moves out of range.
Jorge Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jorge Silva avoids the head kick by Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Jorge Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jorge Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anderson Silva is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorge Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Anderson Silva won't allow Jorge Silva to pass to mount.
Jorge Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson Silva is trying to stand up here but Jorge Silva is controlling him well.
Anderson Silva looks gassed!
Anderson Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Jorge Silva.
Jorge Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Jorge Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Jorge Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson Silva defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anderson Silva pushes Jorge Silva off looking to stand but Jorge Silva dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Silva is not content to let Jorge Silva control the position.
Jorge Silva is working for a kimura but Anderson Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Anderson Silva is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jorge Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Anderson Silva pushes Jorge Silva off looking to stand but Jorge Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Jorge Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jorge Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Silva is trying to stand.
Anderson Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Jorge Silva sits in half guard.
Jorge Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Anderson Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Jorge Silva passes to side control.
Jorge Silva is looking to take a break and control but Anderson Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jorge Silva grinds an elbow into Anderson Silva's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson Silva wants to get back to his feet but Jorge Silva drags him back down.
Jorge Silva advances nicely into full mount.
Anderson Silva wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jorge Silva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Anderson Silva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jorge Silva dominating with strikes here.
Anderson Silva defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jorge Silva.
Anderson Silva's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jorge Silva working the ground and pound effectively.
Jorge Silva working for a submission but Anderson Silva is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Silva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jorge Silva avoids the head kick by Anderson Silva.
Some wild striking there from Anderson Silva.
Jorge Silva blocks a head kick by Anderson Silva.
Jorge Silva blocks a head kick by Anderson Silva.
Jorge Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jorge Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jorge Silva is looking to take a break and control but Anderson Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson Silva is breathing heavily.
Jorge Silva has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Anderson Silva defend it? Jorge Silva steps over the head and cranks it - Anderson Silva is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jorge Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorge Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Trent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wayne Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne Glover is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sweet Like Chocolate by Shanks & Bigfoot . Jason Trent had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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208 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Trent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Wayne Glover!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trent shoots in for a takedown but Wayne Glover shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wayne Glover is looking to clinch but Trent is avoiding it.
Wayne Glover tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trent paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wayne Glover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wayne Glover throws a head kick that Trent semi-blocks.
It looks like Jason Trent has been cut.
Trent shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wayne Glover defends it nicely.
Wayne Glover tries to clinch there but Trent circles away.
Wayne Glover is looking to clinch but Trent is avoiding it.
Wayne Glover throws a head kick but Trent moves out of range.
Wayne Glover tries to clinch up but Trent circles away and keeps his distance.
Wayne Glover tries to clinch there but Trent circles away.
Wayne Glover tries to clinch there but Trent circles away.
Wayne Glover goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne Glover rushes Trent and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wayne Glover creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trent's defenses.
Trent on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wayne Glover is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Trent on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wayne Glover crunches a lovely knee into Trent's ribcage.
Trent is breathing heavily.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow inside that Trent shrugs off.
Trent can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Trent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayne Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trent avoids it.
Wayne Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trent is defending well for now.
Wayne Glover lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Trent on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow inside that Trent shrugs off.
Jason Trent's cut is getting worse.
Wayne Glover crunches a lovely knee into Trent's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow inside.
Wayne Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trent is defending well for now.
Trent takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wayne Glover gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Wayne Glover.
Wayne Glover tries to land knees in the clinch but Trent avoids the damage to the body.
Wayne Glover creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trent's defenses.
Jason Trent's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wayne Glover lands a damaging elbow.
Wayne Glover missing with knees to the body.
Wayne Glover gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jeez, Jason Trent's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wayne Glover lands a damaging elbow.
Wayne Glover prevents the takedown attempt.
Wayne Glover lands an elbow that stopped Trent in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jason Trent's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Wayne Glover!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teller Story (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finly Darvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teller Story has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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270 lbs
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274 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Teller Story!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Finly Darvin!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darvin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Story is trying to keep Darvin in close.
Story looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Story controls Darvin momentarily but Darvin frees himself.
Darvin stays in close to Story's body and controls the position.
Story can't keep his opponent in guard - Darvin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Story moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Story had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Darvin defends it easily.
Darvin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Story keeping moving, preventing Darvin from controlling successfully.
Story really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Darvin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Story is trying to keep Darvin in close.
Darvin wants to control from the top but Story keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Story wants to stand but Darvin is controlling the position.
Story looking to control.
Darvin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown by Darvin or perhaps it was just good defense by Story which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Darvin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Darvin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Story is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Darvin controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Story is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finly Darvin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Story misses with a takedown attempt
and Darvin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Story's guard now.
Darvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Story is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Story is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Darvin is aware though and is defending well.
Story keeping moving, preventing Darvin from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darvin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Story keeping moving, preventing Darvin from controlling successfully.
Story pushes Darvin off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Story darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Story is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Darvin defends it well.
Darvin is concentrating on defense, preventing Story from advancing position.
Story wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darvin keeps working.
Darvin trying to control here.
Story will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Story trying to control the action but Darvin is working from the bottom.
Darvin is trying to control but can't.
Story is trying to control the action in half guard but Darvin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Story is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Darvin's half guard.
Story is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Darvin sees it coming and defends easily.
Darvin is trying to maintain the position but Story is very close to passing his half guard.
Story is looking to take a break and control but Darvin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Darvin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Story is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Story wants to get back to his feet.
Darvin is looking to improve his position.
Darvin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Story shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Darvin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Darvin slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Story.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finly Darvin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Story shoots and misses
and Darvin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Darvin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Finly Darvin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Story had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Darvin defends it easily.
Story keeping moving, preventing Darvin from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Story trying to control the position.
Darvin postures up in Story's guard and throws a big left but Story blocks it.
Darvin wants to pass the guard but Story is keeping the position.
Story is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Darvin is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Story is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Story is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Darvin is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darvin passes into half guard.
Darvin trying to control from half guard but Story is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darvin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Story kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Darvin is looking to pass Story's guard but actually Story recovers to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Darvin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Story has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Darvin has managed to get both his arms back between Story's legs - danger averted.
Darvin wants to control from the top but Story keeps moving.
Teller Story has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finly Darvin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Story is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finly Darvin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Darvin 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finly Darvin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marion Gaborik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marion Gaborik has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marion Gaborik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Turk!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaborik shoots in but Turk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Turk throws a shot from downtown. Gaborik moves away and avoids it.
Turk scores with a hook to the body. Gaborik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gaborik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turk.
Gaborik slips under a jab.
Turk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gaborik slips under a jab.
Gaborik throws a sloppy body shot
letting Turk counter with a right hand.
It looks like Marion Gaborik has been cut.
Turk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gaborik on the side of the head.
Gaborik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gaborik dodges the punch combination from Turk.
A slow jab from Turk misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaborik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Turk misses its intended target.
Gaborik throws a nice looking combination but Turk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gaborik slips a straight right by Turk.
Turk throws out a loose jab but Gaborik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turk misses with a straight right.
Gaborik looks to land a combination but Turk avoids it well.
Gaborik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Turk misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Gaborik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gaborik thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk staying out of range there.
Gaborik takes a swing at Turk's ribcage but misses.
David Turk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turk moves out of range as Gaborik strikes.
Turk moves away from the strike by Gaborik.
Gaborik lands a jab to Turk's midsection.
Turk dips to his left and cracks Gaborik with an uppercut!
Gaborik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turk doesn't seem bothered though.
Gaborik takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turk throws a jab when Gaborik was well out of range.
Gaborik misses the shot to the body.
Gaborik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turk moves away.
Turk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gaborik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaborik.
Turk looks to throw the jab but Gaborik is out of range.
Gaborik throws an overhand right that lands on Turk's shoulder, as Turk tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Turk misses.
Gaborik tries to clinch there but Turk circles away.
Turk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Gaborik.
Gaborik is looking to wear down Turk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Turk misses.
Turk throws a shot from downtown. Gaborik moves away and avoids it.
Gaborik misses the body punch
and Turk counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaborik slips under a jab from Turk.
Gaborik moves out of range of the strikes.
Gaborik looks to score with a jab to the body but Turk is just out of range.
Turk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaborik was well out of range. Poor timing from Turk.
Turk misses with a wild body shot.
Gaborik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gaborik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turk moves away.
Turk throws a big shot that misses.
Turk throws an overhand right that lands on Gaborik's shoulder, as Gaborik tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Gaborik misses.
Turk looks to land a right hand but Gaborik moved out of range.
Turk throws the left hand but Gaborik avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Turk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marion Gaborik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Turk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turk avoids the body shot from Gaborik.
Gaborik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turk tries to avoid it but Gaborik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turk to the ground. Turk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gaborik throws a body punch but Turk moves out of range.
Gaborik swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Turk.
A swing and a miss from Turk.
Nice takedown defense from Turk. No joy for Gaborik on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaborik lands a two punch combo.
Turk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gaborik in his tracks.
Turk catches Gaborik with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turk thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaborik misses with a looping right.
Turk looks to land a right hand but Gaborik moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Turk.
Gaborik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turk moves away from the strike by Gaborik.
Turk 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.
Turk throws a hook but Gaborik avoids it easily.
Turk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gaborik.
Gaborik slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaborik takes a swing at Turk's ribcage but misses.
Turk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaborik is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Turk's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Turk tests Gaborik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gaborik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turk.
Turk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turk ducks under a wild hook from Gaborik.
Gaborik misses with a body punch
enabling Turk to counter with a crisp jab.
Gaborik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turk manages to avoid it.
Gaborik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turk throws a jab but it's blocked by Gaborik.
Gaborik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turk throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turk ducks under a wild hook from Gaborik.
Gaborik misses with a jab to the body
and Turk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Turk coming out on top.
Gaborik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turk was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaborik.
Turk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gaborik momentarily.
Gaborik takes a swing at Turk's ribcage but misses.
Turk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaborik slips a jab from Turk.
Gaborik misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gaborik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gaborik throws the left hand but Turk avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaborik defending well as Turk loads up on a big left hand.
David Turk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gaborik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turk.
Gaborik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turk.
A telegraphed right hand from Turk misses the target.
Gaborik lands a slapping body shot.
Gaborik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turk.
Gaborik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turk.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turk slips a straight right by Gaborik.
Gaborik swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Turk counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Turk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marion Gaborik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Turk throws a series of punches but Gaborik avoids them all with ease.
Gaborik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gaborik misses with a body shot
letting Turk counter with a right hand.
Gaborik throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Turk.
Gaborik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gaborik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaborik manages to avoid it.
Turk throws a big shot that misses.
Turk throws a hook but Gaborik avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaborik clinches with his opponent.
Gaborik is trying to break free.
Turk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Turk holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Turk has Gaborik pressed against the cage, preventing Gaborik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gaborik tries to break free but Turk pushes him back against the cage.
Gaborik misses with the head strike.
Turk avoiding damage.
Gaborik working aggressively here.
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.
Gaborik is trying to break the clinch but Turk has him pressed against the cage.
Gaborik leaning his opponent against the cage.
Turk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gaborik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turk lands with a hook. Gaborik tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gaborik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turk's head.
A cross from Turk lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Turk misses.
Turk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gaborik.
Turk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaborik.
Turk throws a jab but it's blocked by Gaborik.
Gaborik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gaborik takes a swing at Turk's ribcage but misses.
Marion Gaborik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gaborik. Gaborik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gaborik throws a body punch but Turk moves out of range.
Gaborik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gaborik misses with an uppercut. Turk saw that one coming.
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.
Gaborik throws the left hand but Turk avoids the punch easily.
Turk lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gaborik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turk.
Turk throws an overhand right that lands on Gaborik's shoulder, as Gaborik tries to avoid the shot.
Turk misses with a looping right.
Turk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gaborik circles away quickly and effectively.
Turk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaborik throws out the jab.
Turk swinging wildly here.
Turk ducks under a wild hook from Gaborik.
David Turk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turk with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Turk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Turk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silver has chosen Give me da loot as his entrance music. 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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223 lbs
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215 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Powerful |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silver!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silver takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silver wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie throws a hook but Silver avoids it easily.
Gracie 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.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silver managing to control the position.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silver looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silver looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silver!
Silver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gracie wants to control but Silver postures up.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Silver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Silver keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie is not content to let Silver control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silver.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
It looks like Junior Gracie has been cut.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Silver moves into the clinch.
Come on Silver - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Silver holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie dodges an elbow strike from Silver.
Silver effectively controlling the action here.
Silver lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silver smiles and moves away.
Silver looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Silver blocks a jab.
Gracie scores with a nice right hand.
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silver bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie throws a hook but Silver blocks it.
Silver moves into the clinch successfully.
Silver scores with a knee to the head.
Silver lands a nice knee to the body.
Silver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silver throws an elbow that misses.
Silver trying to land knees to the body.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silver smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Silver avoids nicely.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from Silver misses.
Junior Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie slips a jab from Silver.
Anderson Silver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Silver lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws the left hand but Silver avoids the punch easily.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Gracie.
Silver lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silver is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Silver stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.
Silver keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silver tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Silver does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silver.
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Silver tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gracie is able to avoid easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Silver does no damage.
Silver throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silver pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Silver settles back down.
Nice uppercut lands for Gracie. That snapped Silver's head back.
Silver scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silver ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing.
Silver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silver throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left and a right from Silver both land. Nice combination.
Silver looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Silver connects with a nice looking jab.
Silver throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Silver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Silver misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie lands with an overhand left.
Gracie connects with the punch.
Silver takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silver.
Silver wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Silver is looking to clinch.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silver moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silver is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Silver.
Silver utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silver tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Silver won't allow it.
Silver taking a breather.
Silver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Gracie jumps guard but Silver stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver is struggling to control the position.
Silver tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Silver manages to pull guard.
Silver 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.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silver is keeping the position for now.
Silver is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Silver is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Silver is trying to keep Gracie in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Silver is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
Gracie throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silver defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silver pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silver wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Silver is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silver 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.
Silver perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silver is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Silver from controlling successfully.
Silver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Junior Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Silver with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gracie to score with a decent uppercut.
Gracie scores with a one two! Silver had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Silver throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silver throws out the jab.
Silver fakes the leg kick and cracks Gracie in the body.
Anderson Silver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Silver moved out of range nicely.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Silver misses the target.
A head kick misses from Silver.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Silver throws a one two combo.
Silver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie has clasped his hands together around Silver's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Silver gets back to half guard.
Silver tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silver manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Silver slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
Silver is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
Silver drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Silver off! Silver jumps back into Gracie's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gracie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Silver has worked his arm free - good work by Silver!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver regains half guard.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silver has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silver tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Silver gets back to full guard.
Silver trying to control the position.
Junior Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silver pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Anderson Silver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Silver lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gracie!
Gracie wants to control but Silver is having none of it.
Silver get's back to his feet.
Silver thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silver moves away.
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silver is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silver tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver is trying to control but can't.
Silver is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silver is on top in guard.
Silver won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Silver sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silver is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Silver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silver has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Silver!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joulu Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juana Play (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Play has chosen Lil Wayne ft Chamillionaire - Rockstar as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joulu Pukki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juana Play!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Play gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pukki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Play is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pukki defends well.
Pukki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Play is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pukki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Play is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pukki is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki controlling from the top position.
Pukki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Play looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pukki is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Play had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pukki defends it easily.
Play wants to sweep but no luck.
Play is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pukki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pukki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Play for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Play trying to keep a closed guard but Pukki is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pukki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Play was covering up waiting for the punch and Pukki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Play is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pukki gets to his feet. Play looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pukki controlling the pace.
Play has a hand on Pukki's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pukki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Play is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pukki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Play tries to improve his position but instead Pukki has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pukki biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joulu Pukki dominated that round.
That's time! Pukki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Play gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pukki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pukki'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joulu Pukki.
Pukki scores a takedown into full mount!
Play is wriggling around trying to escape.
Play throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pukki controlling the positon.
Pukki is not going to allow Play to sit and survive in this 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.
Play might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pukki kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pukki is hanging on to Play's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Play is trying to break free.
Play is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Play is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Play tries to escape the position.
Pukki scores with punches to the body.
Pukki is hanging on to Play's back as he tries to escape.
Play wants to control his opponent's hands but Pukki gets his hands free.
Play is breathing heavily.
Pukki is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Play is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pukki lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Pukki.
Play looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Play is holding on to Pukki 's glove but Pukki gets free and slips his arm under Play 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, Play is tapping furiously and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joulu Pukki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gui Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Through the Fire Flames- Dragonforce. Saint has chosen The Haunted - 99 as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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172 lbs
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182 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gui Saint!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Saint bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saint is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Saint avoids them all with ease.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Saint moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Saint avoids it.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Saint checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Saint's knee but Saint avoids it well.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Saint changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Saint taking a breather here.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Johnson is not content to let Saint control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint working away.
Saint 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.
Saint has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saint thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Saint maintains control.
Johnson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Saint tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Johnson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Saint.
Johnson tries to hold on but Saint pushes him away.
Saint controlling from mount.
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.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saint tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saint punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gui Saint dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Saint bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saint slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson throws a combination. Saint tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Saint avoids nicely.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Saint avoids it.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to bum rush Saint with a series of wild strikes but Saint uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saint checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Saint sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saint steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnson. That one must have hurt.
Saint checks a leg kick.
George Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Saint avoids it well.
Johnson motions for Saint to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saint dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saint.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Saint checks it.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Saint avoids nicely.
George Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Saint checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Saint checks it.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Saint takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A big right from Saint misses.
Johnson wants to slow Saint down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Saint moves out of range.
Johnson throws a low kick but Saint avoids it.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Saint showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saint is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Saint has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saint and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Saint avoids it well.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saint circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Saint backs away looking to recover.
Saint checks a low kick from Johnson.
Saint tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson throws a right hand that Saint ducks under and follows up with a left that Saint also avoids with ease.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Saint manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saint moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Saint avoids nicely.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Saint saw that one coming.
Saint shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saint.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
George Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Saint blocks the leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson throws a push kick but Saint slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Saint's legs.
Saint checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Johnson 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!
Johnson throws a leg kick but Saint sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saint thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Saint avoids it well.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Saint checks it.
Saint closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Saint advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Saint scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Saint gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saint breaks from Johnson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnson wants to control but Saint is having none of it.
Saint throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Saint tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Saint has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saint's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Saint controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson wants to hold on but Saint pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Saint's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gui Saint comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saint 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gui Saint!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Falcone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcone comes to the cage accompanied by BLACK HAWK DOWN. Taylor comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Aint Stoppin Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bruno Falcone has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
213 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Falcone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor lunges at Falcone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Falcone's hand.
Falcone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falcone just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor throws a right and a left that Falcone avoids nicely.
Taylor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Falcone counters with a right hand to the body.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taylor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Falcone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Falcone scores with a hook to the body. Taylor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Falcone.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Falcone coming out on top.
It looks like Tim Taylor has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Taylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taylor misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Falcone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcone misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Falcone has managed to clinch.
Falcone slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Falcone fails to land.
Taylor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Falcone has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Falcone has double underhooks.
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Falcone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Taylor moves out of range as Falcone strikes.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Falcone does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tim Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falcone is looking to clinch.
Taylor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Falcone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
A jab from Falcone misses.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falcone.
A big left from Falcone misses.
Taylor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab from Taylor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Falcone throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Falcone misses
and Taylor counters with a left to the body.
Falcone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falcone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falcone moves into the clinch.
Taylor wants to break free but Falcone has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcone controlling the action here for a moment.
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Falcone.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Falcone moves out of range of the strikes.
Falcone takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor lands a jab to the head.
Taylor throws the left hand but Falcone avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Falcone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor clobbers Falcone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Falcone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taylor throws the left hand but Falcone avoids the punch easily.
Taylor misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Taylor.
Falcone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Falcone forces Taylor back against the cage and clinches.
Taylor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Falcone tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
Falcone has Taylor pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor gets underhooks to prevent Falcone's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Falcone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Taylor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taylor lands with a right hand.
Taylor jabs Falcone right on the nose. Falcone blinks but takes it well.
Falcone moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Falcone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Taylor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Falcone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Taylor counters with a left to the body.
Falcone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcone.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Falcone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor tries to bum rush Falcone with a series of wild strikes but Falcone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Falcone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Taylor scores with a sloppy right hand. Falcone should have avoided that one.
Falcone drives through and clinches with Taylor against the cage.
Falcone throws a head punch that misses.
Falcone misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falcone misses with some punches.
Taylor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Falcone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Falcone dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Taylor blocking some punches.
Taylor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Falcone trying to stall but Taylor improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Falcone.
Taylor prevents a body shot from Falcone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Falcone leaning his opponent against the cage.
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Falcone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Falcone thows a huge punch but Taylor dodges it nicely.
Falcone works his foot free and advances to mount.
Falcone controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is squirming around, avoiding Falcone's attempts to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Falcone with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Falcone controlling from mount.
Falcone with good strikes from the mount here!
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Falcone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Taylor is trying to stand up.
Falcone looking to control but Taylor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Taylor's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Taylor is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Falcone postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Taylor looks a forlorn figure.
Falcone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taylor is looking to escape.
Falcone with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Falcone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tim Taylor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Taylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tim Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcone moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
Falcone misses the body punch
and Taylor counters with a series of strikes. Falcone will be more careful next time no doubt.
Falcone works the jab nicely.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Taylor finds it's target.
Taylor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falcone. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Falcone takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Taylor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcone moves away.
Falcone misses with a jab to the body
and Taylor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor throws a hook to the side of Falcone's head but Falcone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Falcone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Falcone throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Falcone connects with a body shot.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Taylor lands a two punch combo.
Falcone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor.
Falcone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Falcone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Falcone.
Falcone lands a shot to the body.
Falcone looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone has Taylor pressed against the cage, preventing Taylor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Falcone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Falcone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taylor breaks the clinch.
Falcone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Falcone slips a jab and a cross from Taylor.
Bruno Falcone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Falcone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Falcone tries to clinch up.
Taylor lands the left hand.
Tim Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor throws a hook to the side of Falcone's head but Falcone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falcone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taylor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands with a good body shot.
Falcone works over Taylor's head and body with a nice combination.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
Falcone dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
Falcone misses with a straight right.
Falcone misses the jab.
A left lands for Falcone.
Falcone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcone.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Falcone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taylor doesn't seem bothered though.
Falcone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taylor throws a hook but Falcone avoids it easily.
Taylor staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taylor.
Falcone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor lands a nice hook to Falcone's body. Falcone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taylor lands a slapping body shot.
Taylor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taylor's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Taylor duly obliges.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Falcone throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Falcone moves into the clinch successfully.
Falcone is looking to control Taylor's arms but Taylor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Falcone has his back to the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcone working aggressively here.
Tim Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice right hand lands inside from Falcone.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Falcone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Falcone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Falcone!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Zook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zook comes to the cage accompanied by God's Gonna Cut You Down. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Solomon Zook!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Cullen!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zook is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cullen.
Cullen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cullen looks to score with a jab to the body but Zook is just out of range.
Cullen ducks under a wild hook from Zook.
No joy there for Cullen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cullen takes a swing at Zook's ribcage but misses.
Zook is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cullen.
Zook looks to land a body kick but Cullen moved away.
Zook avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zook uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cullen.
A shot to the liver by Cullen. Beautiful body shot.
Cullen looks to score with a jab to the body but Zook is just out of range.
Zook slips a jab and a cross from Cullen.
Zook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cullen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zook.
Cullen throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cullen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cullen misses the shot to the body.
Zook throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zook misses with a low kick.
Zook dodges the punch combination from Cullen.
Cullen misses with an uppercut. Zook saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zook shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cullen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zook wants to control from the top but Cullen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zook slips nicely into half guard.
Zook wants to control but Cullen is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zook winds up and cracks Cullen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zook is just content to waste time from the top position. Cullen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cullen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zook is controlling him.
Zook has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen keeping full guard, as Zook tries to pass.
Cullen wants to stand and escape but Zook is having none of it.
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.
Zook throws a big right hand that misses.
Cullen wants to stand up but Zook is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zook tries to free his leg and advance position but Cullen is retaining full guard.
Cullen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Cullen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cullen misses the shot to the body.
Richard Cullen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zook tries to score with a low kick but Cullen moves his leg out of the way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zook is defended easily by Cullen.
Cullen swings for the body but Zook moves out of range.
Cullen lands a slapping body shot.
Zook doesn't manage to clinch there - Cullen circles away.
Zook lands a high kick!
Zook darts in and clinches Cullen up against the cage.
Cullen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cullen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zook.
Zook dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cullen. That did some damage!
Zook looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cullen throws a right and a left that Zook avoids nicely.
Zook tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cullen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zook throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zook throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cullen's head.
Cullen swings for the body but Zook moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cullen. Zook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cullen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zook to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zook trying to control the position from guard on top but Cullen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zook throws and elbow that misses. Cullen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zook's guard. Nice move by Cullen!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zook controls Cullen momentarily but Cullen frees himself.
Cullen wants to stand and escape but instead Zook has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Cullen keeping moving, preventing Zook from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen keeping full guard, as Zook tries to pass.
Zook throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cullen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cullen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cullen is looking to stand up but Zook isn't so interested in that idea.
Zook missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zook takes a swing at Cullen's ribcage but misses.
Zook gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zook throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cullen is trying to force a seperation but Zook has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Zook dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cullen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cullen misses the shot to the body.
Cullen lands a slapping body shot.
Zook misses with a body kick.
Richard Cullen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Cullen misses.
Zook lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cullen misses with a wild combination.
Zook throws a leg kick but Cullen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cullen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zook rather than just go for the knockout.
Zook looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zook moves in looking to clinch but Cullen pushes him off.
Cullen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cullen. Zook does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Cullen does no damage.
Cullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cullen tries to bum rush Zook with a series of wild strikes but Zook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cullen throws a right hand that Zook ducks under and follows up with a left that Zook also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zook is defended easily by Cullen.
Zook wants to clinch up but Cullen keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zook throws a leg kick that misses.
Richard Cullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zook steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cullen.
Cullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zook was well out of range. Poor timing from Cullen.
Zook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zook attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cullen throws a series of strikes that have Zook backpedaling.
Solomon Zook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cullen looks to score with a jab to the body but Zook is just out of range.
Cullen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cullen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zook manages to avoid it.
Jab from Cullen.
Zook looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cullen is fending him off so far but Zook persists. Nope, Cullen circles away and we're back to standing.
Cullen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cullen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zook circles away quickly and effectively.
Zook fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Zook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cullen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zook lands a head kick. Cullen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zook avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen avoids the body shot from Zook.
Zook throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zook buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cullen misses with a body shot
and Zook counters with a low kick, right behind Cullen 's knee.
Zook tries to clinch but Cullen is having none of it.
Cullen looks to score with a jab to the body but Zook is just out of range.
Cullen misses the shot to the body.
Cullen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cullen swinging wildly here.
Cullen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zook lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zook is looking to clinch.
Cullen tries to bum rush Zook with a series of wild strikes but Zook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zook fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zook is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cullen stuffs the takedown.
Cullen thows a body shot but no joy.
Zook has closed the distance and engaged Cullen in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zook pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cullen blocks an elbow strike from Zook.
Zook goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cullen prevents it.
Zook throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cullen tries to break the clinch but Zook is controlling the position.
A knee to the head by Zook.
Zook pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zook throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zook breaks from the clinch.
Zook fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cullen moves out of range of the body kick.
Zook wants to slow Cullen down by chopping away at his legs.
Zook is looking to clinch but Cullen is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cullen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cullen moves out of range as Zook throws a body kick.
Zook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cullen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cullen.
It looks like Solomon Zook has been cut.
Cullen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zook lands a high kick!
Zook shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cullen but Cullen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cullen misses with a wild body shot.
Zook throws a body kick that misses.
Cullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zook throws the kick towards the body but Cullen avoids it.
Zook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zook throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zook closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cullen circles away.
Zook shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cullen as he avoids it easily.
Zook slips a straight right by Cullen.
Cullen scores with a shot to the body.
Cullen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Cullen really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Zook's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cullen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zook stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cullen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zook stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cullen looks to score with a jab to the body but Zook is just out of range.
Cullen cracks a nice hook into Zook's ribs.
Cullen just misses with a punch to the body.
Cullen works Zook's body with a nice hook.
Cullen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cullen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cullen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cullen misses with a body shot.
Zook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cullen misses with a body shot.
Cullen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cullen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zook manages to avoid it.
Cullen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zook moves away.
Zook takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Cullen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zook counters with a nice body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Zook drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zook is trying to ground and pound but Cullen uses the momentary lack of control by Zook to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zook wants to pass to mount but Cullen is defending the position.
Zook sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cullen defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zook is looking to pass Cullen's guard but actually Cullen recovers to full guard.
Zook stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cullen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cullen avoids the body shot from Zook.
Cullen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cullen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cullen swats away the attempt to clinch by Zook.
Cullen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zook. Zook obviously looking to wear him down.
Cullen keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Cullen dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Zook's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
No joy there for Cullen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Cullen.
Cullen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zook tries to clinch up but Cullen circles away and keeps his distance.
Zook shoots in but Cullen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cullen throws a body punch but Zook moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cullen swats away the attempt to clinch by Zook.
Cullen misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cullen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zook dodges the punch combination from Cullen.
Zook throws a head kick that misses.
Zook throws the kick towards the body but Cullen avoids it.
Cullen swings for the body but Zook moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zook avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cullen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zook tries a head kick but it misses.
Cullen looks to score with a jab to the body but Zook is just out of range.
Zook fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zook tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cullen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zook tries to clinch but Cullen is having none of it.
Cullen lands a two punch combo.
Cullen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cullen throws a nice looking combination but Zook bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cullen throws a body punch but Zook moves out of range.
Cullen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zook doesn't seem bothered though.
Zook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cullen throws out the jab.
A combination from Cullen does no damage.
Cullen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Zook throws a leg kick that misses.
Cullen takes a swing at Zook's ribcage but misses.
Zook is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cullen looks to land a combination but Zook avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zook manages to avoid it.
Cullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cullen misses with a wild body shot.
Cullen misses the shot to the body.
Cullen misses with a wild body shot.
Cullen throws a nice looking combination but Zook bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zook shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cullen but Cullen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Zook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cullen throws a series of punches but Zook moves out of range.
Zook with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cullen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zook. Zook obviously looking to wear him down.
Cullen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zook circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cullen. Zook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zook clinches up against the cage.
Cullen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cullen can't break the clinch.
Zook lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zook wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zook stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zook misses with a body punch.
Cullen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cullen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zook is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cullen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zook working Cullen over with knees to the body.
Cullen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Solomon Zook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zook throws a head punch that misses.
Zook throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cullen blocks it with crossed arms.
Zook throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cullen blocks it with crossed arms.
Cullen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cullen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zook doesn't seem bothered though.
Zook fails with the takedown.
Cullen throws a series of punches but Zook avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cullen misses with a jab to the body
and Zook counters with a solid body kick.
Zook on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zook lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cullen's sensitive parts.
Cullen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zook tries to clinch but Cullen moves out of range.
Zook slips a jab and a cross from Cullen.
Cullen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch combination from Cullen misses.
Cullen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cullen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zook.
Cullen misses with a few strikes there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zook.
Zook doesn't manage to clinch there - Cullen circles away.
Zook avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zook tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Richard Cullen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zook misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Cullen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cullen 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 46:49
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Cullen!
Richard Cullen is the new middleweight champion!
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