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BFC 13: Olstein Vs. The Blade PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean Luc Jalbert (ranked 1884 p4p, 3033 weight class) and Julio Chavez (ranked 250 p4p, 388 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Luc Jalbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julio Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalbert misses with a hook.
Jalbert swats away the attempt to clinch by Chavez.
Chavez drops his hands momentarily and Jalbert takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chavez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch lands to the side of Jalbert 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Chavez.
Jalbert has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chavez looks to land a right hand but Jalbert moved out of range.
Chavez tests Jalbert's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chavez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch lands to the side of Chavez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chavez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jalbert throws a body shot but no joy.
Chavez swings for the body but Jalbert moves out of range.
Jalbert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jalbert works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Jalbert closes the distance and clinches.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Jalbert controls the action.
Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Jalbert struggles to land a body shot inside as Chavez controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalbert has a couple of punches blocked by Chavez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chavez.
A short uppercut from Jalbert.
Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jalbert prevents a body shot from Chavez.
A short right from Chavez on the inside.
Jalbert lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Jalbert.
Jalbert lands a nice shot to the body.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Jalbert controls the action.
Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Chavez misses with a body punch.
Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Jalbert controls his hands.
Jalbert working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Jalbert controls his hands.
Jalbert prevents a body shot from Chavez.
Jalbert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chavez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez misses with a body punch.
Jalbert lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Jalbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Jalbert controls the action.
Jalbert tries to throw a body punch but Chavez avoids it by throwing Jalbert back against the cage.
Jalbert lands an uppercut.
Jalbert lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jalbert lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Jalbert lands an uppercut.
Chavez misses with a body punch.
Chavez tries a body shot but Jalbert blocks it.
Jalbert lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Jalbert avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jalbert scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jalbert throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chavezs head.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Jalbert controls the action.
Jalbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chavez blocks a body shot from Jalbert.
Chavez tries a body shot but Jalbert blocks it.
Jalbert lands a left hand.
Jalbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Jalbert avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage.
Chavez misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jalbert lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jalbert.
Jalbert lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Jalbert is leaning against Chavez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jalbert lands a right hand.
Chavez misses with a body punch.
Chavez cracks Jalbert with a nice body shot.
Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Jalbert lands with a left to the head.
Jalbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jalbert misses with some punches.
Jalbert lands an uppercut.
Chavez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jalbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chavez tries a body shot but Jalbert blocks it.
Jalbert lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavez.
Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jalbert blocking some punches.
Jalbert has a couple of punches blocked by Chavez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Jalbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Chavez.
Jalbert lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chavez is working Jalbert over against the cage.
Jalbert swings wildly with an uppercut but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Jalbert.
Chavez blocking some punches.
Jalbert prevents a body shot from Chavez.
Chavez tries a body shot but Jalbert blocks it.
Jalbert stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jalbert stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jalbert lands a hook that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jalbert's elbow.
Jalbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chavez tries to work over Jalbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavez.
Jalbert pushes Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Chavez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Luc Jalbert dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jalbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Chavez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chavez lands a body shot.
Jalbert fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jalbert misses with an uppercut. Chavez saw that one coming.
Jalbert slips under a jab.
Chavez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jalbert slips under a jab.
Jalbert just misses with a punch to the body.
Jalbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jalbert bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chavez's head.
Jalbert walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jalbert is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chavez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chavez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jalbert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez tries to clinch but Jalbert moves away
and Jalbert counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chavez misses with a right hand
and Jalbert cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jalbert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
Chavez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jalbert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chavez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Chavez misses.
Jalbert blocks a jab.
Jalbert lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chavez is looking to clinch.
Jalbert gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jalbert.
Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Jalbert controls his hands.
Chavez tries a body shot but Jalbert blocks it.
Jalbert works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jalbert lands an uppercut.
Jalbert working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jalbert blocks a body shot from Chavez.
Jalbert working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jalbert lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Jalbert.
Jalbert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chavez can do to turn this around?
Chavez is breathing heavily.
Jalbert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Jalbert.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jalbert's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Jalbert fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jalbert.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalbert lands an uppercut.
Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jalbert makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Jalbert.
Jalbert misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Jalbert.
A right hook to the body lands for Jalbert.
Jalbert working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jalbert lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Jean Luc Jalbert has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jalbert scores with an uppercut up the middle.
 Chavez is rocked!
Jalbert lands a body shot.
Jalbert working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chavez is still on wobbly legs! Can Jalbert finish him?
Chavez takes a shot to the head.
Jalbert lands with a right to the head.
Chavez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jalbert throws a big uppercut that drops Chavez! More strikes from Jalbert and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Chavez lies dazed against the cage as Jalbert celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Luc Jalbert!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jean Luc Jalbert made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Ward (ranked 3756 p4p, 4335 weight class) and Jackie Wackie (ranked 482 p4p, 533 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maxim Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jackie Wackie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Ward or perhaps it was just good defense by Wackie, which made it look bad.
Ward lands a nice shot that snaps Wackie's head back.
 It looks like Jackie Wackie has been cut.
Ward swings for the body but Wackie moves out of range.
Ward wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wackie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wackie misses with a series of wild punches.
Wackie looks to land a right hand but Ward moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Ward as he connects with a hook.
Ward lands a nice looking body shot.
Wackie thuds his right hand into Ward's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've been hearing reports that Ward has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wackie misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wackie moves out of range as Ward throws a body kick.
Ward looks to land a body kick but Wackie moved away.
Ward sets himself, and Wackie steps forward looking for the clinch! Ward avoids it this time.
Ward throws a good cross that connects.
Wackie ducks straight into an uppercut from Ward and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Wackie manages to regain guard straight away.
Wackie is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wackie is still in real trouble! Can Ward finish him?
Ward pushing down on Wackie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wackie seems to have recovered his senses.
Ward perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wackie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ward. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ward is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ward is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wackie!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward wants to finish this one by submission but Wackie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ward.
Ward working for a guillotine from mount but Wackie is in no mood to give up.
Ward is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Wackie is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Wackie flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Ward anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Wackie and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Ward slips an arm under Wackie chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Ward has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Ward is squeezing on Wackie like an anaconda would it's prey. Wackie fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maxim Ward!
After the fight, Maxim Ward was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Reyes (ranked 3794 p4p, 6736 weight class) and Javier Martinez (ranked 461 p4p, 623 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes throws a head kick that misses
and Martinez counters by clinching up.
Reyes wants to take the fight to the mat but Martinez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reyes digs a right hand into Martinez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Martinez's gas tank.
Reyes tries to break the clinch but Martinez is controlling the position.
Reyes looking to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reyes throws an elbow but misses.
Reyes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martinez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reyes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martinez staying out of range there.
Martinez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes misses with a body shot
and Martinez counters by moving into the clinch.
Reyes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reyes tries to land knees in the clinch but Martinez avoids the damage to the body.
Reyes is trying to break the clinch but Martinez is controlling him.
A knee to the head by Reyes.
Martinez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martinez.
Reyes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martinez.
Reyes misses with a punch to the body.
Martinez has Reyes pressed against the cage, preventing Reyes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reyes throws a punch but it's blocked by Martinez.
Reyes tries to circle away but Martinez has him pinned against the cage.
Martinez misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Martinez digs a right hand into Reyes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reyes's gas tank.
Martinez lands a body punch.
Reyes struggles to land a body shot inside as Martinez controls his hands.
Reyes is trying to break the clinch but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Martinez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reyes's efforts to push away.
Reyes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Martinez is leaning against Reyes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Martinez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martinez cracks Reyes with a nice body shot.
Reyes tries to break free but Martinez pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes missing with knees to the body.
Reyes tries to stall but Martinez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reyes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martinez avoids it.
Martinez avoiding damage as Reyes throws knees to the body.
Reyes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reyes misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Martinez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martinez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reyes taking a breather.
Martinez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Reyes struggles to land a body shot inside as Martinez controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes can't break the clinch.
Martinez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reyes tries to circle away but Martinez has him pinned against the cage.
Martinez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martinez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Martinez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reyes fails to pull guard.
Reyes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martinez lands a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reyes is looking to break free of the clinch but Martinez has double underhooks.
Reyes lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Javier Martinez has been cut.
Martinez scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Javier Martinez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Javier Martinez'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.
Martinez moves forwards but Reyes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reyes misses with a right hand
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reyes throws a lazy head kick
and Martinez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Martinez.
Reyes looking to slow down the pace here.
Martinez avoids the elbow strike from Reyes, against the cage.
Reyes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martinez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Martinez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reyes or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Martinez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Reyes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Martinez blocks an elbow strike from Reyes.
Martinez lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Martinez.
Martinez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reyes's efforts to push away.
Reyes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reyes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martinez's brow.
Martinez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Martinez misses with a hook to the ribs.
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.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reyes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martinez's brow.
Reyes is trying to break the clinch but Martinez is controlling him.
Reyes missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Martinez.
Martinez avoiding damage as Reyes throws knees to the body.
Reyes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martinez avoids the elbow strike from Reyes, against the cage.
Martinez blocks the elbow strike.
Reyes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Reyes wants a takedown.
Martinez is pressed up against the cage. Reyes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Martinez down to the mat. Martinez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reyes throws a sloppy head kick
letting Martinez counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses.
Reyes sets himself, and Martinez steps forward looking for the clinch! Reyes avoids it this time.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinez moves away.
Reyes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick by Reyes misses
and Martinez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Martinez stays in close to Reyes's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reyes controlling Martinez's posture.
Martinez controlling from the top position.
Martinez working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez controlling from the top position.
Martinez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reyes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martinez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reyes is keeping the position for now.
Martinez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
Martinez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Martinez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Javier Martinez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Reyes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martinez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martinez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reyes pushes Martinez away with a front kick.
We've been told by Reyes's head coaches at Brazilian Top Team + Ricardo Arona that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick from Reyes is predictable there
and Martinez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Reyes scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Reyes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martinez drives through and clinches with Reyes against the cage.
Martinez struggles to land a body shot inside as Reyes controls his hands.
Martinez blocks an elbow strike.
Reyes looking to slow down the pace here.
Reyes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez pushes Reyes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reyes jumps guard but Martinez stands there with Reyes around his waist. Reyes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reyes tries to break free but Martinez pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reyes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martinez's brow.
Reyes is trying to break the clinch but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Javier Martinez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reyes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martinez.
Reyes missing with knees to the body.
Martinez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reyes's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Reyes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reyes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
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.
Reyes can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Reyes fails to land.
Reyes trying to control the position but instead, Martinez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reyes into the cage.
Martinez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Still in the clinch, Martinez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Martinez managing to block the knees to the body from Reyes.
Reyes is looking to control Martinez's arms but Martinez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reyes has his back to the cage.
Reyes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Reyes can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martinez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez keeps control of Reyes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martinez lands a body shot.
Reyes letting Martinez take a breather here.
Reyes throws a head punch that misses.
Reyes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martinez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thiago Reyes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reyes thows a leg kick but Martinez checks it
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thiago Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reyes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick by Reyes misses
and Martinez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Martinez blocks a body shot from Reyes.
Good body shot from Martinez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martinez is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Martinez managing to block the knees to the body from Reyes.
Reyes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Martinez is keeping busy.
Reyes missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Martinez.
Reyes trying to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martinez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Reyes tries to land a knee to the head but Martinez blocks with his arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Javier Martinez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reyes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martinez managing to block the knees to the body from Reyes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martinez 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Martinez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Przepiorka (ranked 4795 p4p, 3586 weight class) and Bruno Gehard (ranked 489 p4p, 399 weight class). Przepiorka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kękę - Presja. Gehard has chosen Scooter - Nessaja as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Przepiorka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruno Gehard!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Przepiorka with a poor takedown
and Gehard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gehard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Przepiorka in his tracks.
Przepiorka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gehard counters with a left and a right... And another left! Przepiorka is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Gehard!
Bruno Gehard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lonnie Donegan (ranked 2659 p4p, 2416 weight class) and John Rambo (ranked 156 p4p, 148 weight class). John Rambo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lonnie Donegan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donegan scores with the left hand. Rambo knows he should have avoided that one.
Rambo slips a jab from Donegan.
Lonnie Donegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rambo moves away from the strike by Donegan.
Donegan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Donegan takes a swing at Rambo's ribcage but misses.
Rambo takes one to the chin there.
Rambo is rocked!
Donegan lands a jab to Rambo's midsection.
Rambo is still on wobbly legs! Can Donegan finish him?
Donegan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rambo.
Rambo slips a straight right by Donegan.
Rambo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Donegan fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Rambo out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lonnie Donegan!
Lonnie Donegan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Bataglia (ranked 1902 p4p, 4401 weight class) and Kebab Thinkshisfunny (ranked 116 p4p, 220 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lorenzo Bataglia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kebab Thinkshisfunny!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bataglia scores with a nice head shot.
Bataglia throws a series of punches but Thinkshisfunny moves out of range.
Thinkshisfunny is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thinkshisfunny takes one on the button.
A left lands for Bataglia.
Bataglia cracks Thinkshisfunny with a good jab.
Bataglia tries to bum rush Thinkshisfunny with a series of wild strikes but Thinkshisfunny uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia jabs Thinkshisfunny to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thinkshisfunny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thinkshisfunny with the counter takedown but Bataglia avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bataglia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lorenzo Bataglia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thinkshisfunny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thinkshisfunny moves away from the strike by Bataglia.
Bataglia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bataglia throws a jab when Thinkshisfunny was well out of range.
Bataglia lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bataglia digs a good body shot into Thinkshisfunny's ribs.
Bataglia missing with a left hand there. Thinkshisfunny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Bataglia misses.
Bataglia misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bataglia, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bataglia.
Bataglia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thinkshisfunny takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thinkshisfunny takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bataglia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bataglia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lorenzo Bataglia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bataglia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thinkshisfunny slips a straight right by Bataglia.
Thinkshisfunny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bataglia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thinkshisfunny in his tracks.
Bataglia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bataglia misses with a shot to the body
and Thinkshisfunny decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bataglia's guard.
Thinkshisfunny being controlled here momentarily.
Thinkshisfunny throwing strikes from guard but Bataglia blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Bataglia dominated that round.
That's time! Bataglia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A slow jab from Bataglia misses its intended target.
Bataglia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thinkshisfunny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bataglia.
Bataglia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Bataglia has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bataglia tests Thinkshisfunny's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thinkshisfunny slips under a jab.
Bataglia lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bataglia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lorenzo Bataglia is winning the standup battle so far.
Thinkshisfunny needs to keep his hands up - Bataglia had a free shot at his head there.
Bataglia throws a body punch but Thinkshisfunny moves out of range.
Thinkshisfunny with the counter takedown but Bataglia avoids it easily.
Bataglia lands with a cross.
Bataglia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thinkshisfunny can do to turn this around?
Bataglia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thinkshisfunny's hands.
Bataglia throws a hook but Thinkshisfunny blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bataglia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bataglia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thinkshisfunny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bataglia throws a right and a left that Thinkshisfunny avoids nicely.
Thinkshisfunny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Thinkshisfunny 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bataglia takes a swing at Thinkshisfunny's ribcage but misses.
Bataglia lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bataglia lands with a nice body punch.
Bataglia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thinkshisfunny.
Thinkshisfunny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bataglia lands a nice looking body shot.
Bataglia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bataglia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Bataglia does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bataglia misses the target.
Thinkshisfunny moves out of range of the strikes.
And Thinkshisfunny tries to counter it with a takedown but Bataglia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bataglia lands a head shot.
Bataglia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thinkshisfunny. Thinkshisfunny circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bataglia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thinkshisfunny counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thinkshisfunny.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Bataglia dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bataglia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thinkshisfunny slips under a jab from Bataglia.
Thinkshisfunny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thinkshisfunny drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bataglia looks to score with a jab to the body but Thinkshisfunny is just out of range.
Thinkshisfunny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thinkshisfunny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bataglia misses with a body shot.
Thinkshisfunny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thinkshisfunny gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bataglia thuds his right hand into Thinkshisfunny's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bataglia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thinkshisfunny was well out of range. Poor timing from Bataglia.
Bataglia connects with a single shot there.
Bataglia scores with a hook.
Bataglia misses with a looping right.
Thinkshisfunny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bataglia misses with a series of wild punches.
Thinkshisfunny drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bataglia defends it well.
Nice body punch from Bataglia.
Thinkshisfunny moves out of range of the strikes.
Kebab Thinkshisfunny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lazy left from Bataglia finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bataglia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bataglia works Thinkshisfunny's body with a nice hook.
Thinkshisfunny has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thinkshisfunny there as he acknowledges the shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bataglia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A swing and a miss from Bataglia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thinkshisfunny's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bataglia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thinkshisfunny scrambles back to his feet.
Thinkshisfunny takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bataglia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Bataglia.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bataglia throws a hook but Thinkshisfunny blocks it.
Lorenzo Bataglia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bataglia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Bataglia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bataglia, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Bataglia!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Oliver (ranked 2409 p4p, 1515 weight class) and Tanaka Matsuda (ranked 308 p4p, 203 weight class). Tanaka Matsuda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamie Oliver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanaka Matsuda!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuda was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliver.
Matsuda looking to score a takedown here. Oliver is defending well but Matsuda drives through and ends up in Oliver's guard.
Oliver has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Matsuda has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A short left from Oliver.
Oliver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Oliver.
Oliver has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuda.
Oliver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Oliver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oliver is pressed up against the cage. Matsuda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oliver down to the mat. Oliver avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A left lands for Oliver.
It looks like Tanaka Matsuda has been cut.
We've been informed that Matsuda has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Matsuda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matsuda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oliver defends it well.
Matsuda throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuda misses with a left hand
and Oliver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsuda misses with a takedown
letting Oliver counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oliver circles away.
Jamie Oliver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanaka Matsuda.
Matsuda throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Oliver tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Matsuda is in Oliver's guard.
Oliver wriggles free and stands up.
Matsuda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oliver counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matsuda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oliver counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliver tries to bum rush Matsuda with a series of wild strikes but Matsuda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oliver cracks Matsuda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oliver misses with the combination.
Matsuda dives in and scores a takedown into Oliver's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliver is trying to hold Matsuda in close to prevent damage but Matsuda has managed to pass into half guard.
Matsuda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oliver has managed to free his arm - good work.
Oliver is doing well to control the position and prevent Matsuda from advancing to side control.
Oliver is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Elite Underground Training Facility, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Matsuda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oliver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matsuda.
Oliver is trying to stand back up but Matsuda is controlling him
Oliver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Matsuda passes to full mount!
Matsuda controlling the pace for now.
Oliver on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oliver tries to get out of the position.
Oliver tries to hold on but Matsuda pushes him away.
Oliver is desperately trying to improve his position but Matsuda has a good base and remains in mount.
Oliver is working hard here to advance position.
Matsuda jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Oliver manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Matsuda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oliver is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Matsuda off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliver controlling well, preventing Matsuda from escaping the position.
Oliver just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Matsuda breaks Oliver's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Oliver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsuda is one step ahead there.
Matsuda slips nicely into half guard.
Oliver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Oliver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tanaka Matsuda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Matsuda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oliver sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliver is looking to counter punch.
Oliver looks to land a right hand but Matsuda moved out of range.
Matsuda slips under a jab from Oliver.
Oliver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oliver wants it to stay on the feet.
Oliver doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsuda circles away.
Matsuda fails with a takedown attempt.
Jamie Oliver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanaka Matsuda.
Oliver looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuda is just out of range.
Tanaka Matsuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuda moves away from the strike by Oliver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver throws a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Oliver. Those never looked like landing.
Matsuda has his takedown stuffed
and Oliver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliver.
Oliver scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oliver scores with a nice head shot.
Matsuda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Oliver!
Matsuda has hold of Oliver's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Oliver tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Matsuda cranks the arm and Oliver screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Oliver, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tanaka Matsuda!
Tanaka Matsuda made sure to mention his sponsor, Threads of HARDCORE in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between RJ Cain (ranked 949 p4p, 1469 weight class) and Ryo Hamada (ranked 147 p4p, 213 weight class). Cain comes to the cage accompanied by Middle Class Rut . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Granite chin |
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Granite 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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, RJ Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryo Hamada!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamada. Cain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hamada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Cain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hamada dives in for a single leg takedown but Cain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Cain. That snapped Hamada's head back.
Hamada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cain circles away quickly and effectively.
Cain swinging wildly here.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Hamada. Those never looked like landing.
Cain lands a head shot.
Hamada fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cain checks it well.
Hamada swinging wildly here.
Hamada throws a series of strikes that have Cain backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamada takes a swing at Cain's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hamada is defended easily by Cain.
We've been told by Cain's head coaches at Dark Horse MMA (HBE) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cain.
Hamada throws a body punch but Cain moves out of range.
Hamada lands a nice shot to the body.
Cain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamada.
A slow jab from Cain misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Hamada. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Hamada.
Cain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hamada with a poor takedown
and Cain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hamada thinking.
RJ Cain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hamada.
Hamada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
RJ Cain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cain lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Cain.
Cain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain throws the left hand but Hamada avoids the punch easily.
Hamada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cain circles away quickly and effectively.
Hamada connects with the punch.
Hamada dodges the punch combination from Cain.
Hamada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hamada!
Hamada misses with a head kick.
Hamada shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cain looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hamada with the ground and pound but Cain uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamada sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully.
Cain wants to get back to his feet but Hamada is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamada trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom.
Hamada is stalling in the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cain on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cain tries to get out of the position.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hamada takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
Hamada is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cain misses with a straight right.
Hamada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sloppy strikes from Hamada. Those never looked like landing.
Cain throws a hook but Hamada blocks it.
Hamada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cain slips a jab and a cross from Hamada.
Cain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hamada.
Cain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hamada takes a swing at Cain's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Hamada. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Cain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cain throws a hook to the side of Hamada's head but Hamada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hamada throws a leg kick but Cain moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryo Hamada will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hamada's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hamada closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hamada seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cain is in trouble now - Hamada has advanced to mount!
Cain wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hamada throwing strikes here but Cain is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cain is looking to get to half guard.
Hamada looking to control but Cain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hamada tries to control but Cain wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hamada looking to control but Cain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hamada is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cain is surviving well by controlling Hamada's body position as best he can.
Cain tries to lock up and control but Hamada gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamada is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cain has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hamada tries to control but Cain wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hamada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cain is looking to escape.
Hamada looking to ground and pound but Cain is blocking nicely.
Cain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cain wants to hold on but Hamada pushes him away.
Cain wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hamada takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hamada lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hamada looking to control but Cain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hamada is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cain is surviving well by controlling Hamada's body position as best he can.
Hamada throwing strikes here but Cain is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hamada looking to control but Cain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hamada might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cain haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hamada moves to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamada is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Cain with him. Cain is trying to defend but Hamada has an arm under the chin now! Cain grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryo Hamada!
A victorious Ryo Hamada thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conor Butcher (ranked 844 p4p, 2500 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 131 p4p, 343 weight class). Butcher kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eaten by Bloodbath. 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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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Smith !
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith jabs at Butcher's body.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Butcher slips the punch.
A big left from Smith misses.
Butcher moves into the clinch successfully.
Butcher gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Butcher keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smith tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Butcher manages to move to mount!
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Butcher cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Butcher putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith is trying to stand up.
Butcher controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Butcher'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.
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.
Butcher looking to ground and pound but Smith is blocking nicely.
Butcher content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Butcher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Butcher controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Butcher dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Butcher scores with a takedown into Smith 's guard.
Smith is wriggling around but Butcher manages to pass to half guard.
Butcher content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher continues to hold on tight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Butcher is controlling him
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Butcher slips a jab from Smith .
Butcher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Butcher moves into the clinch.
Butcher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith .
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith .
Butcher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Smith .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smith regains guard immediately.
Butcher slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Butcher passes into half guard.
Butcher with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Butcher gets a takedown into half guard.
Butcher perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butcher passes the guard and advances to mount!
Butcher controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Butcher dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Butcher forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Butcher turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Butcher manages to end up in side control.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Smith in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher controlling the position easily from mount.
Mike Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher with the ground and pound from mount.
Conor Butcher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Butcher controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Butcher seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smith for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Conor Butcher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Butcher, 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Butcher!
A relieved looking Conor Butcher thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Olstein (ranked 1254 p4p, 1228 weight class) and Borris The Blade (ranked 163 p4p, 158 weight class). The Blade is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fucking in the Bushes. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kurt Olstein!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Borris The Blade!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Blade scores with a body shot.
The Blade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Olstein under the eye.
Olstein is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Blade sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Blade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Olstein misses with a takedown attempt - The Blade sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Blade fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Blade wants to clinch up but Olstein keeps it at a distance.
Olstein walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Olstein.
Olstein shoots in but The Blade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Olstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Blade scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Blade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Olstein's hands.
Olstein fails with a takedown attempt.
The Blade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Borris The Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olstein misses with a hook.
The Blade connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olstein misses with a takedown attempt - The Blade sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Blade scores with a hook.
Borris The Blade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Blade connects with a crisp jab.
The Blade has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice uppercut lands for The Blade. That snapped Olstein's head back.
Good exchange - The Blade coming out on top.
 Olstein is rocked!
The Blade throws a monster overhand right that drops Olstein! The Blade follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borris The Blade!
Borris The Blade is the new middleweight champion!
Borris The Blade thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Kurt Olstein had this to say: 'Back to the drawing board. I'll get my belt back.'.
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