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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saul Mollenhauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saul Mollenhauer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank St Pierre's chin.
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181 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Saul Mollenhauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mollenhauer wants to clinch up but St Pierre keeps it at a distance.
Mollenhauer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows St Pierre to score an easy takedown into full guard.
St Pierre controls from within his opponent's guard.
St Pierre postures up in Mollenhauer's guard and throws a big left but Mollenhauer blocks it.
St Pierre trying to control but Mollenhauer is working from the bottom.
St Pierre throws and elbow that misses. Mollenhauer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in St Pierre's guard. Nice move by Mollenhauer!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mollenhauer wants to stand and escape but instead St Pierre has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mollenhauer keeping full guard, as St Pierre tries to pass.
St Pierre drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mollenhauer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mollenhauer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mollenhauer!
Mollenhauer wants to stand but St Pierre has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Mollenhauer trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mollenhauer wants to stand and escape but instead St Pierre has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mollenhauer is keeping the position for now.
St Pierre wants to stand but Mollenhauer is controlling his posture from full guard.
St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre sitting in guard here, content to control.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mollenhauer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
St Pierre trying to keep a closed guard but Mollenhauer is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mollenhauer is stalling in the full guard.
Mollenhauer wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
St Pierre is trying to keep Mollenhauer in close.
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.
Mollenhauer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of St Pierre is proving hard to escape from.
Mollenhauer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
St Pierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
St Pierre is trying to keep Mollenhauer in close.
Mollenhauer tries to free his leg and advance position but St Pierre is retaining full guard.
St Pierre is looking for a triangle but Mollenhauer pushes his legs off easily.
St Pierre controlling Mollenhauer's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mollenhauer trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
Mollenhauer stands and throws St Pierre's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank St Pierre dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mollenhauer doesn't manage to clinch there - St Pierre circles away.
St Pierre cracks Mollenhauer with an open hand slap.
Mollenhauer takes one on the button.
Mollenhauer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
St Pierre swings for the body but Mollenhauer moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre lands with a right hand.
Mollenhauer is looking to clinch.
Mollenhauer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St Pierre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - St Pierre scores with a four punch combination!
St Pierre looks to land a body kick but Mollenhauer moved away.
St Pierre looks to land a combination but Mollenhauer avoids it well.
Saul Mollenhauer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St Pierre looks to throw the jab but Mollenhauer is out of range.
St Pierre thows a body shot but no joy.
Mollenhauer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mollenhauer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some wild striking there from Mollenhauer.
Frank St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre shoots in looking for a takedown. Mollenhauer tries to sprawl out of it but St Pierre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mollenhauer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
St Pierre gets a takedown into half guard.
St Pierre is just content to waste time from the top position. Mollenhauer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
St Pierre has gone for a leg lock! Mollenhauer slips out almost immediately though and dives into St Pierre's guard.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Mollenhauer from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mollenhauer defends well.
Mollenhauer gets to his feet. St Pierre looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
St Pierre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mollenhauer.
Mollenhauer tries to clinch there but St Pierre circles away.
St Pierre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from St Pierre.
St Pierre tests Mollenhauer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mollenhauer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
St Pierre lands with a straight right. Mollenhauer didn't see that one coming.
St Pierre shoots in but Mollenhauer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mollenhauer closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mollenhauer is trying to force a seperation but St Pierre has the dominant position.
Mollenhauer misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank St Pierre 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! This is the final round!
St Pierre fails to land with a series of punches.
St Pierre dives in and grabs Mollenhauer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mollenhauer pushes down on St Pierre's head and hops out.
St Pierre cracks Mollenhauer with an open hand slap.
Mollenhauer swinging wildly here.
St Pierre throws a hook but Mollenhauer blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mollenhauer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
St Pierre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mollenhauer's waist but Mollenhauer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing St Pierre off to one side.
St Pierre 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.
Mollenhauer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but St Pierre is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mollenhauer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
St Pierre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
St Pierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
St Pierre swats away the attempt to clinch by Mollenhauer.
St Pierre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mollenhauer doesn't manage to clinch there - St Pierre circles away.
St Pierre moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mollenhauer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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.
St Pierre 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.
St Pierre controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that St Pierre 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.
Mollenhauer is trying to control the position but St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Mollenhauer.
Mollenhauer is trying to keep St Pierre in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre throws a strike but Mollenhauer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
St Pierre wants to sweep here but Mollenhauer controlling him for the moment.
St Pierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Mollenhauer from controlling successfully.
St Pierre looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
St Pierre working for a triangle but Mollenhauer defends it easily.
St Pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mollenhauer tries to stand but St Pierre is controlling from the bottom.
St Pierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mollenhauer tries to free his leg and advance position but St Pierre is retaining full guard.
Frank St Pierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mollenhauer wants to stand but St Pierre is controlling his posture from full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
St Pierre 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank St Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got St Pierre 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank St Pierre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Totoy Magtanggol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James's entrance music is W32.Mydoom.AU@mm . A fine choice. 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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162 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Totoy Magtanggol!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magtanggol attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Magtanggol looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
James blocks a head kick by Magtanggol.
Magtanggol slips a straight right by James.
A punch combination from Magtanggol misses.
Magtanggol takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Magtanggol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Magtanggol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magtanggol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Magtanggol.
Nice body punch from James.
James thows a body shot but no joy.
Magtanggol misses with a series of wild punches.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magtanggol takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James throws a predictable looking body shot
and Magtanggol counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps James thinking.
James is looking to wear down Magtanggol with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
James connects with a looping right hand.
James lands a slapping body shot.
Magtanggol looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magtanggol throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
Magtanggol looks gassed!
Magtanggol throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from James lands.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magtanggol doesn't seem phased though.
Totoy Magtanggol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magtanggol misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James throws a shot to the body.
James lands a right hook to the body.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James thuds a left hand into Magtanggol's body.
James misses with a hook to the body
and Magtanggol counters with a nice leg kick.
James works the jab nicely.
James is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
James throws a shot to the body.
Magtanggol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
James is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
James swings for the body but Magtanggol moves out of range.
James ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
James lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magtanggol doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
Magtanggol slips a jab and a cross from James.
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magtanggol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
Richard James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James thows a body shot but no joy.
James blocks a leg kick.
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magtanggol was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magtanggol moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James cracks Magtanggol with an open hand slap.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magtanggol.
James scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magtanggol takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magtanggol.
Nice shot by James.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magtanggol. Magtanggol obviously looking to wear him down.
James tries for a takedown but Magtanggol sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Magtanggol misses its intended target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magtanggol throws a solid leg kick but James takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Magtanggol.
James swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magtanggol.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magtanggol was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard James dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
James lands the left hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by James!
Magtanggol misses with a body kick.
James lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Richard James is winning the standup battle so far.
Magtanggol closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magtanggol moves away.
James lands a glancing blow to the side of Magtanggol's head.
Magtanggol takes one to the side of the head.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magtanggol moves away.
James takes a swing at Magtanggol's ribcage but misses.
Magtanggol misses with a low kick.
James cracks Magtanggol with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Magtanggol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magtanggol looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.
Magtanggol throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magtanggol can do to turn this around?
Magtanggol takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magtanggol is breathing heavily.
Magtanggol takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Magtanggol.
Totoy Magtanggol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magtanggol throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magtanggol throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
James with a nice cross.
Magtanggol tries a head kick but it misses.
Magtanggol takes one on the chin but seems OK.
James tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
James slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
James lands a jab to the nose.
Magtanggol works the jab nicely.
Magtanggol throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
Magtanggol takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magtanggol throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Magtanggol might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, James has got the better of the exchanges.
The fighters circling - Magtanggol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Magtanggol misses with a looping left.
James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magtanggol's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magtanggol circles away.
Magtanggol moves forwards but James connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Magtanggol does a little dance to reset his feet.
James stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James blocks a head kick by Magtanggol.
Magtanggol walks into a straight right hand from James.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Magtanggol.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Magtanggol does a little dance to reset his feet.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magtanggol manages to avoid it.
Magtanggol tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James cracks a nice hook into Magtanggol's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magtanggol misses with a combination
and James counters with a straight right hand.
James lands a jab to the nose.
James listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
James misses with a straight left.
James fails to land the takedown.
Magtanggol takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James connects with a single shot there.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James slips a straight right by Magtanggol.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard James dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magtanggol has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magtanggol is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
James connects with a single shot there.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magtanggol throws a front kick aimed at James's knee but James avoids it well.
Magtanggol moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magtanggol throws a sloppy head kick
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Magtanggol sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Magtanggol's head backwards.
Magtanggol shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James scores with a decent looking hook.
Magtanggol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magtanggol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice shot lands for James.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Magtanggol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magtanggol lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Magtanggol throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
Magtanggol takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Magtanggol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magtanggol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Totoy Magtanggol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by James.
Magtanggol swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Magtanggol scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Magtanggol misses with a straight left.
James scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magtanggol in his tracks.
Magtanggol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magtanggol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James closes the distance and lands a one-two.
James works Magtanggol's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Magtanggol connects with a solid leg kick.
James tests Magtanggol's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magtanggol avoids the body shot from James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol throws a lazy head kick
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Magtanggol with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magtanggol doesn't seem bothered though.
James takes a swing at Magtanggol's ribcage but misses.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from James.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magtanggol attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
James scores with a hook to the body. Magtanggol takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James punishes Magtanggol's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A lazy left from James finds it's target.
James thuds his right hand into Magtanggol's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magtanggol misses with a two punch combination.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magtanggol.
Richard James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James jabs at Magtanggol's body.
Magtanggol misses with a telegraphed body shot
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James jabs at Magtanggol's body.
James lands a right hook to the body.
Magtanggol throws a sloppy body shot
and James counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well James 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard James!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kanye West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tad Whippet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Can't tell me nothing. Kanye West has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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184 lbs
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183 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kanye West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tad Whippet!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Whippet.
West thumps Whippet with a low kick.
West lands a two punch combo.
West moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Whippet is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by West. That's going to slow Whippet down.
Whippet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Whippet misses
and West counters with a series of strikes. Whippet will be more careful next time no doubt.
Whippet is still on wobbly legs! Can West finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whippet throws a lazy head kick
and West counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
West lands with a big left! Whippet is wobbled badly! West comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Whippet to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kanye West!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silvano Assunicao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Goodspeed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silvano Assunicao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanley Goodspeed!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodspeed shoots for a takedown but Assunicao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goodspeed tries to close the distance and clinch but Assunicao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goodspeed gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goodspeed looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Assunicao wants a takedown.
Assunicao looking for a takedown.
Goodspeed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Goodspeed does no damage.
Assunicao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stanley Goodspeed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodspeed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goodspeed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goodspeed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodspeed doesn't manage to clinch there - Assunicao circles away.
Goodspeed lands a head shot.
No joy there for Goodspeed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goodspeed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodspeed misses with a wild combination.
Assunicao swats away the attempt to clinch by Goodspeed.
Assunicao has his takedown stuffed
and Goodspeed counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvano Assunicao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Goodspeed.
A combination from Goodspeed does no damage.
Assunicao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Goodspeed scores with a four punch combination!
Goodspeed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goodspeed closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goodspeed lands in his opponent's guard.
Assunicao keeping moving, preventing Goodspeed from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodspeed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Assunicao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goodspeed has managed to get both his arms back between Assunicao's legs - danger averted.
Goodspeed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goodspeed is looking to work some ground and pound but Assunicao has wrist control.
Assunicao manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goodspeed can do anything to dispel that myth.
Goodspeed is desperately trying to improve his position but Assunicao has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodspeed takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Poor strikes thrown by Assunicao there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Goodspeed gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Assunicao throwing shots but Goodspeed is blocking nicely.
Assunicao has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goodspeed wants to get back to his feet.
Goodspeed gets full guard.
Goodspeed looks gassed!
Assunicao wants to pass the guard but Goodspeed is keeping the position.
Goodspeed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Assunicao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodspeed is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goodspeed wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Goodspeed lands a body shot.
Goodspeed lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Goodspeed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Goodspeed has his takedown stuffed
and Assunicao counters with a single leg into guard. Goodspeed didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assunicao works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Assunicao connects with a nice short shot to Goodspeed's temple.
Assunicao wants to pass to mount but Goodspeed is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Goodspeed 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.
Goodspeed tries to clinch up
and Assunicao decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Goodspeed's guard.
Assunicao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goodspeed can't keep his opponent in guard - Assunicao advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Assunicao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goodspeed is just riding it out for now. Assunicao eventually gives up the hold.
Assunicao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodspeed controlling the position well.
Goodspeed is trying to get back to full guard.
Assunicao missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goodspeed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Assunicao trying to advance position but Goodspeed counters by regaining guard.
Assunicao stopping the sweep attempt from Goodspeed.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Assunicao shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Assunicao wants to free his trapped foot but Goodspeed is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goodspeed taking some punishment here, with Assunicao in his half guard.
Assunicao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goodspeed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silvano Assunicao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Assunicao missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goodspeed is trying to stand up here but Assunicao is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assunicao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Assunicao scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Assunicao is thwarting Goodspeed's attempts to control the position.
Goodspeed works his way to full guard. Good work.
Assunicao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodspeed is keeping the position for now.
Assunicao passes Goodspeed's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Assunicao thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goodspeed's head.
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.
Goodspeed is trying to maintain the position but Assunicao is very close to passing his half guard.
Assunicao is trying to work for a kimura but Goodspeed is defending well.
Goodspeed is looking to improve his position.
Assunicao looks to land a strike but Goodspeed avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Assunicao scoring with punches to the head and body.
Assunicao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvano Assunicao dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
A combination from Goodspeed does no damage.
Goodspeed with a lazy takedown attempt
and Assunicao decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Goodspeed's guard.
Assunicao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Assunicao postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Goodspeed is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Assunicao, into his guard.
Assunicao looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goodspeed puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Assunicao is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goodspeed is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodspeed trying to control but Assunicao is having none of it.
Goodspeed is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's 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.
Assunicao sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Assunicao regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goodspeed trying to control but Assunicao is working from the bottom.
Goodspeed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodspeed wants to stand and escape but instead Assunicao has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Goodspeed looking to control.
Assunicao throwing strikes from guard but Goodspeed blocks nicely.
Goodspeed is looking to stand up but Assunicao isn't so interested in that idea.
Goodspeed keeping full guard, as Assunicao tries to pass.
Assunicao is pushing down on Goodspeed's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goodspeed is fighting to maintain full guard but Assunicao has managed to sneak the leg through.
Assunicao is nestled in close to Goodspeed, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodspeed wants to get back to his feet.
Goodspeed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Assunicao lands strikes from half guard.
Assunicao moves nicely into side control.
Assunicao passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Goodspeed!
Assunicao raining down shots from the mount!
Goodspeed is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silvano Assunicao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Assunicao has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvano Assunicao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bodybag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinto has chosen Three 6 Mafia featuring Akon & Jim Jones - That's Right as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
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166 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Bodybag!
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, Javier Pinto!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bodybag takes a step back to recover.
Pinto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bodybag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinto manages to avoid it.
Bodybag has managed to clinch.
Bodybag blocks an elbow strike from Pinto.
Bodybag lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bodybag dodges an elbow strike from Pinto.
Pinto blocks an uppercut.
Pinto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bodybag misses with a punch to the body.
Bodybag lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pinto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pinto looking to throw knees to the head but Bodybag is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from Bodybag.
Bodybag avoids a wild elbow strike from Pinto.
Good body shot from Bodybag.
Pinto throws an elbow that misses.
Bodybag swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bodybag blocks an elbow strike.
Bodybag avoids a wild elbow strike from Pinto.
Bodybag avoids the elbow strike from Pinto, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bodybag.
Bodybag working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bodybag.
Bodybag lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodybag scores with a hook to the body.
Bodybag lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bodybag tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bodybag dodges an elbow strike from Pinto.
Pinto struggles to land a body shot inside as Bodybag controls his hands.
Bodybag fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bodybag takes an elbow to the temple.
Bodybag throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinto.
Bodybag prevents the takedown attempt.
Bodybag avoids a wild elbow strike from Pinto.
Pinto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bodybag is defending well for now.
Pinto misses with an elbow over the top.
Bodybag scores with a hook to the body.
Pinto looks gassed!
Nice elbow from Pinto.
A short left from Bodybag.
Bodybag lands a nice shot to the body.
Bodybag pushes Pinto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bodybag gets through Pinto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bodybag scores with a shot to the side of Pinto's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Bodybag.
Nice body punch from Bodybag.
Bodybag lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bodybag softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bodybag.
Pinto is rocked!
Bodybag softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pinto is still on wobbly legs! Can Bodybag finish him?
Bodybag works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bodybag lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bodybag.
Bodybag lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinto backwards.
Bodybag lands a nice uppercut.
Bodybag blocks an elbow strike from Pinto.
Bodybag lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Bodybag scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bodybag lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinto backwards.
Bodybag blocks the elbow strike.
Bodybag scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pinto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pinto throws an elbow but it misses.
Bodybag works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bodybag working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bodybag scores with a hook to the body.
Pinto seems to have recovered his senses.
Bodybag lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bodybag lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bodybag lands a body shot.
Bodybag lands a body shot.
A short right from Bodybag.
Bodybag lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pinto backwards.
Bodybag lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bodybag.
Bodybag lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodybag is working Pinto over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bodybag.
Bodybag lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bodybag scores with a shot to the side of Pinto's head.
Bodybag scores with a hook to the body.
Bodybag scores with a shoulder strike.
Bodybag gets through Pinto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Bodybag.
Bodybag works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Bodybag.
Pinto takes a shot to the head.
Bodybag throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pintos head.
Bodybag stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bodybag lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bodybag.
Bodybag lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinto backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bodybag.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pinto.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bodybag.
Bodybag lands a right hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pinto.
A body shot lands from Bodybag.
Bodybag lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pinto backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bodybag lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bodybag lands with a short shot to the head.
Bodybag lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pinto throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Bodybag.
Bodybag scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bodybag softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bodybag presses Pinto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bodybag blocks the elbow strike.
Bodybag lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pinto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bodybag just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bodybag digs a right hand into Pinto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pinto's gas tank.
Bodybag lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pinto backwards.
Bodybag lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pinto or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bodybag scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pinto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Bodybag.
A right hook to the body lands for Bodybag.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bodybag lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bodybag lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Bodybag.
Bodybag lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinto backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bodybag.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bodybag dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pinto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bodybag.
Bodybag is looking to clinch.
Pinto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bodybag circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Pinto.
Bodybag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinto throws a head kick but Bodybag moves out of range.
Javier Pinto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bodybag throws out a loose jab but Pinto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pinto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bodybag.
Pinto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bodybag lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Javier Pinto has been cut.
Pinto misses with a hook to the body
and Bodybag counters with a nice body shot.
Pinto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bodybag blocks a head kick by Pinto.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bodybag has Pinto up against the cage in a clinch.
Pinto jumps guard but Bodybag stands there with Pinto around his waist. Pinto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodybag pushes Pinto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bodybag misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bodybag blocks the elbow strike.
Pinto throws an elbow but it misses.
Pinto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pinto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pinto throws an elbow but misses.
Bodybag lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Bodybag.
Bodybag lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bodybag lands a left hand.
Bodybag lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bodybag lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bodybag presses Pinto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bodybag.
Bodybag lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pinto backwards.
Bodybag is leaning against Pinto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bodybag lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinto backwards.
Bodybag lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Bodybag as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bodybag scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bodybag lands with a light punch inside.
Bodybag lands with a light punch inside.
Bodybag lands a shot to the body.
Bodybag lands a right hand.
Bodybag is leaning against Pinto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pinto jumps guard but Bodybag stands there with Pinto around his waist. Pinto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnny Bodybag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinto.
Bodybag scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pinto throws an elbow but misses.
Bodybag lands a left hand.
Bodybag lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinto backwards.
Pinto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bodybag lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bodybag's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pinto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bodybag lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pinto or not.
Bodybag lands a body punch.
Bodybag lands a nice shot to the body.
Bodybag lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bodybag.
Bodybag lands with a left to the head.
Bodybag lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bodybag.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bodybag creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bodybag lands a shoulder strike.
Bodybag avoids the elbow strike from Pinto, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bodybag.
Bodybag lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bodybag lands an uppercut.
A short left from Bodybag.
Pinto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bodybag is pressed up against the cage. Pinto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bodybag down to the mat. Bodybag avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bodybag scores with a nice head shot.
Pinto moves out of range of the strikes.
Pinto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bodybag.
Pinto throws a push kick but Bodybag slaps the foot to one side.
Pinto throws a body kick that misses.
Bodybag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnny Bodybag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bodybag scores with a hook.
Bodybag is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinto can do to turn this around?
Pinto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pinto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bodybag connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinto tries to land a front kick but Bodybag steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pinto slips under a jab from Bodybag.
Pinto throws the kick towards the body but Bodybag avoids it.
Pinto thuds his shin into the meat of Bodybag's side.
Pinto slips a straight right by Bodybag.
Bodybag rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pinto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bodybag lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pinto circles away quickly and effectively.
Pinto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pinto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bodybag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinto moves away.
Bodybag takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bodybag misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pinto.
Pinto shoots in but Bodybag avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bodybag dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Javier Pinto's cut.
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.
Pinto tries to close the distance and clinch but Bodybag swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pinto is looking to clinch.
Pinto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bodybag.
Pinto looks for a takedown but Bodybag sprawls well.
Bodybag drives through and clinches with Pinto against the cage.
Pinto throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pinto throws an elbow but misses.
Bodybag lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnny Bodybag has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pinto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bodybag lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bodybag.
Pinto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Bodybag.
A right handed body shot lands from Bodybag.
Bodybag lands an uppercut.
Bodybag lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bodybag makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bodybag lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodybag lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinto backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bodybag.
Pinto blocks an uppercut.
Pinto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bodybag blocks the elbow strike.
Pinto fails to pull guard.
Pinto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bodybag lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pinto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnny Bodybag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinto.
Pinto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bodybag walks away with a smile on his face. Pinto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pinto dodges the punch combination from Bodybag.
A clash of legs there as Bodybag blocks the low kick.
Bodybag waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinto.
Bodybag connects with a crisp jab.
Pinto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bodybag misses with a looping left.
Pinto throws a head kick that misses.
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.
Pinto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pinto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bodybag misses with a straight left.
Pinto misses with a body kick.
Pinto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pinto looks to land a body kick but Bodybag moved away.
Bodybag throws out a loose jab but Pinto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinto keeps the fight on the outside.
Pinto misses with a kick to the body.
Pinto lands with a nice body punch.
Bodybag misses the jab.
Bodybag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bodybag's calf.
Bodybag tries to bum rush Pinto with a series of wild strikes but Pinto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bodybag chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pinto can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodybag misses with a looping left.
Pinto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bodybag takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bodybag has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pinto.
Bodybag has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pinto.
Bodybag takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pinto scoring well with a low kick there.
Pinto thows a body kick. Bodybag tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pinto throws a leg kick which misses Bodybag's front leg but catches the back leg as Bodybag tries to avoid it.
Pinto throws a front kick that sends Bodybag stumbling back into the cage.
Pinto lands with a shot to the body.
Pinto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinto connects with a high kick.
Pinto throws a head kick that misses.
Pinto throws a front kick that sends Bodybag stumbling back into the cage.
Pinto throws a sloppy head kick and Bodybag moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pinto.
Bodybag catches Pinto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bodybag walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pinto.
Pinto throws a head kick that misses.
Bodybag tries to clinch up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pinto.
Pinto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bodybag blocks a head kick by Pinto.
Pinto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bodybag is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pinto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pinto lands a head kick. Bodybag smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pinto scores with a one two! Bodybag had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bodybag checks a leg kick.
Pinto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bodybag rather than just go for the knockout.
Pinto throws a head kick that misses.
Javier Pinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Pinto.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Pinto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bodybag has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Bodybag!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Svenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silva Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen u can't win as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bjorn Svenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silva Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svenson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson feints and then cracks Svenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Svenson down.
Svenson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
A good leg kick by Anderson.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson tries to score with a low kick but Svenson moves his leg out of the way.
Svenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Svenson misses with a wild combination.
Svenson throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Svenson moves out of range of the body kick from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenson throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svenson ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson.
Svenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Svenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Svenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Svenson is breathing heavily.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Svenson.
Svenson stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Svenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson feints and then cracks Svenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Svenson down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Anderson.
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!
Anderson scores with a head kick.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Svenson doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Svenson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a push kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Anderson!
Anderson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Svenson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A right-left combo lands from Anderson.
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Svenson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anderson.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson keeps Svenson at a distance using the push kick.
Anderson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Svenson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Svenson is rocked!
Svenson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Svenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Svenson - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Silva Anderson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dolly Parton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Roosevelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parton comes to the cage accompanied by 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton. Teddy Roosevelt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dolly Parton's 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
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dolly Parton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Teddy Roosevelt!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Parton.
A jab from Roosevelt misses.
Parton defending well as Roosevelt loads up on a big left hand.
Roosevelt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Dolly Parton has been cut.
Roosevelt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Parton shoots in looking for a takedown. Roosevelt tries to sprawl out of it but Parton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roosevelt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Parton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roosevelt but Roosevelt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dolly Parton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roosevelt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parton.
Parton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roosevelt pinned against the cage. Roosevelt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Parton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Roosevelt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Parton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Roosevelt sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Parton trying to control the position but Roosevelt is working away.
Parton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parton postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Parton seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Roosevelt avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Parton.
Sloppy strikes there by Parton.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Parton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roosevelt avoids it really well and circles away.
Parton gets the takedown into side control.
Roosevelt defending against the ground and pound.
Parton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Parton with the ground and pound but Roosevelt regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Parton throws a strike but Roosevelt avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roosevelt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roosevelt wants to get back to his feet but Parton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roosevelt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parton's guard.
Roosevelt gets to his feet. Parton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Parton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Parton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Parton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Parton.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roosevelt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roosevelt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parton wants to control from the top but Roosevelt keeps moving.
Parton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Parton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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.
Parton tries to free his leg and advance position but Roosevelt is retaining full guard.
Parton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Parton works over Roosevelt with some ground and pound from guard.
Parton advances position into side control!
Roosevelt pushes Parton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Parton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ground and pound from Parton seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Parton in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dolly Parton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dolly Parton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Roosevelt gets caught flat footed, as Parton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Roosevelt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parton is one step ahead there.
Parton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Parton won't allow Roosevelt to get back to his feet.
Parton cracks Roosevelt with a solid left hand.
Parton connects with a couple of short punches.
Roosevelt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parton.
Parton throwing strikes from guard but Roosevelt blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Parton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parton throws a strike but Roosevelt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Parton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Roosevelt uses it to pass to side control.
Parton is looking for a sweep.
Parton wants to control but Roosevelt postures up.
Parton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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.
Roosevelt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Parton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Roosevelt tries to stand but can't do so whilst Parton controls his leg.
Parton is looking to get back to full guard here but Roosevelt has managed to pass to side control instead.
Parton tries to hold on but Roosevelt postures up.
Parton is squirming around, avoiding Roosevelt's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parton tries to hold on but Roosevelt postures up.
Parton working to try and regain half guard.
Parton tries to hold on but Roosevelt postures up.
Roosevelt tries to control but Parton wriggling away.
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.
Parton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Parton tries to lock up and control but Roosevelt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parton is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dolly Parton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dolly Parton's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Roosevelt tests Parton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roosevelt thows a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Roosevelt misses with a straight left.
No luck for Parton with that takedown attempt.
Parton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roosevelt circles away.
Parton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roosevelt pinned against the cage. Roosevelt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dolly Parton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Roosevelt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Parton.
Roosevelt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Parton momentarily.
Parton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roosevelt.
Roosevelt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Roosevelt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Roosevelt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parton moves away.
Parton drops his hands momentarily and Roosevelt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Parton is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roosevelt but Roosevelt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roosevelt tests Parton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Parton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parton tries for a takedown but Roosevelt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Parton seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Roosevelt with a nice cross.
Roosevelt drops Parton with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Parton! Roosevelt dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Teddy Roosevelt!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dog Alpha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ariel Sabio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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177 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Alpha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariel Sabio!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alpha defends it nicely.
Sabio throws a right and a left that Alpha avoids nicely.
Sabio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alpha tries to clinch up but Sabio circles away and keeps his distance.
Sabio dives in and grabs Alpha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alpha pushes down on Sabio's head and hops out.
Alpha throws a hook to the side of Sabio's head but Sabio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alpha moves out of range of the body kick from Sabio.
Sabio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sabio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Alpha.
Alpha misses with a body kick.
Alpha tests Sabio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Sabio misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alpha.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sabio.
Dog Alpha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariel Sabio.
Sabio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alpha moves away.
Sabio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabio misses with a looping right.
Ariel Sabio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alpha getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alpha throws a nice looking combination but Sabio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sabio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alpha's waist but Alpha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sabio off to one side.
Sabio looks to land a right hand but Alpha moved out of range.
Sabio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alpha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sabio throws a push kick but Alpha slaps the foot to one side.
Sabio throws a sloppy head kick
and Alpha counters with an outside leg kick.
Alpha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sabio manages to avoid it.
Alpha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sabio.
Alpha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabio.
Sabio jabs at Alpha's body.
Alpha tests Sabio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alpha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sabio.
Sabio swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alpha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alpha throws a series of punches but Sabio avoids them all with ease.
Sabio misses with a leg kick
and Alpha counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alpha keeps control of Sabio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sabio scores with a hook to the body.
Alpha is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Alpha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sabio being controlled against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alpha blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Alpha fails to land.
Sabio has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alpha uses from the top position.
Alpha forces his way into half guard.
Sabio actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabio is trying to get back to full guard.
Alpha wants to stand up but Sabio has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Alpha is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alpha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sabio keeps working.
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.
Sabio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alpha pulls his head out easily.
Sabio tries to get to full guard but Alpha has control of the leg.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alpha misses the shot to the body.
Alpha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sabio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Alpha clinches.
Alpha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sabio backwards.
Alpha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Alpha dominated that round.
That's time! Alpha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alpha throws a hook but Sabio blocks it.
Nice shot by Sabio.
Sabio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alpha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alpha loads up on a big right hand but Sabio slips the punch.
Alpha slips a straight right by Sabio.
Alpha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sabio's head backwards.
Alpha moves in looking to clinch but Sabio pushes him off.
Alpha moves away from the strike by Sabio.
Alpha tries to clinch up.
Sabio scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A left and a right from Sabio both land. Nice combination.
Sabio punishes Alpha's body with a nice straight punch.
Alpha scores with a punch to the head.
Sabio misses with a wild body shot.
Sabio misses with a double jab.
Alpha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alpha moves out of range of the body kick from Sabio.
Sabio shoots in but Alpha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alpha tries to clinch up.
Sabio misses with a takedown attempt
letting Alpha counter with a right hand.
Alpha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sabio keeps the fight on the outside.
Dog Alpha is winning the standup battle so far.
Sabio misses with a hook. Alpha ducked under it nicely.
Alpha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Alpha - that will leave a mark!
Sabio lands a slapping body shot.
Alpha blocks the body kick.
Alpha tries to clinch but Sabio is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sabio misses the target.
Alpha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sabio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alpha is looking to clinch but Sabio is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sabio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alpha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alpha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Sabio.
Alpha just misses with a punch to the body.
Sabio scores with a decent looking hook.
Sabio lands with a shot to the body.
Sabio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alpha lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alpha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Sabio misses.
Alpha connects with a jab.
Sabio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alpha counters by moving into the clinch.
Dog Alpha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariel Sabio.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alpha takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Alpha lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alpha.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alpha.
Alpha creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Come on Alpha - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alpha trying to stall but Sabio improves his position.
Alpha throws a head punch that misses.
Alpha throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabio.
Alpha displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sabio up against the cage.
Alpha tries a knee to the head but Sabio blocks it.
Good body shot from Alpha.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabio.
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.
Sabio has had enough of the clinch but Alpha keeps him there for the moment.
Alpha trying to land knees to the body.
Alpha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sabio blocks it with crossed arms.
Alpha swings wildly with an uppercut but Sabio uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for Alpha to work.
Alpha throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alpha lands with a left to the head.
Alpha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sabio blocks it with crossed arms.
Sabio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabio misses with a body punch.
Alpha misses with the head strike.
Sabio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alpha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alpha misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Alpha dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Alpha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alpha slips under a jab.
Alpha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sabio circles away quickly and effectively.
Sabio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sabio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alpha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sabio somewhat.
Sabio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alpha.
Sabio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sabio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alpha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alpha tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alpha misses with a head kick.
Sabio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alpha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sabio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alpha throws a big shot that misses.
Sabio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sabio slips under a jab from Alpha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabio misses with a looping right.
Alpha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sabio.
Sabio shoots in but no luck this time.
Sabio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alpha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sabio throws a hook to the side of Alpha's head but Alpha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sabio scores with the left hand. Alpha knows he should have avoided that one.
Alpha misses with a series of wild punches.
Sabio throws a body punch but Alpha moves out of range.
Sabio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Sabio.
Sabio throws a body punch but Alpha moves out of range.
Sabio misses with a few strikes there.
Sabio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alpha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alpha tries to clinch there but Sabio circles away.
Sabio jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dog Alpha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sabio thows a body shot but no joy.
A lazy body kick from Sabio
and Alpha counters by clinching up.
Alpha digs a right hand into Sabio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sabio's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Alpha.
Alpha dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ariel Sabio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alpha scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabio gets control of Alpha's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sabio will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sabio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabio 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.
Sabio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alpha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alpha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sabio looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Alpha puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
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.
Sabio punching from the bottom.
Alpha is taking a breather. Sabio says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sabio is looking to improve his position.
Sabio looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sabio wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ariel Sabio.
Well Alpha 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dog Alpha!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dingle Berrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asmir Zslevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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178 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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176 lbs
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dingle Berrian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asmir Zslevski!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berrian misses with a head kick.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berrian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Berrian is looking to chop away at Zslevski's legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Berrian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Berrian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zslevski's calf.
Zslevski checks the leg kick.
Berrian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dingle Berrian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zslevski cracks a nice hook into Berrian's ribs.
Zslevski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Berrian misses the shot to the body.
Berrian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Berrian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berrian throws a wild body kick that Zslevski sees coming a mile off.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zslevski tries to bum rush Berrian with a series of wild strikes but Berrian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Berrian throws a push kick but Zslevski slaps the foot to one side.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zslevski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berrian.
Berrian misses with a low kick.
Zslevski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Berrian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zslevski's sensitive parts.
Zslevski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Berrian tries a head kick but it misses.
Berrian lands a nice looking body kick.
Berrian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Berrian wants to land a leg kick but Zslevski is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Berrian.
Zslevski checks a low kick from Berrian.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zslevski. Berrian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zslevski just misses with a punch to the body.
Zslevski thows a body shot but no joy.
Berrian misses with a combination
and Zslevski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zslevski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berrian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zslevski is one step ahead there.
Zslevski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Berrian is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zslevski, into his guard.
Zslevski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Berrian has passed into half guard!
Zslevski tries to roll over but Berrian keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zslevski wants to control but Berrian is keeping busy.
Berrian not doing much here.
Zslevski is trying to maintain the position but Berrian is very close to passing his half guard.
Berrian gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Berrian.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berrian gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zslevski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Berrian preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Zslevski is looking to take a break and control but Berrian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berrian trying to control but Zslevski postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zslevski seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Berrian has recovered full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dingle Berrian 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.
Berrian looks to score with a jab to the body but Zslevski is just out of range.
Zslevski is looking to clinch but Berrian is avoiding it.
A low kick from Berrian misses
and Zslevski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Berrian!
Zslevski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berrian is looking to escape.
Berrian manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berrian manages to get to full guard.
Zslevski trying to control but Berrian is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zslevski advances to half guard.
Zslevski wants to pass the guard but Berrian is defending well.
Berrian is controlling Zslevski's trapped leg to prevent Zslevski from advancing to side control.
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.
Berrian is in trouble now - Zslevski has advanced to mount!
Berrian is looking to get to half guard.
Zslevski is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Berrian is in real trouble.
Berrian trying to control but not successfully.
Zslevski controlling from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berrian is having to fend off submission attempts from Zslevski, who is looking to sink in the choke. Zslevski doesn't have the hooks in though and Berrian manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Zslevski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berrian is one step ahead there.
Berrian has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zslevski is proving hard to escape from.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zslevski looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Berrian has picked Zslevski up and slammed him! Zslevski can't keep hold of the triangle and Berrian manages to pass to side control!
Zslevski struggling a bit here.
Berrian decides to stand back up. Berrian steps back and let's Zslevski get back to his feet.
Zslevski lands with a shot to the body.
Berrian scores with a jab to the body.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berrian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Berrian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berrian tried to score with a low kick but Zslevski checks it.
Zslevski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Berrian is out of range.
Zslevski checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asmir Zslevski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zslevski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Berrian - the referee stops the clock and Zslevski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Berrian. Zslevski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zslevski shoots in for a double leg but Berrian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Berrian lands a head kick. Zslevski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Asmir Zslevski has been cut.
Zslevski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Berrian. Berrian obviously looking to wear him down.
Zslevski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Berrian. Berrian obviously looking to wear him down.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zslevski throws an overhand right that lands on Berrian's shoulder, as Berrian tries to avoid the shot.
Berrian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Berrian throws a sloppy head kick
and Zslevski counters with a single leg into guard. Berrian didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zslevski looking to sit in guard and control but Berrian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Asmir Zslevski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zslevski wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Berrian is now in half guard.
Zslevski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berrian is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zslevski!
Berrian looking to control but Zslevski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zslevski wants to control but Berrian is having none of it.
Zslevski is trying desperately to improve position.
Zslevski is trying to reverse the position but instead Berrian has taken his back - oops!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
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.
Zslevski breaks Berrian's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Zslevski trying to control the position from guard on top but Berrian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zslevski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Berrian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Berrian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Berrian!
Berrian is looking to take a break and control but Zslevski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zslevski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berrian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zslevski sneaks back into half guard.
Zslevski wants to get back to full guard.
Berrian not doing much here.
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.
Berrian is looking to advance position but Zslevski won't allow it.
Zslevski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zslevski won't allow Berrian to pass to mount.
Zslevski wants to control but Berrian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zslevski looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Berrian pushes past his half guard into mount!
Zslevski is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dingle Berrian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Berrian has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dingle Berrian!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jones Jr Roy Levesta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Need (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Levesta's entrance music is ... A fine choice. Apollo Need has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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195 lbs
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jones Jr Roy Levesta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Apollo Need!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roy Levesta slips a straight right by Need.
Roy Levesta throws a hook but Need avoids it easily.
Roy Levesta misses with a body shot.
Need shoots in for a takedown but Roy Levesta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Need blocks the body kick.
Roy Levesta lands a jab-cross combination.
Roy Levesta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Need misses with a straight left.
Jones Jr Roy Levesta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roy Levesta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Need shoots for a double leg takedown but Roy Levesta sprawls well. He's pushed Need's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Need pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Need throws a half hearted mid kick.
Need ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Need.
Jones Jr Roy Levesta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Need.
Need misses with the body kick
and Roy Levesta counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Roy Levesta swings for the body but Need moves out of range.
Need swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Roy Levesta counters with a stiff right hand.
Need lands a body shot.
Roy Levesta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Need.
Roy Levesta misses with a wild combination.
Need catches Roy Levesta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Need is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Need takes a kick to the side of the head.
Roy Levesta misses with a body kick.
Need tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Need tries to close the distance and clinch but Roy Levesta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Need lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Need misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Roy Levesta throws a leg kick that misses.
Need closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Need lands in his opponent's guard.
Roy Levesta is pulling down on Need's head. It's preventing any offense from Need, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Need looking to pass the guard.
Need preventing the sweep.
Need trying to control the position from guard on top but Roy Levesta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roy Levesta 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.
Need is fighting to break Roy Levesta's control of his arms but Roy Levesta is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Need in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Jr Roy Levesta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Need misses with a double jab
and Roy Levesta counters with a left and a right that stings Need.
Roy Levesta lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice body punch from Roy Levesta.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roy Levesta.
Jones Jr Roy Levesta is winning the standup battle so far.
Need has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Need there as he acknowledges the shot.
Roy Levesta scores with a decent looking hook.
Roy Levesta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Need to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Need takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Need fails with a takedown attempt.
Roy Levesta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Need falls off balance throwing a combination
and Roy Levesta counters with a nice low kick that buckles Need's knee momentarily.
Roy Levesta looks to score with a jab to the body but Need is just out of range.
Roy Levesta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Need. Need circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roy Levesta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Need checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Need wants to clinch but Roy Levesta slips to the side
and Roy Levesta counters with a leg kick.
Need checks the leg kick.
Roy Levesta circles away from the clinch attempt
and Roy Levesta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Need throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roy Levesta makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Need really felt that one!
Need is breathing heavily.
Roy Levesta throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Need.
Need misses with a looping right.
Roy Levesta lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy Levesta bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Roy Levesta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Need.
Roy Levesta lands with a cross.
Apollo Need is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Need takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A good leg kick by Roy Levesta.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roy Levesta.
Need dodges the punch combination from Roy Levesta.
Need wants to clinch but Roy Levesta slips to the side
and Roy Levesta counters with a good low kick that Need was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roy Levesta thumps Need with a low kick.
Roy Levesta tries a head kick but it misses.
Roy Levesta lands a lovely overhand right.
Roy Levesta misses with a few strikes there.
Need throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roy Levesta counters with a straight right hand.
Need tries to clinch but Roy Levesta moves away
and Roy Levesta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roy Levesta circles away from the clinch attempt
and Roy Levesta counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Jr Roy Levesta dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Need throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roy Levesta counters with a nice low kick that buckles Need's knee momentarily.
Roy Levesta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Roy Levesta with a hook.
Need doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Need takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roy Levesta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Need. Need circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roy Levesta throws a predictable looking body shot
so Need counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roy Levesta is adopting a defensive guard.
Need takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Need postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Roy Levesta is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Need, into his guard.
Need pulls Roy Levesta in close to prevent any damage.
Roy Levesta looking to pass the guard.
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.
Roy Levesta preventing the sweep.
Roy Levesta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Need wants to sweep here but Roy Levesta controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy Levesta wants to pass the guard but Need is keeping the position.
Need has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roy Levesta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Need lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Roy Levesta!
Need lands a heavy elbow.
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.
Need throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Need thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Need dominating with strikes here.
Need trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Roy Levesta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Roy Levesta wants to control but Need is having none of it.
Need working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jones Jr Roy Levesta did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Roy Levesta tries a head kick but it misses.
Need takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Roy Levesta lands a nice hook to Need's body. Need takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roy Levesta connects with a body shot.
Roy Levesta throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick from Roy Levesta misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Need tries to clinch
and Roy Levesta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Need tries to clinch but Roy Levesta moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roy Levesta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy Levesta lands with a shot to the body.
Need throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Roy Levesta to counter with a crisp jab.
Need is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Roy Levesta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Roy Levesta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Need wants to clinch
and Roy Levesta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Need is looking to clinch but Roy Levesta is avoiding it.
Roy Levesta is looking to land body kicks.
Need tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Roy Levesta counters with a good low kick that Need was not able to check.
Roy Levesta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Roy Levesta thows a body shot but no joy.
Roy Levesta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Roy Levesta finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Need takes one to the side of the head.
Need takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Roy Levesta, right into the meat.
Roy Levesta thuds a left hand into Need's body.
Roy Levesta throws a leg kick which misses Need's front leg but catches the back leg as Need tries to avoid it.
Roy Levesta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roy Levesta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Need has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Roy Levesta.
Need takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roy Levesta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Need takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Need takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Need takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Roy Levesta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Need can do to turn this around?
Roy Levesta scores with a spinning back kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roy Levesta tries to clinch up but Need circles away and keeps his distance.
Need looks to land a left hand but Roy Levesta moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Jr Roy Levesta had his way with Apollo Need in 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. This is the final round!
Roy Levesta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roy Levesta works Need's body with a nice hook.
Roy Levesta misses with a jab to the body
so Need counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Roy Levesta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Need tries to roll over but Roy Levesta keeps him under control.
Need is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Roy Levesta works his foot free and advances to mount.
Roy Levesta controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Need tries to lock up and control but Roy Levesta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Roy Levesta controlling the pace for now.
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.
Need is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Roy Levesta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Need manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Need tries to get to full guard but Roy Levesta has control of the leg.
Jones Jr Roy Levesta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Roy Levesta is thwarting Need's attempts to control the position.
Roy Levesta trying to control the pace.
Apollo Need has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Need wants to improve his position but Roy Levesta is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Apollo Need.
I think Roy Levesta has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 49:45
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:44
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 49:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jones Jr Roy Levesta!
Jones Jr Roy Levesta is the new middleweight champion!
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