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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nag Hambukoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislaus Kasava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hambukoo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Darkest Hour. Kasava has chosen Merle Haggard - Mama Tried as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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28
157 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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175 cm
23
156 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nag Hambukoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stanislaus Kasava!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasava looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kasava lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hambukoo circles away quickly and effectively.
Kasava fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hambukoo tries to clinch there but Kasava circles away.
Hambukoo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kasava paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kasava moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kasava looks to throw the jab but Hambukoo is out of range.
Kasava throws a right hand that Hambukoo ducks under and follows up with a left that Hambukoo also avoids with ease.
Hambukoo loads up on a big right hand but Kasava slips the punch.
Kasava misses with an uppercut. Hambukoo saw that one coming.
Kasava loads up on a big right hand but Hambukoo slips the punch.
Hambukoo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kasava tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hambukoo is in Kasava's guard.
Hambukoo preventing the sweep.
Hambukoo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hambukoo advances to half guard.
Hambukoo passes to full mount!
Hambukoo landing punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hambukoo is trying to control here but Kasava has managed to regain half guard.
Hambukoo is looking to take a break and control but Kasava is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kasava won't allow Hambukoo to pass to mount.
Hambukoo works his way into full mount!
Hambukoo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kasava is looking to escape.
Hambukoo controlling from mount.
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.
Hambukoo throwing strikes here but Kasava is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hambukoo goes for an armbar but Kasava turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kasava.
Hambukoo looking for a guillotine here but Kasava defends easily.
Kasava tries to free his leg and advance position but Hambukoo is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasava passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hambukoo is trying to improve his position.
Hambukoo is working hard here to advance position.
Kasava moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
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.
Hambukoo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kasava has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kasava really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hambukoo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hambukoo gets back to half guard.
Hambukoo wants to improve his position but Kasava is controlling well.
Hambukoo gets back to full guard.
Hambukoo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kasava's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nag Hambukoo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kasava lands with a nice body punch.
Hambukoo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kasava throws a head punch that misses.
Hambukoo looking to stall.
Hambukoo misses with a punch on the inside.
Hambukoo wants a takedown but no success here.
Kasava stops a takedown attempt from Hambukoo.
Hambukoo keeps control of Kasava as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kasava stops a takedown attempt from Hambukoo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nag Hambukoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hambukoo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kasava is looking to break free of the clinch but Hambukoo has double underhooks.
Hambukoo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasava's elbow.
Kasava gets underhooks to prevent Hambukoo's takedown attempt.
Kasava is trying to maintain a safe position but Hambukoo gets an underhook and turns Kasava into the cage.
Hambukoo lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kasava.
Kasava lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasava.
Kasava avoids a wild elbow strike from Hambukoo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hambukoo has a couple of punches blocked by Kasava.
Kasava wants a takedown but no success here.
Hambukoo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kasava blocks the elbow strike.
Hambukoo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kasava has a couple of punches blocked by Hambukoo.
Hambukoo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kasava changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hambukoo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Hambukoo. Those never looked like landing.
Hambukoo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kasava circles away.
Hambukoo drops his hands momentarily and Kasava takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kasava swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stanislaus Kasava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasava ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hambukoo moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Hambukoo scores with a four punch combination!
Kasava misses the shot to the body.
Kasava throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hambukoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasava.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hambukoo connects with a jab.
Kasava throws a right and a left that Hambukoo avoids nicely.
Kasava misses with a combination
and Hambukoo counters by moving into the clinch.
Hambukoo wants a takedown but no success here.
Hambukoo tries for a takedown but Kasava manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kasava blocking some punches.
Kasava misses with some punches.
Kasava doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kasava misses with some punches.
Kasava drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hambukoo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hambukoo blocking some punches.
Hambukoo throws an elbow that misses.
Kasava misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hambukoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hambukoo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hambukoo throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasava tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hambukoo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kasava is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hambukoo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hambukoo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kasava has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hambukoo tries to stall but Kasava uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kasava drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hambukoo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kasava misses with a wild body shot.
Kasava fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kasava throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kasava looks to land a left hand but Hambukoo moved out of range nicely.
Kasava fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hambukoo shoots for a double leg takedown but Kasava sprawls well. He's pushed Hambukoo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hambukoo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kasava is fending him off so far but Hambukoo persists. Nope, Kasava circles away and we're back to standing.
Kasava misses with an uppercut. Hambukoo saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kasava misses the jab.
Kasava pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hambukoo back to the cage. Kasava follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kasava defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hambukoo.
Kasava connects with a crisp jab.
Kasava uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hambukoo has time to react.
Kasava staying out of range there.
Kasava goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kasava scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hambukoo in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Hambukoo.
Hambukoo shoots for a double leg takedown but Kasava sprawls well. He's pushed Hambukoo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice combination there by Kasava.
Hambukoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasava was well out of range. Poor timing from Hambukoo.
Kasava misses with a straight left.
Hambukoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasava.
Hambukoo avoids the body shot from Kasava.
Kasava throws a nice looking combination but Hambukoo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hambukoo throws out a leg kick but Kasava moves out of range and Hambukoo only half commits.
Hambukoo throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanislaus Kasava showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hambukoo has closed the distance and engaged Kasava in a clinch.
Hambukoo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kasava backwards.
Hambukoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasava.
Hambukoo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hambukoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Stanislaus Kasava has been cut.
Hambukoo has clasped his hands together around Kasava's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hambukoo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kasava is not content to let Hambukoo control the position.
Hambukoo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kasava is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasava struggling a bit here.
Hambukoo in side control, throwing shots but Kasava defends.
Hambukoo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kasava is looking to regain half guard here but Hambukoo keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Kasava is being controlled here.
Hambukoo wants to control but Kasava is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hambukoo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hambukoo is trying to get an arm triangle but Kasava is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hambukoo is looking to take a break and control but Kasava is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hambukoo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kasava knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hambukoo trying to control the action but Kasava is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hambukoo is trying to get an arm triangle but Kasava is defending well.
Hambukoo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kasava has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hambukoo but great work by Kasava.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasava is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hambukoo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hambukoo is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nag Hambukoo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hambukoo 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nag Hambukoo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zacharia Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denton Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele comes into the arena with Rock You Like A Hurricane blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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182 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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215 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zacharia Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Denton Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thunder.
Steele tries a low kick but Thunder avoids it.
Steele staying out of range there.
Thunder avoids a kick to the body.
Thunder lands a really nice looking cross but Steele seems unphased.
Thunder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steele takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steele slips under a jab from Thunder.
Steele fails with a takedown attempt.
Thunder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thunder swings for the body but Steele moves out of range.
Steele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thunder avoids a kick to the body.
Thunder misses with an uppercut. Steele saw that one coming.
Zacharia Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder staying out of range there.
Steele staying out of range there.
Steele throws a leg kick
enabling Thunder to counter with a crisp jab.
Thunder throws a leg kick which misses Steele's front leg but catches the back leg as Steele tries to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Steele. Beautiful body shot.
Steele lands a leg kick that knocks Thunder off balance momentarily.
Good work by Steele as he checks the leg kick.
Steele ducks right into an uppercut from Thunder.
Thunder works the jab nicely.
Thunder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steele throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thunder counters with a straight right hand.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steele gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand.
Steele checks a low kick from Thunder.
Both fighters circling a little - Thunder finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Thunder.
Nice jab there from Steele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele is looking to clinch but Thunder is avoiding it.
Thunder tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thunder looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
Steele fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thunder sprawls well initially but Steele persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunder won't allow Steele to pass to mount.
Steele is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thunder!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunder can't escape the position.
Steele wants to finish this one by submission but Thunder is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Steele.
Steele looking for a guillotine from mount but Thunder is having none of it.
Thunder wants to control but Steele is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder is desperately trying to improve his position but Steele has a good base and remains in mount.
Thunder prevents Steele from taking his back.
Thunder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steele is working for a guillotine from mount but Thunder frees his head quite easily.
Thunder is looking to get to half guard.
Steele avoids the attempt from Thunder to control.
Steele looking for a guillotine from mount but Thunder is having none of it.
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.
Thunder tries to reverse the position but Steele maintains control.
Thunder defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Steele.
Thunder wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Steele working for a choke but Thunder is defending well.
Steele looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zacharia Steele dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thunder lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Steele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thunder throws a low kick, looking for Steele's leg but Steele calmly moves out of range.
Steele connects with a leg kick. Thunder looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Thunder does it's job there.
Steele connects with an inside leg kick.
Steele closes the distance and clinches.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
Steele has a couple of punches blocked by Thunder.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thunder.
Steele scores a nice knee to the body.
Thunder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Thunder avoids the damage to the body.
Thunder takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Denton Thunder has been cut.
Thunder misses with some punches.
Steele prevents a body shot from Thunder.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Steele here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder can't find room to land a body shot as Steele controls the action.
Thunder manages to break the clinch.
Thunder does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Steele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thunder.
Steele avoids the body shot from Thunder.
Steele moves to clinch but Thunder breaks away
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand.
Steele pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thunder lands with an overhand left.
Steele throws a leg kick
and Thunder counters with a low kick, right behind Steele 's knee.
Steele scoring well with a low kick there.
Steele tries to clinch up but Thunder circles away and keeps his distance.
Steele attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steele throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand.
Steele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steele takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thunder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steele is out of range.
Thunder is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Steele throws a leg kick
and Thunder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steele lands with a nice body punch.
Thunder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thunder blocks a leg kick.
Steele thows a body shot but no joy.
Steele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thunder throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steele.
Steele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steele cracks Thunder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Denton Thunder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steele looks to land a right hand but Thunder moved out of range.
A clash of legs there as Thunder blocks the low kick.
Thunder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thunder cracks Steele with a good jab.
Thunder misses with a low kick.
Steele throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thunder counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thunder tries to clinch but Steele moves out of range.
Thunder connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steele.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steele lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thunder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thunder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Steele swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Thunder counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Thunder as he connects with a hook.
Steele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thunder checks it well.
A low kick from Thunder is predictable there
and Steele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Steele misses with a body kick.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Thunder connects with a single shot there.
Thunder has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steele throws a leg kick but Thunder moved away.
Thunder thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Steele if he has to take too many more of those.
Steele is looking to wear down Thunder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thunder moves in looking to clinch but Steele pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Steele is predictable there
and Thunder counters with a thumping low kick.
Steele moves out of range of the body kick.
Steele does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thunder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steele throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steele throws a sloppy body shot
and Thunder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thunder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thunder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thunder will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Steele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thunder lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steele.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Denton Thunder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Denton Thunder's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Steele misses with the body kick
and Thunder counters with a body kick that stops Steele in his tracks momentarily.
Thunder lands a jab to Steele's midsection.
Steele misses the body punch
and Thunder counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thunder misses with a shot to the body
and Steele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thunder looks to land a body kick but Steele moved away.
Steele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steele will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Steele lands with a good body shot.
Steele moves out of range of the strikes.
Thunder works the jab nicely.
Thunder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thunder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thunder.
Thunder connects with a leg kick. Steele looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Steele connects with a solid leg kick.
Good work by Thunder as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Steele misses
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thunder misses with a kick to the body
and Steele counters with a left to the body.
Steele misses with a shot to the body
and Thunder counters with a low kick, right behind Steele 's knee.
Thunder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steele was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunder.
Thunder checks a low kick from Steele.
Good work by Steele as he checks the leg kick.
Steele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thunder takes one on the button.
A clash of legs there as Thunder blocks the low kick.
Steele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steele looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thunder is fending him off so far but Steele persists. Nope, Thunder circles away and we're back to standing.
Thunder takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Thunder checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thunder's sensitive parts.
Steele misses with a leg kick
and Thunder counters with a nice uppercut.
Steele takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder misses with a low kick.
Steele throws a solid leg kick but Thunder takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steele.
Steele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thunder throws a hook to the side of Steele's head but Steele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A solid body kick from Steele.
Thunder jabs Steele right on the nose. Steele blinks but takes it well.
Steele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thunder sizes up Steele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thunder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Steele throws a leg kick
and Thunder counters with a right hand to the body.
Steele throws a sloppy body shot
letting Thunder counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Thunder 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Steele misses
and Thunder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Thunder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder misses with a hook. Steele ducked under it nicely.
Steele moves out of range of the body kick.
Steele throws a leg kick
and Thunder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steele.
Steele thumps Thunder with a low kick.
Thunder throws a jab when Steele was well out of range.
Thunder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steele.
Steele tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thunder is able to avoid easily.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Thunder.
Thunder scores with a hook to the body. Steele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thunder avoids the body shot from Steele.
Steele takes one to the chin there.
Thunder takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Thunder.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunder manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a leg kick but Thunder sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thunder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steele swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thunder counters with a left to the body.
Steele checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thunder checks a leg kick nicely.
Thunder checks a leg kick nicely.
Steele misses with a low kick.
Thunder checks the leg kick nicely there.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Thunder.
Steele throws a leg kick
and Thunder counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thunder.
Steele tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steele tried to score with a low kick but Thunder checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zacharia Steele.
I think Steele 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 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denton Thunder!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Yankee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahkmed Ufalopolaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ufalopolaus has chosen Shabnami Soraya - Az Kudumi Safar as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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178 lbs
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24
180 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Yankee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ahkmed Ufalopolaus!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ufalopolaus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yankee was well out of range. Poor timing from Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus takes a swing at Yankee's ribcage but misses.
Ufalopolaus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yankee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yankee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ufalopolaus.
Yankee misses with a head kick.
Ufalopolaus takes a swing at Yankee's ribcage but misses.
Ufalopolaus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yankee as he avoids it easily.
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yankee misses with a straight left.
Ufalopolaus walks into a jab.
Ufalopolaus just misses with a punch to the body.
Yankee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ufalopolaus misses with a wild body shot.
Ufalopolaus misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ufalopolaus throws a leg kick that misses.
Yankee throws a sloppy head kick and Ufalopolaus moves out of range easily.
Ufalopolaus clinches.
A right hand to the body from Yankee.
A hook to the body from Yankee.
Yankee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ufalopolaus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yankee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yankee looking to slow down the pace here.
Yankee is stalling here.
Yankee scores with a shot to the side of Ufalopolaus's head.
Ufalopolaus looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ufalopolaus.
A nice left hand lands by Ufalopolaus.
Yankee lands a nice uppercut.
Ufalopolaus lands with a right to the head.
Ufalopolaus looking to slow down the pace here.
Ufalopolaus throws a punch but it's blocked by Yankee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yankee.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yankee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yankee lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ahkmed Ufalopolaus has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Ufalopolaus fails to land.
Ufalopolaus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yankee misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Yankee.
Yankee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ufalopolaus looks gassed!
Ufalopolaus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Yankee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yankee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ufalopolaus misses with some punches.
Yankee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ufalopolaus up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yankee lands an uppercut.
Yankee is leaning against Ufalopolaus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yankee is struggling to control the position.
Ufalopolaus misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yankee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ufalopolaus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ufalopolaus.
Yankee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ufalopolaus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Yankee as the two fighters clinch.
Ufalopolaus avoiding damage as Yankee throws knees to the body.
Yankee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Good body shot from Yankee.
Yankee is struggling to control the position.
Yankee pushes Ufalopolaus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yankee tries to land knees in the clinch but Ufalopolaus avoids the damage to the body.
Yankee stalling against the cage.
Ufalopolaus managing to block the knees to the body from Yankee.
Yankee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ufalopolaus has a couple of punches blocked by Yankee.
Ufalopolaus taking a breather.
Ufalopolaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yankee pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ufalopolaus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yankee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Yankee - that landed with a thud.
Yankee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Yankee.
Come on Yankee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yankee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yankee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ufalopolaus or not.
Yankee slows down the pace here.
Ufalopolaus struggles to land a body shot inside as Yankee controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Yankee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ufalopolaus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yankee swings wildly with an uppercut but Ufalopolaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yankee as Ufalopolaus tries to tie him up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yankee.
Ufalopolaus struggles to land a body shot inside as Yankee controls his hands.
Ufalopolaus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yankee gets through Ufalopolaus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yankee stalls.
Yankee prevents a body shot from Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yankee is struggling to control the position.
Yankee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yankee blocks an uppercut.
Ufalopolaus blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Yankee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ahkmed Ufalopolaus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ufalopolaus looks to score with a jab to the body but Yankee is just out of range.
Yankee just misses with a punch to the body.
Ufalopolaus closes the distance and clinches.
Yankee throws a punch but it's blocked by Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus throws a punch but it's blocked by Yankee.
Yankee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yankee lands a body punch.
Ufalopolaus working aggressively here.
Jim Yankee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yankee has Ufalopolaus pushed against the cage.
Yankee gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Ufalopolaus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yankee lands an elbow that stopped Ufalopolaus in his tracks for a moment.
Yankee lands a good knee to the midsection. Ufalopolaus won't want to take too many of those.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yankee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ufalopolaus avoids it.
Yankee blocks a body shot from Ufalopolaus.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ufalopolaus takes a shot to the head.
Yankee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ufalopolaus blocks it with crossed arms.
Yankee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yankee avoiding damage.
Yankee taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yankee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ufalopolaus is breathing heavily.
Ufalopolaus throws a hook but Yankee avoids it easily.
Ufalopolaus throws an overhand right that lands on Yankee's shoulder, as Yankee tries to avoid the shot.
Yankee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yankee was well out of range. Poor timing from Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Yankee!
Yankee is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yankee wants to hold on but Ufalopolaus pushes him away.
Ufalopolaus is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Yankee has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Yankee!
Ufalopolaus seems keen to control Yankee's posture.
Ufalopolaus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yankee stands up and waves to Ufalopolaus to follow him.
Yankee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ufalopolaus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yankee rather than just go for the knockout.
Yankee looks to land a combination but Ufalopolaus avoids it well.
Yankee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ufalopolaus.
Jim Yankee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ufalopolaus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ufalopolaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ufalopolaus misses the body punch
and Yankee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ufalopolaus defending well as Yankee loads up on a big left hand.
Ufalopolaus shoots in looking for a takedown. Yankee tries to sprawl out of it but Ufalopolaus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yankee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ufalopolaus swings for the body but Yankee moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yankee stuns Ufalopolaus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yankee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Yankee.
Ufalopolaus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yankee connects with an inside leg kick.
Ufalopolaus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yankee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ufalopolaus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yankee.
That kick from Yankee tenderised Ufalopolaus's leg. Ufalopolaus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yankee tries to clinch up but Ufalopolaus circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yankee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yankee.
Ufalopolaus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Yankee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Yankee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ahkmed Ufalopolaus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Yankee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ufalopolaus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yankee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ufalopolaus digs a good body shot into Yankee's ribs.
Yankee clinches.
Yankee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ufalopolaus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yankee just leaning against Ufalopolaus, taking a breather.
Yankee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ufalopolaus can do to turn this around?
Ufalopolaus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ufalopolaus stalling in the clinch but Yankee improves position.
Ufalopolaus is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Yankee lands with a light punch inside.
Yankee is working Ufalopolaus over against the cage.
Yankee lands a shoulder strike.
Yankee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ufalopolaus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yankee stalling.
Ufalopolaus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yankee wants to stall.
Ufalopolaus misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Yankee.
Ufalopolaus taking a breather.
Ufalopolaus seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Ufalopolaus takes a shot to the head.
Yankee lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yankee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ufalopolaus backwards.
Yankee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ufalopolauss head.
Yankee prevents a body shot from Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus is trying to maintain a safe position but Yankee gets an underhook and turns Ufalopolaus into the cage.
Yankee blocking some punches.
Yankee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yankee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ufalopolaus or not.
Yankee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yankee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Still in the clinch, Yankee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yankee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yankee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ufalopolaus or not.
A short right from Yankee on the inside.
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Yankee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ufalopolaus being controlled against the cage.
Yankee throws an elbow but it misses.
Ufalopolaus looking to stall.
Good body shot from Ufalopolaus.
Yankee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yankee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ufalopolaus managing to block the knees to the body from Yankee.
Ufalopolaus is trying to drag Yankee to the mat but Yankee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ufalopolaus takes a shot to the head.
Ufalopolaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yankee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ufalopolaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ufalopolaus avoiding damage as Yankee throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yankee tries a knee to the head but Ufalopolaus blocks it.
Ufalopolaus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ufalopolaus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ufalopolaus goes for a takedown attempt but Yankee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yankee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ufalopolaus tries to clinch but Yankee moves out of range.
Yankee tries to clinch there but Ufalopolaus circles away.
Ufalopolaus blocks the body kick.
Yankee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ufalopolaus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ufalopolaus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yankee moves into the clinch.
Ufalopolaus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jim Yankee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahkmed Ufalopolaus.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yankee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yankee digs a right hand into Ufalopolaus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ufalopolaus's gas tank.
Ufalopolaus tightens his grip and picks Yankee up, before dumping him to the ground. Yankee manages to land in guard.
Ufalopolaus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yankee is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ufalopolaus, into his guard.
Yankee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ufalopolaus throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yankee escapes and throws Ufalopolaus's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ufalopolaus tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Yankee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yankee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Yankee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimo Tuomela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sex, God, Sex by the SWANS. Raimo Tuomela told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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191 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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raimo Tuomela!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arlovski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tuomela moves out of range of the body kick from Arlovski.
Arlovski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tuomela avoids it really well and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Arlovski scores with a four punch combination!
Tuomela throws a hook to the side of Arlovski's head but Arlovski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tuomela lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arlovski circles away quickly and effectively.
Arlovski ducks under a wild hook from Tuomela.
Arlovski moves out of range of the strikes.
Arlovski throws out a leg kick but Tuomela moves out of range and Arlovski only half commits.
Tuomela misses with a looping left.
Tuomela throws the left hand but Arlovski avoids the punch easily.
Arlovski misses the shot to the body.
Tuomela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arlovski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuomela.
Arlovski fails to land with a series of punches.
Arlovski with a jab.
Arlovski avoids the body shot from Tuomela.
Jack Arlovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuomela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arlovski.
Tuomela connects with a right hand. Arlovski shakes it off.
Arlovski takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Arlovski.
Arlovski jabs Tuomela to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tuomela lands with a right hand.
Tuomela on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tuomela fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tuomela takes a swing at Arlovski's ribcage but misses.
Tuomela displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Arlovski looks to land a left hand but Tuomela moved out of range nicely.
Tuomela works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arlovski thows a body shot but no joy.
Arlovski thows a body shot but no joy.
Arlovski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arlovski avoids the body shot from Tuomela.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arlovski - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arlovski lands a nice shot that snaps Tuomela's head back.
Tuomela slips under a jab.
Arlovski ducks right into an uppercut from Tuomela.
Arlovski scores with a nice strike.
Arlovski misses with a straight left.
Arlovski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tuomela counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arlovski thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Arlovski misses the shot to the body.
Arlovski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tuomela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arlovski misses with a body kick.
Arlovski looks to throw a body kick
and Tuomela counters with a straight right hand.
Tuomela blocks a jab.
Tuomela swats away the attempt to clinch by Arlovski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arlovski. Tuomela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arlovski slips under a jab.
Arlovski throws a body punch but Tuomela moves out of range.
Arlovski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tuomela lands a jab.
Arlovski misses with a shot to the body
and Tuomela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tuomela avoids the head kick by Arlovski.
A low kick from Arlovski is predictable there
and Tuomela makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tuomela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arlovski moves away.
Tuomela misses the body punch
and Arlovski counters with a leg kick.
Arlovski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski slips a straight right by Tuomela.
Arlovski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tuomela.
Tuomela scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Tuomela misses.
Tuomela lands a slapping body shot.
Arlovski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Arlovski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tuomela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arlovski is rocked!
Arlovski is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tuomela. Arlovski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arlovski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tuomela lands a nice shot to the body.
Tuomela 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.
Oh Arlovski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arlovski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Arlovski ducks right into an uppercut from Tuomela.
Tuomela jabs at Arlovski's body.
Raimo Tuomela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arlovski has his takedown stuffed
and Tuomela scores with a counter punch that sends Arlovski to the canvas! Tuomela smells blood - he's punishing Arlovski with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Arlovski has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raimo Tuomela!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raging Douche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angree McHobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raging Douche is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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130 lbs
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145 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raging Douche!
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, Angree McHobo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douche thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Douche. No joy for McHobo on that attempt.
Douche fails in his attempt to clinch.
McHobo closes the distance but Douche moves to the side
and Douche counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McHobo thinking.
McHobo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McHobo thows a body shot but no joy.
Douche throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McHobo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McHobo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Douche pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McHobo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McHobo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Douche looks for the body kick but McHobo saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douche avoids the body shot from McHobo.
McHobo misses with a double jab
and Douche counters with a leg kick.
McHobo blocks the body kick.
McHobo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Douche paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McHobo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McHobo circles away from the clinch attempt.
McHobo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Douche counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McHobo blocks a low kick nicely.
Douche connects with a solid leg kick.
Douche keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McHobo.
Raging Douche is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douche avoids the body shot from McHobo.
McHobo misses with a hook. Douche ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Douche. That snapped McHobo's head back.
Douche takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McHobo thows a body shot but no joy.
McHobo tries for a takedown but Douche sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Raging Douche has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angree McHobo.
Douche throws a low kick but it's checked well by McHobo.
Douche ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McHobo moves away.
Douche throws a wild body kick that McHobo sees coming a mile off.
McHobo lands a jab to the head.
Douche lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douche throws a wild body kick that McHobo sees coming a mile off.
McHobo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Douche scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McHobo fails with the takedown.
Douche slips under a jab.
Douche tests McHobo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Douche scores with a jab to the jaw.
Douche throws a sloppy body shot
and McHobo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Douche takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHobo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Douche.
McHobo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Douche sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McHobo somewhat.
Douche keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McHobo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Douche is looking to wear down McHobo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McHobo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Douche counters with a head kick. That will keep McHobo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McHobo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McHobo moves into range and connects with a jab.
A shot to the body from McHobo misses
and Douche counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douche stuns McHobo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raging Douche dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Douche.
McHobo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McHobo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Angree McHobo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douche scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Douche.
McHobo tries to keep at a distance but Douche has taken the fight into the clinch.
McHobo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McHobo blocks an uppercut.
McHobo managing to block the knees to the body from Douche.
McHobo tries to throw a body punch but Douche avoids it by throwing McHobo back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Douche just misses with a elbow thrown towards McHobo's brow.
Douche tries to throw a body punch but McHobo avoids it by throwing Douche back against the cage.
McHobo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Douche throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from McHobo fails to land.
McHobo blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McHobo managing to block the knees to the body from Douche.
Douche fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McHobo managing to block the knees to the body from Douche.
A short right from Douche on the inside.
A hook to the body from McHobo.
Douche tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McHobo avoids it.
McHobo avoiding damage as Douche throws knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from McHobo.
Douche throws an elbow but it misses.
McHobo blocking some punches.
McHobo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Douche using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McHobo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douche.
Douche missing with knees to the body.
Douche goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McHobo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Douche's elbow.
Douche misses with some punches.
McHobo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Douche connects with a nasty looking knee right to McHobo's face.
Douche connects with a knee to the head.
McHobo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Douche missing with knees to the body.
Douche tries a body shot but McHobo blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHobo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McHobo avoiding damage as Douche throws knees to the body.
McHobo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Douche swings wildly with an uppercut but McHobo uses good head movement to avoid it.
McHobo pushes Douche back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Douche working aggressively here.
Douche tries a body shot but McHobo blocks it.
Douche putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McHobo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McHobo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Douche is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McHobo.
Douche connects with a knee to the head.
Douche tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Douche missing with knees to the body.
Douche misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Douche with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from McHobo fails to land.
McHobo blocks an elbow strike.
McHobo works on Douche's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from McHobo.
McHobo cracks Douche with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Douche.
McHobo lands a body punch.
McHobo lands a shot to the body.
McHobo can't find room to land a body shot as Douche controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Douche.
McHobo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from McHobo.
Douche misses with a punch to the body.
Douche is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McHobo is defending well for now.
McHobo is working Douche over against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Douche obliges.
Douche tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McHobo is working Douche over against the cage.
McHobo lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from McHobo.
Douche prevents a body shot from McHobo.
Douche misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McHobo.
McHobo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Douche with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Douche misses with an elbow strike.
McHobo lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Douche just misses with a elbow thrown towards McHobo's brow.
McHobo lands a body punch in the clinch.
McHobo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for McHobo.
McHobo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHobo lands a nice shot to the body.
McHobo presses Douche against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McHobo.
Douche misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McHobo scores with a nice hook to the head.
McHobo digs a right hand underneath Douche's ribcage. Douche let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for McHobo.
McHobo lands a body shot.
Douche tries to land knees in the clinch but McHobo avoids the damage to the body.
McHobo digs a right hand underneath Douche's ribcage. Douche let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McHobo gets through Douche's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Douche misses with a body punch.
McHobo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McHobo lands a body punch.
McHobo breaks from the clinch.
Douche takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McHobo scores a takedown into full mount!
McHobo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angree McHobo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A shot to the body from McHobo misses
and Douche counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McHobo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McHobo wants to control from the top but Douche keeps moving.
McHobo stands and throws Douche's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McHobo tries to advance to mount but can't.
McHobo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Douche struggling a bit here.
McHobo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douche is working to avoid the ground and pound but McHobo connects with a decent elbow.
McHobo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Douche is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Douche knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McHobo on the ground.
Douche tries to roll over but McHobo keeps him under control.
McHobo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Douche doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McHobo.
Douche is trying to stand.
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.
McHobo is trying to control the action in half guard but Douche is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McHobo content to control rather than advance.
Douche is pressing down on McHobo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Douche is trying to control the position but McHobo postures up.
McHobo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Douche keeping moving, preventing McHobo from controlling successfully.
Douche might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Angree McHobo.
Douche avoids the body shot from McHobo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHobo misses with a hook. Douche ducked under it nicely.
McHobo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Douche stuffs the takedown attempt from McHobo. McHobo gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot by McHobo.
Raging Douche is winning the standup battle so far.
McHobo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Douche swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Douche stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Douche wants it to stay on the feet.
McHobo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Douche tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McHobo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Douche closes the distance and clinches.
Douche tries a body shot but McHobo blocks it.
McHobo tries to work over Douche's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Douche can't find room to land a body shot as McHobo controls the action.
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.
McHobo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Douche.
Douche works on McHobo's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Douche.
Douche with a knee to the head.
McHobo avoiding damage as Douche throws knees to the body.
Douche tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McHobo.
Douche lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McHobo backwards.
McHobo misses with a body punch.
McHobo blocking some punches.
Douche missing with knees to the body.
McHobo avoiding damage as Douche throws knees to the body.
McHobo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McHobo misses with a punch to the body.
Douche is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McHobo is defending well for now.
McHobo managing to block the knees to the body from Douche.
Douche trying to land knees to the body.
McHobo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Douche works on McHobo's body with a couple of short punches.
McHobo avoiding damage as Douche throws knees to the body.
Douche misses with the head strike.
McHobo working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Raging Douche.
I think Douche has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Raging Douche!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Al Hassan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Hassan comes into the arena with Iraqi National Anthem blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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275 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abdul Al Hassan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyler Perry!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Hassan delivers a nice body kick.
Perry misses with a low kick.
Al Hassan throws a sloppy head kick and Perry moves out of range easily.
Abdul Al Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Hassan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Perry lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Al Hassan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al Hassan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Perry throws a chopping leg kick but Al Hassan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Perry throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Perry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al Hassan. That did some damage!
Perry lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Hassan's sensitive parts.
Al Hassan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Perry.
Perry misses with a head kick.
Al Hassan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Perry blocking some punches.
Al Hassan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perry.
Al Hassan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Tyler Perry has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hassan is stalling here.
Al Hassan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Al Hassan misses with a body punch.
Perry trying to land knees to the body.
Al Hassan manages to break the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Al Hassan.
Al Hassan tries to clinch there but Perry circles away.
Al Hassan misses the jab.
Al Hassan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Perry tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Perry is just out of range.
Al Hassan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Al Hassan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Hassan missing with a left hand there. Perry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Perry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Al Hassan throws a hook to the side of Perry's head but Perry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perry takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Perry looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al Hassan avoids the head kick by Perry.
Al Hassan throws a leg kick
and Perry counters with a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Perry.
Perry lands a head kick!
It looks like Abdul Al Hassan has been cut.
Perry throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Al Hassan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Al Hassan throws a body punch but Perry moves out of range.
Al Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
Al Hassan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Perry.
Al Hassan throws a body punch but Perry moves out of range.
Al Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Perry is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry avoids the body shot from Al Hassan.
Al Hassan swings for the body but Perry moves out of range.
Perry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Hassan tries to land a leg kick but Perry saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Hassan. Perry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Hassan misses with a straight left.
Al Hassan scores with a spinning back kick!
Al Hassan is looking to wear down Perry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Al Hassan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Perry misses
and Al Hassan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perry walks into a left hand.
Perry's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Al Hassan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Perry scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Perry.
Perry thows a leg kick but Al Hassan checks it
and Perry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Hassan with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Hassan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good leg kick by Perry there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Perry.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Al Hassan checks a leg kick.
Al Hassan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Perry counters with a good low kick that Al Hassan was not able to check.
Perry throws a head kick that misses.
Al Hassan missing with a left hand there. Perry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Al Hassan misses
and Perry counters with a thumping low kick.
Perry goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A good leg kick by Perry.
Al Hassan is breathing heavily.
A lazy body kick from Perry
and Al Hassan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Hassan lands with a cross.
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 Abdul Al Hassan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Perry does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Al Hassan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Perry lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tyler Perry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Hassan throws a sloppy head kick
and Perry counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Al Hassan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
An inside leg kick lands from Perry.
Perry throws a sloppy head kick and Al Hassan moves out of range easily.
Perry throws the kick towards the body but Al Hassan avoids it.
A low kick from Perry misses
and Al Hassan counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Hassan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perry moves away.
Al Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perry.
Perry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Al Hassan is out of range and Perry settles back down.
Perry misses with a head kick.
Al Hassan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perry moves away.
Perry blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Al Hassan misses the shot to the body.
Al Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perry was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Hassan.
Perry tries to land a body kick
and Perry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A bone on bone clash there as Al Hassan blocks the leg kick.
Perry is looking to chop away at Al Hassan's legs.
A head kick by Perry misses
and Al Hassan counters with a left to the body.
Al Hassan works Perry's body with a nice hook.
Al Hassan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Al Hassan scores with a nice head shot.
Perry throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Al Hassan pushes Perry up against the cage in a clinch.
Al Hassan misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Al Hassan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Al Hassan controlling the action here for a moment.
Al Hassan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perry breaks the clinch.
Perry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Perry.
Al Hassan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Perry counters with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Hassan, as that shot connected.
Perry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Al Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perry manages to avoid it.
Al Hassan scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry throws a leg kick that misses.
Al Hassan misses with a body kick.
Al Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Perry is just out of range.
Al Hassan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Al Hassan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Al Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perry manages to avoid it.
Al Hassan takes a swing at Perry's ribcage but misses.
Perry circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Al Hassan lands with a straight right. Perry didn't see that one coming.
Al Hassan lands with a good body shot.
Perry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Al Hassan.
Perry moves out of range as Al Hassan strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Hassan misses with the body kick
and Perry counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Al Hassan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Al Hassan just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Hassan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Perry.
Al Hassan cracks a nice hook into Perry's ribs.
Perry lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Hassan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Al Hassan blocks a low kick nicely.
Perry is looking to chop away at Al Hassan's legs.
Al Hassan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Perry counters with a thumping low kick.
Al Hassan throws a hook but Perry avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perry scores with a spinning back kick!
Perry moves away from the strike by Al Hassan.
Al Hassan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Abdul Al Hassan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Perry throws a low kick, looking for Al Hassan's leg but Al Hassan calmly moves out of range.
Al Hassan tries to clinch but Perry is having none of it.
Al Hassan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from Perry misses
and Al Hassan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Hassan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Hassan, as that shot connected.
Al Hassan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al Hassan tries to clinch up.
Perry tries to work over Al Hassan's front leg with a kick but Al Hassan checks it.
A leg kick checked by Perry.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Al Hassan checks a leg kick.
Al Hassan clinches up with Perry and pushes him back against the cage.
Perry blocks a body shot from Al Hassan.
Al Hassan prevents Perry from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry manages to break the clinch.
Perry avoids the head kick by Al Hassan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al Hassan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Perry is able to avoid easily.
Perry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Al Hassan scores with a nice head shot.
Perry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perry throws a body punch but Al Hassan moves out of range.
Al Hassan darts in trying to clinch
and Perry makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Al Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Hassan misses with a body shot.
A big right from Al Hassan misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry avoids the body shot from Al Hassan.
Al Hassan doesn't manage to clinch there - Perry circles away.
Al Hassan misses the shot to the body.
Perry has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Perry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Al Hassan.
Perry tries a head kick but it misses.
Perry throws a nice head kick!
A low kick from Perry misses
and Al Hassan counters with a straight right hand.
Perry feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Al Hassan's calf.
Al Hassan misses the body punch
and Perry counters with a nice low kick that buckles Al Hassan's knee momentarily.
Perry takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Perry connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perry pushes Al Hassan away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Hassan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Al Hassan checks a leg kick nicely.
Al Hassan throws a leg kick
and Perry counters with an inside leg kick.
Al Hassan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Perry throws a sloppy head kick and Al Hassan moves out of range easily.
Al Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Perry moves away and avoids it.
Al Hassan moves out of range as Perry throws a body kick.
Al Hassan misses the shot to the body.
Perry slips a straight right by Al Hassan.
Al Hassan blocks a head kick by Perry.
Perry blocks a leg kick.
Perry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Hassan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Hassan.
Abdul Al Hassan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Al Hassan misses
and Perry counters with a nice body kick.
Al Hassan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perry tries a head kick but it misses.
Perry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Hassan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perry misses with a leg kick.
Perry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Perry misses with a head kick.
Perry throws a low kick, looking for Al Hassan's leg but Al Hassan calmly moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good leg kick by Perry there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Perry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tyler Perry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Hassan throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Perry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Al Hassan 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tyler Perry!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tonto Borneo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuyuki Takimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takimoto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Instrumental kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tonto Borneo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kazuyuki Takimoto!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borneo looks to score with a jab to the body but Takimoto is just out of range.
Takimoto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Borneo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Borneo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Borneo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Borneo wants to pass the guard but Takimoto is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Borneo seems content to control.
Takimoto trying to control here.
Takimoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takimoto throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Takimoto regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borneo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Borneo advances to half guard.
Takimoto has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Borneo. Oh but Takimoto has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Borneo goes limp - he's gone! Takimoto jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuyuki Takimoto!
Kazuyuki Takimoto is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Smyslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tota Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smyslov comes to the cage accompanied by Potpourri D'Orange (SZS MAD Ver.). Liddel has chosen Ektomorf - Show your fist as his entrance music. Tota Liddel is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vasily Smyslov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tota Liddel!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smyslov lands a jab to Liddel's midsection.
Liddel misses with a head kick.
Liddel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick from Liddel misses.
Smyslov misses the shot to the body.
Liddel misses the jab.
Liddel moves in looking to clinch but Smyslov pushes him off.
A shot to the body from Liddel misses
and Smyslov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smyslov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyslov throwing shots but Liddel is blocking nicely.
Smyslov trying to control from half guard but Liddel is working away.
Smyslov wants to free his trapped foot but Liddel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Liddel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smyslov wants to pass to mount but Liddel is defending the position.
Well, if Smyslov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smyslov trying to control the action but Liddel is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Liddel is looking for a sweep. Smyslov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smyslov is trying to control. Liddel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Liddel regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smyslov.
Smyslov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vasily Smyslov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A big left from Liddel misses.
Liddel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smyslov. Smyslov obviously looking to wear him down.
Liddel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov walks into a left hand.
Smyslov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice shot by Smyslov.
Smyslov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smyslov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liddel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smyslov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Liddel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smyslov in his tracks.
Liddel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov throws a shot from downtown. Liddel moves away and avoids it.
Liddel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smyslov.
Liddel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tota Liddel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liddel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smyslov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smyslov shoots in for a takedown but Liddel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Liddel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smyslov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Liddel's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smyslov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Liddel trying to control the position here.
Smyslov 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.
Vasily Smyslov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A low kick from Liddel misses
and Smyslov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Liddel!
Liddel wants to hold on but Smyslov pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smyslov trying to control but Liddel is having none of it.
Smyslov looking to finish with strikes here!
Liddel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smyslov looking to control but Liddel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Liddel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyslov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Smyslov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smyslov 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.
Smyslov avoids the attempt from Liddel to control.
Smyslov cracks Liddel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smyslov with shots to the head and body - Liddel looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smyslov landing strikes from the mount.
Smyslov with a couple of short strikes.
Smyslov thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel tries to lock up and control but Smyslov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Liddel is working to get back to half guard.
Smyslov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Liddel?
Smyslov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Liddel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Smyslov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Liddel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Smyslov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Liddel?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smyslov trying to control but Liddel is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov is really struggling to control Liddel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smyslov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smyslov misses with a head shot.
Liddel tries to lock up and control but Smyslov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smyslov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smyslov wants to control the pace but Liddel is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov avoids the attempt from Liddel to control.
Liddel is desperately trying to improve his position but Smyslov has a good base and remains in mount.
Smyslov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Liddel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Liddel wants to control but Smyslov is having none of it.
Smyslov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Liddel hang on?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liddel wants to control but Smyslov is having none of it.
Liddel taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Smyslov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Liddel connects with a body shot that sends Smyslov's belly button to the back.
Liddel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smyslov moves away.
Smyslov loads up on a big right hand but Liddel slips the punch.
Smyslov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Liddel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smyslov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smyslov postures up in Liddel's guard and throws a big left but Liddel blocks it.
Liddel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smyslov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Liddel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel controlling Smyslov's posture.
Smyslov stopping the sweep attempt from Liddel.
Smyslov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Liddel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smyslov wants to control from the top but Liddel keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smyslov misses with a jab to the body
and Liddel counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov throws a looping overhand right but Liddel ducks down to avoid it.
Liddel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smyslov.
Liddel tries a head kick but it misses.
Smyslov misses with a looping right.
Liddel throws a leg kick
and Smyslov counters with a stiff right hand.
Smyslov misses with a wild body shot.
Liddel throws a jab but it's blocked by Smyslov.
Smyslov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liddel throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smyslov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Liddel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smyslov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smyslov throws a big shot that misses.
Liddel tries to clinch but Smyslov is having none of it.
Liddel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smyslov was well out of range. Poor timing from Liddel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Liddel is predictable there
so Smyslov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smyslov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Liddel can't keep his opponent in guard - Smyslov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Liddel is looking to improve his position.
Smyslov is looking to take a break and control but Liddel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Liddel is looking to control Smyslov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Liddel avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Smyslov clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Liddel misses with a looping right.
Liddel moves in looking to clinch but Smyslov pushes him off.
Smyslov looks to land a right hand but Liddel moved out of range.
Liddel checks a low kick from Smyslov.
Good standup being displayed there by Liddel as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyslov slips under a jab from Liddel.
Smyslov clobbers Liddel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyslov lands a right hook to the body.
Liddel ducks under a wild hook from Smyslov.
Vasily Smyslov is winning the standup battle so far.
Liddel scores with a decent looking hook.
Smyslov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Liddel.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Liddel misses the jab.
Liddel tries to land a front kick but Smyslov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Liddel throws a sloppy head kick and Smyslov moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Liddel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Liddel.
Smyslov misses with a hook. Liddel ducked under it nicely.
Liddel misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liddel. Smyslov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smyslov throws a jab but it's blocked by Liddel.
Liddel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smyslov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smyslov.
Liddel looking for a sweep. Not yet Liddel, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov throws and elbow that misses. Liddel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smyslov's guard. Nice move by Liddel!
Smyslov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Liddel's guard.
Liddel keeping full guard, as Smyslov tries to pass.
Liddel managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liddel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smyslov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smyslov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Smyslov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Liddel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smyslov trying to control the position from guard on top but Liddel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smyslov thows a big elbow that misses.
Smyslov postures up.
Tota Liddel has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Smyslov moves out of range as Liddel throws a body kick.
Smyslov throws a big shot that misses.
Smyslov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Smyslov had his way with Tota Liddel in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Liddel misses with a leg kick
and Smyslov counters with a takedown into side control.
Liddel is not content to let Smyslov control the position.
Smyslov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Liddel is trying to improve his position.
Smyslov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liddel keeps working.
Smyslov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liddel can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smyslov's best efforts.
Liddel regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smyslov.
Smyslov throwing strikes but missing.
Liddel wants to sweep here but Smyslov controlling him for the moment.
Smyslov wants to control from the top but Liddel keeps moving.
Smyslov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smyslov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smyslov trying to control but Liddel is working from the bottom.
Vasily Smyslov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Liddel's corner calls for a 1-2. Liddel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vasily Smyslov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smyslov. Liddel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smyslov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tota Liddel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel misses with a looping right.
Liddel leaves Smyslov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smyslov looks to land a right hand but Liddel moved out of range.
Liddel wants to clinch up but Smyslov keeps it at a distance.
Liddel tries to work over Smyslov's front leg with a kick but Smyslov checks it.
Smyslov slips a straight right by Liddel.
Liddel misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A low kick from Liddel is predictable there
and Smyslov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liddel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smyslov throws out the jab.
Liddel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smyslov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smyslov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liddel circles away.
Liddel misses the jab.
Liddel thows a leg kick but Smyslov checks it
and Smyslov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Liddel won't be happy with that.
Liddel throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Liddel is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Smyslov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smyslov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:44
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:44
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Smyslov!
Vasily Smyslov is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jacques St Croix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Croix's entrance music is A Little Respect. A fine choice. Vargas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Older Gods -- Wu Tang Clan. Alex Vargas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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146 lbs
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141 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacques St Croix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vargas looks to throw the jab but St Croix is out of range.
St Croix misses the jab.
Vargas jabs St Croix to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vargas avoids the body shot from St Croix.
A shot to the body from Vargas misses
and St Croix counters with a head kick.
Vargas lands a body shot.
Vargas throws a predictable looking body shot
and St Croix counters with a nice uppercut.
St Croix dodges the punch combination from Vargas.
Jacques St Croix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas misses with a shot to the body
and St Croix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jacques St Croix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vargas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vargas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but St Croix avoids it really well and circles away.
St Croix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vargas.
St Croix tries to land a body kick
letting Vargas counter with a right hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from St Croix enables Vargas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. St Croix manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vargas trying to control the position from guard on top but St Croix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Croix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vargas is one step ahead there.
Vargas trying to control but St Croix is working from the bottom.
Vargas won't allow St Croix to sweep him here.
Vargas trying to control but St Croix is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vargas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vargas controlling from the full mount.
Vargas wants to control the pace but St Croix is squirming around nicely.
St Croix tries to hold on but Vargas postures up.
St Croix gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas is controlling the pace.
St Croix tries to get to full guard but Vargas has control of the leg.
Vargas works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Vargas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
St Croix uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vargas has time to react.
Vargas throws a leg kick
and St Croix counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vargas's knee momentarily.
Vargas checks a leg kick.
Alex Vargas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St Croix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vargas throws out the jab.
Vargas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St Croix swings for the body but Vargas moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Croix is looking to land body kicks.
Vargas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vargas avoids the head kick by St Croix.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Croix pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
St Croix lands a body shot.
St Croix connects with a jab.
Vargas throws a leg kick but St Croix checks it.
Vargas with a poor takedown
and St Croix counters with a head kick.
St Croix throws a body kick the misses
and Vargas counters with a nice double leg into side control. St Croix won't be happy with that.
St Croix is not content to let Vargas control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Croix is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
St Croix is not content to let Vargas control the position.
Vargas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alex Vargas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
St Croix avoids the head kick by Vargas.
St Croix misses with a leg kick.
Vargas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between St Croix's hands.
Vargas clobbers St Croix with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vargas misses with a takedown attempt
and St Croix counters with a leg kick.
Vargas misses with a takedown attempt
and St Croix counters with a nice uppercut.
Jacques St Croix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Vargas.
Vargas tries for a takedown but St Croix circles away easily
and St Croix counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Croix throws a leg kick
and St Croix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
St Croix misses with an uppercut. Vargas saw that one coming.
Vargas misses with a straight right.
St Croix throws out a loose jab but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Croix lands a leg kick that knocks Vargas off balance momentarily.
St Croix throws a hook but Vargas blocks it.
St Croix connects with a jab.
St Croix misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jacques St Croix will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by St Croix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of St Croix.
A jab from St Croix misses.
St Croix tests Vargas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
St Croix lands with a kick to the temple. Vargas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vargas staying out of range there.
A low kick from Vargas misses
and St Croix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
St Croix scores with a nice body kick.
St Croix tries a low kick but Vargas avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for St Croix.
Vargas takes one to the chin there.
Vargas takes one on the button.
St Croix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vargas.
Vargas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vargas tries for a takedown but St Croix circles away easily
enabling St Croix to counter with a crisp jab.
Vargas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vargas misses with a double jab
and St Croix counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas misses with a looping left.
Vargas fails with a takedown attempt.
Vargas throws the kick towards the body but St Croix avoids it.
Vargas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but St Croix swivels and escapes.
Jacques St Croix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Vargas.
Vargas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vargas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from St Croix misses.
Vargas throws a shot from downtown. St Croix moves away and avoids it.
Vargas checks the leg kick nicely there.
St Croix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vargas's sensitive parts.
Vargas moves out of range of the strikes.
St Croix moves out of range of the leg kick from Vargas.
St Croix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vargas was well out of range. Poor timing from St Croix.
Vargas misses with a looping left.
St Croix pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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 Croix throws a head kick that misses
and Vargas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vargas throws out a loose jab but St Croix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vargas blocks a jab.
Vargas slips a straight right by St Croix.
Vargas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and St Croix has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A bone on bone clash there as Vargas blocks the leg kick.
Vargas with a poor takedown
and St Croix counters with a nice uppercut.
Vargas is trying hard to land a takedown here. St Croix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques St Croix showed his dominance in that final round.
I think St Croix 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alex Vargas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Handy Bohemia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean McMorrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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255 lbs
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273 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Handy Bohemia!
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, Sean McMorrow!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMorrow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McMorrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Bohemia is just out of range.
Bohemia slips a jab from McMorrow.
Bohemia throws the kick towards the body but McMorrow avoids it.
Bohemia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McMorrow.
McMorrow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bohemia.
McMorrow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bohemia plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Sean McMorrow has been cut.
Sean McMorrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMorrow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McMorrow throws a jab when Bohemia was well out of range.
Bohemia is looking to score with low kicks.
McMorrow lands a really nice looking cross but Bohemia seems unphased.
McMorrow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bohemia lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McMorrow crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bohemia - the referee stops the clock and McMorrow gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bohemia. McMorrow manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McMorrow looks gassed!
Bohemia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McMorrow checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMorrow takes a kick to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bohemia.
McMorrow on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bohemia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bohemia lands a nice looking kick to the body. McMorrow takes a step back to recover.
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!
Bohemia lands with a right that hurts McMorrow. McMorrow looks to clinch but Bohemia throws a short knee that drops McMorrow. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Handy Bohemia!
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