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No Exit 8: Light Heavyweights PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Strange Disease as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kongo.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kongo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Kongo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kongo takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Kongo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kongo tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kongo as he avoids it easily.
Mark Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Jackson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kongo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kongo is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Kongo.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kongo smiles and moves away.
Kongo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Kongo is avoiding it.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Kongo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kongo stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Kongo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kongo clinches.
Kongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kongo smiles and moves away.
Kongo has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Kongo holds him up against the ropes and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Kongo presses Jackson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kongo is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Kongo lands a nice uppercut.
Kongo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Kongo.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kongo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Kongo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jackson. Kongo shrugs it off though.
Kongo darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jackson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kongo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kongo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kongo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jackson has tightened it up now! Kongo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arthur Jackson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neguinho Dopastoreio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Carlos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos has chosen Nego drama as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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185 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Neguinho Dopastoreio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Carlos!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dopastoreio feints and as Carlos raises his hands in defense, Dopastoreio changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dopastoreio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Carlos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Carlos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Carlos!
Carlos trying to control the action but Dopastoreio is working from the bottom.
Dopastoreio struggling a bit here.
Carlos in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Who's going to make the next move?
Carlos misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dopastoreio keeping his opponent close.
Dopastoreio is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dopastoreio holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Dopastoreio is not content to let Carlos control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Carlos tries to move to mount but Dopastoreio blocks the move with his legs.
Carlos is looking to take a break and control but Dopastoreio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dopastoreio is trying to control Carlos's posture but Carlos avoids it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carlos fails with the takedown
and Dopastoreio counters with a shoot takedown. Carlos fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dopastoreio looking to pass the guard.
Dopastoreio looking to sit in guard and control but Carlos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Carlos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Carlos working the ground and pound but Dopastoreio is defending the strikes.
Carlos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dopastoreio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dopastoreio parries the strikes from Carlos easily there. Carlos is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dopastoreio to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dopastoreio is trying to control Carlos's posture but Carlos avoids it.
Carlos trying to control the action but Dopastoreio is working from the bottom.
Carlos tries to advance to mount but Dopastoreio denies him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dopastoreio manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neguinho Dopastoreio dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good work by Carlos as he checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dopastoreio misses the target.
Carlos has his takedown stuffed
and Dopastoreio counters with a single leg into guard. Carlos didn't expect that.
Carlos looking for a guillotine here but Dopastoreio defends easily.
Dopastoreio tries to free his leg and advance position but Carlos is retaining full guard.
Dopastoreio advances position into side control!
Carlos gets back to half guard.
Dopastoreio perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dopastoreio is trying to work for a kimura but Carlos is defending well.
Carlos won't allow Dopastoreio to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dopastoreio wants to advance to full mount but Carlos doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Carlos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carlos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dopastoreio is aware though and is defending well.
Dopastoreio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dopastoreio postures up.
Dopastoreio forces his way into half guard.
Dopastoreio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dopastoreio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carlos defends it well.
Dopastoreio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carlos trying to hold on to Dopastoreio's head to control him but Dopastoreio postures up.
Dopastoreio wants to control but Carlos is keeping him busy.
Carlos is trying to get back to full guard.
Dopastoreio is keen to just control but Carlos is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Carlos throws a right and a left that Dopastoreio avoids nicely.
Carlos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dopastoreio's guard.
Dopastoreio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dopastoreio has a closed guard, preventing Carlos from standing up.
Carlos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carlos wants to stand but Dopastoreio has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dopastoreio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carlos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dopastoreio is keeping the position for now.
Carlos wants to control from the top but Dopastoreio keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neguinho Dopastoreio dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dopastoreio moves into the clinch.
Dopastoreio decides to pull guard.
Carlos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carlos throwing strikes from guard but Dopastoreio blocks nicely.
Carlos trying to control the position from guard on top but Dopastoreio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joao Carlos.
Dopastoreio loads up on a big right hand but Carlos slips the punch.
Dopastoreio just misses with a punch to the body.
Carlos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dopastoreio counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dopastoreio.
Dopastoreio trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dopastoreio looking to pass the guard.
Carlos has his foot on Dopastoreio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dopastoreio works his way back into a safe position though.
Dopastoreio looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dopastoreio stands and throws Carlos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Carlos tries to buck Dopastoreio off but Dopastoreio is having none of it.
Carlos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dopastoreio tries to move into full mount but can't pass Carlos's legs.
Carlos is trying to control Dopastoreio's posture but Dopastoreio avoids it.
Dopastoreio trying to control the position but Carlos is working away.
Carlos is trying to improve his position.
Dopastoreio tries to move to mount but Carlos blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Carlos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Carlos stops Dopastoreio from passing to mount.
Carlos is trying to get back to half guard.
Dopastoreio is looking to take a break and control but Carlos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carlos is looking to regain half guard here but Dopastoreio keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Dopastoreio controlling from side mount.
Carlos gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Carlos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dopastoreio wants to control the pace but Carlos is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neguinho Dopastoreio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dopastoreio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Neguinho Dopastoreio!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Neguinho Dopastoreio!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Neguinho Dopastoreio!
Neguinho Dopastoreio wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brock Letters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Lenzo (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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177 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brock Letters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saul Lenzo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Letters closes the distance and clinches.
Letters pulls guard effortlessly.
Letters wants to get back to his feet but Lenzo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lenzo preventing the sweep.
Lenzo is looking to stand up but Letters won't let him.
Letters pulls Lenzo in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Letters tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lenzo tries to clinch but Letters moves away
and Letters counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lenzo!
Letters working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Letters wants to control the pace but Lenzo is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Letters.
Lenzo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Letters.
Letters controlling his opponent.
Lenzo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Letters tries to control but Lenzo wriggling away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lenzo tries to lock up and control but Letters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Letters trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Letters wants to finish this one by submission but Lenzo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Letters.
Letters looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Letters is working for a guillotine from mount but Lenzo frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lenzo is trying desperately to improve position.
Lenzo tries to hold on but Letters postures up.
Letters looking to control but Lenzo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Letters with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Letters has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lenzo's face.
Lenzo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Letters sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Letters with shots to the head and body - Lenzo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Letters tries to control but Lenzo wriggling away.
Letters controlling the pace for now.
Lenzo is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lenzo wants to control but Letters is having none of it.
Lenzo looks gassed!
Letters has control of Lenzo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lenzo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Letters wants to finish this one by submission but Lenzo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Letters.
Letters is working for a guillotine from mount but Lenzo frees his head quite easily.
Letters tries to control but Lenzo wriggling away.
Letters landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Letters dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Letters takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Letters darts in and clinches Lenzo up against the ropes.
Lenzo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lenzo is looking to control Letters's arms but Letters gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lenzo has his back to the ropes.
Lenzo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Letters avoids it.
Letters is pushing Lenzo up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lenzo misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Letters jumps guard but Lenzo stands there with Letters around his waist. Letters gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lenzo is pressed up against the ropes. Letters has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lenzo down to the mat. Lenzo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Letters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Letters closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Letters lands in his opponent's guard.
Lenzo is trying to control the position but Letters postures up.
Letters has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Letters passes Lenzo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brock Letters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lenzo is breathing heavily.
Lenzo is looking to control Letters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lenzo avoid being mounted?
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Saul Lenzo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Letters changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lenzo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Letters in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Letters tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Letters has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lenzo is trying to improve his position.
Lenzo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Letters has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lenzo is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Letters yanks on the arm and Lenzo is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Letters.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brock Letters!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justus Crona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardinho Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crona kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Timbuktu, Det kommer til och ordna seg. Ricardinho Gabriel is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justus Crona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardinho Gabriel!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crona drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Crona wants to stand but Gabriel is controlling his arm.
Crona trying to control the action but Gabriel is working from the bottom.
Gabriel controls the position for a moment.
Gabriel tries to bench press Crona off him but Crona keeps the position.
Gabriel sneaks back into half guard.
Crona tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gabriel.
Gabriel kicks Crona off and gets back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Gabriel. No joy for Crona on that attempt.
Crona throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gabriel's waist but Gabriel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crona off to one side.
Crona lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Ricardinho Gabriel has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Crona with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justus Crona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabriel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Crona!
Gabriel wants to finish this one by submission but Crona is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gabriel.
Gabriel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Crona can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gabriel putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Crona is working to get back to half guard.
Gabriel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel punishing his opponent with strikes.
Crona tries to hold on but Gabriel postures up.
Gabriel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Crona looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gabriel wants to finish this one by submission but Crona is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gabriel.
Gabriel wants to finish this one by submission but Crona is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gabriel.
You get the feeling that Crona really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel working for a guillotine from mount but Crona is in no mood to give up.
Gabriel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Crona tries to improve his position but instead Gabriel has taken his back!
Gabriel is cranking Crona's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Crona! He's tightened the choke and Crona is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricardinho Gabriel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zbysiek Lalalalala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyron Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zbysiek Lalalalala!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lalalalala tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Lalalalala.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Lalalalala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie really is a fat lump.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Lalalalala tries for a takedown but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kyron Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zbysiek Lalalalala.
Lalalalala shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalalalala closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
Lalalalala shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Lalalalala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lalalalala.
Lalalalala looks gassed!
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lalalalala is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie passes to full mount!
Gracie content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lalalalala for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kyron Gracie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gracie misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lalalalala is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Lalalalala tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Lalalalala shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lalalalala showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Lalalalala controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyron Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lalalalala manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lalalalala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lalalalala is wriggling around but Gracie manages to pass to half guard.
Gracie controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lalalalala is looking to escape.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie takes Lalalalala's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lalalalala is in trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controls the position.
Lalalalala is trying to remain composed but Gracie is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Lalalalala wants to get back to his feet.
Can Lalalalala hold on?! Gracie is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gracie biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lalalalala controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyron Gracie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lalalalala misses with a takedown
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lalalalala is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Lalalalala keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lalalalala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyron Gracie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lalalalala tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lalalalala!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lalalalala is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Gracie has taken his back!
Kyron Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Lalalalala buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalalalala is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie controls the action.
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.
Lalalalala is trying to get back to his feet but Gracie has full control of the position and if anything, Lalalalala has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gracie lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Gracie slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Gracie looking for the RNC.
Kyron Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyron Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Kyron Gracie!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Kyron Gracie!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Kyron Gracie!
Kyron Gracie wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royston McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arm Sanderland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nicole - By Ash. Arm Sanderland looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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184 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royston McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arm Sanderland!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanderland. Sanderland gets slowly back to his feet.
McDonald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanderland at a distance.
Sanderland slips a straight right by McDonald.
McDonald lands a nice shot that snaps Sanderland's head back.
Sanderland shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
Sanderland looks gassed!
McDonald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanderland needs to keep his hands up - McDonald had a free shot at his head there.
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanderland has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald lands with a cross.
McDonald catches Sanderland with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
McDonald cracks Sanderland with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. Sanderland looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McDonald drops Sanderland with a beautiful combination! Sanderland stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McDonald is looking for the KO!
Sanderland is rocked!
It looks like Arm Sanderland has been cut.
McDonald moves into range and clinches up with Sanderland.
Sanderland is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonald finish him?
Sanderland takes a shot to the head.
McDonald drops Sanderland onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sanderland is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws a big uppercut that drops Sanderland! More strikes from McDonald and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sanderland lies dazed against the ropes as McDonald celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royston McDonald!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Boothe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Griffin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Not Afraid. Boothe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tyler The Creator - Yonkers kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renzo Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Boothe!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boothe lands with a cross.
Thomas Boothe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown but Boothe sprawls well. He's pushed Griffin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boothe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Griffin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Griffin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Renzo Griffin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boothe lands a big uppercut and Griffin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Griffin looks OK. Boothe waves Griffin back to his feet!
Boothe connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Griffin out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Boothe!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvagh Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Calvagh Reed has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Calvagh Reed seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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220 lbs
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220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Calvagh Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamal Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Reed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reed stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Reed throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson shoots in but Reed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Calvagh Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Jackson.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Reed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reed cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jackson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Reed finish him?
Jackson is rocked!
It looks like Jamal Jackson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Reed.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Reed finish him?
Nice sprawl there from Reed as Jackson shoots in.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jamal Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reed.
Reed shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Reed wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reed.
Reed is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reed pulls his head out easily.
It looks like Reed is going to stand back up.
Reed wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reed not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reed wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
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.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson wants to control but Reed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Reed sits in half guard.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Reed trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reed's guard.
Reed looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Reed has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Reed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Jackson postures up in Reed's guard and throws a big left but Reed blocks it.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Reed.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson stands and throws Reed's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reed keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvagh Reed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamal Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Reed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Jackson slips under a jab from Reed.
Jackson shoots in but Reed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Calvagh Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Jackson.
Jackson jabs Reed to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson shoots in but Reed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Reed tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Reed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reed throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Reed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reed scores with a three punch combo!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Reed counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed shoots in but no luck this time.
Reed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reed's waist but Reed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Reed is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jackson.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Reed, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Reed against the ropes but Reed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reed throws a nice head kick!
Reed throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Reed sprawls well.
Reed punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Reed gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reed is pressed up against the ropes. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reed down to the mat. Reed avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reed.
Reed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Reed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reed as he avoids it easily.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Reed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Jackson leaves Reed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson with a hook.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Reed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Reed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reed counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jackson's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Reed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed slips nicely into half guard.
Reed wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Reed thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Reed is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Reed throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reed wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson tries to roll over but Reed keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reed passes to side control.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Reed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard but Reed has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvagh Reed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jamal Jackson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Reed avoids them all with ease.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reed's head backwards.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed connects with a single shot there.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Reed tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Reed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Reed misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reed pinned against the cage. Reed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Calvagh Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Jackson.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reed wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Reed walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jackson staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed connects with a crisp jab.
Reed pushes Jackson up against the ropes in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Reed displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Reed stuffs the takedown.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Reed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reed throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Reed clinches up against the ropes.
Jackson wants a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Reed.
Reed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Calvagh Reed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Reed tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reed counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jackson quickly recovers to half guard.
Reed is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed scoring with some ground and pound.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calvagh Reed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jackson is trying to keep Reed in close.
Reed thows a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calvagh Reed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reed has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Calvagh Reed!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Calvagh Reed!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Calvagh Reed!
Calvagh Reed wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashawn Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Santos has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rashawn Curry's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rashawn Curry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Santos!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curry throws out a loose jab but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curry stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Curry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santos.
Santos slips a straight right by Curry.
Santos slips under a jab from Curry.
Curry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santos.
Rashawn Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Santos.
Curry shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Curry gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Curry lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Santos.
A short uppercut from Santos.
Santos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Curry moves in looking to clinch but Santos pushes him off.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Curry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Curry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Curry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry closes the distance and pushes Santos back into the ropes.
Santos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curry.
Curry lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Santos.
Curry lands with a light punch inside.
Curry tries to throw a body punch but Santos avoids it by throwing Curry back against the cage.
Curry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Santos or not.
Santos avoids a wild elbow strike from Curry.
Santos landing knees to the head.
Curry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Curry is leaning against Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Santos looks gassed!
Nice body punch from Curry.
A nice left hand lands by Curry.
Curry lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curry dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Curry's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Santos avoiding damage as Curry throws knees to the body.
Curry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Nice body punch from Curry - that landed with a thud.
Curry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Curry moves out of range of the leg kick from Santos.
The fighters circle momentarily. Curry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curry displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Santos shoots for a takedown but Curry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Curry throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Curry lands a slapping body shot.
Curry moves in looking to clinch but Santos pushes him off.
Curry looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
Curry scores with a jab to the body.
Curry misses with the combination.
Curry bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Santos's head backwards.
Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Curry moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry is trying to break the clinch but Santos has him pressed against the ropes.
Curry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Curry misses with a straight left.
Curry scores with a three punch combo!
Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Curry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santos somewhat.
Curry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Curry.
Rashawn Curry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos staying out of range there.
Santos takes one on the button.
Santos slips under a jab from Curry.
Santos moves away from the strike by Curry.
Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Santos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Curry misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry lands a jab to the nose.
Santos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Curry lands a jab-cross combination.
Curry throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Curry moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curry trying to land knees to the body.
Curry gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Jake Santos has been cut.
Curry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Curry's efforts to push away.
Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Curry has him pressed against the ropes.
Santos tries to work over Curry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santos wants to stall.
Santos scores with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Curry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Santos's efforts to push away.
Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curry's elbow.
Santos looking to throw knees to the head but Curry is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Curry scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashawn Curry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Santos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Curry dives in and grabs Santos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes down on Curry's head and hops out.
Curry drives through and clinches with Santos against the ropes.
Curry misses with an elbow over the top.
Curry is trying to push Santos away but Santos has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Curry throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Santos lands a shoulder strike.
Curry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Curry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santos looking to throw knees to the head but Curry is blocking nicely.
Santos tries a knee to the head but Curry blocks it.
Curry throws a punch but it's blocked by Santos.
Curry is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Curry tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Curry shoots in for a double leg but Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashawn Curry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos shoots for a takedown but Curry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Curry throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Curry scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Jake Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santos.
Curry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Curry stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Rashawn Curry is winning the standup battle so far.
Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Curry lands a head shot.
Santos slips under a jab from Curry.
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Curry circles away.
Curry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Curry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Curry looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Curry thows a body shot but no joy.
Santos takes one on the button.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Curry as he avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Curry.
Donk. Curry catches Santos right on the button with a cross.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Curry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Curry moves in looking to clinch but Santos pushes him off.
Curry throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
Curry jabs Santos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Curry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santos.
The fight stays on the outside here - Curry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
No luck for Santos with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
Santos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Santos lands a lovely overhand right.
Curry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left lands for Curry.
Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Curry but Curry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curry.
Curry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curry scoring well with a low kick there.
Curry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Curry enables Santos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Curry manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Curry pulls Santos in close to prevent any damage.
Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Curry seems keen to control Santos's posture.
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 Rashawn Curry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Santos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Santos dodges the punch combination from Curry.
Curry misses with a wild body shot.
Curry throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Santos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Curry scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Santos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Curry's best efforts.
Curry decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Curry throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Curry closes the distance and clinches up with Santos, looking for a takedown. Curry pushes Santos against the ropes but Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Curry's sensitive parts.
Santos shoots in and drives through. Curry sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry stuffs the takedown.
Curry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santos.
Rashawn Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Santos.
Curry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Santos pinned against the cage. Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Curry, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes Curry against the ropes but Curry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Curry misses with a two punch combination.
Curry fails with a takedown attempt.
Santos moves out of range as Curry strikes.
Santos tries for a takedown but Curry circles away easily
and Curry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Santos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Curry slaps away a takedown attempt from Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Santos - that will leave a mark!
The fight stays on the outside here - Curry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Curry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curry throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
Curry shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Curry is fending him off so far but Santos persists. Nope, Curry circles away and we're back to standing.
Curry stuffs the takedown.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Curry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Curry.
Curry lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Curry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Curry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Curry throws a hook to the side of Santos's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curry looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Curry misses with a two punch combination.
Curry misses with a straight left.
Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Curry looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
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.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Curry lands a really nice looking cross but Santos seems unphased.
Curry misses with an uppercut. Santos saw that one coming.
Curry throws a good cross that connects.
Santos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Curry.
Curry throws a shot from downtown. Santos moves away and avoids it.
Curry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Curry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Santos slips a straight right by Curry.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Santos.
Curry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashawn Curry clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Santos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Santos stuffs the takedown.
Curry has his takedown stuffed
and Santos counters with a body kick.
Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Curry avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Curry on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashawn Curry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos shoots in but Curry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Curry.
Curry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santos sprawls well. Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Curry gets slowly back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Curry circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Curry as Santos shoots in.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Curry.
Curry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Santos defending well as Curry loads up on a big left hand.
Santos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Curry at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Curry.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Santos.
Curry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santos swivels and escapes.
Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Curry pinned against the cage. Curry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Santos, right into the meat.
Nice takedown defense from Curry. No joy for Santos on that attempt.
Curry misses with a hook.
Santos slips a jab from Curry.
Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Curry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Curry closes the distance looking to clinch
and Santos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Some wild striking there from Curry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santos.
Curry misses with a combination
and Santos counters with a good, hard body kick but Curry shrugs it off.
Santos scoring well with a low kick there.
Santos catches Curry with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice defenses there by Santos.
Curry lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Curry swivels and escapes.
Curry throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
Curry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos.
Curry's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Curry duly obliges.
Curry moves in looking to clinch but Santos pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Curry as Santos shoots in.
Curry shoots for a takedown but Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Santos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Curry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Santos. Santos obviously looking to wear him down.
Santos staying out of range there.
Santos lands with a cross.
A jab from Curry misses.
Curry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santos as he jumps to the side.
Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Curry but Curry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Santos dodges the punch combination from Curry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Santos dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jake Santos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Curry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Curry wants it to stay on the feet.
Curry is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Curry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Curry lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Curry stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Curry throws out a loose jab but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santos.
Rashawn Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Santos.
Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Santos is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Curry misses with a jab to the body
and Santos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Curry's knee momentarily.
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Curry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santos is fending him off so far but Curry persists. Nope, Santos circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Curry 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.
Santos slips under a jab.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curry. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curry lands with a straight right. Santos didn't see that one coming.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Santos stuffs the takedown.
Santos looks for a takedown but Curry sprawls well.
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
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.
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Curry throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Curry finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Curry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Curry throws a looping overhand right but Santos ducks down to avoid it.
Curry lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Curry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Curry listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No luck for Curry with that takedown attempt.
Curry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Santos's waist but Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Curry off to one side.
Santos lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Santos has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curry throws a shot from downtown. Santos moves away and avoids it.
Santos fails to land the takedown.
Curry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Curry fails with the takedown.
Jake Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Curry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curry.
Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Curry, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes Curry against the ropes but Curry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Curry is looking to clinch but Santos is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry has Santos up against the ropes in a clinch.
Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curry's elbow.
Curry is trying to break free.
Santos looking to slow down the pace here.
Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Curry has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Curry trying to stall but Santos improves his position.
Santos tries to break free but Curry pushes him back against the ropes.
Curry lands with a light punch inside.
Santos lands with a left to the head.
Santos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Curry or not.
Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Santos manages to break the clinch.
Curry tries to close the distance and clinch but Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rashawn Curry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Curry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Santos can pounce on him.
Santos lands with a kick to the ribs.
Santos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Curry's calf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Curry has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Rashawn Curry!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Rashawn Curry!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Rashawn Curry!
Rashawn Curry wins by unanimous decision!
Rashawn Curry retains his light heavyweight title!
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