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Space-Time Paradox PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hung Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuai Lai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dong might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lollipop - BIGBANG and 2NE1. Lai comes into a darkened arena with his song building. CKY - Chinese Rap kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kuai Lai acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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211 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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195 cm
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215 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hung Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kuai Lai!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong misses with an uppercut
and Lai counters with a straight right hand.
Dong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lai counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Hung Dong has been cut.
Dong misses with an uppercut. Lai saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Dong.
Hung Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dong.
Lai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lai being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dong wants to control from the top but Lai keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dong sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hung Dong just wasn't active enough.
Lai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dong misses the body punch
and Lai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dong swings for the body but Lai moves out of range.
Dong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lai is able to avoid easily.
Dong misses with a hook to the body
and Lai counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dong is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong throws a lazy uppercut
and Lai counters with a good low kick that Dong was not able to check.
Dong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lai 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 Dong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dong throws a lazy head kick
and Lai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dong's knee momentarily.
Lai misses with a body kick.
Dong throws a sloppy body shot
and Lai makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dong really felt that one!
Dong blocks a head kick by Lai.
Lai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lai cracks the inside of Dong's front leg.
Lai lands with a kick to the temple. Dong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dong misses with a hook
and Lai counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lai wants to slow Dong down by chopping away at his legs.
Dong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dong misses with a hook
and Lai counters with a nice leg kick.
Lai scores with a nice body kick.
Lai misses with a low kick as Dong jumps back.
Dong misses with a kick to the body
and Lai counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lai looks for the body kick but Dong saw that one coming.
Dong misses with a lunging right hand
and Lai counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lai cracks the inside of Dong's front leg.
Lai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lai feints and then cracks Dong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dong down.
Lai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dong tries to land a body kick
and Lai counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dong is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dong misses with a shot to the body
and Lai counters with an inside leg kick.
Lai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Lai.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lai throws a body kick that misses.
Lai scores with a head kick.
Lai throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuai Lai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hung Dong's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lai.
Dong scores with a jab to the head.
Dong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lai counters with a thumping low kick.
Dong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dong blocks a low kick nicely.
Dong closes the distance and clinches up with Lai, looking for a takedown. Dong pushes Lai against the cage but Lai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lai manages to avoid it.
Dong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lai counters with an outside leg kick.
Dong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dong misses with a takedown
and Lai counters with a head kick that drops Dong!
Dong is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong looking for a sweep. Not yet Dong, not yet.
Lai wants to stand but Dong is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lai throws and elbow that misses. Dong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lai's guard. Nice move by Dong!
Dong wants to control from the top but Lai keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lai pulls Dong in close to his closed guard and prevents Dong from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dongis looking to pass into half guard but Lai pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lai is in guard.
Lai throwing strikes but missing.
Dong working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lai content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lai lands a couple of digs.
Lai tries to free his leg and advance position but Dong is retaining full guard.
Lai throwing strikes from guard but Dong blocks nicely.
Dong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lai's guard.
Dong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Lai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong wants to pass the guard but Lai is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong wants to control from the top but Lai keeps moving.
Dong forces his way into half guard.
Dong thows a huge punch but Lai dodges it nicely.
Dong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dong is working hard here to advance position.
Dong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
Dong is working for a kimura but Lai is defending it quite comfortably.
Lai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong wants to free his trapped foot but Lai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuai Lai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hung Dong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lai momentarily.
Dong is looking to score with low kicks.
Dong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dong throws a sloppy body shot
and Lai counters with a body kick that stops Dong in his tracks momentarily.
Dong misses with a jab to the body
and Lai counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong swats away the attempt to clinch by Lai.
Lai throws a leg kick but Dong checks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some bone on bone action there as Dong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lai's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong throws a head kick that misses
and Lai counters with a low kick, right behind Dong 's knee.
Dong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuai Lai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lai motions for Dong to come forward. Lai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Lai tenderised Dong's leg. Dong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dong misses with a shot to the body
and Lai counters with a good low kick that Dong was not able to check.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dong's sensitive parts.
Lai throws a head kick but Dong moves out of range.
Hung Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lai thuds a left hand into Dong's body.
Dong blocks a leg kick.
Lai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dong swings widly with a right hand
and Lai counters with a nice body shot.
Dong misses with a jab to the body
and Lai counters with a head kick. That will keep Dong thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hung Dong's cut is getting worse.
Lai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dong is out of range.
Kuai Lai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lai throws a leg kick but Dong sees it coming and moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lai.
Lai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lai lands with a nice body kick.
Lai throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong throws a sloppy head kick
and Lai counters with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Lai misses.
Dong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dong just misses with a punch to the body.
Dong shoots in for a takedown but Lai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hung Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lai throws a front kick that sends Dong stumbling back into the cage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lai - that will leave a mark!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lai tries a low kick but Dong avoids it.
Dong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lai counters with a leg kick.
Lai throws a series of strikes that have Dong backpedaling.
Lai throws a head kick that misses.
Dong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dong thinking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lai misses with a low kick.
Dong misses with a left hand
and Lai counters with a nice leg kick.
Lai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dong rather than just go for the knockout.
Dong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuai Lai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lai winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 25:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuai Lai!
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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 Angus McButticutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sex, God, Sex by the SWANS. McButticutty comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Queen and David Bowie - Under Pressure kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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196 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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190 cm
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201 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
14 - 8 - 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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angus McButticutty!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arlovski looks to land a combination but McButticutty avoids it well.
McButticutty has Arlovski up against the cage in a clinch.
Arlovski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McButticutty fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arlovski tries to work over McButticutty's front leg with a kick but McButticutty checks it.
McButticutty avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arlovski misses with a body shot.
McButticutty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arlovski throws out the jab.
Arlovski slips a jab from McButticutty.
Arlovski avoids the body shot from McButticutty.
Arlovski swings widly with a right hand
and McButticutty counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McButticutty was well out of range. Poor timing from Arlovski.
Arlovski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Arlovski as he connects with a hook.
McButticutty fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arlovski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McButticutty misses the body punch
and Arlovski counters with a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown by Arlovski or perhaps it was just good defense by McButticutty which made him look bad.
Arlovski throws a good cross that connects.
McButticutty thows a body shot but no joy.
McButticutty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McButticutty clinches up with Arlovski and pushes him back against the cage.
Arlovski has McButticutty pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McButticutty blocks a body shot from Arlovski.
Arlovski tries to throw a body punch but McButticutty avoids it by throwing Arlovski back against the cage.
McButticutty stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McButticutty.
Arlovski works on McButticutty's body with a couple of short punches.
McButticutty pushes Arlovski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McButticutty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arlovski misses with a body punch.
Arlovski struggles to land a body shot inside as McButticutty controls his hands.
Arlovski tries to land a knee to the head but McButticutty blocks with his arms.
McButticutty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Arlovski as the two fighters clinch.
Arlovski blocks an uppercut.
Arlovski tries to score a body lock takedown but McButticutty shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Arlovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arlovski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McButticutty walks away with a smile on his face. Arlovski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arlovski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McButticutty. McButticutty obviously looking to wear him down.
Arlovski blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McButticutty did well to prevent Arlovski getting side control.
Arlovski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McButticutty sees it coming and defends easily.
Arlovski throwing shots but McButticutty is blocking nicely.
Arlovski prevents McButticutty from standing back up.
Arlovski thows a huge punch but McButticutty dodges it nicely.
Arlovski trying to pass the guard but McButticutty defending well.
Arlovski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McButticutty's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski is working for a kimura but McButticutty is defending it quite comfortably.
Arlovski wants to free his trapped foot but McButticutty is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Arlovski thows a huge punch but McButticutty dodges it nicely.
Arlovski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Angus McButticutty will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Arlovski tries for a takedown but McButticutty circles away easily
and McButticutty counters with a leg kick.
McButticutty attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from McButticutty finds it's way through Arlovski's defenses.
Arlovski avoids the head kick by McButticutty.
McButticutty throws a lazy uppercut
and Arlovski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McButticutty misses with a left hand
and Arlovski counters with a three punch combo that has McButticutty backing up. McButticutty nods at Arlovski to acknowledge the strikes.
McButticutty tries to close the distance and clinch but Arlovski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arlovski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McButticutty.
Arlovski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McButticutty circles away quickly and effectively.
Arlovski wants to clinch up but McButticutty keeps it at a distance.
McButticutty on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McButticutty wants to clinch up but Arlovski keeps it at a distance.
Arlovski shoots in for a takedown but McButticutty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arlovski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McButticutty pinned against the cage. McButticutty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Arlovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arlovski fails to land the takedown.
Arlovski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arlovski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McButticutty.
McButticutty lands with an uppercut that bounces Arlovski off the cage and back into rage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McButticutty looks to score with a jab to the body but Arlovski is just out of range.
McButticutty misses with a straight left.
Arlovski moves in looking to clinch but McButticutty pushes him off.
Arlovski misses with a double jab
and McButticutty counters with an inside leg kick.
Arlovski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McButticutty pinned against the cage. McButticutty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McButticutty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McButticutty swings widly with a right hand
and Arlovski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arlovski misses with a body shot.
McButticutty doesn't manage to clinch there - Arlovski circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arlovski misses the jab.
Arlovski closes the distance and clinches.
McButticutty keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arlovski's efforts to push away.
McButticutty trying to control the position but instead, Arlovski has worked for underhooks and has pushed McButticutty into the cage.
Arlovski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McButticutty pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Arlovski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McButticutty avoids it.
McButticutty pressing his opponent against the cage.
Arlovski wants a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Arlovski.
Arlovski has a couple of punches blocked by McButticutty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McButticutty can't find room to land a body shot as Arlovski controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by McButticutty.
McButticutty just leaning against Arlovski, taking a breather.
McButticutty blocks a body shot from Arlovski.
Arlovski tries to throw a body punch but McButticutty avoids it by throwing Arlovski back against the cage.
McButticutty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arlovski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McButticutty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Arlovski misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Arlovski as the two fighters clinch.
Arlovski prevents a body shot from McButticutty.
Arlovski is trying to force a seperation but McButticutty has the dominant position.
McButticutty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McButticutty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Arlovski.
McButticutty is breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McButticutty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arlovski.
McButticutty prevents the takedown attempt.
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 Jack Arlovski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Arlovski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McButticutty was well out of range. Poor timing from Arlovski.
McButticutty darts in and clinches Arlovski up against the cage.
Arlovski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McButticutty tries a body shot but Arlovski blocks it.
Arlovski prevents a body shot from McButticutty.
Arlovski has had enough of the clinch but McButticutty keeps him there for the moment.
McButticutty blocks an uppercut.
McButticutty lands a left hand.
Arlovski working hard to break the clinch.
McButticutty misses with a punch to the body.
Arlovski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Arlovski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Arlovski.
Arlovski tries to land a knee to the head but McButticutty blocks with his arms.
Arlovski misses with some punches.
McButticutty blocking some punches.
Arlovski is working McButticutty over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McButticutty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McButticutty blocks an uppercut.
McButticutty prevents Arlovski from breaking the clinch.
McButticutty lands a shot to the body.
Arlovski tries to break free but McButticutty pushes him back against the cage.
McButticutty keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arlovski's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Arlovski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McButticutty throws a punch but it's blocked by Arlovski.
McButticutty digs a right hand into Arlovski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arlovski's gas tank.
Arlovski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McButticutty.
Arlovski can't break the clinch.
Arlovski jumps guard but McButticutty stands there with Arlovski around his waist. Arlovski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Arlovski misses with some punches.
McButticutty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arlovski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
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.
Arlovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. McButticutty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arlovski misses the shot to the body.
Arlovski throws a leg kick
and McButticutty counters with an outside leg kick.
Arlovski looks to score with a jab to the body but McButticutty is just out of range.
McButticutty fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arlovski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McButticutty misses with a shot to the body
and Arlovski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McButticutty thinking.
Arlovski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McButticutty counters by clinching up.
Arlovski works on McButticutty's body with a couple of short punches.
McButticutty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arlovski's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McButticutty has him pressed against the cage.
Arlovski has a couple of punches blocked by McButticutty.
McButticutty misses with some punches.
Arlovski misses with a body punch.
Arlovski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McButticutty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Arlovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Arlovski fails to land.
McButticutty stops a takedown attempt from Arlovski.
Arlovski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McButticutty misses with a hook
and Arlovski counters with a straight right hand.
McButticutty fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arlovski closes this distance looking for a takedown but McButticutty circles away.
McButticutty looks to score with a jab to the body but Arlovski is just out of range.
Arlovski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McButticutty avoids the body shot from Arlovski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McButticutty throws a right hand that misses
and Arlovski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as McButticutty blocks the low kick.
Arlovski tries to keep at a distance but McButticutty has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arlovski missing with knees to the body.
Arlovski tries to score a body lock takedown but McButticutty shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arlovski scores with a shoulder strike.
Arlovski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arlovski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arlovski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McButticutty is keeping busy.
Arlovski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arlovski is trying to break the clinch but McButticutty is controlling him.
Arlovski wants to break free but McButticutty has control.
A short body shot lands from McButticutty as the two fighters clinch.
Arlovski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McButticutty in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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 Jack Arlovski.
I think Arlovski 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 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Arlovski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Lehtonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerrero's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Borracho Te Recuerdo. 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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200 lbs
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187 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Guerrero!
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, Jari Lehtonen!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero throws a sloppy body shot
and Lehtonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lehtonen throws a wild body kick that Guerrero sees coming a mile off.
Lehtonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Guerrero counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Guerrero looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lehtonen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Guerrero stalling.
Lehtonen is staying active underneath Guerrero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lehtonen is looking for a sweep. Guerrero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guerrero with the ground and pound but Lehtonen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Guerrero wants to control from the top but Lehtonen keeps moving.
Guerrero drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lehtonen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lehtonen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lehtonen!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero regains half guard, as Lehtonen was trying to land strikes.
Guerrero is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lehtonen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lehtonen's back!
Guerrero misses with an elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guerrero somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Lehtonen is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Guerrero off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Lehtonen trying to control the action but Guerrero just sinks the hooks in.
Guerrero doesn't have the hooks in and Lehtonen manages to turn into his guard.
Lehtonen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Guerrero dives on top into guard.
Lehtonen working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero trying to control but Lehtonen is working from the bottom.
Guerrero throwing strikes but missing.
Guerrero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lehtonen pulls Guerrero in to control the position.
Lehtonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jari Lehtonen.
Lehtonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Guerrero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lehtonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Guerrero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lehtonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Guerrero.
Lehtonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guerrero scores with a jab.
Guerrero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lehtonen manages to avoid it.
Lehtonen avoids the body shot from Guerrero.
Lehtonen throws a solid leg kick but Guerrero takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lehtonen.
Guerrero lands with a shot to the body.
Guerrero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lehtonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick by Lehtonen misses
and Guerrero counters with a takedown into side control.
Lehtonen is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lehtonen is trying to control Guerrero's posture but Guerrero avoids it.
Lehtonen sneaks back into half guard.
Guerrero controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lehtonen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lehtonen wants to sweep here but Guerrero controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Guerrero dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The crowd cheers as Lehtonen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guerrero doesn't seem phased though.
Guerrero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lehtonen moves away.
Guerrero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lehtonen manages to avoid it.
Guerrero drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lehtonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guerrero 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.
Guerrero slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Guerrero throws and elbow that misses. Lehtonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guerrero's guard. Nice move by Lehtonen!
Guerrero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Guerrero is working hard here to advance position.
Lehtonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lehtonen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lehtonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Guerrero managing to control the position.
Lehtonen wants to pass the guard but Guerrero is keeping the position.
Guerrero looking for a guillotine here but Lehtonen defends easily.
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.
Guerrero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guerrero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guerrero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guerrero has Lehtonen pulled in close to control his posture.
Guerrero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guerrero controls Lehtonen momentarily but Lehtonen frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lehtonen wants to control from the top but Guerrero keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero keeping full guard, as Lehtonen tries to pass.
Guerrero has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gustavo Guerrero has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lehtonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guerrero.
Lehtonen misses with a low kick as Guerrero jumps back.
Guerrero shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lehtonen's guard.
Guerrero won't allow Lehtonen to sweep him here.
Lehtonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lehtonen controlling Guerrero's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero controls from within his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Guerrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehtonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jari Lehtonen.
Guerrero misses with a body punch
and Lehtonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Guerrero thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guerrero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guerrero shoots in and gets a takedown into Lehtonen's guard.
Lehtonen is looking for a triangle but Guerrero pushes his legs off easily.
Lehtonen working a defensive guard but Guerrero manages to pass into side control anyway.
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 Gustavo Guerrero will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Guerrero misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lehtonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Guerrero's knee momentarily.
Guerrero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lehtonen.
Guerrero takes a swing at Lehtonen's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Lehtonen. No joy for Guerrero on that attempt.
Guerrero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lehtonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Guerrero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Guerrero.
Guerrero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lehtonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Guerrero jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lehtonen throws a chopping leg kick but Guerrero manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lehtonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guerrero.
Guerrero is looking to wear down Lehtonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slow jab from Guerrero misses its intended target.
Guerrero lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero closes the distance and pushes Lehtonen back into the cage.
Guerrero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lehtonen throws an elbow but misses.
Lehtonen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lehtonen throws an elbow but misses.
Guerrero avoids the elbow strike from Lehtonen, against the cage.
Lehtonen throws an elbow but it misses.
Lehtonen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lehtonen lands an elbow just above Guerrero 's eye.
Lehtonen crunches a lovely knee into Guerrero's ribcage.
Guerrero avoiding damage as Lehtonen throws knees to the body.
Lehtonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Lehtonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lehtonen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Guerrero can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Guerrero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lehtonen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Guerrero's face.
Lehtonen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lehtonen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lehtonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Guerrero struggles to land a body shot inside as Lehtonen controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lehtonen has Guerrero pushed against the cage.
Guerrero gets through Lehtonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jari Lehtonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Guerrero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lehtonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guerrero backwards.
Guerrero tries a body shot but Lehtonen blocks it.
Guerrero is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lehtonen is keeping busy.
Guerrero drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lehtonen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lehtonen misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lehtonen.
Lehtonen throws a body punch but Guerrero moves out of range.
Lehtonen moves away from the strike by Guerrero.
Guerrero misses with a right hand
and Lehtonen counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero misses with a shot to the body
and Lehtonen counters with a thumping low kick.
Lehtonen thuds a left hand into Guerrero's body.
Lehtonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lehtonen clobbers Guerrero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Guerrero takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lehtonen feints and then cracks Guerrero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Guerrero down.
Guerrero checks a leg kick.
Gustavo Guerrero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lehtonen scores with the left hand. Guerrero knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guerrero checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lehtonen.
Nice defenses there by Guerrero.
A head kick by Lehtonen misses
and Guerrero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Guerrero blocks the leg kick.
Gustavo Guerrero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lehtonen throws a sloppy head kick and Guerrero moves out of range easily.
Guerrero swats away the attempt to clinch by Lehtonen.
Lehtonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lehtonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guerrero lands a right hook to the body.
Guerrero darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good leg kick by Lehtonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lehtonen throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lehtonen misses with a right hand
and Guerrero makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Guerrero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guerrero avoids a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Lehtonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Guerrero 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Guerrero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denton Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buford Tannen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunder comes to the cage accompanied by No More Mr. Nice Guy. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tannen's choice of entrance music: 1885 Theme. 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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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Denton Thunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buford Tannen!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tannen looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunder is just out of range.
Thunder throws a low kick, looking for Tannen's leg but Tannen calmly moves out of range.
Denton Thunder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tannen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tannen misses with a hook to the body
and Thunder counters with a thumping low kick.
Tannen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thunder misses with a looping right.
Tannen misses with a left hand
and Thunder counters with a nice body kick.
Thunder throws a good cross that connects.
Tannen misses with a hook to the body
enabling Thunder to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thunder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tannen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thunder.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tannen misses with a body shot.
Tannen moves away from the strike by Thunder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tannen looks to land a combination but Thunder avoids it well.
Thunder connects with a leg kick. Tannen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tannen misses with a hook
and Thunder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tannen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thunder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Thunder - just one landing.
Tannen fails to land with a series of punches.
Tannen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tannen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tannen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder connects with a leg kick. Tannen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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.
Thunder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tannen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thunder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tannen looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tannen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thunder avoids it really well and circles away.
Thunder cracks Tannen with an open hand slap.
Thunder chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thunder is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tannen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tannen throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Thunder counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder lands a right hook to the body.
Thunder thumps Tannen with a low kick.
Thunder throws a leg kick but Tannen checks it.
Tannen throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thunder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thunder lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thunder throws a leg kick which misses Tannen's front leg but catches the back leg as Tannen tries to avoid it.
Thunder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tannen throws a poor cross that misses
and Thunder counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thunder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tannen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thunder fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thunder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid body kick from Thunder.
Tannen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thunder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tannen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thunder. Thunder obviously looking to wear him down.
Tannen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thunder delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tannen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thunder.
Thunder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denton Thunder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thunder throws a leg kick which misses Tannen's front leg but catches the back leg as Tannen tries to avoid it.
Thunder tries to score with a low kick but Tannen moves his leg out of the way.
Tannen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thunder counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tannen's knee momentarily.
Thunder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tannen at a distance.
Thunder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tannen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Thunder feints and then cracks Tannen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tannen down.
Thunder dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tannen. That did some damage!
Thunder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thunder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tannen can do to turn this around?
A leg kick checked by Tannen.
Tannen is breathing heavily.
Tannen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tannen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thunder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tannen swings widly with a right hand
and Thunder counters with an outside leg kick.
Thunder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tannen takes one to the side of the head.
Thunder jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tannen walks into a straight right hand from Thunder.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Thunder tenderised Tannen's leg. Tannen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thunder thumps Tannen with a low kick.
Thunder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tannen's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Thunder.
Thunder lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thunder.
Tannen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thunder can pounce on him.
Thunder scores with a spinning back kick!
Thunder throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Denton Thunder is winning the standup battle so far.
Thunder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tannen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thunder throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thunder.
Tannen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tannen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thunder connects with a single shot there.
Tannen throws a poor cross that misses
and Thunder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thunder scores with a hook to the body. Tannen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thunder connects with a solid leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tannen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Thunder has got the better of the exchanges.
An inside leg kick lands from Thunder.
An inside leg kick lands from Thunder.
Thunder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tannen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder throws a leg kick but Tannen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thunder lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thunder lands a leg kick that knocks Tannen off balance momentarily.
Tannen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tannen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunder misses with a low kick as Tannen jumps back.
Thunder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tannen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Thunder.
Thunder throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tannen counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denton Thunder dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thunder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tannen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tannen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand.
Thunder thows a leg kick but Tannen checks it
and Tannen counters with a right hand to the body.
Tannen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tannen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thunder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thunder connects with a body shot.
Tannen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tannen takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunder. Tannen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tannen shoots in for a takedown but Thunder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder feints and then cracks Tannen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tannen down.
Thunder throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thunder feints and then cracks Tannen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tannen down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thunder.
Tannen takes one on the button.
Thunder connects with an inside leg kick.
Thunder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thunder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thunder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thunder is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder lands a nice looking body kick.
Thunder is looking to slow Tannen down with leg kicks.
Thunder throws a front kick that sends Tannen stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Thunder tries a low kick but Tannen avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thunder.
Denton Thunder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thunder wants to slow Tannen down by chopping away at his legs.
Tannen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thunder tried to score with a low kick but Tannen checks it.
Tannen just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder misses with a low kick.
Tannen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thunder counters with a nice leg kick.
Tannen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thunder scores with a leg kick.
Tannen misses with a body punch
and Thunder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tannen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thunder rather than just go for the knockout.
Tannen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tannen throws a lazy uppercut
and Thunder counters with a leg kick.
Thunder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tannen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thunder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder lands a leg kick that knocks Tannen off balance momentarily.
Thunder tries to score with a low kick but Tannen moves his leg out of the way.
Tannen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thunder can pounce on him.
Thunder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Buford Tannen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thunder, right into the meat.
Thunder scoring well with a low kick there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thunder chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thunder throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denton Thunder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thunder 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denton Thunder!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angelito Barraquinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Smyslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barraquinha comes into the arena with The Mamas & The Papas - Dream a little dream of me blaring out of the sound system. Smyslov has chosen Potpourri D'Orange (SZS MAD Ver.) as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
192 lbs
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25
190 lbs
18 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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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
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angelito Barraquinha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vasily Smyslov!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barraquinha misses with a body punch
and Smyslov counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Barraquinha misses the target.
Barraquinha cracks the inside of Smyslov's front leg.
Smyslov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barraquinha misses with the body kick
and Barraquinha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smyslov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barraquinha misses with an uppercut
and Smyslov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barraquinha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crunch! Barraquinha slams his shin into Smyslov's torso.
A punch lands to the side of Smyslov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barraquinha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smyslov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smyslov throws a leg kick
and Barraquinha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smyslov shoots in for a takedown but Barraquinha shows good takedown defense.
Barraquinha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barraquinha gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barraquinha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Angelito Barraquinha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barraquinha, right into the meat.
Barraquinha throws a poor cross that misses
and Smyslov counters with a leg kick.
Barraquinha swings for the body but Smyslov moves out of range.
Barraquinha misses with a lunging right hand
and Smyslov counters with a straight right hand.
Barraquinha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice cross by Barraquinha.
Barraquinha throws a body kick the misses
and Smyslov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smyslov wants to free his trapped foot but Barraquinha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barraquinha is trying to stand back up but Smyslov is controlling him
Barraquinha wants to get back to full guard.
Barraquinha keeping hold of Smyslov's head, controlling as best he can.
Smyslov is pressing down on Barraquinha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barraquinha is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha is positioning himself well to prevent Smyslov advancing to mount.
Barraquinha is trying to stand back up but Smyslov is controlling him
Smyslov wants to take a breather but Barraquinha is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smyslov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barraquinha cracks the inside of Smyslov's front leg.
A low kick from Barraquinha misses
and Smyslov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Barraquinha's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smyslov won't allow Barraquinha to get back to his feet.
Smyslov connects with a couple of short punches.
Barraquinha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barraquinha keeping moving, preventing Smyslov from controlling successfully.
Barraquinha managing to control the position.
Smyslov wants to control from the top but Barraquinha keeps moving.
Smyslov stopping the sweep attempt from Barraquinha.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Barraquinha throws a sloppy head kick
and Smyslov counters with a single leg into guard. Barraquinha didn't expect that.
Smyslov looking to sit in guard and control but Barraquinha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha won't allow Smyslov to sweep him here.
Barraquinha being controlled here momentarily.
Barraquinha wanted to stand there but Smyslov had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barraquinha is fighting to break Smyslov's control of his arms but Smyslov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Smyslov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barraquinha misses with a left hand
and Smyslov counters with a nice uppercut.
Smyslov connects with an inside leg kick.
Barraquinha throws a nice looking combination but Smyslov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Angelito Barraquinha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barraquinha throws a lazy uppercut
and Smyslov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Barraquinha won't allow Smyslov to pass to mount.
Vasily Smyslov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barraquinha is refusing to be controlled, as Smyslov sits in half guard.
Smyslov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barraquinha defending well though.
Smyslov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barraquinha keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barraquinha makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barraquinha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smyslov.
Barraquinha moves away from the strike by Smyslov.
Barraquinha lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smyslov takes a step back to recover.
Barraquinha moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barraquinha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barraquinha throws a leg kick but Smyslov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barraquinha tries to clinch but Smyslov moves out of range.
Barraquinha throws a wild body kick that Smyslov sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick lands from Barraquinha.
Smyslov lands a nice shot to the body.
Barraquinha is looking to slow Smyslov down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Angelito Barraquinha is winning the standup battle so far.
Barraquinha misses with a leg kick
and Smyslov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smyslov.
Smyslov tries to free his leg and advance position but Barraquinha is retaining full guard.
Barraquinha is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smyslov prevents Barraquinha from getting back to his feet.
Smyslov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smyslov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barraquinha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barraquinha manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Barraquinha is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smyslov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barraquinha circles away.
Barraquinha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smyslov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barraquinha. Barraquinha obviously looking to wear him down.
Smyslov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barraquinha lands with a straight right. Smyslov didn't see that one coming.
Barraquinha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smyslov.
Barraquinha scoring well with a low kick there.
Barraquinha connects with a leg kick. Smyslov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barraquinha tried to score with a low kick but Smyslov checks it.
Smyslov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barraquinha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barraquinha swings widly with a right hand
and Smyslov counters with a stiff right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barraquinha.
Barraquinha bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smyslov is breathing heavily.
Barraquinha has managed to clinch.
Smyslov is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smyslov.
Barraquinha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smyslov blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Barraquinha.
It looks like Vasily Smyslov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barraquinha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smyslov manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smyslov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barraquinha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barraquinha.
Smyslov looks to throw the jab but Barraquinha is out of range.
Smyslov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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 Angelito Barraquinha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vasily Smyslov's cut.
That's time! Barraquinha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Barraquinha throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Barraquinha is predictable there
and Smyslov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barraquinha won't be happy with that.
Barraquinha is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Barraquinha sneaks out the side door and pushes Smyslov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Smyslov swings for the body but Barraquinha moves out of range.
Smyslov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smyslov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barraquinha moves out of range of the body kick.
Smyslov swings for the body but Barraquinha moves out of range.
Smyslov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barraquinha.
A jab from Barraquinha does it's job there.
Barraquinha throws a poor cross that misses
and Smyslov counters with a nice uppercut.
Barraquinha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smyslov moves away.
Barraquinha throws a sloppy head kick
and Smyslov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barraquinha won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyslov throws a strike aimed at the side of Barraquinha's head but Barraquinha avoids it well.
Barraquinha wants to get back to his feet.
Barraquinha defending against the ground and pound.
Smyslov working the head with strikes.
Barraquinha wants to control but Smyslov postures up.
Smyslov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Barraquinha some visible discomfort.
Barraquinha can't do much from the bottom here.
Smyslov trying to control the action but Barraquinha is working from the bottom.
Barraquinha is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha regains half guard.
Smyslov thows a huge punch but Barraquinha dodges it nicely.
Smyslov stalling away here and it's allowed Barraquinha to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Barraquinha keeping moving, preventing Smyslov from controlling successfully.
Smyslov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smyslov tries to free his leg and advance position but Barraquinha is retaining full guard.
Barraquinha is trying to keep Smyslov in close.
Smyslov content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smyslov is one step ahead there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barraquinha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smyslov throws a leg kick that misses.
Smyslov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barraquinha swivels and escapes.
A good leg kick by Barraquinha.
Donk. Smyslov catches Barraquinha right on the button with a cross.
Smyslov misses with a leg kick
and Smyslov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barraquinha misses with a body kick.
Barraquinha throws a low kick, looking for Smyslov's leg but Smyslov calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov walks into a left hand.
Barraquinha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Barraquinha misses.
Barraquinha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smyslov on the side of the head.
Barraquinha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barraquinha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barraquinha takes a swing at Smyslov's ribcage but misses.
Barraquinha misses with a head kick.
Smyslov needs to keep his hands up - Barraquinha had a free shot at his head there.
Smyslov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barraquinha.
Barraquinha has closed the distance and engaged Smyslov in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barraquinha just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smyslov's brow.
Smyslov lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barraquinha looking to throw knees to the head but Smyslov is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Smyslov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smyslov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Smyslov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Daaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quim Bastos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daaz comes to the cage accompanied by Meshuggah - Mind's Mirror. Bastos has chosen No More Mr. Nice Guy as his entrance music. Quim Bastos has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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215 lbs
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211 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Daaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Quim Bastos!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastos slips a straight right by Daaz.
Bastos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bastos misses with a low kick.
Daaz throws a lazy right hand but Bastos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daaz misses the shot to the body.
Bastos misses with a body kick.
Bastos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Daaz throws a right hand that misses
and Bastos counters with a good, hard body kick but Daaz shrugs it off.
Daaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bastos.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bastos.
Bastos throws out a loose jab but Daaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daaz avoids a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Bastos.
A low kick from Bastos is predictable there
enabling Daaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Daaz throws out a powerful jab.
Bastos misses with a low kick.
Bastos misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastos throws a leg kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bastos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bastos.
Daaz throws a hook but Bastos blocks it.
Bastos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Bastos is predictable there
and Daaz counters with a right hand to the body.
That kick from Bastos tenderised Daaz's leg. Daaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bastos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Daaz avoids a kick to the body.
Daaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bastos misses with an uppercut.
Bastos tries to score with a low kick but Daaz moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Daaz finds it's way through Bastos's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastos needs to keep his hands up - Daaz had a free shot at his head there.
Bastos throws a nice head kick!
Daaz thows a body shot but no joy.
Quim Bastos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bastos. That's going to slow Daaz down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Bastos.
Bastos darts in trying to clinch
and Daaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bastos connects with a body shot that sends Daaz's belly button to the back.
Bastos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bastos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bastos throws a hook to the side of Daaz's head but Daaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bastos tries to score with a low kick but Daaz moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daaz misses with a hook.
Daaz swings for the body but Bastos moves out of range.
Daaz swinging wildly here.
Bastos gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Daaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bastos wants to clinch up but Daaz keeps it at a distance.
Bastos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bastos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daaz misses with a body shot
and Bastos counters with a nice body shot.
Bastos scores with a one two! Daaz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bastos thuds his right hand into Daaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bastos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Bastos tries to throw a body punch but Daaz avoids it by throwing Bastos back against the cage.
Bastos scores with a shoulder strike.
Bastos scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Bastos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastos is leaning against Daaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bastos is working Daaz over against the cage.
Bastos throws a head punch that misses.
Bastos lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Daaz on the inside.
Bastos presses Daaz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Daaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daaz has had enough of the clinch but Bastos keeps him there for the moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Bastos.
Daaz blocks a body shot from Bastos.
Daaz blocking some punches.
Bastos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daaz tries to break free but Bastos pushes him back against the cage.
Bastos is leaning against Daaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bastos manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Bastos.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bastos. That's going to slow Daaz down.
Daaz is breathing heavily.
Bastos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Bastos.
Bastos moves in looking to clinch but Daaz pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quim Bastos dominated that round.
That's time! Daaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Daaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bastos tries to bum rush Daaz with a series of wild strikes but Daaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daaz misses with the combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Daaz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bastos - the referee stops the clock and Daaz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bastos. Daaz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bastos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Daaz throws a sloppy body shot
and Bastos counters with a thumping low kick.
Bastos connects with an inside leg kick.
Bastos throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bastos.
Quim Bastos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bastos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bastos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daaz checks the leg kick.
Bastos lands a nice looking body kick.
Bastos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daaz blocks a head kick by Bastos.
Daaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick from Bastos lands but Daaz takes it in his stride.
Bastos lands a front kick.
Bastos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good work by Daaz as he checks the leg kick.
Bastos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bastos misses with a kick to the body.
Daaz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Daaz blocks a head kick by Bastos.
Bastos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daaz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A good leg kick by Bastos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Daaz avoids the head kick by Bastos.
Daaz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bastos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Bastos - just one landing.
Bastos thuds his right hand into Daaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bastos.
Daaz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bastos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bastos connects with a solid leg kick.
Bastos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bastos tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Bastos finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bastos thumps Daaz with a low kick.
Bastos throws a low kick but Daaz moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastos throws a body punch but Daaz moves out of range.
Bastos lands a front kick.
Daaz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bastos.
Daaz blocks a head kick by Bastos.
Bastos connects with a nice looking jab.
Bastos just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bastos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Bastos.
A good leg kick by Bastos.
Daaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bastos scoring well with a low kick there.
Bastos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastos wants to clinch.
Daaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bastos scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bastos cracks the inside of Daaz's front leg.
Bastos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bastos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daaz.
Bastos throws a push kick but Daaz slaps the foot to one side.
Bastos doesn't manage to clinch there - Daaz circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick from Bastos misses.
Bastos throws out a powerful jab.
Daaz throws an off balance right hand
and Bastos counters with a low kick, right behind Daaz 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quim Bastos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bastos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bastos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Daaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Daaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Bastos tries to land a body kick
and Daaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bastos closes the distance but Daaz moves to the side
and Daaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bastos thinking.
A slow jab from Daaz misses its intended target.
Bastos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Daaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bastos scores with a punch to the head.
Bastos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bastos throws a solid leg kick but Daaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bastos.
Daaz cracks Bastos with an open hand slap.
Bastos throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daaz jabs at Bastos's body.
Bastos moves out of range of the strikes.
Bastos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bastos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Daaz if he has to take too many more of those.
Daaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bastos tries a head kick but it misses.
Daaz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bastos.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bastos is looking to clinch.
Bastos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daaz.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bastos, as that shot connected.
Daaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bastos.
Bastos misses with a low kick.
Daaz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nick Daaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastos is looking to land body kicks.
Daaz misses with a wild body shot.
Daaz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bastos counters with a body kick that stops Daaz in his tracks momentarily.
Bastos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Daaz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bastos looks to score with a jab to the body but Daaz is just out of range.
Bastos lands a jab to the head.
Bastos connects with a solid leg kick.
Daaz misses with a left hand
and Bastos counters with a good, hard body kick but Daaz shrugs it off.
Nice body punch from Bastos.
Bastos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Daaz if he has to take too many more of those.
Daaz avoids the body shot from Bastos.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bastos!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastos tries a head kick but it misses.
Bastos throws a head kick but Daaz moves out of range.
Bastos throws a body punch but Daaz moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bastos.
Good work by Daaz as he checks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bastos.
Bastos staying out of range there.
Daaz avoids the head kick by Bastos.
Bastos lands a nice looking body shot.
Bastos clinches with his opponent.
Bastos blocks a body shot from Daaz.
Daaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bastos manages to break the clinch.
Bastos lands with a nice body kick.
Quim Bastos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daaz throws a right hand that misses
and Bastos counters with a leg kick.
Bastos lands a high kick!
Bastos scores with a spinning back kick!
Bastos connects with a solid leg kick.
Bastos connects with a nice looking jab.
Bastos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daaz's calf.
Bastos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastos scores with a body shot.
Bastos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bastos misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bastos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bastos cracks the inside of Daaz's front leg.
Nice body kick from Bastos.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quim Bastos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bastos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quim Bastos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean McMorrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard comes to the cage accompanied by The Outlaw Torn. Sean McMorrow is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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270 lbs
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean McMorrow!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Howard misses its intended target.
McMorrow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Howard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McMorrow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Howard.
McMorrow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Howard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Sean McMorrow has been cut.
McMorrow gets the takedown into side control.
Howard is not content to let McMorrow control the position.
McMorrow in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard dodges the ground and pound from McMorrow.
McMorrow taking a break here but Howard is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMorrow controlling the pace.
McMorrow stops Howard from getting back to his feet.
McMorrow thows a huge punch but Howard dodges it nicely.
McMorrow controlling the action here.
Howard is staying active underneath McMorrow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McMorrow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McMorrow is looking to take a break and control but Howard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howard tries to get to full guard but McMorrow has control of the leg.
McMorrow trying to control from Howard's half guard. Howard has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McMorrow trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sean McMorrow hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Howard throws a lazy uppercut
and McMorrow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Howard thinking.
McMorrow connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Jake Howard has been cut.
Howard sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks McMorrow to the ground! Howard dives into full mount looking to finish!
McMorrow is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McMorrow is looking to get to half guard.
Howard wants to control the pace but McMorrow is squirming around nicely.
Howard misses with a head shot.
McMorrow is squirming around, avoiding Howard's attempts to control the action.
McMorrow tries to reverse the position but Howard maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard landing strikes, looking to finish!
Howard lands a heavy elbow.
McMorrow is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Howard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Howard looking to finish McMorrow with some ground and pound. This is bad for McMorrow!
Howard raining down hammerfists from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard controlling from mount.
McMorrow working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Howard dominated that round.
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.
Howard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crunch! Howard slams his shin into McMorrow's torso.
Howard throws a series of punches but McMorrow moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McMorrow checks a leg kick.
Howard connects with a body shot.
McMorrow lands a leg kick that knocks Howard off balance momentarily.
Jake Howard is winning the standup battle so far.
McMorrow blocks a head kick by Howard.
McMorrow dodges the punch combination from Howard.
A solid body kick from Howard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Howard.
That has opened up Sean McMorrow's cut even more.
McMorrow is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMorrow shoots in but no luck this time.
Howard cracks McMorrow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Howard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McMorrow drops his hands momentarily and Howard takes advantage with a crisp shot to 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!
Howard throws a nice looking combination but McMorrow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McMorrow switches off momentarily and Howard cracks him with a monster right hand! McMorrow topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Howard dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Howard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Howard!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Cristo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Dzagoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerry Cristo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alan Dzagoev!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzagoev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cristo manages to avoid it.
Cristo is breathing heavily.
Dzagoev jabs Cristo right on the nose. Cristo blinks but takes it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Dzagoev blocks the leg kick.
Cristo blocks a jab.
Dzagoev blocks a low kick nicely.
Cristo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cristo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dzagoev cracks Cristo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dzagoev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cristo to stand back up!
Cristo is rocked!
Dzagoev works Cristo's body with a nice hook.
Oh Cristo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dzagoev lands a nice looking body shot.
Dzagoev lands with an overhand left.
Dzagoev digs a good hook to Cristo's body.
Dzagoev throws a looping overhand right but Cristo ducks down to avoid it.
Cristo seems to have got his legs back now.
Dzagoev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cristo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cristo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cristo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzagoev connects with a stiff jab that staggers Cristo - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alan Dzagoev!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ross Kemp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tota Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kemp kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cockney Thug. Liddel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ektomorf - Show your fist. Tota Liddel 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ross Kemp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tota Liddel!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kemp swings widly with a right hand
and Liddel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kemp throws a right hand that misses
and Liddel counters with a stiff right hand.
Liddel misses with a body shot
enabling Kemp to counter with a crisp jab.
Kemp throws a body punch but Liddel moves out of range.
Liddel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kemp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Kemp is predictable there
and Liddel counters with a body kick.
Liddel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kemp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Liddel's knee momentarily.
Kemp throws the left hand but Liddel avoids the punch easily.
Liddel misses with the body kick
and Kemp counters with a thumping low kick.
Liddel misses with a looping left.
Kemp staying out of range there.
Liddel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kemp throws a body kick the misses
and Liddel makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kemp really felt that one!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kemp, right into the meat.
Kemp throws a nice inside leg kick.
Liddel connects with the punch.
Ross Kemp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kemp feints and then cracks Liddel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liddel down.
Kemp ducks under a wild hook from Liddel.
Kemp misses with a leg kick
letting Liddel counter with a right hand.
Liddel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kemp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liddel counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel tried to score with a low kick but Kemp checks it.
Kemp darts in and clinches Liddel up against the cage.
Kemp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Liddel backwards.
Liddel throws a punch but it's blocked by Kemp.
Kemp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Liddel tries to work over Kemp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liddel.
A frustrated look appears on Liddel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Liddel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kemp lands a body shot.
Kemp blocking some punches.
Kemp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Liddel breaks from the clinch.
Kemp tries to clinch but Liddel moves out of range.
Kemp tests Liddel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemp throws a leg kick
and Liddel counters with a nice body kick.
Kemp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liddel throws a nice looking combination but Kemp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liddel connects with a body shot.
Jab by Kemp.
Kemp thows a body shot but no joy.
Kemp misses with a looping right.
Kemp misses with a leg kick
and Liddel counters with a low kick, right behind Kemp 's knee.
Kemp slips under a jab from Liddel.
Kemp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liddel.
Liddel misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kemp counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Liddel keeps the fight on the outside.
Kemp avoids a kick to the body.
Kemp wants to clinch up but Liddel keeps it at a distance.
Kemp connects with an inside leg kick.
Liddel misses with an uppercut
and Kemp counters with a body kick.
Liddel looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddel blocks the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kemp throws out a leg kick but Liddel moves out of range and Kemp only half commits.
Kemp throws a looping overhand right but Liddel ducks down to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kemp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Kemp dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kemp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kemp blocks the body kick.
Liddel scores with a spinning back kick!
Liddel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kemp stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kemp walks into a straight right hand from Liddel.
A jab from Liddel misses.
Kemp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liddel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liddel.
Kemp darts in trying to clinch
and Liddel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kemp throws a lazy head kick
and Liddel counters with an outside leg kick.
Kemp staying out of range there.
A low kick from Kemp is predictable there
and Liddel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Liddel lands with a nice combination. Kemp backs away looking to recover.
Kemp misses with a kick to the body
and Liddel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kemp thinking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kemp.
Liddel avoids the head kick by Kemp.
Kemp misses with a right hand
and Liddel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp throws a leg kick
and Liddel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kemp throws a predictable looking body shot
and Liddel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liddel misses with a left hand
and Kemp counters with a thumping low kick.
Liddel looks to land a right hand but Kemp moved out of range.
Liddel lunges at Kemp with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kemp's hand.
Liddel lands a right hook to the body.
Liddel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Liddel throws a body kick that misses.
Kemp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Liddel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel misses with a hook. Kemp ducked under it nicely.
Kemp scores with a spinning back kick!
Liddel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Liddel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liddel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Liddel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liddel throws a series of punches but Kemp moves out of range.
Kemp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kemp misses with a leg kick
and Liddel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemp misses with a straight right.
Kemp misses with an uppercut
and Liddel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liddel misses with a wild body shot.
Liddel misses with a lunging right hand
and Kemp counters with a body kick that stops Liddel in his tracks momentarily.
Liddel lands a jab to Kemp's midsection.
Kemp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liddel.
Liddel connects with a right hand. Kemp shakes it off.
Liddel thumps Kemp with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kemp. Liddel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kemp throws a poor cross that misses
and Kemp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tota Liddel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kemp cracks Liddel with an open hand slap.
Liddel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kemp swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Liddel counters with a straight right hand.
Kemp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liddel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liddel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kemp has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Liddel just misses with a punch to the body.
Kemp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liddel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liddel throws a nice looking combination but Kemp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kemp thows a leg kick but Liddel checks it
and Liddel counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kemp misses the body punch
and Liddel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kemp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kemp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liddel.
Liddel misses with a wild body shot.
Liddel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kemp counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kemp misses with a low kick.
Kemp lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liddel's sensitive parts.
Kemp swings widly with a right hand
and Liddel counters with a nice body kick.
Liddel loads up on a big right hand but Kemp slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp tries to clinch up but Liddel circles away and keeps his distance.
An inside leg kick from Kemp misses.
Kemp slips a straight right by Liddel.
Liddel thows a body kick. Kemp tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kemp throws a sloppy body shot
and Liddel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kemp.
Kemp will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kemp takes a swing at Liddel's ribcage but misses.
Kemp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kemp misses with the body kick
and Liddel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel misses with an uppercut. Kemp saw that one coming.
Kemp thows a body shot but no joy.
Kemp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kemp throws a low kick, looking for Liddel's leg but Liddel calmly moves out of range.
Liddel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kemp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Liddel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kemp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Liddel counters with a stiff right hand.
Kemp looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kemp scores with a head kick.
Kemp takes one on the button.
Kemp throws a head kick that misses
enabling Liddel to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddel lands a two punch combo.
Kemp misses with a left hand
and Liddel counters with a good low kick that Kemp was not able to check.
Kemp throws a poor cross that misses
and Liddel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ross Kemp is winning the standup battle so far.
Kemp looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kemp throws a head kick that misses
and Liddel counters with a nice body kick.
Liddel misses with a hook
and Kemp counters with a body kick that stops Liddel in his tracks momentarily.
Kemp thows a leg kick but Liddel checks it
and Liddel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kemp's knee momentarily.
Liddel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kemp manages to avoid it.
Kemp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liddel.
Kemp chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Liddel can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tota Liddel just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Kemp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kemp throws a leg kick that is checked
and Liddel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Liddel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liddel throws a jab when Kemp was well out of range.
Kemp throws a leg kick that is checked
and Liddel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liddel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kemp.
Kemp connects with a leg kick. Liddel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kemp blocks a jab.
Kemp throws a combination that misses
and Liddel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kemp fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Liddel swings for the body but Kemp moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp defending well as Liddel loads up on a big left hand.
Kemp lands with a thumping leg kick.
Liddel lands a glancing blow to the side of Kemp's head.
Kemp throws a left and a right that both miss
and Liddel counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kemp throws a leg kick
and Liddel counters with a nice uppercut.
Kemp loads up on a big right hand but Liddel slips the punch.
Liddel throws a lazy right hand but Kemp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Liddel throws a right hand that Kemp ducks under and follows up with a left that Kemp also avoids with ease.
Kemp misses with a low kick as Liddel jumps back.
Kemp throws a leg kick but Liddel sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kemp throws a push kick but Liddel slaps the foot to one side.
Liddel jabs Kemp right on the nose. Kemp blinks but takes it well.
Kemp misses with a lunging right hand
and Liddel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kemp 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.
Kemp motions for Liddel to come forward. Kemp throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Liddel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kemp throws a sloppy head kick
and Liddel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Liddel.
Liddel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kemp tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel tries to land a front kick but Kemp steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Liddel keeps the fight on the outside.
Kemp tries to clinch but Liddel moves out of range.
Kemp swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kemp moves out of range of the body kick from Liddel.
Liddel misses with a body kick.
Liddel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kemp.
Kemp buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Liddel thows a body shot but no joy.
Liddel throws out a loose jab but Kemp uses good head movement to avoid it.
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.
Kemp throws a body kick the misses
and Liddel counters with a nice leg kick.
Kemp checks a leg kick.
Liddel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kemp.
Kemp misses with a hook
letting Liddel counter with a right hand.
Kemp checks a low kick from Liddel.
Kemp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kemp swinging wildly here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liddel.
Liddel takes a swing at Kemp's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tota Liddel dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kemp throws a right hand that misses
and Liddel counters with a low kick, right behind Kemp 's knee.
Liddel lands a slapping body shot.
Liddel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kemp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kemp thows a leg kick but Liddel checks it
and Liddel counters with a left to the body.
Liddel misses with the body kick
and Kemp counters with a three punch combo that has Liddel backing up. Liddel nods at Kemp to acknowledge the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kemp. Liddel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liddel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kemp misses with a left hand
and Liddel counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kemp motions for Liddel to come forward. Kemp throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Liddel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kemp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp misses with a lunging right hand
and Liddel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Liddel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body kick from Liddel.
Liddel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Liddel scoring well with a low kick there.
Kemp throws a body kick the misses
enabling Liddel to counter with a crisp jab.
Liddel tries to land a body kick
and Kemp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kemp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Liddel thuds his right hand into Kemp's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kemp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ross Kemp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Liddel pushes Kemp away with a front kick.
Kemp lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kemp scores with a push kick.
Liddel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Kemp throws a sloppy body shot
and Liddel counters with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Liddel
and Kemp counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Liddel struggles to land a body shot inside as Kemp controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Liddel.
A shot in the inside from Kemp.
Kemp lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kemp.
Liddel just leaning against Kemp, taking a breather.
Kemp prevents Liddel from breaking the clinch.
Liddel working hard to break the clinch.
Liddel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Kemp.
Kemp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kemp lands with a right to the head.
Kemp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liddel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kemp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Liddel.
Liddel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Liddel tries to throw a body punch but Kemp avoids it by throwing Liddel back against the cage.
Kemp pushes Liddel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liddel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kemp.
Kemp lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Liddel.
A head punch on the inside from Liddel fails to land.
Liddel works on Kemp's body with a couple of short punches.
Liddel stalling in the clinch but Kemp improves position.
Kemp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kemp pushes Liddel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kemp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liddel avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Kemp - that landed with a thud.
Liddel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Liddel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kemp pushes Liddel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liddel.
Liddel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kemp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kemp lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Kemp.
Kemp digs a right hand into Liddel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Liddel's gas tank.
Kemp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kemp lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddel misses with the head strike.
Kemp struggles to land a body shot inside as Liddel controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Kemp showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Liddel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tota Liddel!
Tota Liddel is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex Ronny Samuelsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and O Fortuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuelsen comes to the cage accompanied by Schwab - DJs in a Row. Fortuna is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: O Fortuna. Rex Ronny Samuelsen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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278 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Ronny Samuelsen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, O Fortuna!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samuelsen looks for a takedown but Fortuna sprawls well.
Fortuna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Samuelsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortuna moves away.
A low kick from Samuelsen misses
and Fortuna counters with a head kick.
Samuelsen closes the distance and clinches up with Fortuna, looking for a takedown. Samuelsen pushes Fortuna against the cage but Fortuna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fortuna motions for Samuelsen to come forward. Fortuna throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Samuelsen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Samuelsen counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuelsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fortuna. Fortuna obviously looking to wear him down.
Fortuna throws a leg kick
and Samuelsen counters with a thumping low kick.
O Fortuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fortuna blocks a low kick nicely.
Fortuna throws a leg kick but Samuelsen moved away.
Samuelsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Samuelsen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Samuelsen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsen unloads with some shots from mount but Fortuna bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samuelsen trying to control but Fortuna is having none of it.
Fortuna wants to try and get back to his feet.
Samuelsen 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.
Samuelsen working Fortuna over with strikes here.
Samuelsen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Samuelsen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortuna is looking to improve his position but Samuelsen isn't that keen on the idea.
Fortuna regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortuna is trying to stand.
Samuelsen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fortuna is controlling Samuelsen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fortuna keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fortuna is trying to stand back up but Samuelsen is controlling him
Fortuna regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Samuelsen.
Samuelsen is looking to work some ground and pound but Fortuna has wrist control.
Fortuna wants to stand and escape but Samuelsen is having none of it.
Samuelsen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fortuna has momentary wrist control but Samuelsen slips an elbow through the middle.
Samuelsen landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortuna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fortuna seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Samuelsen passes into half guard.
Samuelsen throwing shots but Fortuna is blocking nicely.
Samuelsen wants to control but Fortuna is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fortuna keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Samuelsen prevents Fortuna from standing back up.
Fortuna wants to improve his position but Samuelsen is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Ronny Samuelsen dominated that round.
That's time! Samuelsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Samuelsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fortuna pinned against the cage. Fortuna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Samuelsen. That's going to slow Fortuna down.
Samuelsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fortuna avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Samuelsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fortuna. Fortuna obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortuna throws a leg kick
and Samuelsen counters with a head kick. That will keep Fortuna thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Samuelsen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fortuna counters with a nice body shot.
Fortuna moves in looking to clinch but Samuelsen pushes him off.
Samuelsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fortuna. Fortuna obviously looking to wear him down.
Fortuna throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortuna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Samuelsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fortuna is looking to chop away at Samuelsen's legs.
Fortuna looks to land a right hand but Samuelsen moved out of range.
Fortuna walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Samuelsen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fortuna wants to clinch.
Fortuna scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortuna goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Rex Ronny Samuelsen has been cut.
Fortuna misses with the body kick
and Samuelsen counters with a leg kick.
O Fortuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fortuna.
Fortuna scores with a jab. Samuelsen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Samuelsen checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsen with a nice cross.
Samuelsen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fortuna napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortuna gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Samuelsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Samuelsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fortuna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fortuna won't allow Samuelsen to pass to mount.
Samuelsen 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.
Fortuna trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samuelsen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fortuna is trying to stand up here but Samuelsen is controlling him well.
Samuelsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
O Fortuna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rex Ronny Samuelsen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fortuna thows a leg kick but Samuelsen checks it
and Samuelsen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Samuelsen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fortuna is looking to chop away at Samuelsen's legs.
Fortuna lands a leg kick that knocks Samuelsen off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Fortuna.
Samuelsen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fortuna throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortuna misses with a hook
and Samuelsen counters with a thumping low kick.
Fortuna misses with a shot to the body
and Samuelsen counters with a single leg into guard. Fortuna didn't expect that.
Samuelsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fortuna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Samuelsen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fortuna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Samuelsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortuna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortuna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortuna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortuna might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Samuelsen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
O Fortuna has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fortuna checks the leg kick nicely there.
Samuelsen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Samuelsen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fortuna misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Fortuna. Those never looked like landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fortuna.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortuna doesn't manage to clinch there - Samuelsen circles away.
Fortuna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samuelsen throws out the jab.
Samuelsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fortuna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Samuelsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fortuna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fortuna shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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.
Samuelsen checks a leg kick nicely.
Samuelsen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fortuna. That one must have hurt.
Fortuna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Samuelsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Samuelsen throws a right hand that misses
and Fortuna counters with a nice uppercut.
Fortuna stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fortuna wants it to stay on the feet.
Samuelsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortuna.
Samuelsen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
O Fortuna really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rex Ronny Samuelsen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fortuna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fortuna scores with a jab. Samuelsen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fortuna is looking to score with low kicks.
Samuelsen tries a low kick but Fortuna avoids it.
O Fortuna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samuelsen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fortuna circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortuna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fortuna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Samuelsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortuna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samuelsen.
A low kick from Fortuna is predictable there
and Samuelsen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fortuna wants to get back to his feet.
Samuelsen controlling the action here.
Fortuna desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fortuna is trying to stand back up but Samuelsen is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Samuelsen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Samuelsen is looking to take a break and control but Fortuna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fortuna trying to hold on to Samuelsen's head to control him but Samuelsen postures up.
Samuelsen drops an elbow to the side of Fortuna's head.
Samuelsen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Samuelsen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Samuelsen lands a nice short elbow.
Samuelsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Samuelsen is looking for a kimura here.
Fortuna moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Samuelsen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fortuna working a defensive guard here.
Samuelsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortuna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Samuelsen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Samuelsen throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fortuna pushes Samuelsen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fortuna throws a sloppy head kick
and Samuelsen counters with a body kick that stops Fortuna in his tracks momentarily.
Samuelsen shoots in and drives through. Fortuna sprawls well.
Fortuna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samuelsen manages to avoid it.
Samuelsen misses with a combination
and Fortuna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Samuelsen misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Ronny Samuelsen had his way with O Fortuna in that round.
The cut man is working on Rex Ronny Samuelsen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Samuelsen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fortuna swivels and escapes.
Fortuna misses with a double jab
and Samuelsen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fortuna throws a leg kick which misses Samuelsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Samuelsen tries to avoid it.
Fortuna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Samuelsen looks to land a body kick but Fortuna moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuelsen misses with a shot to the body
and Fortuna counters with a nice uppercut.
Samuelsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Fortuna fails in his attempt to clinch.
Samuelsen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fortuna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fortuna lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Samuelsen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsen throws the kick towards the body but Fortuna avoids it.
Fortuna throws a hook but Samuelsen avoids it easily.
Samuelsen is looking to wear down Fortuna with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fortuna throws a leg kick
and Samuelsen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Samuelsen.
Samuelsen won't allow Fortuna to get back to his feet.
Fortuna is adopting a defensive guard.
Samuelsen forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Fortuna defend it? Samuelsen steps over the head and cranks it - Fortuna is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Samuelsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rex Ronny Samuelsen!
Rex Ronny Samuelsen is the new heavyweight champion!
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