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UKC 14: Vengence PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maurilio Bustamante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Amon Amarth-Twilight Of The Thunder God. Maurilio Bustamante has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maurilio Bustamante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nikolai King!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Bustamante fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
King lands with a cross.
It looks like Maurilio Bustamante has been cut.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bustamante's head.
King sizes up Bustamante with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
King forces Bustamante back against the cage and clinches.
Bustamante using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bustamante takes a shot to the head.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bustamante drops to a knee looking for a takedown but King gets the underhooks and prevents it.
King is pressed up against the cage. Bustamante has hold of a leg and is looking to drag King down to the mat. King avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurilio Bustamante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
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!
King lands a nice hook to Bustamante's body. Bustamante takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bustamante on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bustamante tries to clinch
and King lands a stunning uppercut that sends Bustamante to the mat!
Bustamante is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bustamante tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.
Oh Bustamante is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bustamante seems to have got his legs back now.
King controlling the action here.
Bustamante works his way to full guard. Good work.
King controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bustamante looking for subs off his back but King has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bustamante regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bustamante is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bustamante working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
Bustamante is breathing heavily.
Bustamante keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
King is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
King is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
King throws a big right hand that misses.
King won't allow Bustamante to sweep him here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bustamante shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Bustamante keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by King!
Maurilio Bustamante's cut is getting worse.
Nikolai King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bustamante looking for a takedown.
Bustamante wants a takedown but no success here.
Bustamante wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from King on the inside.
Bustamante wants a takedown.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from King.
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nikolai King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
King lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Bustamante can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from King and Bustamante drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by King.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai King!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevenson has chosen Lose Yourself as his entrance music. Joe Stevenson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joey Marks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson tries to score with a low kick but Marks moves his leg out of the way.
Stevenson wants to clinch up but Marks keeps it at a distance.
Stevenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevenson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marks finds it's way round the side to connect with Stevenson's head.
Marks lands with a right hand.
Stevenson throws a chopping leg kick but Marks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marks keeps the fight on the outside.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Marks avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Stevenson.
Stevenson rushes Marks and presses him up against the cage.
Stevenson prevents the takedown attempt.
Marks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevenson throws a combination. Marks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stevenson clinches up with Marks and pushes him back against the cage.
Marks is trying to break free.
Marks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stevenson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Marks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks breaks from the clinch.
Marks rushes Stevenson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stevenson keeps control of Marks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stevenson is pressed up against the cage. Marks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stevenson down to the mat. Stevenson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stevenson darts in trying to clinch
and Marks counters by moving into the clinch.
Marks misses with some punches.
Marks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevenson is looking to clinch but Marks is avoiding it.
Stevenson with a poor takedown
letting Marks counter with a right hand.
Marks tries to clinch but Stevenson is having none of it.
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Marks circles away and keeps his distance.
Marks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marks throws a right and a left that Stevenson avoids nicely.
Stevenson keeps the fight on the outside.
Marks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stevenson tries to bum rush Marks with a series of wild strikes but Marks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stevenson misses with a series of wild punches.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Marks avoids them all with ease.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stevenson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Marks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Marks manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Stevenson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marks is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stevenson stuns Marks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marks doesn't manage to clinch there - Stevenson circles away.
Marks connects with a crisp jab.
Stevenson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marks, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stevenson can't break the clinch.
Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevenson is looking to clinch but Marks is avoiding it.
Stevenson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stevenson duly obliges.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stevenson closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Marks counter with a right hand.
Marks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Marks circles away.
Marks moves into the clinch.
Marks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marks moves into the clinch successfully.
Marks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stevenson wants to break free but Marks has control.
Stevenson blocks an elbow strike.
Marks tries to score a body lock takedown but Stevenson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but Marks keeps him there for the moment.
Marks has had enough of the clinch but Stevenson keeps him there for the moment.
Marks breaks from the clinch.
Stevenson misses with a double jab
and Marks counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marks prevents Stevenson from standing back up.
Marks stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Stevenson to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joey Marks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Marks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Marks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Marks is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stevenson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Marks punishing his opponent with strikes.
You get the feeling that Stevenson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Marks looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Marks looking to finish with strikes here!
Stevenson tries to buck Marks off but he can't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marks throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Marks controlling the position easily from mount.
Marks looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Marks looking for a guillotine from mount but Stevenson is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marks tries to control but Stevenson wriggling away.
Stevenson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Marks.
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.
Stevenson wants to get back to his feet.
Stevenson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Marks.
Marks working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson wants to get back to his feet.
Marks is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stevenson is surviving well by controlling Marks's body position as best he can.
Marks is working for a guillotine from mount but Stevenson frees his head quite easily.
Stevenson trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks has isolated one of Stevenson's arms. Stevenson looking to fight him off but Marks twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Marks!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Helton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Helton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jackson Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyler Helton!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Martinez or perhaps it was just good defense by Helton which made him look bad.
Helton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Tyler Helton has been cut.
Helton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Martinez.
Martinez is looking to clinch but Helton is avoiding it.
Martinez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Martinez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Helton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Martinez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helton taking a bit of punishment here - Martinez scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Martinez off and has taken his back!
Martinez wants to control his opponent's hands but Helton gets his hands free.
Helton connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Martinez to escape the position.
Helton has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Martinez is defending well but eventually Helton manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Martinez has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyler Helton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Stubbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stubbs is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Am The Walrus by The Beatles. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roy Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Stubbs!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
The fighters circling - Stubbs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stubbs lands the left hand.
Stubbs closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Roy Gracie has been cut.
Robert Stubbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stubbs misses with a few strikes there.
Stubbs lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Gracie falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robert Stubbs!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cesc Fabregas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Favalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabregas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, We Fly High. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cesc Fabregas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Favalas!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabregas closes the distance and clinches up with Favalas, looking for a takedown. Fabregas pushes Favalas against the cage but Favalas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Favalas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Favalas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fabregas backs up against the cage.
Favalas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Favalas throws a nice looking combination but Fabregas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Favalas. No joy for Fabregas on that attempt.
Favalas stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesc Fabregas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Favalas misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Favalas misses.
Favalas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A cross from Favalas lands.
Some wild striking there from Favalas.
Favalas misses with a few strikes there.
Favalas misses with a series of wild punches.
Favalas throws a series of punches but Fabregas moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabregas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Favalas tries to avoid it but Fabregas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Favalas to the ground. Favalas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Favalas throws a right hand that Fabregas ducks under and follows up with a left that Fabregas also avoids with ease.
Fabregas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Favalas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Favalas closes the distance and clinches.
Fabregas goes for a takedown attempt but Favalas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Favalas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Favalas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabregas working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Favalas has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabregas is looking to improve his position.
Fabregas gets full guard.
Favalas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Favalas misses with a series of wild punches.
Favalas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fabregas backs up against the cage.
Favalas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Favalas misses with a wild combination.
Fabregas misses with a takedown attempt
and Favalas counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabregas tries for a takedown but Favalas circles away easily
and Favalas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Favalas tries to bum rush Fabregas with a series of wild strikes but Fabregas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Favalas throws out a powerful jab.
Nice cross by Favalas.
Favalas fails to land with a series of punches.
Favalas throws a series of punches but Fabregas moves out of range.
Favalas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fabregas has an active guard here but Favalas has managed to pass into half guard.
Fabregas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fabregas is breathing heavily.
Favalas decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabregas dodges the punch combination from Favalas.
Favalas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fabregas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Favalas counters with a one-two to the body.
Favalas misses with a wild combination.
Thiago Favalas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Favalas wants to clinch up but Fabregas keeps it at a distance.
Fabregas shoots and misses
and Favalas counters with a left and a right that stings Fabregas.
Favalas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Favalas throws a right hand that Fabregas ducks under and follows up with a left that Fabregas also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Favalas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fabregas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Favalas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fabregas circles away quickly and effectively.
Fabregas misses with a takedown
letting Favalas counter with a right hand.
A combination from Favalas does no damage.
Favalas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cesc Fabregas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Favalas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Favalas misses.
Favalas throws a right hand that Fabregas ducks under and follows up with a left that Fabregas also avoids with ease.
Favalas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabregas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fabregas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fabregas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Favalas defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabregas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Favalas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fabregas.
Fabregas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Favalas is trying to stand up here but Fabregas is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fabregas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Favalas defends it well.
Favalas gets full guard.
Favalas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Favalas stalks Fabregas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fabregas's face. Fabregas staggers backwards, shaken.
Favalas throws a right and a left that Fabregas avoids nicely.
Favalas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Favalas misses.
Favalas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fabregas dodges the punch combination from Favalas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Favalas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Favalas there.
Favalas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Favalas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fabregas doesn't seem bothered though.
Favalas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fabregas circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Favalas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fabregas has his takedown stuffed
and Favalas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Favalas swinging wilding here.
Fabregas has his takedown stuffed
and Favalas counters with a left and a right that stings Fabregas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesc Fabregas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Favalas digs a good hook to Fabregas's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabregas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Favalas to score with a decent uppercut.
Fabregas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Favalas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fabregas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Favalas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Favalas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice combination there by Favalas.
Favalas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fabregas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Favalas counters with a one-two to the body.
Fabregas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Favalas counters with a series of strikes. Fabregas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Favalas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fabregas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Favalas misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Favalas 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!
Favalas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Favalas swinging wilding here.
Favalas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Favalas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Favalas misses.
Favalas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some wild striking there from Favalas.
Fabregas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Favalas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favalas looks to land a combination. Fabregas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Favalas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Favalas misses with a series of wild punches.
Favalas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Favalas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Favalas wants to stand up but Fabregas has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Fabregas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Favalas is posturing up here but Fabregas has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Favalas tries to roll out but it's too tight and Favalas has to tap! Slick submission there by Fabregas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cesc Fabregas!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulo rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Markson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Markson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Paulo rodrigo's chin.
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo rodrigo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Markson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
rodrigo misses with a hook.
rodrigo lands with a hook. Markson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
rodrigo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Markson feints and as rodrigo raises his hands in defense, Markson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
rodrigo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Markson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but rodrigo is tightening it up a little... Markson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Markson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Markson taps out! nice BJJ there by rodrigo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paulo rodrigo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Jannety (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wayne Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marty Jannety !
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jannety can pounce on him.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Jannety does no damage.
Jannety is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Johnson hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marty Jannety !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rescue Toaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida has chosen Highlights as his entrance music. Rescue Toaster could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lyoto Machida's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rescue Toaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toaster tries to score with a low kick but Machida moves his leg out of the way.
Machida slips a jab from Toaster.
Machida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toaster.
Toaster wants to clinch.
Machida connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from Toaster.
Toaster throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machida.
Rescue Toaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toaster throws and low kick but Machida moves out of range easily.
Toaster doesn't manage to clinch there - Machida circles away.
Toaster throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice body punch from Machida.
Machida with a jab.
Machida blocks a low kick nicely.
Machida cracks Toaster with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toaster tries a head kick but it misses.
Toaster tries to clinch but Machida is having none of it.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick from Toaster.
A clash of legs there as Machida blocks the low kick.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Toaster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Machida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Toaster's sensitive parts.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Toaster crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Machida - the referee stops the clock and Toaster gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Machida. Toaster manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Toaster swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Machida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toaster throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machida counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A punch lands to the side of Machida 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Toaster throws a leg kick
and Machida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Toaster is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toaster swings away with a body shot that misses
and Machida counters with an outside leg kick.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toaster throws a lazy head kick
and Machida counters with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Machida finds it's way through Toaster's defenses.
Toaster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Toaster thows a leg kick but Machida checks it
and Machida counters with a right hand to the body.
Machida closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Toaster throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Machida counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Toaster is rocked!
Machida fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Toaster to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Toaster looks to clinch but Machida throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Toaster taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lyoto Machida!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rauno Viittala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Northrup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barney Northrup is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rauno Viittala!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barney Northrup!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Northrup looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Viittala is fending him off so far but Northrup persists. Nope, Viittala circles away and we're back to standing.
Viittala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Northrup closes the distance and clinches up with Viittala, looking for a takedown. Northrup pushes Viittala against the cage but Viittala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Viittala misses with a head kick.
Viittala gets caught flat footed, as Northrup shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Viittala wants to sweep but no luck.
Viittala is working hard here to advance position.
Northrup in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Northrup stops Viittala from standing up.
Viittala controls Northrup momentarily but Northrup frees himself.
Northrup working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Viittala wants to stand up but Northrup is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northrup works over Viittala with some ground and pound from guard.
Viittala wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Viittala keeping moving, preventing Northrup from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northrup stops Viittala from standing up.
Northrup has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Northrup wants to pass the guard but Viittala is keeping the position.
Viittala throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Viittala wants to stand but Northrup is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Northrup looks for a takedown but Viittala sprawls well.
Rauno Viittala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barney Northrup.
Viittala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Northrup tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Viittala swivels and escapes.
Northrup feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Viittala wants to stand and escape but Northrup is having none of it.
Northrup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viittala is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Northrup stops Viittala from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viittala manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Viittala. That snapped Northrup's head back.
It looks like Barney Northrup has been cut.
Rauno Viittala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Northrup looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Northrup wants to control from the top but Viittala keeps moving.
Northrup looks gassed!
Northrup wants to pass the guard but Viittala is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Northrup prevents Viittala from getting back to his feet.
Viittala has his foot on Northrup's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Northrup works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northrup trying to control but Viittala is working from the bottom.
Northrup stops Viittala from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Northrup shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Viittala as he jumps to the side.
Northrup feints and as Viittala raises his hands in defense, Northrup changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Northrup is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Northrup tries to free his leg and advance position but Viittala is retaining full guard.
Northrup wants to control from the top but Viittala keeps moving.
Viittala looking for a sweep. Not yet Viittala, not yet.
Viittala trying to keep a closed guard but Northrup is proving a slippery customer.
Viittala wants to stand up but Northrup is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Northrup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Northrup has a takedown stuffed.
Viittala goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Northrup fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Northrup looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Northrup won't allow Viittala to get back to his feet.
Viittala managing to control the position.
Viittala wants to stand and escape but Northrup is having none of it.
Viittala looking to control.
Viittala pushes Northrup off and gets back to his feet.
Northrup shoots for a takedown but Viittala saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Northrup dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barney Northrup's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Northrup fails with the takedown.
Northrup darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Viittala manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Northrup changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Viittala looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Viittala struggling a bit here.
Viittala is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Northrup asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Northrup wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viittala keeps working.
Northrup is breathing heavily.
Viittala is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Northrup is controlling him well.
Viittala is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viittala is trying to control Northrup's posture but Northrup avoids it.
Viittala is trying to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Northrup looks for a takedown but Viittala sprawls well.
Viittala explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Viittala throws a head kick but Northrup moves out of range.
Northrup gets a takedown into half guard.
Viittala trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Viittala is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barney Northrup has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northrup wants to control the pace but Viittala is squirming around nicely.
Viittala is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Northrup lands a nice shot to the head.
Northrup won't let Viittala get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Viittala trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Northrup sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Northrup goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Viittala turns into him and now he's in Northrup's guard.
Northrup trying to keep a closed guard but Viittala is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viittala not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Northrup is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Viittala gets to his feet - Northrup follows without any prompting.
Northrup avoids the head kick by Viittala.
Viittala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Northrup doesn't seem bothered though.
Northrup takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Viittala scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viittala throws a sloppy head kick and Northrup moves out of range easily.
Viittala scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Viittala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Viittala looks to land a combination. Northrup sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viittala lands with a slapping head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Viittala.
Northrup drives through with a takedown into guard.
Viittala throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Viittala wants to get back to his feet but Northrup passes into half guard.
Northrup wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viittala keeps working.
Northrup is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Viittala regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viittala pushes Northrup off and scrambles back to his feet.
Good exchange - Viittala coming out on top.
Northrup takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauno Viittala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barney Northrup's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Northrup blocks a jab.
Northrup closes the distance and clinches up with Viittala, looking for a takedown. Northrup pushes Viittala against the cage but Viittala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Viittala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Northrup takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Northrup scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Viittala manages to work his way to half guard, despite Northrup's best efforts.
Viittala tries to kick Northrup off but Northrup keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Viittala kicks Northrup off and gets back to his feet.
Viittala thuds a left hand into Northrup's body.
Northrup looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Northrup takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Viittala lands a right hook to the body.
Barney Northrup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northrup shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rauno Viittala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barney Northrup.
Viittala swinging wilding here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Viittala lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rauno Viittala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viittala throws a good cross that connects.
Rauno Viittala is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northrup dodges the punch combination from Viittala.
Northrup scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Northrup passes to full mount!
BOOM! Northrup connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Viittala is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Northrup dominating with strikes here.
Northrup looking to control but Viittala is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Viittala tries to hold on but Northrup postures up.
Northrup wants to control the pace but Viittala is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viittala trying desperately to get to his feet.
Northrup with the ground and pound from mount.
Viittala is looking to improve his position but Northrup isn't that keen on the idea.
Viittala is squirming around, avoiding Northrup's attempts to control the action.
Viittala is wriggling around trying to escape.
Viittala is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Northrup lands a heavy elbow.
Northrup looking to control but Viittala is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viittala controls the position.
Viittala wants to try and get back to his feet.
Viittala working to try and regain half guard.
Northrup landing strikes from the mount and Viittala is in trouble!
Viittala wants to control but Northrup is having none of it.
Northrup with shots to the head and body - Viittala looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Viittala is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Viittala is squirming around, avoiding Northrup's attempts to control the action.
Viittala is looking to improve his position but Northrup isn't that keen on the idea.
Viittala is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Northrup lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Viittala working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Barney Northrup just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Barney Northrup's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Northrup decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Viittala is looking to get back to is feet but Northrup passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Viittala's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Northrup tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Northrup misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Northrup tries to advance to mount but can't.
Viittala is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Northrup fails to land a wild elbow strike.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viittala struggling a bit here.
Northrup landing strikes.
Check out the look on Northrup's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Northrup is looking to take a break and control but Viittala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Northrup shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Viittala but Viittala pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Viittala scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A cross from Viittala lands.
Viittala lands with a cross.
Northrup takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viittala misses with the combination.
Viittala scores with a head kick.
That has opened up Barney Northrup's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viittala scores with a hook.
Northrup shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Northrup dodges the punch combination from Viittala.
Northrup blocks a head kick by Viittala.
Viittala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Northrup drives through with a takedown into guard.
Viittala working a defensive guard here.
Northrup prevents Viittala from getting back to his feet.
Viittala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Viittala is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Northrup content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northrup postures up and lands a big shot to Viittala's brow.
Northrup wants to control from the top but Viittala keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Northrup misses with a takedown attempt - Viittala sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rauno Viittala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barney Northrup.
A left and a right from Viittala both land. Nice combination.
Northrup fails to land the takedown.
Viittala moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Viittala lands a nice shot that snaps Northrup's head back.
A head kick from Viittala lands but Northrup takes it in his stride.
The cut above Barney Northrup's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Viittala lands a front kick.
Viittala scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Northrup shoots in and drives through. Viittala sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viittala connects with a looping right hand.
Northrup shoots in for a takedown but Viittala shows good takedown defense.
Viittala misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Viittala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Northrup fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Viittala plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viittala stuffs the takedown attempt from Northrup. Northrup gets slowly back to his feet.
Northrup walks forward, straight into a front kick from Viittala.
Northrup tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Viittala swivels and escapes.
Northrup walks forward, straight into a front kick from Viittala.
Viittala lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Viittala pushes Northrup away with a front kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viittala misses with a series of wild punches.
Northrup drives through with a takedown into guard.
Viittala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauno Viittala had his way with Barney Northrup in that round.
The cut man is working on Barney Northrup's cut.
That's time! Viittala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Northrup shoots in looking for a takedown. Viittala tries to sprawl out of it but Northrup keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Viittala manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Northrup moves forwards but Viittala connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Viittala changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Viittala throws a right and a left that Northrup avoids nicely.
Nice body kick there by Viittala.
Northrup shoots for a takedown but Viittala saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Northrup shoots for a takedown but Viittala saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rauno Viittala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barney Northrup.
Viittala throws a nice head kick!
Viittala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Northrup closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Northrup lands in his opponent's guard.
Northrup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Northrup preventing the sweep.
Viittala wants to get back to his feet but Northrup is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viittala working a defensive guard here.
Northrup postures up in Viittala's guard and throws a big left but Viittala blocks it.
Northrup stops Viittala from standing up.
Northrup trying to control the position from guard on top but Viittala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viittala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Northrup is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Viittala. Northrup shrugs it off though.
Northrup looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Northrup wants to pass to mount but Viittala is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viittala trying to control from the bottom.
Viittala has one foot on Northrup's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Northrup shoots in and bounces Viittala off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Viittala wants to get back to his feet but Northrup is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Viittala controlling the position.
Viittala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Northrup won't allow Viittala to get back to his feet.
Viittala is trying to keep Northrup in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viittala is looking to stand up but Northrup isn't so interested in that idea.
Viittala looking for subs off his back but Northrup has passed one foot through into half guard.
Northrup scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Viittala wants to stand back up but Northrup manages to pass into side control.
Northrup cracks Viittala with a big elbow.
Northrup wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viittala keeps working.
Viittala is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Northrup is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Northrup cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Northrup with a couple of short strikes.
Northrup avoids the attempt from Viittala to control.
Northrup postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Viittala looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Northrup.
Viittala is bucking up trying to escape but Northrup cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Viittala squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Viittala working to try and regain half guard.
Viittala is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barney Northrup comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Northrup 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barney Northrup!
Barney Northrup is the new middleweight champion!
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