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FFB 75: Artur vs. LeBlanc PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Orellana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Happy Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orellana comes to the cage accompanied by Black Betty. Franklin Orellana could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Happy Bear'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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franklin Orellana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Happy Bear!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear wants to clinch up but Orellana keeps it at a distance.
Orellana drops Bear with a left and a right! Oh, Bear is hurt - Orellana dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Happy Bear has been cut.
Orellana working away.
Bear gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Orellana thows a huge punch but Bear dodges it nicely.
Orellana throwing shots but Bear is blocking nicely.
Orellana performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bear trying to control but Orellana postures up.
Still in half guard, Orellana seems content to control.
Bear should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear tries to get to full guard but Orellana has control of the leg.
Orellana is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bear is looking for a sweep. Orellana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orellana trying to control from half guard but Bear is working away.
Bear tries to get to full guard but Orellana has control of the leg.
Orellana stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bear to get to his feet.
Good leg kick by Orellana there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bear looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orellana is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Bear hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Franklin Orellana!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marco Chaves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Karlsson's choice of entrance music: Taivas lyä tulta. Marco Chaves has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Chaves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chaves sprawls well initially but Karlsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Karlsson is working for a kimura but Chaves is defending it quite comfortably.
Chaves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chaves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chaves controls Karlsson momentarily but Karlsson frees himself.
Chaves keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Karlsson preventing the sweep.
Chaves working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaves is looking for a triangle here but Karlsson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Chaves takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Karlsson trying to control the action but Chaves is working from the bottom.
Chaves tries to bench press Karlsson off him but Karlsson keeps the position.
Chaves wants to control but Karlsson postures up.
Chaves is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chaves tries to buck Karlsson off but Karlsson is having none of it.
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.
Karlsson has hold of Chaves's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Chaves seems comfortable defending it but Karlsson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Chaves is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Chaves is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Karlsson couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Karlsson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yamuza Akimocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Torquato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torquato is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hollywood Undead - Undead. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yamuza Akimocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Torquato!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akimocha fails with the takedown.
Torquato drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Torquato scores a takedown into full mount!
Akimocha really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Torquato manages to capitalize on a mistake by Akimocha to take his back!
Akimocha can't escape the position.
Torquato has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Akimocha's body.
Akimocha trying to control the action but Torquato just sinks the hooks in.
Torquato has good solid back control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akimocha is keeping busy.
Akimocha tries to roll but Torquato sticks to his back.
Akimocha tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Poor strikes thrown by Torquato there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Torquato controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Akimocha is looking to improve his position but Torquato isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torquato wants to control the pace but Akimocha is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akimocha really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Torquato controlling the pace for now.
Akimocha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Akimocha is working hard here to advance position.
Akimocha tries to hold on but Torquato postures up.
Torquato can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Akimocha is looking to escape.
Akimocha is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Torquato dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Torquato avoids the head kick by Akimocha.
Torquato looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Akimocha trying to get back to full guard but Torquato takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Akimocha is looking to improve his position but Torquato isn't that keen on the idea.
Torquato fails to take his opponent's back.
Torquato prevents Akimocha from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torquato can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Akimocha is looking to escape.
Torquato controlling his opponent.
Akimocha slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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.
Akimocha is trying to get back to full guard.
Akimocha trying to control here.
Torquato keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Torquato prevents Akimocha from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akimocha moves into full guard.
Torquato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akimocha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akimocha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Torquato gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Torquato 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Torquato postures up.
Torquato is pushing down on Akimocha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Akimocha is fighting to maintain full guard but Torquato has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akimocha wants to control but Torquato is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Torquato is keen to just control but Akimocha is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Torquato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Torquato 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Akimocha throws a hook but Torquato avoids it easily.
Akimocha lands with a nice body punch.
Yamuza Akimocha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akimocha scores with a nice right hand.
Torquato drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Akimocha tries to buck Torquato off but Torquato is having none of it.
Torquato trying to control the action but Akimocha is working from the bottom.
Akimocha wants to control but Torquato postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akimocha is looking for a sweep.
Torquato controlling from side mount.
Torquato wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akimocha keeps working.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Torquato gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Akimocha fails to pull guard.
Akimocha is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Torquato gets control of Akimocha's arms and successfully pulls guard. Torquato will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Torquato had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Akimocha is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Torquato Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Akimocha's back instead.
Torquato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Torquato is hanging on to Akimocha's back as he tries to escape.
Akimocha manages to reverse the position and now he's in Torquato's guard. Nice work there by Akimocha.
Akimocha wants to pass the guard but Torquato is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akimocha wants to stand but Torquato is controlling his posture from full guard.
Akimocha looking to sit in guard and control but Torquato gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Torquato preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Torquato drops back looking for a leg! Akimocha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Akimocha manages to kick Torquato off! Torquato jumps back into Akimocha's guard.
Akimocha looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Akimocha has his takedown stuffed
and Torquato counters with a nice double leg into side control. Akimocha won't be happy with that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Torquato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Torquato 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Torquato!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Frulani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shizzle My (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frulani's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling. 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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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Frulani!
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, Shizzle My!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frulani gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frulani lands a nice knee to the body.
My tries to score a body lock takedown but Frulani shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
My tries for a takedown but Frulani manages to get underhooks.
Frulani gets control of My's arms and successfully pulls guard. Frulani will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
My postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Frulani is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of My, into his guard.
My has his foot on Frulani's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frulani works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frulani is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Frulani drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Frulani jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
My avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
My working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frulani doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frulani manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
My has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frulani can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
My looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frulani thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
My escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frulani gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
My working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frulani doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frulani manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frulani has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
My looks gassed!
Frulani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Frulani won't allow My to sweep him here.
Frulani thows a big elbow that misses.
Frulani wants to control from the top but My keeps moving.
My is looking for a triangle but Frulani pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frulani trying to control the position from guard on top but My is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frulani with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
My has his foot on Frulani's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frulani works his way back into a safe position though.
My controls Frulani momentarily but Frulani frees himself.
Frulani is working My over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Frulani won't allow My to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
My is looking for a triangle but Frulani pushes his legs off easily.
Frulani tries to stand but My is controlling from the bottom.
My not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frulani looking to sit in guard and control but My gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
My got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frulani has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, My has managed to get both his arms back between Frulani's legs - danger averted.
My landing with the ground and pound.
Frulani is looking for a triangle but My pushes his legs off easily.
My trying to control the position from guard on top but Frulani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frulani can't keep his opponent in guard - My advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
My wants to take a breather but Frulani is having none of it.
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.
My is working for a kimura but Frulani is defending it quite comfortably.
My works his way into side control.
My is trying to get an arm triangle but Frulani is defending well.
Frulani takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
My tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Frulani is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shizzle My dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
My scores with a jab to the body.
My throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frulani throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. My was covering up waiting for the punch and Frulani finishes the takedown easily into guard.
My wants to sweep but no luck.
My has his foot on Frulani's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frulani works his way back into a safe position though.
My lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Frulani!
My wants to finish this one by submission but Frulani is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from My.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frulani really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Frulani tries to hold on but My pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
My goes for an armbar but Frulani turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Frulani.
My working for a triangle but Frulani defends it easily.
Frulani throws a big right hand that misses.
Frulani trying to control the position from guard on top but My is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
My working a defensive guard here.
My manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frulani manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
My trying to control but Frulani is working from the bottom.
My passes Frulani's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
My looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. My lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
My landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Frulani is defending against the submission attempts here by My.
Frulani is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
My is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Frulani is staying active underneath My, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
My looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
My is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frulani looking for submissions off his back.
My seems to be looking for submissions.
Frulani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
My keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shizzle My showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Frulani slips a straight right by My.
Frulani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frulani shoots in and drives through. My sprawls well.
Frulani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
My swings for the body but Frulani moves out of range.
Frulani throws a sloppy head kick and My moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from My.
My looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shizzle My has got the better of the ground game so far.
My is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Frulani is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shizzle My!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Umma Gumma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gumma comes to the cage accompanied by Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Groo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
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171 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Umma Gumma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rich Savage!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gumma drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gumma trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gumma with a nice head shot there.
Gumma makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gumma is looking to work some ground and pound but Savage has wrist control.
Gumma advances position into side control!
Gumma creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Savage sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gumma with the ground and pound but Savage regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Gumma takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gumma is working for a kimura but Savage is defending it quite comfortably.
Gumma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumma misses with a head shot. Savage uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gumma throws and elbow that misses. Savage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gumma's guard. Nice move by Savage!
Gumma is looking for a triangle here but Savage uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gumma is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Gumma sneaks back into half guard.
Gumma keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Savage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gumma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gumma missing with punches from the bottom.
Savage wants to control but Gumma is keeping him busy.
Gumma is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumma is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Gumma tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gumma tries to get to full guard but Savage has control of the leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gumma scores with a takedown into Savage's guard.
Gumma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gumma throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Savage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gumma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gumma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gumma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gumma wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Gumma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gumma gets a takedown into half guard.
Gumma 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.
Umma Gumma dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Savage throws a head kick but Gumma moves out of range.
Gumma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Savage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gumma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gumma shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gumma throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The referee warns Savage that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gumma in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gumma lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Savage hang on?
Gumma wants to control the pace but Savage is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Gumma there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gumma scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gumma looking to finish Savage with some ground and pound. This is bad for Savage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumma with shots to the head and body - Savage looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gumma 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.
Gumma working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Savage is breathing heavily.
Gumma pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gumma cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gumma with shots to the head and body - Savage looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gumma scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Savage?
Savage tries to hold on but Gumma pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Gumma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gumma landing strikes from the mount and Savage is in trouble!
Gumma raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumma looking to control but Savage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gumma lands with some strikes.
Gumma landing strikes from the mount.
Gumma connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gumma cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Savage has left one of his arms exposed and Gumma doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Savage screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Umma Gumma!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Allerdyce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyle Beerbong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allerdyce's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fire Track. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
168 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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23
165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very quick |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Allerdyce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyle Beerbong!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Beerbong does no damage.
Beerbong misses with a series of wild punches.
Allerdyce fails with the takedown.
Allerdyce changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beerbong tries to avoid it but Allerdyce manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beerbong to the ground. Beerbong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beerbong throws a shot from downtown. Allerdyce moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allerdyce looks for a takedown but Beerbong sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Allerdyce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allerdyce moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Beerbong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Allerdyce doesn't seem phased though.
Allerdyce fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Beerbong is out of range.
Allerdyce defending well as Beerbong loads up on a big left hand.
Allerdyce bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Beerbong.
The fighters circling - Beerbong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allerdyce moves out of range of the strikes.
Beerbong slaps away a takedown attempt from Allerdyce, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beerbong missing with a left hand there. Allerdyce was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allerdyce looks for a takedown but Beerbong sprawls well.
Allerdyce throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beerbong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beerbong throws a hook but Allerdyce blocks it.
Beerbong looks to throw the jab but Allerdyce is out of range.
Beerbong misses with a hook. Allerdyce ducked under it nicely.
Beerbong throws a jab but it's blocked by Allerdyce.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allerdyce uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beerbong.
Lyle Beerbong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beerbong throws a hook but Allerdyce blocks it.
No joy there for Beerbong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Allerdyce fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Beerbong misses the target.
Beerbong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Allerdyce shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beerbong defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beerbong throws a series of punches but Allerdyce moves out of range.
Allerdyce slips a jab and a cross from Beerbong.
Jab by Beerbong.
Beerbong drops Allerdyce with a left and a right! Oh, Allerdyce is hurt - Beerbong dives into side control looking to finish!
Allerdyce is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allerdyce is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Beerbong has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Beerbong tries to stand but Allerdyce is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyle Beerbong dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Allerdyce shoots in for a double leg but Beerbong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beerbong looks to throw the jab but Allerdyce is out of range.
Beerbong missing with a left hand there. Allerdyce was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beerbong drops Allerdyce with a nice combination! Beerbong dives into Allerdyce's guard, looking to finish!
Oh Allerdyce is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like John Allerdyce has been cut.
Allerdyce trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Allerdyce seems to have got his legs back now.
Beerbong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Allerdyce had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Beerbong is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Allerdyce Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Beerbong's back instead.
Beerbong manages to stand up with Allerdyce still on his back. Eventually Allerdyce drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Beerbong misses the target.
Allerdyce misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lyle Beerbong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allerdyce uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beerbong.
Beerbong lands with an uppercut that bounces Allerdyce off the cage and back into rage.
A slow jab from Beerbong misses its intended target.
Allerdyce shoots in and bounces Beerbong off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allerdyce stands and steps away. Beerbong gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No joy there for Beerbong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lyle Beerbong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allerdyce keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beerbong.
Allerdyce changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Beerbong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Beerbong wants to get back to his feet but Allerdyce drags him back down.
Allerdyce working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beerbong wants to get back to his feet but Allerdyce drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allerdyce tries to score with some ground and pound. Beerbong controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Beerbong wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Allerdyce has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Allerdyce dodges the punch combination from Beerbong.
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.
Beerbong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allerdyce.
Beerbong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beerbong misses the jab.
Beerbong might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Allerdyce uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beerbong.
Allerdyce misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Allerdyce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allerdyce shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beerbong as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyle Beerbong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Allerdyce's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Allerdyce shoots in for a takedown but Beerbong shows good takedown defense.
Allerdyce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beerbong.
Beerbong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Allerdyce looks for a takedown but Beerbong sprawls well.
Allerdyce moves out of range of the strikes.
Beerbong waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Allerdyce.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beerbong throws a looping overhand right but Allerdyce ducks down to avoid it.
Beerbong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Allerdyce fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beerbong avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Allerdyce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beerbong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beerbong misses with a hook. Allerdyce ducked under it nicely.
Beerbong loads up on a big right hand but Allerdyce slips the punch.
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.
Allerdyce feints and as Beerbong raises his hands in defense, Allerdyce changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beerbong has momentary wrist control but Allerdyce slips an elbow through the middle.
Allerdyce gets to his feet. Beerbong looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Beerbong throws a looping overhand right but Allerdyce ducks down to avoid it.
Beerbong fails to land with a series of punches.
Beerbong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice sprawl there from Beerbong as Allerdyce shoots in.
Allerdyce uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beerbong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beerbong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Allerdyce moves out of range as Beerbong strikes.
Allerdyce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beerbong.
Allerdyce steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beerbong.
Beerbong scores with a one two! Allerdyce had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Good work by Beerbong as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beerbong throws a series of strikes that have Allerdyce backpedaling.
Beerbong jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Beerbong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beerbong misses with a straight left.
Allerdyce moves out of range of the strikes.
Beerbong misses with the combination.
Beerbong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Allerdyce avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyle Beerbong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Beerbong 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyle Beerbong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konan Obrien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kjell Dillon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dillon's choice of entrance music: Pipes & Drums 1st Battalion Scots Guards. Kjell Dillon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
270 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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24
268 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Konan Obrien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kjell Dillon!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obrien takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Obrien lands with a right hand.
It looks like Kjell Dillon has been cut.
Obrien moves out of range of the body kick.
Dillon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dillon misses with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dillon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Obrien misses.
Dillon throws the kick towards the body but Obrien avoids it.
Dillon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obrien loads up on a big right hand but Dillon slips the punch.
Dillon misses with a low kick.
Obrien leaves Dillon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dillon misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obrien jabs at Dillon's body.
Dillon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obrien.
Obrien lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obrien sends Dillon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Obrien is motioning to the referee to let Dillon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
That has opened up Kjell Dillon's cut even more.
Dillon looks gassed!
Obrien is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dillon.
Obrien looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillon is just out of range.
Dillon dodges the punch combination from Obrien.
Dillon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Obrien's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Obrien duly obliges.
The cut above Kjell Dillon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kjell Dillon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Konan Obrien!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cus Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Faramir Gondor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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21
165 lbs
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168 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cus Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Faramir Gondor!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jr cracks Gondor with a good jab.
Jr misses with a head kick.
Gondor tests Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jr looks to land a right hand but Gondor moved out of range.
Gondor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gondor somewhat.
Gondor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gondor somewhat.
Jr throws a head kick but Gondor moves out of range.
Jr misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gondor ducks under a wild hook from Jr.
Gondor fails with the takedown.
Cus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Faramir Gondor.
Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gondor swinging wilding here.
Gondor ducks under a wild hook from Jr.
A head kick misses from Jr.
Gondor cracks Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jr tries to clinch but Gondor moves out of range.
Gondor moves out of range as Jr strikes.
Jr cracks Gondor with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gondor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jr sprawls well. Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gondor gets slowly back to his feet.
Cus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gondor looks gassed!
Nice defenses there by Gondor.
Gondor moves out of range as Jr strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Jr as Gondor shoots in.
Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Jr misses.
Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gondor blocks a head kick by Jr.
Gondor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gondor manages to break the clinch.
Jr throws a looping overhand right but Gondor ducks down to avoid it.
Gondor gets the takedown into side control.
Gondor working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gondor throws a strike aimed at the side of Jr's head but Jr avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Gondor are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gondor misses with the ground and pound.
Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Gondor tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jr.
Gondor throwing strikes from guard but Jr blocks nicely.
Jr working for a triangle but Gondor defends it easily.
Gondor stands up and waves to Jr to follow him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jr misses with an uppercut.
Gondor dives in and grabs Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jr pushes down on Gondor's head and hops out.
Gondor moves away from the strike by Jr.
Gondor moves out of range as Jr strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jr misses.
Gondor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jr but Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A lazy left from Jr finds it's target.
Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jr jabs Gondor right on the nose. Gondor blinks but takes it well.
Gondor swats away the attempt to clinch by Jr.
Gondor misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Gondor.
Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Jr and Gondor goes tumbling to the canvas! Jr follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Gondor is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gondor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jr.
Gondor is still in real trouble! Can Jr finish him?
Jr trying to control the action but Gondor is working from the bottom.
Gondor seems to have recovered his senses.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jr connects with a nice short shot to Gondor's temple.
Gondor misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gondor wants to get back to his feet.
Jr is working for a kimura but Gondor is defending it quite comfortably.
Gondor throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jr prevents Gondor from improving his position.
Jr trying to control from half guard but Gondor is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gondor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jr circles away.
Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gondor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cus Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jr tries to clinch but Gondor is having none of it.
Cus Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Gondor defending well as Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Gondor gets a takedown into half guard.
Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gondor is working away from the top position though.
Jr 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.
Jr is looking for a sweep. Gondor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gondor decides to stand up.
Gondor ducks under a wild hook from Jr.
Jr throws a hook but Gondor avoids it easily.
Gondor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jr throws out the jab.
Gondor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jr.
Gondor throws a hook to the side of Jr's head but Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Gondor's shoulder, as Gondor tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jr throws a lazy right hand but Gondor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gondor slips a jab from Jr.
Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr misses with an uppercut.
Gondor staying out of range there.
Gondor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gondor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gondor landing some decent shots from guard.
Gondor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jr pulls Gondor in close to prevent any damage.
Gondor has gone for a leg lock! Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gondor's guard.
Jr pushing down on Gondor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Gondor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jr works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr avoids the strikes from the bottom by Gondor.
Gondor is looking for a sweep.
Jr taking a breather here.
Gondor misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Jr controls the position from side control.
Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gondor keeps working.
Gondor wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Gondor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gondor is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gondor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gondor is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jr is controlling him well.
Gondor is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jr is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jr lands a big shot there that rocks Gondor but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jr landing punches.
Gondor is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gondor working to try and regain half guard.
Gondor is bucking up trying to escape but Jr cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gondor is trying to escape the mount.
Jr wants to control the pace but Gondor is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr with good strikes from the mount here!
Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gondor throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jr. What's that going to do exactly?
Jr tries to control but Gondor wriggling away.
Jr connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jr is going olschool here, as he tries to force Gondor to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gondor shrugs it off.
Jr is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gondor has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gondor throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jr. What's that going to do exactly?
Gondor is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cus Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A big right from Jr misses.
Gondor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jr.
Gondor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jr but Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gondor is out of range.
Gondor works over Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Gondor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jr misses with an uppercut. Gondor saw that one coming.
Gondor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jr as he jumps to the side.
Cus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Faramir Gondor.
Gondor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gondor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr throws a looping overhand right but Gondor ducks down to avoid it.
Gondor slips a straight right by Jr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gondor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jr sprawls well. Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gondor gets slowly back to his feet.
Gondor slips under a jab.
Gondor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gondor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jr ducks under a wild hook from Gondor.
Jr misses with a head kick.
Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Gondor's shoulder, as Gondor tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Jr misses its intended target.
Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jr effectively controlling the action here.
A frustrated look appears on Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gondor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gondor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gondor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gondor as Jr tries to tie him up.
Gondor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Faramir Gondor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jr throws a push kick but Gondor slaps the foot to one side.
Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gondor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gondor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gondor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr throws a hook to the side of Gondor's head but Gondor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jr tries to clinch there but Gondor circles away.
Jr misses with a looping left.
Gondor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jr misses with a low kick as Gondor jumps back.
Jr is looking to clinch.
Jr walks into a jab.
Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gondor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jr throws out the jab.
Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gondor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jr.
Jr throws a jab when Gondor was well out of range.
Jr throws a lazy right hand but Gondor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gondor misses with a two punch combination.
Jr throws a jab when Gondor was well out of range.
Gondor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jr!
Gondor putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gondor is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Jr tries to hold on but Gondor pushes him away.
Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cus Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gondor looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gondor has gone for a leg lock! Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gondor's guard.
Faramir Gondor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jr thows a big elbow that misses.
Jr wants to control from the top but Gondor keeps moving.
Gondor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jr lands a couple of digs.
Jr wants to control from the top but Gondor keeps moving.
Jr is really struggling to control Gondor but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Faramir Gondor.
Well Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cus Jr!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big john (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kimble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). john's entrance music is Worst day since yesterday. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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206 lbs
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Big john!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Kimble!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
john pushes Kimble up against the cage in a clinch.
Kimble is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but john is keeping busy.
Kimble breaks from the clinch.
john dodges the punch combination from Kimble.
Kimble scores with a jab to the body.
Kimble throws out a loose jab but john uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by john.
Kimble throws a combination but it was largely blocked by john.
The fighters circling - Kimble throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
john uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kimble.
A swing and a miss from Kimble.
john bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
John Kimble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Kimble misses.
john takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kimble lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kimble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kimble throws a series of punches but john moves out of range.
john slips a jab and a cross from Kimble.
john walks into a jab.
john misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimble misses with a hook.
John Kimble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kimble throws a lazy right hand but john sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
john misses with the combination.
Kimble keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kimble misses with an uppercut.
Kimble falls off balance throwing a combination
and john counters with a left to the body.
john tries to clinch there but Kimble circles away.
The fighters circling - Kimble throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kimble throws the left hand but john avoids the punch easily.
john displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kimble throws out the jab.
Kimble paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
john connects with a body shot.
Kimble misses with a telegraphed body shot
and john counters by moving into the clinch.
john fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
john softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
john has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kimble is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimble tries to work over john's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
john goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
john scores with a shot to the side of Kimble's head.
john lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kimble backwards.
Kimble stalling.
Kimble wants to get back to striking at distance but john won't allow it.
Kimble gets underhooks to prevent john's takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kimble is trying to break the clinch but john has him pressed against the cage.
john prevents Kimble from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, john creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kimble gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from john.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big john. That's going to take a lot out of him.
john is breathing heavily.
john is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kimble pulls him back up using the underhooks.
john has Kimble pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. john pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kimble tumbling to the mat - john dives into Kimble's guard.
Kimble is trying to keep john in close.
Kimble looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
john distracts Kimble with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimble is on top in guard.
john looking to control.
Kimble missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kimble in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kimble's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kimble makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kimble with a nice head shot there.
john working a defensive guard here.
Kimble works over john with some ground and pound from guard.
john strikes from his own guard.
john wants to sweep here but Kimble controlling him for the moment.
Kimble makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimble wants to control from the top but john keeps moving.
john is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kimble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kimble misses the body punch
and john counters with a left and a right that stings Kimble.
Kimble digs a good hook to john's body.
john ducks under a wild hook from Kimble.
Kimble bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kimble swings away with a body shot that misses
and john counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kimble's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
john in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
john is working Kimble over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimble wants to get back to his feet but john is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kimble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kimble trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Kimble will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kimble getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kimble staying out of range there.
john blocks a jab.
Kimble misses the jab.
Kimble throws a jab but it's blocked by john.
A jab from Kimble misses.
Big john is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
john is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
john keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kimble.
john rushes Kimble and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
john digs a right hand underneath Kimble's ribcage. Kimble let out a lung full of air as it connected.
john throws a punch but it's blocked by Kimble.
Kimble tries to break the clinch but john is controlling the position.
Kimble is fighting off a takedown attempt but john is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kimble to the mat. Kimble regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
john stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimble wants to sweep but no luck.
Kimble will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimble keeping full guard, as john tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
john lands a couple of decent looking shots.
john postures up in Kimble's guard and throws a big left but Kimble blocks it.
john throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kimble looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
john scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kimble throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kimble landing a few short strikes.
Kimble is looking to escape.
Kimble trying to hold on to john's head to control him but john postures up.
Kimble wants to improve his position but john is controlling well.
Kimble is trying to maintain the position but john is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
john looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kimble with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
john is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kimble trying to control but john postures up.
john 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. john connects with a nice short shot to Kimble's temple.
Kimble is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimble taking some punishment here, with john in his half guard.
john wants to control but Kimble is keeping him busy.
Kimble regains full guard. Nicely done.
john content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
john throws a strike but Kimble rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kimble accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimble wants to control from the top but john keeps moving.
Kimble works over john with some ground and pound from guard.
Kimble won't allow john to sweep him here.
john keeping full guard, as Kimble tries to pass.
Kimble working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
john looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimble trying to control but john is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
john is looking to clinch but Kimble is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by john.
john tries to clinch but Kimble moves out of range.
john ducks under a wild hook from Kimble.
Kimble misses the jab.
A left lands for Kimble.
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.
Kimble moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kimble throws a big shot that misses.
john rushes Kimble and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
john lands with a short punch from the clinch.
john lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kimble backwards.
john tries to score a body lock takedown but Kimble shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kimble blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kimble blocks an uppercut.
john tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kimble looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kimble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
john uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kimble.
john ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
john defending well as Kimble loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Kimble does no damage.
Kimble keeps the fight on the outside.
Kimble throws a looping overhand right but john ducks down to avoid it.
john slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big john dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kimble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kimble swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
john is looking to clinch but Kimble is avoiding it.
john tries to move into range but Kimble moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
john lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kimble lands a jab to the head.
Kimble looks to land a right hand but john moved out of range.
john darts in and clinches Kimble up against the cage.
john digs a right hand underneath Kimble's ribcage. Kimble let out a lung full of air as it connected.
john lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kimble.
john lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
john works on Kimble's body with a couple of short punches.
john turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kimble taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kimble struggling a bit here.
john has knee on belly and moves into mount.
john scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimble is working to get back to half guard.
john working away from the top, dropping strikes.
john scoring with strikes but Kimble is staying in there.
Kimble is desperately trying to improve his position but john has a good base and remains in mount.
john connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
john lands a big elbow.
Kimble throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
john cracks Kimble with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
john in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kimble wants to control but john is having none of it.
Kimble swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
john connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
john prevents Kimble from getting the reversal.
john punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kimble tries to get back to half guard but can't.
john landing punches.
Kimble is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by john.
john is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kimble is trying desperately to improve position.
john looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, john cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kimble gets back to half guard.
Kimble makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
john is in close to Kimble's body, working some short punches and elbows.
john throwing strikes but missing.
Kimble avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kimble throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Kimble has his hands on john's head, controlling the position.
john working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kimble looking to control.
john won't allow Kimble to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kimble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kimble looks to land a right hand but john moved out of range.
Kimble throws a jab when john was well out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from john.
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.
Kimble misses with a double jab
and john counters with a left to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by john!
john uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kimble.
john throws a right hand that Kimble ducks under and follows up with a left that Kimble also avoids with ease.
Kimble takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kimble might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kimble sizes up john with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
john steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kimble.
Kimble misses with a shot to the body
and john counters by clinching up.
john looking for a takedown.
Kimble is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
john has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kimble avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big john. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
john working aggressively here.
Kimble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
john moves out of range of the strikes.
Kimble misses with a double jab
and john counters with a series of strikes. Kimble will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big john showed his dominance in that final round.
I think john 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big john!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Artur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeRoy LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc has chosen Tèrez Montcalm - Sweet Dreams as his entrance music. LeRoy LeBlanc has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Artur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, LeRoy LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LeBlanc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LeBlanc shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
LeBlanc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Artur.
A big right from Artur misses.
LeBlanc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Artur tries a low kick but LeBlanc avoids it.
LeBlanc's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and LeBlanc duly obliges.
Artur tries to clinch but LeBlanc is having none of it.
Artur slips under a jab.
Artur moves into the clinch.
Artur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but LeBlanc blocks it with crossed arms.
LeBlanc avoiding damage as Artur throws knees to the body.
LeBlanc blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Artur connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like LeRoy LeBlanc has been cut.
Artur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Artur keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LeBlanc's efforts to push away.
LeBlanc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBlanc cracks Artur with an open hand slap.
It looks like Gustavo Artur has been cut.
Gustavo Artur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artur wants to clinch up but LeBlanc keeps it at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
LeBlanc on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Artur tries to land knees in the clinch but LeBlanc avoids the damage to the body.
Artur throws an elbow that misses.
LeBlanc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LeBlanc lands a nice looking body shot.
Artur looks to land a right hand but LeBlanc moved out of range.
Artur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artur throws a head kick that misses.
LeBlanc throws a right hand that Artur ducks under and follows up with a left that Artur also avoids with ease.
Artur throws a head kick that LeBlanc semi-blocks.
LeBlanc misses with a two punch combination.
LeBlanc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Artur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeBlanc fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Artur checks it well.
Artur rushes LeBlanc and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
LeBlanc tries to break free but Artur pushes him back against the cage.
Artur pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Artur utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
LeBlanc is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Artur with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Artur keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LeBlanc's efforts to push away.
LeBlanc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBlanc with a hook.
Artur pivots, looking for a leg kick but LeBlanc is out of range and Artur settles back down.
Artur wants to clinch up but LeBlanc keeps it at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from LeBlanc 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 Artur has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Artur and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
LeBlanc blocks a head kick by Artur.
Artur fails with an attempt to clinch.
LeBlanc throws a solid leg kick but Artur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at LeBlanc.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. LeBlanc checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Artur tries to clinch there but LeBlanc circles away.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick but Artur checks it.
Artur takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Artur tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Artur takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
LeBlanc throws a series of punches but Artur moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Artur fails in his attempt to clinch.
Artur fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Artur moves out of range as LeBlanc throws a body kick.
A right-left combo lands from LeBlanc.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBlanc is looking to land body kicks.
Artur plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Artur fails in his attempt to clinch.
LeBlanc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Artur.
LeBlanc blocks a head kick by Artur.
Artur pivots, looking for a leg kick but LeBlanc is out of range and Artur settles back down.
Artur throws a head kick but LeBlanc moves out of range.
Artur lands a nice leg kick that just misses LeBlanc's sensitive parts.
Artur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LeBlanc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Artur pushes LeBlanc up against the cage in a clinch.
Artur using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LeBlanc has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Artur is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artur throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Artur misses with an elbow over the top.
LeBlanc wants to get back to striking at distance but Artur won't allow it.
LeBlanc avoids a wild elbow strike from Artur.
Artur has LeBlanc pressed against the cage, preventing LeBlanc from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Artur tries to land knees in the clinch but LeBlanc avoids the damage to the body.
Artur looking to throw knees to the head but LeBlanc is blocking nicely.
LeBlanc is looking to break free of the clinch but Artur has double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Artur throws an elbow but misses.
LeBlanc wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Artur has him pressed against the cage.
LeBlanc breaks the clinch.
LeBlanc scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Artur throws a sloppy head kick and LeBlanc moves out of range easily.
LeBlanc connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
LeBlanc misses with a low kick as Artur jumps back.
LeBlanc sizes up Artur with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
LeBlanc lands a nice leg kick that just misses Artur's sensitive parts.
Left hook, right uppercut from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Artur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
LeBlanc tests Artur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Artur is rocked!
LeBlanc scores with a hook.
Oh Artur is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
LeBlanc connects with a nice cross there... Artur is looking wobbly and LeBlanc recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Artur to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - LeBlanc jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). LeRoy LeBlanc!
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hype
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