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UVT 49: INTIMIDATION PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ery Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crazy Dog has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ery Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crazy Dog!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pereira circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pereira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pereira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dog shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dog performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira is trying to stand back up but Dog is controlling him
Dog moves nicely into side control.
Dog takes a little break here. Pereira wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pereira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira is letting Dog control him for a moment.
Dog has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Pereira is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dog yanks on the arm and Pereira is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dog.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Crazy Dog!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oj Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Denmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Smooth Criminal . 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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158 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oj Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Denmark!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denmark shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown is trying to stand back up but Denmark is controlling him
Brown throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Denmark sits in half guard.
Denmark prevents Brown from improving his position.
Denmark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Denmark has control of the leg.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Denmark scores with a takedown into Brown's guard.
Denmark looks gassed!
Brown is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Denmark on the ground.
Denmark pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Denmark trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denmark stands and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brown tries to bench press Denmark off him but Denmark keeps the position.
Denmark looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brown is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denmark is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown is trying to buck Denmark off.
Denmark avoids the strikes from the bottom by Brown.
Denmark works to advance to full mount. Brown defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Brown is working to get back to half guard.
Denmark is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denmark shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Thomas Denmark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Denmark's efforts to push away.
Brown lands a takedown into guard.
Denmark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Denmark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Denmark sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is pressing down on Denmark's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Denmark stands and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Denmark is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Denmark is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well.
Brown is not content to let Denmark control the position.
Denmark stands up and beckons Brown to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Denmark dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Denmark swinging wilding here.
Denmark fails to land with a series of punches.
Denmark moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Brown has his takedown stuffed
and Denmark counters by moving into the clinch.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Denmark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denmark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown counters with a takedown into side control.
Brown tries to score with some ground and pound. Denmark controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Denmark is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
Denmark sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Denmark is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denmark wants to sweep but no luck.
Denmark manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Denmark's attempts to control the action.
Brown has left one of his arms exposed and Denmark doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Brown screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Denmark!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, DJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mateus Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Penn.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Penn slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Penn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Penn finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Penn misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Penn works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
DJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Penn scores with a three punch combo!
Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penn lands with a shot to the body.
Penn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Penn.
Penn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A right-left combo lands from Penn.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
DJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateus Gracie.
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Penn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Penn lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Gracie is rocked!
Penn dances in with a quick combination. Gracie is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Penn snaps Gracie's head back. Gracie stumbles backwards against the cage. Penn steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Gracie's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Gracie just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). DJ Penn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronie Granadero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Granadero has chosen This is how I bang - Lo Boy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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209 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronie Granadero!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon lands a glancing blow to the side of Granadero's head.
Tony Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gordon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gordon misses with a few strikes there.
Granadero dodges the punch combination from Gordon.
Gordon misses with a two punch combination.
Gordon looks to land a combination. Granadero sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gordon tries to bum rush Granadero with a series of wild strikes but Granadero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Granadero throws a sloppy head kick and Gordon moves out of range easily.
Gordon throws a series of punches but Granadero moves out of range.
Gordon's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gordon duly obliges.
Gordon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Granadero's head.
Granadero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gordon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gordon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gordon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gordon just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granadero takes a jab right on the kisser.
Granadero takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gordon misses with a head kick.
Granadero takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gordon fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Granadero.
Gordon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left and a right from Gordon both land. Nice combination.
Granadero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Granadero moves out of range easily.
Gordon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Gordon! Granadero is backing up but he can't get away as Gordon lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Granadero and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tony Gordon!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Canuto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Ghandi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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142 lbs
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135 lbs
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Canuto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Ghandi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghandi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Canuto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Canuto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ghandi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Canuto has Ghandi in his guard.
Canuto is looking for a triangle but Ghandi pushes his legs off easily.
Ghandi throws a big right hand that misses.
Ghandi wants to control from the top but Canuto keeps moving.
Ghandi is looking to stand up but Canuto won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canuto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghandi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Canuto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ghandi is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghandi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Canuto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ghandi has managed to get both his arms back between Canuto's legs - danger averted.
Canuto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ghandi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Canuto is breathing heavily.
Ghandi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ghandi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghandi forces Canuto back against the cage and clinches.
Ghandi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ghandi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Canuto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ghandi smiles and moves away.
Canuto dives in and grabs Ghandi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ghandi pushes down on Canuto's head and hops out.
Ghandi scores with a takedown into Canuto's guard.
Canuto wants to improve his position but instead Ghandi has moved into half guard.
Ghandi tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ghandi is taking a breather. Canuto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghandi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Canuto!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ghandi prevents Canuto from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghandi lands a big elbow.
Canuto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ghandi is landing with some decent strikes but Canuto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Canuto is looking to get to half guard.
Ghandi dominating with strikes here.
Canuto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Ghandi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Canuto misses with a takedown attempt
and Ghandi counters with a shoot takedown. Canuto fights it but they end up in guard.
Ghandi wants to control from the top but Canuto keeps moving.
Canuto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ghandi stacks Canuto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ghandi!
Ghandi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ghandi trying to control the position but Canuto is working away.
Ghandi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ghandi is looking to take a break and control but Canuto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canuto is trying to improve his position.
Canuto is working hard here to advance position.
Canuto avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ghandi.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Canuto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ghandi to the mat! Ghandi manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ghandi controlling Canuto's posture.
Ghandi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Canuto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ghandi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ghandi has escaped and now he's on top!
Ghandi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canuto is looking for a triangle but Ghandi pushes his legs off easily.
Ghandi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ghandi gets to his feet. Canuto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ghandi throws a head kick but Canuto moves out of range.
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.
Ghandi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Canuto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ghandi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ghandi connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Ghandi.
Nice elbow from Ghandi.
Ghandi lands an elbow that stopped Canuto in his tracks for a moment.
Ghandi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ghandi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ghandi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ghandi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ghandi is stalling here.
Canuto takes an elbow to the temple.
Ghandi working Canuto over with knees to the body.
Canuto jumps guard but Ghandi stands there with Canuto around his waist. Canuto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Canuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghandi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Ghandi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Canuto avoids the head kick by Ghandi.
Canuto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ghandi counters with an inside leg kick.
Canuto shoots and misses
and Ghandi moves into the clinch.
Canuto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ghandi slows down the pace here.
Canuto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ghandi walks away with a smile on his face. Canuto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Canuto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canuto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ghandi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Canuto's guard now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ghandi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canuto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ghandi is aware though and is defending well.
Canuto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ghandi controls the pace.
Ghandi wants to get up but he can't break Canuto's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Canuto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ghandi has passed into half guard!
Ghandi works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ghandi trying to control the action but Canuto is working from the bottom.
Ghandi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Canuto is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghandi trying to control the position but Canuto is working away.
Ghandi is staying tight to Canuto's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Canuto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ghandi tries to stand and escape but Canuto is controlling the position.
Canuto actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Canuto actively working from the bottom here.
Canuto looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ghandi passes into side control!
Canuto tries to improve position but can't.
Bruno Canuto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ghandi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Canuto to his feet.
Canuto shoots and misses
and Ghandi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Matt Ghandi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Canuto tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Ghandi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ghandi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Ghandi!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ralapeno Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ralapeno Gracie has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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142 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralapeno Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benny Allen!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Allen which made him look bad.
Allen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Allen but Allen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Allen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ralapeno Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Allen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralapeno Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Allen sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Allen. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie shoots in but Allen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Allen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gracie is able to avoid easily.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Allen throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Allen tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Allen to the ground. Allen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Allen stuffs the takedown.
Allen tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Allen. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Allen drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
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.
Allen crunches a lovely knee into Gracie's ribcage.
Allen lands a left hand.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie jumps guard but Allen stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Allen walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Allen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Allen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Allen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Allen doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Allen misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Allen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Allen throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Allen tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Allen has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Allen is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Allen down to the mat. Allen 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 Ralapeno Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Allen is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Allen wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Allen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Allen is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Allen is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Allen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Allen struggling a bit here.
Gracie wants to control but Allen is keeping him busy.
Allen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gracie asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Allen struggling a bit here.
Allen tries to escape but Gracie is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Allen wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Allen throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Gracie checks a low kick from Allen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Allen misses.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Allen's waist but Allen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Allen.
Ralapeno Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allen misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Benny Allen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Allen as Gracie shoots in.
Allen looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Allen sprawls well.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralapeno Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen slows down the pace here.
Knees to the body from Allen.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Allen lands an elbow inside.
Allen misses with a knee strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Allen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Allen controlling the action here for a moment.
Allen misses with some punches.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Allen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Allen manages to get underhooks.
Allen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Allen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Allen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Allen lands a shot to the body.
Ralapeno Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen missing with knees to the body.
Allen controlling the action here for a moment.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Allen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Allen throws an elbow but misses.
Allen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Allen lands a nice shot to the body.
Allen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Allen stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Allen.
Allen lands a body punch.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Allen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Allen.
A short uppercut from Allen.
Allen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Allen is stalling here.
Allen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allen is struggling to control the position.
Allen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Allen has him pressed against the cage.
Allen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Allen stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
A short right from Allen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Allen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Allen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Allen missing with knees to the body.
Allen lands a body punch.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Allen.
Allen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Allen lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Allen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Allen stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Allen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gracie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Allen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Allen stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benny Allen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie being controlled against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Allen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Allen 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Allen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Ferro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerry Ferro!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simons III looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ferro is trying to keep Simons III in close.
Simons III forces his way into half guard.
Simons III is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ferro is just riding it out for now. Simons III eventually gives up the hold.
Simons III wants to free his trapped foot but Ferro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simons III wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ferro is refusing to be controlled, as Simons III sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ferro sees it coming and defends easily.
Ferro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferro is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simons III.
Simons III gets a takedown into half guard.
Simons III prevents Ferro from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III seems to be working for a kimura but Ferro defends the submission attempt.
Simons III tries to pass to full mount but Ferro defends it.
Ferro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simons III looking to pass the guard.
Ferro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simons III is one step ahead there.
Ferro is looking for a triangle but Simons III pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III drops back looking for a leg! Ferro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferro manages to kick Simons III off! Simons III jumps back into Ferro's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simons III wants to pass the guard but Ferro is keeping the position.
Ferro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simons III drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ferro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ferro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ferro!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simons III tries to improve position but can't.
Simons III manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Simons III trying to control from Ferro's half guard. Ferro has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Simons III looking to sit in guard and control but Ferro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Simons III looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferro is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simons III had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ferro is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Simons III Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ferro's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Simons III dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Simons III has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Simons III moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A combination from Ferro does no damage.
Simons III misses with a double jab
and Ferro counters with a nice uppercut.
Simons III shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferro counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simons III doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ferro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simons III shoots in but Ferro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferro digs a good hook to Simons III's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferro.
Ferro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simons III looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simons III shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ferro is trying to defend but Simons III finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Simons III is thwarting Ferro's attempts to control the position.
Simons III thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ferro to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simons III accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferro working a defensive guard here.
Simons III postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ferro is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Simons III, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Ferro from controlling successfully.
Simons III is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferro advances to half guard.
Simons III looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simons III trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Ferro seems content to control.
Ferro drops an elbow to the side of Simons III's head.
Simons III actively working from the bottom here.
Ferro is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Simons III has managed to free his arm - good work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Simons III tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simons III tries to clinch up but Ferro circles away and keeps his distance.
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.
Simons III with a poor takedown
and Ferro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferro throws a series of punches but Simons III moves out of range.
Simons III closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ferro to the mat! Ferro manages to get full guard.
Ferro keeping moving, preventing Simons III from controlling successfully.
Simons III is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ferro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ferro has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simons III working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Ferro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Simons III shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ferro's guard.
Simons III advances position into side control!
Ferro is trying to control Simons III's posture but Simons III avoids it.
Ferro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Simons III is looking for a kimura here.
Simons III seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferro trying to hold on to Simons III's head to control him but Simons III postures up.
Simons III is looking to stall here but Ferro recovers full guard.
Simons III has gone for a leg lock! Ferro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Simons III's guard.
Simons III looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ferro has picked Simons III up and slammed him! Simons III can't keep hold of the triangle and Ferro manages to pass to side control!
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.
Simons III misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Ferro controls the position from side control.
Simons III wants to control but Ferro postures up.
Ferro trying to control the position but Simons III is working away.
Simons III is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ferro is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
John Simons III overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simons III 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.
Simons III looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simons III has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferro is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferro stalling.
Simons III is not content to let Ferro control the position.
Ferro passes to full mount!
Simons III regains half guard.
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.
Simons III looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ferro passes into side control!
Simons III tries to bench press Ferro off him but Ferro keeps the position.
Ferro wants to control but Simons III is keeping him busy.
Ferro is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Simons III's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ferro has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Simons III!
Simons III is working to get back to half guard.
Simons III tries to hold on but Ferro postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jerry Ferro.
I think Ferro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zack Hitana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allie Potratz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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158 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zack Hitana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Allie Potratz!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitana closes the distance and clinches.
Potratz managing to block the knees to the body from Hitana.
Potratz avoiding damage as Hitana throws knees to the body.
Hitana using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The is referee keeping an eye on Potratz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hitana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hitana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hitana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hitana with a knee to the head.
Potratz lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Hitana.
Good body shot from Hitana.
Potratz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Potratz looks gassed!
Potratz avoiding damage as Hitana throws knees to the body.
Hitana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hitana keeps control of Potratz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Potratz trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Potratz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hitana scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hitana with a knee to the head.
Hitana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hitana lands a nice knee to the body.
Hitana trying to land knees to the body.
Hitana lands with a right to the head.
Hitana digs a right hand underneath Potratz's ribcage. Potratz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hitana putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Potratz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hitana missing with knees to the body.
Potratz tries to land a knee to the head but Hitana blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hitana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hitana crunches a lovely knee into Potratz's ribcage.
Potratz misses with a knee strike.
Hitana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hitana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hitana lands an elbow inside that Potratz shrugs off.
Hitana is leaning against Potratz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Hitana.
Hitana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Potratz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hitana scores with a knee to the head.
Hitana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potratz.
Potratz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hitana.
Hitana lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hitana lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Potratz.
Hitana lands an elbow just above Potratz 's eye.
Hitana lands a nice shot to the body.
Hitana working Potratz over with knees to the body.
Hitana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hitana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hitana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Potratz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Potratz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hitana lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hitana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potratz.
Hitana trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Potratz avoids it.
Hitana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hitana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Potratz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hitana lands a hook that snaps the head of Potratz backwards.
Hitana missing with knees to the body.
Potratz avoids the elbow strike from Hitana, against the cage.
Potratz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Potratz looking to slow down the pace here.
Potratz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potratz.
Hitana lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hitana throws a head punch that misses.
Potratz trying to control the position but instead, Hitana has worked for underhooks and has pushed Potratz into the cage.
Hitana missing with knees to the body.
Potratz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hitana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Potratz connects with a knee to the head.
Potratz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hitana.
Potratz swings wildly with an uppercut but Hitana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potratz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potratz misses with a knee strike.
Hitana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potratz.
Potratz avoiding damage as Hitana throws knees to the body.
Potratz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Potratz throws an elbow but it misses.
Hitana putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Potratz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Potratz to work.
Hitana missing with knees to the body.
Potratz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Potratz looking to throw knees to the head but Hitana is blocking nicely.
Potratz misses with a knee to the head.
Hitana lands a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hitana lands an elbow inside.
Hitana lands a shot to the body.
Potratz avoiding damage as Hitana throws knees to the body.
Hitana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hitana tries a knee to the head but Potratz blocks it.
Hitana avoiding damage as Potratz throws knees to the body.
Potratz avoiding damage as Hitana throws knees to the body.
Hitana using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hitana fails to land.
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.
Potratz tries a knee to the head but Hitana blocks it.
Hitana working aggressively here.
Hitana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Potratz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Potratz.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Potratz.
Potratz lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Hitana.
Potratz managing to block the knees to the body from Hitana.
Potratz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Potratz misses with a head kick.
Potratz is looking to score with low kicks.
Potratz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick from Hitana misses
and Potratz counters with a big head kick but Hitana shrugs it off.
Hitana looks to land a combination but Potratz avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potratz avoids the head kick by Hitana.
Hitana connects with a good right hand that stumbles Potratz. Potratz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Potratz is looking to clinch but Hitana is avoiding it.
Potratz tries to bum rush Hitana with a series of wild strikes but Hitana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Hitana dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Potratz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hitana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hitana connects with a single shot there.
Hitana misses with a two punch combination.
Hitana lands a head kick!
Hitana lands a head kick!
Potratz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hitana checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hitana misses the shot to the body.
Hitana throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Potratz's head.
Hitana connects with a looping right hand.
Hitana works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zack Hitana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Potratz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hitana throws a lazy head kick
and Hitana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitana lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hitana.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hitana - that will leave a mark!
Potratz is breathing heavily.
Hitana keeps the fight on the outside.
Potratz is looking to clinch.
Hitana displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hitana lands a nice hook to Potratz's body. Potratz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Potratz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters circling a little - Hitana finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hitana throws a right hand that Potratz ducks under and follows up with a left that Potratz also avoids with ease.
Hitana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitana rushes Potratz and presses him up against the cage.
Hitana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hitana landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Hitana.
Hitana landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitana lands a nice knee to the body.
Hitana putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Potratz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Potratz can't find room to land a body shot as Hitana controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Hitana.
Hitana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Potratz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hitana lands a nice knee to the body.
Hitana cracks Potratz with a nice body shot.
Hitana scores with a knee to the head.
Hitana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Potratz can do to turn this around?
Potratz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hitana missing with knees to the body.
Potratz is trying to maintain a safe position but Hitana gets an underhook and turns Potratz into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hitana.
Hitana lands an elbow inside that Potratz shrugs off.
Hitana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hitana throws a punch but it's blocked by Potratz.
Potratz is trying to maintain a safe position but Hitana gets an underhook and turns Potratz into the cage.
Zack Hitana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hitana missing with knees to the body.
Potratz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Potratz blocks an elbow strike.
Hitana blocks an uppercut.
Hitana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Potratz misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from Hitana.
Hitana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Potratz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potratz tries to land knees in the clinch but Hitana avoids the damage to the body.
Potratz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Potratz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Hitana.
Potratz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hitana misses with a head kick.
Hitana goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Potratz tries to close the distance and clinch but Hitana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Potratz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hitana misses with a head kick.
Potratz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hitana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potratz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hitana throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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.
Hitana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hitana swinging wilding here.
Hitana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Potratz moves into the clinch.
Potratz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hitana backwards.
Potratz stalling in the clinch.
Hitana blocking some punches.
Potratz is working Hitana over against the cage.
Hitana lands an elbow that stopped Potratz in his tracks for a moment.
Potratz is pushing Hitana up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hitana.
Hitana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hitana lands a body shot in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hitana avoids a wild elbow strike from Potratz.
Potratz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Potratz managing to block the knees to the body from Hitana.
Hitana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hitana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hitana lands an elbow just above Potratz 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Hitana dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Potratz tries to clinch but Hitana is having none of it.
Hitana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Potratz, pushing him back against the cage.
Potratz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hitana.
Hitana lands an elbow inside.
Hitana lands a nice knee to the body.
Hitana lands a nice knee to the body.
Hitana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Potratz breaks the clinch.
Potratz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hitana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hitana lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hitana darts in and clinches Potratz up against the cage.
Hitana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Potratz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hitana backwards.
Hitana with a knee to the head.
Potratz can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Potratz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Potratz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hitana lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hitana obliges.
Hitana using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Potratz misses with a knee strike.
Hitana connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potratz managing to block the knees to the body from Hitana.
Potratz lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hitana.
Potratz scores with a hook to the body.
Hitana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Potratz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hitana backwards.
Potratz tries to throw a body punch but Hitana avoids it by throwing Potratz back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Potratz fails to land.
Hitana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hitana lands an elbow inside that Potratz shrugs off.
Hitana with a knee to the head.
Hitana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Potratz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Hitana.
Hitana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Potratz is defending well for now.
Potratz missing with knees to the body.
Hitana tries to land knees in the clinch but Potratz avoids the damage to the body.
Potratz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hitana is defending well for now.
Hitana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Potratz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hitana lands a damaging elbow.
Potratz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hitana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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.
Potratz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hitana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Potratz is defending well for now.
Potratz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Potratz managing to block the knees to the body from Hitana.
Potratz blocks an elbow strike from Hitana.
Potratz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Potratz manages to break the clinch.
Potratz ducks under a wild hook from Hitana.
Hitana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Potratz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Potratz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hitana scores with a sloppy right hand. Potratz should have avoided that one.
Potratz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hitana throws a head kick that misses
and Potratz counters with a right hand to the body.
Potratz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitana tries to bum rush Potratz with a series of wild strikes but Potratz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Hitana.
Hitana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hitana misses with a double jab
and Potratz counters with a head kick. That will keep Hitana thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Potratz is looking to clinch.
Hitana throws a head kick that misses
and Potratz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hitana's knee momentarily.
Hitana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hitana throws a lazy head kick
and Potratz counters with an outside leg kick.
Potratz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Potratz is leaning against Hitana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Potratz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hitana is defending well for now.
Hitana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Potratz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Potratz misses with a knee strike.
Hitana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hitana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Potratz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potratz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hitana putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Potratz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Potratz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Potratz lands with a left to the head.
Potratz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hitana or not.
Potratz lands a nice elbow.
Potratz misses with the head strike.
Hitana using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hitana lands a knee to the body.
Potratz wants to break free but Hitana has control.
Hitana unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Potratz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zack Hitana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Potratz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Potratz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hitana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hitana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Potratz backwards.
Hitana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potratz.
Allie Potratz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Potratz taking a breather.
Potratz tries a knee to the head but Hitana blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Hitana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hitana has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Hitana!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Austin Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuya Takimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Austin Justice!
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, Tetsuya Takimoto!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takimoto throws a series of punches but Justice avoids them all with ease.
Takimoto lands a slapping body shot.
Takimoto slaps away a takedown attempt from Justice, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Justice shoots for a double leg takedown but Takimoto sprawls well. He's pushed Justice's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Takimoto misses with a wild combination.
Justice fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Justice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Justice misses with a straight left.
Justice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takimoto gets caught flat footed, as Justice shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takimoto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Justice is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justice works his way to full guard. Good work.
Justice looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takimoto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takimoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Justice is retaining full guard.
Takimoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justice had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Takimoto is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Justice Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Takimoto's back instead.
Takimoto tries to break free.
Justice is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Takimoto knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Takimoto for a finish.
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.
Justice keeps control of the position as Takimoto tries to break free.
Justice is looking for the choke from the back position but Takimoto is controlling his hands well.
Takimoto has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Justice is hanging on to Takimoto's back as he tries to escape.
Takimoto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Takimoto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Justice goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Takimoto turns into him and now he's in Justice's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Justice is breathing heavily.
Justice working for submissions but it's allowed Takimoto to get to half guard.
Takimoto trying to pass the guard but Justice defending well.
Justice wants to improve his position but Takimoto is controlling well.
Takimoto is looking to take a break and control but Justice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Takimoto content to control rather than advance.
Justice tries to get to full guard but Takimoto has control of the leg.
Takimoto trying to control the action but Justice is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takimoto wants to stand up but Justice is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Takimoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tetsuya Takimoto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Takimoto misses with a wild combination.
Takimoto throws a nice looking combination but Justice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takimoto drops his hands momentarily and Justice takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takimoto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takimoto lands an overhand right.
Justice throws a body punch but Takimoto moves out of range.
Takimoto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takimoto slips under a jab.
Justice fails with a takedown attempt.
Takimoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Justice throws out the jab.
Takimoto misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Takimoto misses.
Justice scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Justice is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Takimoto.
Tetsuya Takimoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takimoto slaps away a takedown attempt from Justice, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Justice ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takimoto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Takimoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Justice.
Justice throws a shot from downtown. Takimoto moves away and avoids it.
Takimoto scores with a shot to the body.
Tetsuya Takimoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takimoto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Takimoto.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takimoto tries to bum rush Justice with a series of wild strikes but Justice uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Justice lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Justice has closed the distance and engaged Takimoto in a clinch.
Takimoto scores with a shot to the side of Justice's head.
Takimoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takimoto throws a series of punches but Justice avoids them all with ease.
Takimoto stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Justice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Justice tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takimoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takimoto scores with a three punch combo!
Justice takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takimoto scores with a jab to the head.
Takimoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Justice was well out of range. Poor timing from Takimoto.
Takimoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takimoto scores with a one two! Justice had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takimoto connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takimoto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Justice shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takimoto but Takimoto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takimoto clobbers Justice with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Justice closes the distance and clinches up with Takimoto, looking for a takedown. Justice pushes Takimoto against the cage but Takimoto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Takimoto connects with a crisp jab.
Takimoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takimoto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takimoto cracks a nice hook into Justice's ribs.
Takimoto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Justice misses with a hook. Takimoto ducked under it nicely.
Takimoto throws a right hand that Justice ducks under and follows up with a left that Justice also avoids with ease.
Takimoto lands with an overhand left.
Takimoto defending well as Justice loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Justice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto defending well as Justice loads up on a big left hand.
Takimoto swinging wilding here.
A shot to de liver by Takimoto. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Takimoto finds it's way through Justice's defenses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Takimoto.
Takimoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Justice throws a hook to the side of Takimoto's head but Takimoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Justice tries to clinch up but Takimoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab by Takimoto.
Justice looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takimoto is fending him off so far but Justice persists. Nope, Takimoto circles away and we're back to standing.
Justice throws out a loose jab but Takimoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takimoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Justice doesn't seem bothered though.
Justice shoots in for a takedown but Takimoto shows good takedown defense.
Takimoto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takimoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Justice throws an overhand right that lands on Takimoto's shoulder, as Takimoto tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takimoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takimoto lands a right hook to the body.
Takimoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Justice.
Takimoto looks to land a combination. Justice sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Takimoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Justice throws the left hand but Takimoto avoids the punch easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Takimoto!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Justice takes one to the chin there.
Justice is rocked!
Takimoto lands with a right that hurts Justice. Justice looks to clinch but Takimoto throws a short knee that drops Justice. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Tetsuya Takimoto!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shoryu Ken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Bourque!
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, Shoryu Ken!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ken tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bourque paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bourque really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bourque circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ken throws a body punch but Bourque moves out of range.
Ken fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ken tries to clinch but Bourque is having none of it.
Ken wants to clinch.
Ken tries to clinch but Bourque moves out of range.
Ken tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bourque paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ken tries to clinch there but Bourque circles away.
No luck for Ken with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourque throws a series of punches but Ken avoids them all with ease.
Ken misses with an uppercut.
Shoryu Ken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bourque scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bourque ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque missing with a left hand there. Ken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ken shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bourque but Bourque pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ken has a takedown stuffed.
Paul Bourque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoryu Ken.
Bourque displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bourque misses with a wild combination.
Ken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bourque keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ken wants to clinch.
Ken thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ken looks gassed!
Bourque connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ken tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bourque paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice cross by Bourque.
Ken is rocked!
Paul Bourque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bourque keeps the fight on the outside.
Ken fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ken walks straight into a right hand from Bourque - that's dropped him! Bourque jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ken from any more punishment! Ken complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paul Bourque!
Paul Bourque retains his lightweight title!
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