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REF 25 - Rua vs Ufalopolaus PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cacareco Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Turtchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo Turtchin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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165 lbs
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170 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cacareco Chuteboxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Turtchin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turtchin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chuteboxe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turtchin somewhat.
Turtchin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chuteboxe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turtchin wants to clinch but Chuteboxe slips to the side
and Chuteboxe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turtchin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chuteboxe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Turtchin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chuteboxe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turtchin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chuteboxe manages to get himself to full guard.
Turtchin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chuteboxe has momentary wrist control but Turtchin slips an elbow through the middle.
Turtchin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turtchin trying to control the position from guard on top but Chuteboxe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turtchin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Turtchin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chuteboxe pulls Turtchin in close to his closed guard and prevents Turtchin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Turtchin throws and elbow that misses. Chuteboxe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turtchin's guard. Nice move by Chuteboxe!
Turtchin has Chuteboxe pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuteboxe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turtchin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chuteboxe is fighting to break Turtchin's control of his arms but Turtchin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chuteboxe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Turtchin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Turtchin wriggles free and stands up.
Turtchin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Turtchin looks up at the clock and then as Chuteboxe takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Turtchin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Turtchin advances to mount.
Turtchin cracks Chuteboxe with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chuteboxe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turtchin on the ground.
Chuteboxe taking shots to the head.
Turtchin with good strikes from the mount here!
Chuteboxe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Turtchin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chuteboxe's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe tries to reverse the position but Turtchin maintains control.
Turtchin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turtchin looking to control but Chuteboxe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Turtchin is landing with some decent strikes but Chuteboxe is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Turtchin.
Turtchin controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chuteboxe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Turtchin wants to control the pace but Chuteboxe is squirming around nicely.
Turtchin is landing with some decent strikes but Chuteboxe is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chuteboxe is trying desperately to improve position.
Turtchin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Turtchin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Turtchin landing punches.
Turtchin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chuteboxe?
Turtchin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chuteboxe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chuteboxe is breathing heavily.
Turtchin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Turtchin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chuteboxe's face.
Turtchin with the ground and pound from mount.
Turtchin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Turtchin lands a big elbow.
Turtchin wants to control the pace but Chuteboxe is squirming around nicely.
Turtchin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chuteboxe's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turtchin lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turtchin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Turtchin lands a big elbow.
Turtchin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chuteboxe is looking to escape.
Turtchin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Turtchin with shots to the head and body - Chuteboxe looks very uncomfortable down there.
Turtchin landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Turtchin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turtchin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turtchin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chuteboxe is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Turtchin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Turtchin misses with a few strikes there.
Turtchin with a poor takedown
and Chuteboxe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Turtchin has control of Chuteboxe's left arm, preventing Chuteboxe from doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Turtchin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chuteboxe is one step ahead there.
Turtchin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chuteboxe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Turtchin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Turtchin has escaped and now he's on top!
Chuteboxe keeping full guard, as Turtchin tries to pass.
Turtchin postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtchin wants to control from the top but Chuteboxe keeps moving.
Turtchin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chuteboxe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Turtchin was covering up waiting for the punch and Chuteboxe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turtchin seems keen to control Chuteboxe's posture.
Let's hope that Turtchin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chuteboxe drops back looking for a leg! Turtchin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Turtchin manages to kick Chuteboxe off! Chuteboxe jumps back into Turtchin's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtchin controlling the position.
Rodrigo Turtchin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Turtchin closes the distance and pushes Chuteboxe back into the cage.
Turtchin is trying to trip Chuteboxe. He has hold of a leg but Chuteboxe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Turtchin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Turtchin slips nicely into half guard.
Turtchin slips a nice elbow through Chuteboxe's hands, connecting with Chuteboxe's forehead.
Turtchin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chuteboxe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Turtchin wants to work for an arm triangle but Chuteboxe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Turtchin is trying to control. Chuteboxe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turtchin slips a nice elbow through Chuteboxe's hands, connecting with Chuteboxe's forehead.
Turtchin works his way into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turtchin wants to control but Chuteboxe is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turtchin happy to just control the position for now.
Chuteboxe gets back to half guard.
Turtchin lands with a punch from half guard.
Chuteboxe is looking for a sweep. Turtchin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chuteboxe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Turtchin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Turtchin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Chuteboxe is looking to improve his position but Turtchin isn't that keen on the idea.
Chuteboxe taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe is bucking up trying to escape but Turtchin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Chuteboxe defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Turtchin.
Chuteboxe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Turtchin looking to control but Chuteboxe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chuteboxe working to try and regain half guard.
Chuteboxe taking shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turtchin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Turtchin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turtchin is landing with some decent strikes but Chuteboxe is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Turtchin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
No joy there for Chuteboxe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chuteboxe stuffs the takedown.
Turtchin wants to clinch up but Chuteboxe keeps it at a distance.
Chuteboxe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turtchin as he avoids it easily.
Turtchin closes the distance and clinches up with Chuteboxe, looking for a takedown. Turtchin pushes Chuteboxe against the cage but Chuteboxe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Turtchin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chuteboxe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Turtchin 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.
Chuteboxe being controlled here, momentarily.
Turtchin trying to control the position from guard on top but Chuteboxe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuteboxe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turtchin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Turtchin throwing strikes from guard but Chuteboxe blocks nicely.
Turtchin trying to control the position from guard on top but Chuteboxe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turtchin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turtchin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turtchin throws a big right hand that misses.
Turtchin passes into half guard.
Turtchin controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turtchin lands a nice short elbow.
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.
Turtchin thows a huge punch but Chuteboxe dodges it nicely.
Chuteboxe wants to get back to full guard but Turtchin has passed into side control.
Turtchin is working to tighten is grip on Chuteboxe's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Chuteboxe has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Turtchin is really squeezing tight and eventually Chuteboxe passes out! Turtchin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rodrigo Turtchin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bi Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Han comes into the arena with Sub-Zero blaring out of the sound system. Taylor has chosen as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bi Han!
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, Tim Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Han looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Han just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Han makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor misses with a lunging right hand
and Han counters with a right hand to the body.
Han connects with a body shot that sends Taylor's belly button to the back.
Han throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Taylor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Han scores with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Taylor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taylor.
Taylor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Han counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Han missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taylor misses with an uppercut
enabling Han to counter with a crisp jab.
Taylor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Han scores with a nice strike.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Han.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Han scores with a sloppy right hand. Taylor should have avoided that one.
Han connects with a body shot.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Han just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Han counters with a left to the body.
Bi Han is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Han bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taylor's head.
It looks like Tim Taylor has been cut.
A jab from Han finds it's way through Taylor's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Han tries to move into range but Taylor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Taylor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taylor looks gassed!
Taylor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Han counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Han.
Han scores with a body shot.
Han lands with a hook. Taylor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Han.
Tim Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor throws a sloppy body shot
and Han makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Han.
Taylor misses with a double jab
and Han counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Han throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Han keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor throws a body punch but Han moves out of range.
Taylor digs a good body shot into Han's ribs.
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Han uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a right hand that misses
and Han connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taylor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taylor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Han rather than just go for the knockout.
Taylor misses with an uppercut.
Han slips a jab from Taylor.
Taylor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Han connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taylor's hands.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor swings for the body but Han moves out of range.
Han connects with a looping right hand.
Han throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Han slips a jab from Taylor.
Taylor misses with a left hand
and Han counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taylor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Han counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Han counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Han ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Han lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taylor misses with a hook
and Han counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Han counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taylor thinking.
A big left from Han misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Han misses the target.
Han scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taylor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Han counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Han fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taylor is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor walks into a jab.
Taylor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Han connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taylor scrambles back to his feet.
Taylor misses with an uppercut
and Han makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bi Han dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Taylor's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Han lands with an overhand left.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Han.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Han manages to avoid it.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Han misses the target.
Han gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Taylor might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Han has got the better of the exchanges.
Han attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor misses with a hook
and Han counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Taylor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Han counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Han.
Han misses with a looping left.
Han misses with a jab to the body
and Han takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taylor tries to bum rush Han with a series of wild strikes but Han uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taylor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taylor with a hook.
Taylor throws an off balance right hand
and Han counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taylor thinking.
Taylor scores with the left hand. Han knows he should have avoided that one.
Taylor misses with a double jab
and Han counters with a nice uppercut.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Han throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor misses with a hook
and Han counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taylor misses with a right hand
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taylor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Han counters with a nice uppercut.
Han moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taylor misses with a hook
and Han counters with a stiff right hand.
Han scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Han loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Han feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taylor's calf.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Han.
Taylor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Han counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taylor misses with a right hand
and Han counters with a stiff right hand.
Han throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Han scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taylor swings widly with a right hand
and Han counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for Han.
No joy there for Han, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Han.
Han defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taylor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Han throws a shot to the body.
Taylor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Han looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taylor throws an off balance right hand
letting Han counter with a right hand.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Han.
Han lands an overhand right.
Taylor throws a right hand that misses
and Han counters with a nice uppercut.
Taylor throws a lazy uppercut
and Han counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Han lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Taylor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Han is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Taylor walks into a left hand.
Han lands a really nice looking cross but Taylor seems unphased.
Han throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Taylor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Han at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Taylor. That snapped Han's head back.
Han shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Han misses the target.
Han misses with a hook
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Taylor misses with a combination
and Han counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taylor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taylor connects with a body shot that sends Han's belly button to the back.
Han misses with a lunging right hand
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Han counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Han moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bi Han dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tim Taylor's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Taylor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Han finds it's way round the side to connect with Taylor's head.
Han connects with a body shot.
Han connects with the punch.
Han misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Taylor throws a shot to the body.
Han scores with a punch to the head.
Taylor swings widly with a right hand
and Han connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taylor throws a right and a left that Han avoids nicely.
Taylor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Taylor misses.
Taylor misses with a right hand
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Han. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Han is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor misses with a right hand
and Han counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor misses with a hook
and Han makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tim Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Han throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Han slips a jab and a cross from Taylor.
Han lands a nice shot that snaps Taylor's head back.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Han avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Taylor does no damage.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown but Han manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taylor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Taylor checks a leg kick.
Han takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taylor misses with a lunging right hand
letting Han counter with a right hand.
Han displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taylor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Han looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Han uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Han feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taylor's calf.
Taylor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Han throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Han lands with a good body shot.
Taylor misses with a double jab
letting Han counter with a right hand.
Bi Han is winning the standup battle so far.
Taylor misses with a lunging right hand
and Han counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Han throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Han scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Han cracks a nice hook into Taylor's ribs.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Han.
Han throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Han.
Taylor misses with a body shot
and Han counters with a nice uppercut.
Taylor moves out of range as Han strikes.
Taylor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Han counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taylor misses with an uppercut
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taylor throws an off balance right hand
and Han counters with a left and a right that stings Taylor.
Han dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taylor.
Han feints and then cracks Taylor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taylor down.
Taylor misses with a hook
and Han counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Han misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Bi Han is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Han lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor misses the body punch
and Han counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Han swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor throws a poor cross that misses
and Han counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Han connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taylor momentarily.
Taylor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Han counters with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Han ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
A shot to the body from Taylor misses
and Han counters with a nice body shot.
Tim Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot lands for Han.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bi Han showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Han 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:25
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bi Han!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niels Nuntjako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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219 lbs
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210 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Niels Nuntjako!
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, Chuck Riddle!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuntjako lands a nice looking body kick.
Riddle throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Niels Nuntjako has been cut.
Riddle throws a head kick that misses
and Nuntjako counters with a nice leg kick.
Riddle misses with a hook to the body
and Nuntjako makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nuntjako thows a body kick. Riddle tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Riddle looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuntjako thows a body kick. Riddle tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nuntjako throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nuntjako throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nuntjako. Riddle shrugs it off though.
Riddle on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Niels Nuntjako seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuntjako plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Riddle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nuntjako.
Riddle has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nuntjako.
Riddle misses with a left hand
and Nuntjako counters with a nice leg kick.
Nuntjako connects with a single shot there.
Nuntjako connects with a high kick.
It looks like Chuck Riddle has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuntjako fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nuntjako throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Riddle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nuntjako. Riddle shrugs it off though.
Nuntjako throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nuntjako feints and then cracks Riddle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Riddle down.
Riddle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nuntjako. Riddle shrugs it off though.
Nuntjako lands a lovely overhand right.
Nuntjako lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nuntjako lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nuntjako lands with a good body shot.
Nuntjako scores with a leg kick.
Riddle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuntjako lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nuntjako throws a leg kick which misses Riddle's front leg but catches the back leg as Riddle tries to avoid it.
Riddle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nuntjako bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Riddle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice body kick from Nuntjako.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nuntjako, right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nuntjako - that will leave a mark!
Nice straight punches there by Nuntjako. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nuntjako.
Riddle takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nuntjako tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nuntjako turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuntjako lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Riddle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nuntjako can pounce on him.
Nuntjako keeps Riddle at a distance using the push kick.
Nuntjako moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nuntjako.
Nuntjako throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nuntjako lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nuntjako feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riddles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Riddle throws an off balance right hand
and Nuntjako counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nuntjako.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuntjako lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nuntjako.
Riddle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nuntjako throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nuntjako scores with a jab to the body.
Nuntjako scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nuntjako.
Nuntjako explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters circling a little - Nuntjako finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nuntjako feints and then cracks Riddle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Riddle down.
Riddle slips a jab and a cross from Nuntjako.
Nuntjako plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niels Nuntjako dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nuntjako throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That kick from Nuntjako tenderised Riddle's leg. Riddle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nuntjako tests Riddle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nuntjako is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riddle can do to turn this around?
Nuntjako scores with a head kick. Riddle tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Riddle throws a right hand that misses
and Nuntjako makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Riddle swings widly with a right hand
and Nuntjako counters with a straight right hand.
Riddle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nuntjako. Nuntjako obviously looking to wear him down.
Nuntjako with a hook.
Nuntjako connects with an inside leg kick.
Chuck Riddle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuntjako cracks Riddle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nuntjako lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuntjako fakes the leg kick and cracks Riddle in the body.
Nuntjako lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nuntjako scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Riddle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nuntjako counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Riddle thinking.
Riddle throws a sloppy head kick
and Nuntjako counters with an inside leg kick.
Nuntjako lands a jab to Riddle's midsection.
Nuntjako throws a head kick that half lands.
Niels Nuntjako is winning the standup battle so far.
Riddle slips a jab and a cross from Nuntjako.
Nuntjako throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Riddle 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 Nuntjako has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nuntjako and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Riddle throws a right hand that misses
and Nuntjako connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nuntjako tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle moves out of range of the body kick from Nuntjako.
Nuntjako scores with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Riddle
and Nuntjako counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riddle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nuntjako cracks the inside of Riddle's front leg.
A combination from Nuntjako does no damage.
Nuntjako lands a nice looking body shot.
Nuntjako lands a front kick.
Nuntjako throws a front kick that sends Riddle stumbling back into the cage.
Riddle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Riddle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nuntjako.
Nuntjako fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuntjako throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Riddle's head.
Riddle misses the body punch
letting Nuntjako counter with a right hand.
Nuntjako connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Riddle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nuntjako.
A solid body kick from Nuntjako.
Nuntjako connects with an inside leg kick.
Nuntjako fakes the leg kick and cracks Riddle in the body.
Nuntjako scoring well with a low kick there.
Riddle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Riddle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nuntjako fakes the leg kick and cracks Riddle in the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuntjako is looking to slow Riddle down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riddle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nuntjako.
Riddle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nuntjako.
Nuntjako scoring well with a low kick there.
Nuntjako connects with a solid leg kick.
Riddle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nuntjako throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nuntjako goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nuntjako is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nuntjako.
Nuntjako feints and then cracks Riddle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Riddle down.
Nuntjako keeps Riddle at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niels Nuntjako dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Good leg kick by Nuntjako there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nuntjako with a nice cross.
Riddle avoids the head kick by Nuntjako.
Nuntjako lands a jab to the head.
Riddle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
An inside leg kick lands from Nuntjako.
Nuntjako scores with a spinning back kick!
Nuntjako looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nuntjako throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nuntjako.
Nuntjako is looking to slow Riddle down with leg kicks.
Nice body kick from Nuntjako.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuntjako thuds a left hand into Riddle's body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nuntjako.
Nuntjako scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nuntjako throws a leg kick which misses Riddle's front leg but catches the back leg as Riddle tries to avoid it.
Nuntjako throws out a powerful jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nuntjako.
Nuntjako throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nuntjako, right into the meat.
Nuntjako scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuntjako thuds his shin into the meat of Riddle's side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nuntjako.
Nuntjako connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuntjako with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Riddle steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nuntjako. That one must have hurt.
Nuntjako lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Riddle at a distance.
Nuntjako lands a high kick!
Nuntjako lands a nice looking body kick.
Nuntjako fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nuntjako lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Riddle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Nuntjako there.
Nuntjako lets loose with a powerful body kick. Riddle will feel that in the morning.
Nuntjako scores with a shot to the body.
Nuntjako scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nuntjako.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nuntjako.
Nuntjako jabs Riddle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nuntjako lands a leg kick that knocks Riddle off balance momentarily.
Niels Nuntjako is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Riddle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nuntjako.
Nuntjako with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Riddle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Riddle throws a poor cross that misses
and Riddle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nuntjako lands a jab.
Riddle misses with the body kick
and Nuntjako counters with an outside leg kick.
Riddle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nuntjako lands a nice looking kick to the body. Riddle takes a step back to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuntjako scoring well with a low kick there.
Nuntjako scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuntjako scores with a jab to the body.
Chuck Riddle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riddle takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nuntjako lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nuntjako scoring well with a low kick there.
Nuntjako scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Riddle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nuntjako.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body kick there by Nuntjako.
Riddle walks into a jab.
Nuntjako throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Riddle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niels Nuntjako showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nuntjako 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 30:24
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:24
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niels Nuntjako!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Geraldo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Toney has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
176 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
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26
180 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Geraldo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeremy Toney!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Toney throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Toney jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Toney.
Toney misses with a lunging right hand
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Toney.
Toney rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toney takes one on the button.
Toney misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Toney takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toney throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toney throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Toney.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toney falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toney throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses the jab.
Toney throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toney rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Toney looks gassed!
Toney throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Toney stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Toney slips a straight right by Silva.
Toney falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Toney 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Toney slips under a jab from Silva.
Jeremy Toney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva scores with a three punch combo!
Silva scores with a jab.
Toney misses with a body shot
and Silva counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Toney! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geraldo Silva!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emilianenco Preuss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Praline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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23
307 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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289 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emilianenco Preuss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Praline!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preuss looks to clinch
and Praline cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Praline feints and as Preuss raises his hands in defense, Praline changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Preuss wants to sweep here but Praline controlling him for the moment.
Praline controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Praline trying to control but Preuss is working from the bottom.
Praline postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Praline throwing strikes from guard but Preuss blocks nicely.
Praline lands a couple of digs.
Preuss can't keep his opponent in guard - Praline advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Praline lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Praline uses his free foot to push down on Preuss's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Preuss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Praline connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Preuss is in a horrible position here. Praline smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Praline looking to control and managing it successfully.
Praline postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Preuss is out cold - huge knockout for Praline!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eric Praline!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armando Silvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ale Gladiador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gladiador is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by smell like the spirit. Ale Gladiador will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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268 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Enjoys gardening |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Armando Silvia!
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, Ale Gladiador!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvia bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silvia advances to mount.
Silvia thowing shots but they're missing.
Gladiador in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Silvia is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gladiador can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silvia pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Silvia working for a guillotine from mount but Gladiador is in no mood to give up.
Silvia looking to control but Gladiador is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silvia is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gladiador has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gladiador!
Gladiador trying to control the position from guard on top but Silvia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvia wants to sweep but no luck.
Silvia is looking for a triangle but Gladiador pushes his legs off easily.
Silvia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silvia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gladiador throwing strikes but missing.
Silvia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gladiador can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silvia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gladiador is aware though and is defending well.
Silvia 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvia keeping moving, preventing Gladiador from controlling successfully.
Silvia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gladiador pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silvia is keeping the position for now.
Silvia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gladiador.
Silvia is looking for a triangle but Gladiador pushes his legs off easily.
Silvia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gladiador's guard.
Silvia is breathing heavily.
Gladiador trying to keep a closed guard but Silvia is proving a slippery customer.
Silvia passes Gladiador's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silvia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gladiador is positioning himself well to prevent Silvia advancing to mount.
Silvia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silvia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gladiador!
Silvia with shots to the head and body - Gladiador looks very uncomfortable down there.
Silvia in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Silvia postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gladiador looks a forlorn figure.
Silvia looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvia has isolated one of Gladiador's arms. Gladiador looking to fight him off but Silvia twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Armando Silvia!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Mozee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deamon Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speed has chosen El-Magico as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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188 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Mozee!
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, Deamon Speed!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed tries for a takedown but Mozee circles away easily
and Mozee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Speed with a poor takedown
and Mozee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Speed fails with the takedown
and Mozee counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Deamon Speed has been cut.
Daniel Mozee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deamon Speed.
Mozee circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Speed to the canvas! Speed doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Mozee keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Mozee!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Progbeniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Pegador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Pegador told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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300 lbs
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295 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aleksandr Progbeniak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Pegador!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Progbeniak instigates a clinch.
Pegador stops a takedown attempt from Progbeniak.
Pegador breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pegador tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Progbeniak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pegador doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Progbeniak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Progbeniak throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pegador tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Progbeniak is in Pegador's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Progbeniak controls from within his opponent's guard.
Progbeniak passes Pegador's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Progbeniak seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Progbeniak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pegador does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Progbeniak is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pegador sees it coming and defends easily.
Progbeniak wants to free his trapped foot but Pegador is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pegador is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Progbeniak is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pegador!
Progbeniak looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Progbeniak is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pegador has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pegador is in a horrible position here. Progbeniak smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pegador wants to hold on but Progbeniak pushes him away.
Pegador really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Progbeniak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Progbeniak controlling from the full mount.
Progbeniak trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Pegador that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pegador throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Pegador can't escape the position.
Progbeniak gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
The fighters circling - Pegador throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Progbeniak connects with the punch.
Progbeniak shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pegador looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Progbeniak gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Progbeniak shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pegador wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Progbeniak works his way into side control.
Pegador is letting Progbeniak control him for a moment.
Progbeniak trying to control the position but Pegador is working away.
Progbeniak takes a little break here. Pegador wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Progbeniak trying to control the action but Pegador is working from the bottom.
Progbeniak slows the pace down.
Progbeniak stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pegador has his takedown stuffed
and Progbeniak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Progbeniak wants to take a breather but Pegador is having none of it.
Progbeniak performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Progbeniak is looking to take a break and control but Pegador is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Aleksandr Progbeniak wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Progbeniak darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Progbeniak has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Progbeniak wants to control the pace but Pegador is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Progbeniak 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.
Pegador tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Progbeniak counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pegador's guard now.
Pegador pushes Progbeniak off and scrambles back to his feet.
Progbeniak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pegador defends it nicely.
Progbeniak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pegador did well to prevent Progbeniak getting side control.
Pegador wants to get back to his feet.
Progbeniak is working for a kimura but Pegador is defending it quite comfortably.
Pegador tries to get to full guard but Progbeniak has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pegador is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Progbeniak passes to full mount!
Aleksandr Progbeniak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Progbeniak controlling the pace for now.
Progbeniak wants to control the pace but Pegador is squirming around nicely.
Progbeniak tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Progbeniak looking to control but Pegador is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Progbeniak with a couple of short strikes.
Progbeniak looking to finish Pegador with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pegador!
Progbeniak prevents Pegador from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Progbeniak.
Progbeniak content just to control the position here.
Progbeniak looking to finish Pegador with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pegador!
It looks like Jose Pegador has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Progbeniak controlling from mount.
Progbeniak trying to control but Pegador is having none of it.
Progbeniak takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Progbeniak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pegador is looking to escape.
Progbeniak putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Progbeniak controlling from mount.
Progbeniak has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Progbeniak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pegador can do to turn this around?
Progbeniak lands a big elbow.
That has opened up Jose Pegador's cut even more.
Progbeniak is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pegador to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pegador shrugs it off.
Progbeniak looking for a guillotine from mount but Pegador is having none of it.
Pegador is squirming around, avoiding Progbeniak's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Progbeniak takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Progbeniak is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Progbeniak decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pegador tries to kick Progbeniak off but Progbeniak keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Progbeniak moves nicely into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Progbeniak has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pegador fails with a takedown attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pegador enables Progbeniak to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pegador manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Progbeniak forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Progbeniak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jose Pegador's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Progbeniak drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Progbeniak is looking to take a break and control but Pegador is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Progbeniak 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 Pegador's shoulder. That is not cool.
Progbeniak advances to mount.
Progbeniak is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pegador is surviving well by controlling Progbeniak's body position as best he can.
Pegador is in all sorts of trouble here.
Progbeniak landing strikes from the mount.
Progbeniak is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pegador has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Progbeniak wants to control the pace but Pegador is squirming around nicely.
Pegador takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pegador trying desperately to get to his feet.
Progbeniak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pegador is looking to escape.
Progbeniak looking to control and managing it successfully.
Progbeniak working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Progbeniak is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pegador has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Progbeniak working the ground and pound effectively.
The cut above Jose Pegador's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jose Pegador's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aleksandr Progbeniak!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahkmed Ufalopolaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ufalopolaus has chosen Shabnami Soraya - Az Kudumi Safar as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ahkmed Ufalopolaus enters the cage!
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26
179 lbs
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25
180 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Rua!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ahkmed Ufalopolaus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ufalopolaus instigates a clinch.
Ufalopolaus letting Rua take a breather here.
Rua looking to slow down the pace here.
Ufalopolaus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rua is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rua is trying to maintain a safe position but Ufalopolaus gets an underhook and turns Rua into the cage.
Ufalopolaus blocks an elbow strike.
Ufalopolaus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rua avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ufalopolaus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ufalopolaus is looking to work some ground and pound but Rua has wrist control.
Ufalopolaus postures up in Rua's guard and throws a big left but Rua blocks it.
Ufalopolaus controlling from the top position.
Ufalopolaus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ufalopolaus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Ufalopolaus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rua managing to control the position.
Ufalopolaus trying to move into half guard but instead Rua has managed to sweep!
Rua won't allow Ufalopolaus to sweep him here.
Ufalopolaus keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus managing to control the position.
Ufalopolaus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rua!
Rua on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rua tries to get out of the position.
Ufalopolaus landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ufalopolaus raining down shots from the mount!
Ufalopolaus thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus working Rua over with strikes here.
Ufalopolaus wants to control the pace but Rua is squirming around nicely.
Ufalopolaus controlling from mount.
Ufalopolaus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ufalopolaus thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ufalopolaus wants to control the pace but Rua is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus lands a nice shot to the head.
Ufalopolaus tries to control but Rua wriggling away.
Rua takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ufalopolaus looking to control but Rua is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ufalopolaus thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ufalopolaus controlling from mount.
Rua tries to reverse the position but Ufalopolaus maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rua attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ufalopolaus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rua explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ufalopolaus lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ufalopolaus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rua stuffs the takedown attempt from Ufalopolaus. Ufalopolaus gets slowly back to his feet.
Rua misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus gets a takedown into half guard.
Ufalopolaus wants to pass the guard but Rua is defending well.
Rua slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ufalopolaus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ufalopolaus is controlling him.
Rua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ufalopolaus wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Ufalopolaus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ufalopolaus content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ufalopolaus on the ground.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ahkmed Ufalopolaus hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ufalopolaus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rua tries to roll over but Ufalopolaus keeps him under control.
Ufalopolaus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rua!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants to control but Ufalopolaus is having none of it.
Ufalopolaus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ufalopolaus punching from mount but Rua doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ufalopolaus lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ufalopolaus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rua can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rua squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rua is squirming around, avoiding Ufalopolaus's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus 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.
Ufalopolaus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rua leaves Ufalopolaus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ufalopolaus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ufalopolaus somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua slips a straight right by Ufalopolaus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mauricio Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahkmed Ufalopolaus.
Rua thows a leg kick but Ufalopolaus checks it
and Ufalopolaus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rua pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ufalopolaus blocks the elbow strike.
Ufalopolaus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rua is trying to break the clinch but Ufalopolaus is controlling him.
Rua is trying to push Ufalopolaus away but Ufalopolaus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ufalopolaus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rua is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ufalopolaus's brow.
Rua is looking to control Ufalopolaus's arms but Ufalopolaus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rua has his back to the cage.
Ufalopolaus can't get the takedown.
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.
Rua content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mauricio Rua.
A solid body kick from Rua.
Ufalopolaus takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ufalopolaus throws a head kick that misses
and Rua counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to score with a low kick but Ufalopolaus moves his leg out of the way.
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ufalopolaus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rua throws a leg kick
so Ufalopolaus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rua is trying to control the position but Ufalopolaus postures up.
Ufalopolaus throwing strikes but missing.
Rua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ufalopolaus is looking to take a break and control but Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rua is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ufalopolaus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ufalopolaus throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mauricio Rua did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Rua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ufalopolaus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rua finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
No luck for Ufalopolaus with that takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rua.
Ufalopolaus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ufalopolaus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rua was covering up waiting for the punch and Ufalopolaus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ufalopolaus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ufalopolaus.
Rua can't keep his opponent in guard - Ufalopolaus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ufalopolaus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua is staying active underneath Ufalopolaus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ufalopolaus slows the pace down in half guard.
Ufalopolaus wants to pass the guard but Rua is defending well.
Ufalopolaus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Well, if Ufalopolaus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ufalopolaus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ahkmed Ufalopolaus.
Rua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ufalopolaus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ufalopolaus misses with a head kick.
Rua does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rua tries to land a front kick but Ufalopolaus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ufalopolaus throws a jab when Rua was well out of range.
Ufalopolaus tries to clinch up but Rua circles away and keeps his distance.
Rua misses with a low kick.
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.
Rua swats away the attempt to clinch by Ufalopolaus.
Rua throws a leg kick but Ufalopolaus checks it.
Ufalopolaus connects with a crisp jab.
Ufalopolaus shoots in and bounces Rua off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ufalopolaus is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ufalopolaus misses the jab.
Ufalopolaus checks a leg kick nicely.
Ufalopolaus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ufalopolaus takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mauricio Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahkmed Ufalopolaus.
Rua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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.
Rua lands with a nice body kick.
Ufalopolaus doesn't manage to clinch there - Rua circles away.
Mauricio Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rua slips under a jab from Ufalopolaus.
Rua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ufalopolaus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rua as he jumps to the side.
Rua is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rua throws a leg kick
and Ufalopolaus counters with a single leg into guard. Rua didn't expect that.
Ufalopolaus chips away with some ground and pound.
Ufalopolaus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rua is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ufalopolaus is controlling him.
Ufalopolaus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mauricio Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ufalopolaus pushing down on Rua's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ufalopolaus moves nicely into side control.
Rua is not content to let Ufalopolaus control the position.
A lull in the action here as Ufalopolaus stalls from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ufalopolaus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahkmed Ufalopolaus!
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus is the new welterweight champion!
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