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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patricio Freire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ponchik Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freire kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Havoc. Patricio Freire has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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154 lbs
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patricio Freire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ponchik Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Freire.
Alexander prevents Freire from moving into mount.
Freire in side control, throwing shots but Alexander defends.
Freire controlling the position from side mount.
Freire looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A lull in the action here.
Freire is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alexander has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Freire.
Freire is staying tight to Alexander's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Freire landing strikes.
Freire takes a little break here. Alexander wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Freire stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ponchik Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Alexander misses.
Alexander tries to sprawl but Freire drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Freire missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Freire slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freire wants to free his trapped foot but Alexander is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Freire slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Patricio Freire.
Freire throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alexander tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Freire is in Alexander's guard.
Freire stays in close to Alexander's body and controls the position.
Freire 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.
Freire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alexander works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Freire throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freire passes into half guard.
Freire seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Freire missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Freire has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Alexander defend it? Freire steps over the head and cranks it - Alexander is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Freire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patricio Freire!
Patricio Freire tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jared White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Zhirkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zhirkov's choice of entrance music: Russian National Anthem. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jared White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Zhirkov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhirkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Igor Zhirkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Zhirkov. Those never looked like landing.
Zhirkov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zhirkov.
It looks like Jared White has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zhirkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
White scores with a push kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for White.
Zhirkov looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhirkov throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
White throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zhirkov's waist but Zhirkov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing White off to one side.
White misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhirkov is just out of range.
Zhirkov dips to his left and cracks White with an uppercut!
A combination from White does no damage.
White fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zhirkov works over White's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White fails in his attempt to clinch.
White tries to clinch up but Zhirkov circles away and keeps his distance.
White is looking to clinch.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
White tries to clinch there but Zhirkov circles away.
White shoots for a takedown but Zhirkov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zhirkov misses with a two punch combination.
Zhirkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White.
White gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zhirkov being controlled against the cage.
Zhirkov is trying to stall.
White tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov pulls White into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White prevents Zhirkov from getting back to his feet.
White connects with a couple of short punches.
Zhirkov keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
Zhirkov wants to stand and escape but White is having none of it.
Zhirkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with White. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zhirkov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
White pushes down on Zhirkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ground and pound from White.
Zhirkov looks like he's trying to stand up.
White takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
White stands up and beckons Zhirkov to join him on the feet.
Zhirkov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
White shoots in and drives through. Zhirkov sprawls well.
Zhirkov stalks White and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into White's face. White staggers backwards, shaken.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zhirkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zhirkov has White up against the cage in a clinch.
White comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
White is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zhirkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. White gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White takes the fight into the clinch.
Zhirkov tries to circle away but White has him pinned against the cage.
White landing knees to the body.
White has picked Zhirkov up - he's going for a ride! White dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White prevents Zhirkov from standing back up.
White works his way into full mount!
White dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You get the feeling that Zhirkov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jared White will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jared White's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice takedown defense from Zhirkov. No joy for White on that attempt.
Zhirkov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zhirkov duly obliges.
Jared White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zhirkov on his heels. He'll look to pass Zhirkov's guard now, I'm sure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zhirkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
White throwing strikes but missing.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White stops Zhirkov from standing up.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhirkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White drops back looking for a leg! Zhirkov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zhirkov manages to kick White off! White jumps back into Zhirkov's guard.
White stops Zhirkov from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White wants to control from the top but Zhirkov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White won't allow Zhirkov to get back to his feet.
White 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.
White lands a couple of elbows.
White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
White wants to control from the top but Zhirkov keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
White postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
White stands up over Zhirkov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zhirkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zhirkov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov wriggles free and stands up.
White drives through with a really nice takedown 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!
White passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Zhirkov!
White working for a submission but Zhirkov is keeping him at bay.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, White cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White trying to control but Zhirkov is having none of it.
White throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov tries to buck White off but he can't manage it.
White with shots to the head and body - Zhirkov looks very uncomfortable down there.
White content just to control the position here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, White cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
White sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zhirkov really wants to buck White off and get back to his feet.
White putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
White 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.
White won't let Zhirkov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Zhirkov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
White with shots to the head and body - Zhirkov looks very uncomfortable down there.
White landing strikes from the mount and Zhirkov is in trouble!
White unloading with bombs!
Zhirkov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White lands a heavy elbow.
White has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zhirkov's face.
White trying to control but Zhirkov is having none of it.
Zhirkov wants to try and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jared White dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jared White's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Zhirkov. No joy for White on that attempt.
Zhirkov throws a series of punches but White moves out of range.
White throws a series of punches but Zhirkov avoids them all with ease.
Zhirkov gets a clinch.
White tries to pull guard but Zhirkov won't allow it.
Zhirkov can't break the clinch.
Zhirkov tries to pull guard but White holds him up against the cage and eventually Zhirkov drops back down to his feet.
Zhirkov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but White has him pressed against the cage.
White drags the fight down to the ground.
Jared White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White has his feet on Zhirkov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Zhirkov throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
White has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White pulls guard.
White pushes Zhirkov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirkov moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhirkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zhirkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.
White fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Zhirkov as White shoots in.
Zhirkov scores with a punch to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zhirkov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces White back to the cage. Zhirkov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zhirkov looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
Zhirkov closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Zhirkov pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhirkov was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
White will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov thuds his right hand into White's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
White tries to clinch up but Zhirkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Zhirkov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by White.
White has taken the fight to the clinch.
White trying to land knees to the body.
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!
White tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zhirkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
White has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zhirkov uses from the top position.
Zhirkov gets to his feet - White follows without any prompting.
Zhirkov has managed to clinch.
White is looking to break free of the clinch but Zhirkov has double underhooks.
White working Zhirkov over with knees to the body.
Zhirkov jumps guard and drags White to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
White makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zhirkov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
White throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zhirkov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. White is in Zhirkov's guard.
White wants to pass the guard but Zhirkov is keeping the position.
White loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zhirkov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst White is controlling him.
White trying to control but Zhirkov is working from the bottom.
Zhirkov wants to stand up but White is controlling him.
White makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White won't allow Zhirkov to get back to his feet.
Zhirkov has momentary wrist control but White slips an elbow through the middle.
White trying to control but Zhirkov is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White won't allow Zhirkov to get back to his feet.
Zhirkov is working an open guard so White takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zhirkov doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
Zhirkov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from White.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right-left combo lands from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov swats away the attempt to clinch by White.
Zhirkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. White looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jared White.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for White, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 for Jared White!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Jared White!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Jared White!
Jared White wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Delson Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Racionais MC's - Expresso da Meia-Noite. Delson Ribeiro could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcus Riley's chin.
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212 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Delson Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Riley!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley fails to land the takedown.
Ribeiro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ribeiro is trying to control. Riley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Riley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ribeiro pulls his head out easily.
Riley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ribeiro.
Riley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ribeiro lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Ribeiro there.
Ribeiro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ribeiro trying to control from half guard but Riley is working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro seems to be working for a kimura but Riley defends the submission attempt.
Ribeiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
Ribeiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ribeiro tries to pass to full mount but Riley defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Ribeiro 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.
Riley manages to get to full guard.
Riley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Riley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Riley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ribeiro defends it easily.
Ribeiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ribeiro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Riley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Riley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Riley is looking for a triangle but Ribeiro pushes his legs off easily.
Ribeiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Riley looking for a guillotine here but Ribeiro defends easily.
Ribeiro stands and throws Riley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro trying to control the action but Riley is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Ribeiro stalls from top position.
Riley is not content to let Ribeiro control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee asks Ribeiro politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ribeiro prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riley keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Delson Ribeiro wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ribeiro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Riley!
Ribeiro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Riley is looking to escape.
Riley can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro dominating with strikes here.
Riley is working to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribeiro trying to control but Riley is having none of it.
Riley is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribeiro has a good base and remains in mount.
Ribeiro looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Riley tries to reverse the position but Ribeiro maintains control.
Ribeiro cracks Riley with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Riley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ribeiro is keen to just control but Riley is a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ribeiro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riley's head.
Ribeiro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ribeiro is looking to take a break and control but Riley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Delson Ribeiro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ribeiro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Riley on his heels. He'll look to pass Riley's guard now, I'm sure.
Riley working for a triangle but Ribeiro defends it easily.
Riley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Riley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Riley is keeping the position.
Delson Ribeiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ribeiro trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom.
Riley is looking for a triangle but Ribeiro pushes his legs off easily.
Ribeiro stays in close to Riley's body and controls the position.
Ribeiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ribeiro defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Riley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ribeiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Riley is not content to let Ribeiro control the position.
Riley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Riley is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro trying to control from half guard but Riley is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is taking a breather. Riley 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Delson Ribeiro just wasn't active enough.
Riley has a takedown stuffed.
Ribeiro drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribeiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Riley has his foot on Ribeiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ribeiro works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ribeiro defends it easily.
Ribeiro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
Riley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ribeiro 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.
Riley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riley is breathing heavily.
Riley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ribeiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Riley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ribeiro should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Riley has tightened it up now! Ribeiro should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcus Riley!
A less than humble Marcus Riley misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Del Hombre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diaga Janatan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Diaga Janatan enters the cage!
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149 lbs
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153 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alberto Del Hombre!
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, Diaga Janatan!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Hombre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Janatan, pushing him back against the cage.
Del Hombre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Del Hombre scores with a shoulder strike.
Janatan tries to pull guard but Del Hombre holds him up against the cage and eventually Janatan drops back down to his feet.
Del Hombre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Janatan backwards.
Del Hombre is trying to trip Janatan. He has hold of a leg but Janatan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Del Hombre persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Del Hombre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Del Hombre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Janatan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Del Hombre postures up.
Del Hombre lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Hombre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Del Hombre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Del Hombre is looking to stand up but Janatan won't let him.
Janatan looking for a sweep. Not yet Janatan, not yet.
Del Hombre is looking to work some ground and pound but Janatan has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Hombre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Janatan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janatan is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Del Hombre is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diaga Janatan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Flaubert Canto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Sousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sousa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ratamahatta. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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167 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flaubert Canto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Sousa!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sousa connects with a leg kick. Canto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Canto gets a clinch.
Sousa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Canto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A big right from Sousa misses.
Canto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Canto looks for a takedown but Sousa sprawls well.
Canto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sousa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Canto somewhat.
Sousa cracks Canto with a good jab.
Canto tries for a takedown but Sousa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flaubert Canto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sousa catches Canto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Flaubert Canto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Sousa.
Canto with a poor takedown
and Sousa counters with an outside leg kick.
Sousa lands a two punch combo.
Canto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Canto scores with a takedown into Sousa's guard.
Canto trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom.
Sousa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sousa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sousa looking for a sweep. Not yet Sousa, not yet.
Canto controlling from the top position.
Canto seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sousa for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flaubert Canto has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Canto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sousa's guard.
Canto controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sousa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sousa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canto kicks off Sousa and gets to his feet.
Canto closes the distance and clinches.
Sousa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Canto goes for a takedown attempt but Sousa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Canto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sousa as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sousa connects with a crisp jab.
Sousa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Canto if he has to take too many more of those.
Sousa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Canto backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sousa avoids it really well and circles away.
Sousa's corner calls for a 1-2. Sousa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Canto.
Sousa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thiago Sousa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sousa's corner calls for a 1-2. Sousa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Sousa. Those never looked like landing.
Canto shoots in and bounces Sousa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sousa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Canto is trying to stand up here but Sousa is controlling him well.
Canto kicks off Sousa and gets to his feet.
Canto blocks a head kick by Sousa.
Canto just misses with a punch to the body.
Sousa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A left and a right from Sousa both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sousa!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Sousa as Canto shoots in.
Canto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canto fails with a takedown attempt.
Canto throws out a loose jab but Sousa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sousa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Canto back to the cage. Sousa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sousa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sousa misses with the combination.
Sousa scores with a jab to the head.
Canto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flaubert Canto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sousa lands a jab to the nose.
Canto throws a jab when Sousa was well out of range.
Thiago Sousa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Canto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sousa defends it nicely.
Sousa keeps Canto at a distance using the push kick.
Canto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sousa but Sousa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sousa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sousa scores with a push kick.
Canto with a poor takedown
and Sousa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Canto's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sousa.
Sousa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sousa enables Canto to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sousa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sousa is trying to keep Canto in close.
Canto looking to sit in guard and control but Sousa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Canto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sousa.
Canto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sousa.
Sousa won't allow Canto to get back to his feet.
Sousa wants to pass the guard but Canto is keeping the position.
Canto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sousa throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canto is looking to stand up but Sousa isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Canto uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canto shoots in for a takedown but Sousa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Canto slips a jab and a cross from Sousa.
Sousa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sousa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Canto has time to react.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sousa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Canto's head.
Sousa misses with a body kick.
Canto needs to keep his hands up - Sousa had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Sousa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sousa slaps away a takedown attempt from Canto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sousa avoids the body shot from Canto.
Canto tries for a takedown but Sousa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Canto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sousa was well out of range. Poor timing from Canto.
Canto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sousa pinned against the cage. Sousa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flaubert Canto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sousa is pressing down on Canto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sousa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Canto stopping the sweep attempt from Sousa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa looking to control.
Canto stands up and waves to Sousa to follow him.
A big right from Canto misses.
Sousa is looking to land body kicks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sousa stalling in the clinch but Canto improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canto turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Canto landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sousa tries to buck Canto off but Canto is having none of it.
Canto working the head and body with strikes.
Canto throwing shots but missing, from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canto content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sousa struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canto cracks Sousa with a big elbow.
Canto throws an elbow but Sousa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Canto lands a few punches from side control.
Sousa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sousa is being controlled here.
Canto cracks Sousa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sousa wants to control but Canto postures up.
An elbow from Canto crashes against the mat.
Canto decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sousa to his feet.
Sousa blocks a jab.
No joy there for Sousa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Canto misses the body punch
enabling Sousa to counter with a crisp jab.
Canto misses the shot to the body.
Sousa swings for the body but Canto moves 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Canto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sousa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Canto fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flaubert Canto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sousa 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Flaubert Canto!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Thiago Sousa!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Materazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Luthor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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22
210 lbs
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Materazzi!
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, Lex Luthor!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Luthor.
A big right from Materazzi misses.
Luthor misses with a head kick.
Materazzi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Marco Materazzi has been cut.
Lex Luthor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materazzi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Luthor.
Luthor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Materazzi misses.
Materazzi lands the left hand.
Luthor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Materazzi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Luthor.
Luthor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Materazzi misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materazzi misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Luthor.
Materazzi moves out of range of the body kick.
Luthor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Luthor - that will leave a mark!
Luthor feints and then cracks Materazzi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Materazzi down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Materazzi checks a leg kick.
Materazzi blocks a head kick by Luthor.
Luthor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luthor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Materazzi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materazzi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Luthor has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Materazzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Luthor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Luthor throws a head kick that misses.
Materazzi looks to land a left hand but Luthor moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Materazzi.
Materazzi swings for the body but Luthor moves out of range.
That kick from Luthor tenderised Materazzi's leg. Materazzi is trying to keep his angry face on.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Materazzi checks a leg kick.
Materazzi misses with a wild body shot.
Materazzi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materazzi loads up on a big right hand but Luthor slips the punch.
Luthor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Materazzi.
Materazzi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Luthor throws out a leg kick but Materazzi moves out of range and Luthor only half commits.
Luthor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Materazzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick from Luthor.
Materazzi is breathing heavily.
Luthor wants to slow Materazzi down by chopping away at his legs.
Luthor lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luthor looks to land a body kick but Materazzi moved away.
Luthor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luthor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luthor throws a sloppy head kick and Materazzi moves out of range easily.
Materazzi looks to land a left hand but Luthor moved out of range nicely.
Luthor lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luthor.
Luthor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Materazzi.
Materazzi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luthor. Luthor obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luthor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Luthor lands with a slapping head kick.
Materazzi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luthor. Luthor obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Luthor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marco Materazzi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Materazzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luthor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Materazzi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Luthor looks for the body kick but Materazzi saw that one coming.
Materazzi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luthor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Materazzi throws a lazy uppercut
and Luthor counters with a good low kick that Materazzi was not able to check.
Nice defenses there by Luthor.
Luthor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Materazzi's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luthor throws a wild body kick that Materazzi sees coming a mile off.
Luthor throws a leg kick but Materazzi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Luthor lands a leg kick that knocks Materazzi off balance momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materazzi sizes up Luthor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Luthor misses with a head kick.
Materazzi lunges at Luthor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luthor's hand.
Materazzi blocks a head kick by Luthor.
Lex Luthor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Luthor.
Luthor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luthor throws a head kick that half lands.
Marco Materazzi's cut is getting worse.
Luthor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luthor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luthor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luthor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luthor slips a jab from Materazzi.
Materazzi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luthor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luthor throws a sloppy head kick and Materazzi moves out of range easily.
Luthor thumps Materazzi with a low kick.
Luthor throws a sloppy head kick and Materazzi moves out of range easily.
Materazzi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Materazzi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Materazzi misses with an uppercut.
Luthor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Materazzi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Luthor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Luthor lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luthor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luthor throws a chopping leg kick but Materazzi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luthor.
Materazzi looks to land a left hand but Luthor moved out of range nicely.
Luthor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Materazzi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marco Materazzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Materazzi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Luthor. That one must have hurt.
Luthor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Luthor lets loose with a powerful body kick. Materazzi will feel that in the morning.
Luthor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
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!
Luthor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Materazzi if he has to take too many more of those.
Luthor connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luthor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Materazzi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luthor.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Materazzi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Materazzi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Luthor. That one must have hurt.
Materazzi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Materazzi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Luthor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Materazzi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marco Materazzi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Luthor.
Crunch! Luthor slams his shin into Materazzi's torso.
Luthor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Materazzi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Luthor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marco Materazzi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Materazzi misses with a straight left.
Luthor moves away from the strike by Materazzi.
Luthor motions for Materazzi to come forward. Luthor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Materazzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luthor.
Materazzi throws a combination that misses
and Luthor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Luthor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Crunch! Luthor slams his shin into Materazzi's torso.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luthor.
Luthor throws a head kick that Materazzi semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luthor thumps Materazzi with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luthor throws a front kick that sends Materazzi stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luthor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luthor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luthor. That's going to slow Materazzi down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luthor. That's going to slow Materazzi down.
Luthor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luthor.
An inside leg kick lands from Luthor.
Luthor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Luthor cracks the inside of Materazzi's front leg.
Luthor connects with an inside leg kick.
Lex Luthor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Luthor.
Luthor throws a head kick that misses.
Luthor feints and then cracks Materazzi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Materazzi down.
Luthor thows a body kick. Materazzi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Luthor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crunch! Luthor slams his shin into Materazzi's torso.
Luthor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Materazzi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luthor.
Luthor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luthor connects with an inside leg kick.
Luthor keeps Materazzi at a distance using the push kick.
Materazzi throws a right hand that misses
and Luthor counters with an outside leg kick.
Luthor thuds his shin into the meat of Materazzi's side.
A solid body kick from Luthor.
Nice body kick from Luthor.
Luthor throws a nice head kick!
Luthor scores with a leg kick.
Luthor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luthor thuds his shin into the meat of Materazzi's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luthor tries a head kick but it misses.
Materazzi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Materazzi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Luthor.
Luthor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Materazzi checks it well.
Luthor misses with a body kick.
Marco Materazzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Materazzi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Luthor. That one must have hurt.
Materazzi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luthor can pounce on him.
Luthor scores with a head kick. Materazzi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luthor scores with a leg kick.
Luthor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lex Luthor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luthor 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight for Lex Luthor!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Lex Luthor!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Lex Luthor!
Lex Luthor wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Milani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Son (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Milani might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Silicone Curitiba. Marco Milani has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Excellent MT
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Milani!
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, Gray Son!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milani scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Milani. That snapped Son's head back.
Milani tries to close the distance and clinch up but Son swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Milani takes the fight into the clinch.
Milani pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Son blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Son fails to land.
Son misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Son fails to land.
Son blocks the elbow strike.
Son can't break the clinch.
Milani is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Milani wants to stall.
Nice elbow from Milani.
It looks like Gray Son has been cut.
Milani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Son tries a body shot but Milani blocks it.
Son wants to break free but Milani has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son misses with a punch to the body.
Son misses with a hook to the ribs.
Son looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Son tries to work over Milani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Son throws a head punch that misses.
Milani creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Milani lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Milani throws an elbow but misses.
Son swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Milani stalling in the clinch but Son improves position.
Milani throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Son is trying to force a seperation but Milani has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Milani.
Son blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Milani.
Son avoids the elbow strike from Milani, against the cage.
Milani comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Son breaks from the clinch.
Milani tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Son paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Milani moves to clinch but Son breaks away
and Son counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milani moves to clinch but Son breaks away
and Son counters with a one-two to the body.
Milani checks a low kick from Son.
Milani scores with a takedown into Son's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Son pulls Milani in close to his closed guard and prevents Milani from doing any damage or advancing position.
Milani thows a big elbow that misses.
Son manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Milani is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milani regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Son content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Son prevents Milani from improving his position.
Milani is pressing down on Son's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Son stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Milani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Son wants to get up but he can't break Milani's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Son looks gassed!
Milani is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Milani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Son can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Son decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Milani, up you get!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Son walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marco Milani will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gray Son's cut.
That's time! Milani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Milani rushes Son and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Milani keeps control of Son as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Milani.
Milani lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Son.
Son blocks an elbow strike.
Milani pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Son takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Gray Son's cut even more.
Son tries to work over Milani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Son's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Son throws a leg kick but Milani sees it coming and moves out of range.
Milani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gray Son is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Milani tries to close the distance and clinch but Son swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Milani.
Milani tries to clinch up but Son circles away and keeps his distance.
Son scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milani has closed the distance and engaged Son in a clinch.
Son tries to break free but Milani pushes him back against the cage.
Son is trying to break the clinch but Milani has him pressed against the cage.
Son blocks an elbow strike.
Son tries to throw a body punch but Milani avoids it by throwing Son back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Son.
Milani creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Milani looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Milani throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Son's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Milani blocks a body shot from Son.
Son tries to work over Milani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Son fails to land.
Son's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Milani clinches up with Son and pushes him back against the cage.
Son has had enough of the clinch but Milani keeps him there for the moment.
Son avoids a wild elbow strike from Milani.
Son blocks the elbow strike.
Son dodges an elbow strike from Milani.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milani takes a shot to the head.
Son escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Milani is looking to clinch but Son is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milani wants to clinch but Son slips to the side
and Son cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Milani moves out of range of the body kick from Son.
Son avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Son. Milani shrugs it off though.
Milani is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Son's jab looks to have found its range, popping Milani under the eye.
Milani is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Milani tries to close the distance and clinch up but Son swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Son throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Son pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Son works over Milani's head and body with a nice combination.
Milani is rocked!
Son gets in close and tags Milani with a short punch that almost sends Milani to the mat! Oh Milani is in big trouble! He turns his back on Son, trying to create some distance but Son rushes him, striking wildly and Milani goes down! The referee tackles Son into the cage to end the fight! Son is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gray Son!
Gray Son managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, O'Brannigan's Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jc Denton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Herald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denton comes to the cage accompanied by A bomb!. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jc Denton!
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, Justin Herald!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Denton finds it's target.
A big left from Denton misses.
Nice body punch from Denton.
Justin Herald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denton connects with a crisp jab.
Herald throws a big shot that misses.
Denton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Herald backs up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Denton misses with a looping left.
Denton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Denton lands a nice shot that snaps Herald's head back.
Denton throws a hook to the side of Herald's head but Herald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Herald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Denton.
Herald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Denton misses the shot to the body.
Denton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Herald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Denton throws a jab but it's blocked by Herald.
A telegraphed right hand from Herald misses the target.
Herald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herald.
Herald scores with a nice right hand.
Denton works Herald's body with a nice hook.
Herald thuds a left hand into Denton's body.
Denton misses with an uppercut. Herald saw that one coming.
Denton misses with a few strikes there.
Herald cracks Denton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Denton throws a lazy right hand but Herald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Herald throws a jab but it's blocked by Denton.
Herald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Herald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Denton.
Herald just misses with a punch to the body.
Herald staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Herald misses its intended target.
Denton staying out of range there.
Herald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Denton takes a swing at Herald's ribcage but misses.
Denton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Denton cracks Herald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Denton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Herald was well out of range. Poor timing from Denton.
Herald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Herald lands the left hand.
Denton misses with a wild body shot.
Denton swings for the body but Herald moves out of range.
Herald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Herald throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Denton counter with a right hand.
Herald takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denton misses with a few strikes there.
Herald 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.
Denton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Denton misses with a wild body shot.
Herald throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Herald misses with a double jab.
Herald misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Herald.
Herald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Denton throws out the jab.
Denton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Herald.
Denton misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Herald.
Denton lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Denton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Denton just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Denton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A left lands for Herald.
Denton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Denton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Denton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Denton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Denton takes one to the side of the head.
Denton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Herald moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Denton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herald.
Herald connects with a body shot that sends Denton's belly button to the back.
Herald defending well as Denton loads up on a big left hand.
Denton slips a jab from Herald.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jc Denton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Denton thows a body shot but no joy.
Denton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Herald counters with a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Herald. Denton does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Denton misses.
Denton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Denton cracks a nice hook into Herald's ribs.
Herald throws a lazy right hand but Denton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Denton. Herald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denton misses with a straight left.
Herald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Denton throws a lazy right hand but Herald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Denton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Denton is looking to wear down Herald with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Denton blocks a jab.
Herald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denton.
Herald misses with an uppercut. Denton saw that one coming.
Justin Herald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herald misses with a right hand
and Denton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Denton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Herald was well out of range. Poor timing from Denton.
Denton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Herald looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Denton misses with a straight left.
Herald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Denton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Herald misses with an uppercut. Denton saw that one coming.
Denton slips under a jab from Herald.
Denton blocks a jab.
Herald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Denton dodges the punch combination from Herald.
Denton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Herald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Denton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denton looks to score with a jab to the body but Herald is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Herald to score with a decent uppercut.
Denton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Herald is breathing heavily.
Denton misses the jab.
Denton connects with a body shot that sends Herald's belly button to the back.
Denton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Herald moves away.
Herald looks to score with a jab to the body but Denton is just out of range.
Denton lands with an overhand left.
Denton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, jab by Denton - just one landing.
Herald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denton.
Herald misses with the combination.
Denton just misses with a punch to the body.
Denton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Herald moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Herald moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Denton. Herald does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Herald.
Denton misses with a hook. Herald ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Denton misses its intended target.
Herald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Denton moves out of range as Herald strikes.
Herald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Denton counters with a straight right hand.
Herald dips to his left and cracks Denton with an uppercut!
Denton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Herald just misses with a punch to the body.
Denton swings for the body but Herald moves out of range.
Herald works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab by Denton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Herald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denton.
Denton thuds his right hand into Herald's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Denton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Herald.
Denton misses with a straight left.
Denton misses the jab.
Herald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Denton at a distance.
Herald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Denton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Denton. Herald does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Herald misses its intended target.
Herald looks to land a left hand but Denton moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Herald. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Denton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Denton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Herald.
Herald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jc Denton will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Herald ducks right into an uppercut from Denton.
Denton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Herald manages to avoid it.
Denton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Herald lands with a shot to the body.
Denton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Denton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Herald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Herald throws a lazy right hand but Denton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Herald misses with a body shot.
Herald misses with a straight right.
Denton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Herald was well out of range. Poor timing from Denton.
Denton slips under a jab from Herald.
Jc Denton is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Herald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Herald gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Denton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Herald misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Herald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herald misses with a double jab.
Denton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Herald.
Herald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Denton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Herald at a distance.
Denton loads up on a big right hand but Herald slips the punch.
A jab from Denton does it's job there.
Denton clobbers Herald with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Denton throws a body punch but Herald moves out of range.
Herald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denton was well out of range. Poor timing from Herald.
Denton lands with an uppercut that bounces Herald off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Herald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Denton circles away quickly and effectively.
Herald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Denton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denton lands a nice looking body shot.
Herald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Denton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Herald manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Denton - just one landing.
Herald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Denton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Herald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Denton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Herald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Denton misses the shot to the body.
Herald throws a hook but Denton blocks it.
Denton lands with a good body shot.
Denton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Herald eats them both and turns towards Denton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Herald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Denton.
Justin Herald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denton slips under a jab from Herald.
Herald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Denton.
Herald looks to land a left hand but Denton moved out of range nicely.
Denton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Herald.
Denton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Herald looks to land a right hand but Denton moved out of range.
Herald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Herald there as he acknowledges the shot.
Denton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Denton missing with a left hand there. Herald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Denton cracks Herald with an open hand slap.
Herald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denton moves away.
Denton scores with a nice head shot.
Herald looks to land a left hand but Denton moved out of range nicely.
Denton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Herald moves away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Herald might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Denton has got the better of the exchanges.
Denton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Denton lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herald throws a hook but Denton blocks it.
Herald misses with a straight right.
Denton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jc Denton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Denton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Denton thows a body shot but no joy.
Denton jabs Herald right on the nose. Herald blinks but takes it well.
A cross from Denton lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Denton misses with the combination.
Herald tries to bum rush Denton with a series of wild strikes but Denton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jc Denton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Denton 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 for Jc Denton!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Jc Denton!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Jc Denton!
Jc Denton wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Ou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ou has chosen Advance On as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Ou!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ou, as that shot connected.
Jensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ou thows a body shot but no joy.
A left and a right from Ou both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Peter Jensen has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ou was well out of range. Poor timing from Jensen.
Ou connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jensen throws a jab but it's blocked by Ou.
Jensen scores with a jab. Ou acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ou cracks Jensen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ou moves out of range as Jensen strikes.
Ou takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ou.
Ou walks into a straight right hand from Jensen.
Jensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joe Ou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jensen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jensen looking to score a takedown here. Ou is defending well but Jensen drives through and ends up in Ou's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jensen looking to pass the guard.
Jensen pushes down on Ou's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ou really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jensen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen throwing shots but Ou is blocking nicely.
Ou wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ou can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ou tries to get to full guard but Jensen has control of the leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ou has hold of Jensen's hands but Jensen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jensen working the head and body with strikes.
Jensen is pressing down on Ou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ou is holding on for now.
Jensen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jensen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jensen wants to take a breather but Ou is having none of it.
Jensen controlling the action here.
Ou avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jensen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jensen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jensen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jensen is trying to control the action in half guard but Ou is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jensen trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Peter Jensen just wasn't active enough.
Ou tries to clinch up but Jensen circles away and keeps his distance.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ou lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Ou will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Jensen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jensen, as that shot connected.
It looks like Joe Ou has been cut.
Ou drops Jensen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jensen looks back up at him and smiles so Ou waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Jensen there.
Jensen shoots for a double leg takedown but Ou sprawls well. He's pushed Jensen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ou just misses with a punch to the body.
Ou takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good exchange - Jensen coming out on top.
Ou takes one on the button.
Jensen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ou misses with an uppercut. Jensen saw that one coming.
Ou throws a looping overhand right but Jensen ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ou lands a left and a right that send Jensen crashing to the mat, dazed. Ou thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jensen is rocked!
Ou rushes Jensen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Jensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ou throws a head punch that misses.
Jensen seems to have got his legs back now.
Ou lands a shoulder strike.
Jensen slowing the pace effectively.
Ou throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Ou scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peter Jensen's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jensen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ou is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Ou scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ou unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Jensen! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ou is unloading with more strikes now! Jensen drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Ou!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfie Norks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Fitzwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norks kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Like a G6. Fitzwell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by RATM - Killing in The Name. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alfie Norks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Fitzwell!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Norks does it's job there.
Norks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fitzwell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fitzwell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norks. Norks obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzwell lands a lovely overhand right.
A good leg kick by Norks.
Norks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fitzwell avoids the body shot from Norks.
Fitzwell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norks lands a leg kick that knocks Fitzwell off balance momentarily.
Fitzwell misses with a looping right.
Fitzwell loads up on a big right hand but Norks slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norks.
Norks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Norks throws a head kick that Fitzwell semi-blocks.
Norks lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzwell looks gassed!
Nice body kick there by Norks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Norks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Norks landing knees to the head.
Norks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Norks lands a knee to the body.
Norks unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fitzwell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Norks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fitzwell's defenses.
Norks lands a body punch.
Norks using the Thai clinch to land knees 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!
Norks using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Norks landing knees to the head.
Norks lands an elbow inside that Fitzwell shrugs off.
Norks lands a damaging elbow.
Fitzwell is trying to push Norks away but Norks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Norks digs a right hand underneath Fitzwell's ribcage. Fitzwell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Richard Fitzwell has been cut.
Norks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzwell backwards.
Norks working Fitzwell over with knees to the body.
Norks connects with a knee to the head.
Norks unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fitzwell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Norks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norks.
Norks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fitzwell takes an elbow to the temple.
Norks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fitzwell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Norks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fitzwell's defenses.
Norks lands an elbow inside.
Norks unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fitzwell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from Norks.
Norks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fitzwell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Norks.
Norks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fitzwell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Norks.
Norks lands an elbow just above Fitzwell 's eye.
Norks lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norks crunches a lovely knee into Fitzwell's ribcage.
Norks lands a good knee to the midsection. Fitzwell won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Norks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norks.
Norks lands a nice elbow.
Norks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzwell backwards.
Norks pushes Fitzwell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Norks.
Fitzwell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Norks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Norks drops Fitzwell onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fitzwell is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fitzwell is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norks unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fitzwell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Norks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Norks lands a left hand.
Fitzwell is still on wobbly legs! Can Norks finish him?
Norks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzwell or not.
Fitzwell seems to have recovered his senses.
Norks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Norks cracks Fitzwell on the chin with a massive knee to the head! He's been separated from consciousness before he even hits the floor! Absolutely fantastic knee and a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Alfie Norks!
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