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SA Fight 4: Space Mutiny PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between iLike Turtles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Gillette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robin Gillette is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, iLike Turtles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robin Gillette!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turtles throws a jab but it's blocked by Gillette.
A jab from Turtles finds it's way through Gillette's defenses.
Turtles goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Turtles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A combination from Turtles does no damage.
Turtles lunges at Gillette with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gillette's hand.
Turtles scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gillette is looking for a sweep.
Gillette really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turtles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A lull in the action here as Turtles stalls from top position.
Turtles trying to control the position but Gillette is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gillette gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtles landing punches.
Turtles trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turtles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Turtles lands a big shot there that rocks Gillette but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Turtles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Turtles with the ground and pound from mount.
Turtles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtles trying to control but Gillette is having none of it.
The referee stands the fighters back up. iLike Turtles just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Turtles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turtles throws a right hand that Gillette ducks under and follows up with a left that Gillette also avoids with ease.
Turtles swinging wilding here.
Turtles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gillette checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gillette blocks a jab.
Turtles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turtles throws a series of punches but Gillette moves out of range.
Gillette throws a lazy uppercut
and Turtles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Turtles shoots in looking for a takedown. Gillette tries to sprawl out of it but Turtles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gillette manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gillette moves in looking to clinch but Turtles pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turtles gets a takedown into half guard.
Turtles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Turtles is tying to control. Gillette wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gillette tries to get to full guard but Turtles has control of the leg.
Turtles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Turtles connects with a nice short shot to Gillette's temple.
Turtles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gillette works his way to full guard. Good work.
Turtles forces his way into half guard.
Gillette is looking to improve his position.
Turtles thows a huge punch but Gillette dodges it nicely.
Turtles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Turtles wants to take a breather but Gillette is having none of it.
Turtles seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
iLike Turtles dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gillette tries to clinch up
and Gillette takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Turtles does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Turtles.
Turtles lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gillette backs up against the cage.
Turtles throws a right hand that Gillette ducks under and follows up with a left that Gillette also avoids with ease.
Turtles shoots in and drives through. Gillette sprawls well.
Robin Gillette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gillette takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turtles looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gillette!
Turtles lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Turtles can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gillette is looking to escape.
Turtles dominating with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillette is bucking up trying to escape but Turtles cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gillette tries to hold on but Turtles postures up.
Gillette sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Turtles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gillette keeps working.
Gillette is trying to stand.
Gillette is breathing heavily.
Turtles is taking a breather. Gillette 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.
Gillette wants to improve his position but Turtles is controlling well.
Turtles uses his free foot to push down on Gillette's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gillette.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtles working the ground and pound effectively.
Gillette is looking to get to half guard.
Turtles is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gillette can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Turtles controlling from mount.
Turtles punishing his opponent with strikes.
Turtles tries to control but Gillette wriggling away.
Turtles content just to control the position here.
Turtles has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turtles working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Turtles in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gillette is looking to get to half guard.
Turtles content just to control the position here.
Turtles lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turtles looking to control and managing it successfully.
Turtles could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee stands the fighters back up. iLike Turtles just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Turtles misses with a series of wild punches.
Gillette circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gillette wants to clinch but Turtles slips to the side
and Turtles counters with a single leg into guard. Gillette didn't expect that.
Gillette is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Turtles trying to control but Gillette is working from the bottom.
Turtles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Turtles is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
iLike Turtles dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Turtles has managed to clinch.
Turtles is trying to break free.
Gillette tries to break the clinch but Turtles is controlling the position.
Gillette tries to break the clinch but Turtles is controlling the position.
Gillette wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Turtles lands a shot to the body.
Gillette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gillette swings for the body but Turtles moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turtles.
Turtles has Gillette up against the cage in a clinch.
Turtles is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Turtles avoiding damage as Gillette throws knees to the body.
Gillette's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turtles taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillette is looking to control Turtles's arms but Turtles gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gillette has his back to the cage.
Gillette takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gillette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turtles throws a series of punches but Gillette avoids them all with ease.
Gillette gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turtles.
Turtles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turtles fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gillette.
Turtles scoring well with a low kick there.
Gillette throws a series of punches but Turtles moves out of range.
Gillette is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Turtles scores with a four punch combination!
Turtles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gillette counters with a left and a right that stings Turtles.
Turtles is looking to slow Gillette down with leg kicks.
Turtles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Turtles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtles throws a series of punches but Gillette avoids them all with ease.
Gillette darts in trying to clinch
and Turtles counters with a single leg into guard. Gillette didn't expect that.
Turtles wants to control from the top but Gillette keeps moving.
Turtles stays in close to Gillette's body and controls the position.
Turtles seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gillette for as long as he can get away with.
Gillette wants to stand and escape but Turtles is having none of it.
Turtles wants to control from the top but Gillette keeps moving.
Gillette utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turtles stops Gillette from standing up.
Turtles controlling from the top position.
Turtles trying to control the position from guard on top but Gillette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gillette wants to stand and escape but Turtles is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Gillette moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turtles lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Turtles lands a body shot.
Turtles fails to land with a series of punches.
Gillette misses with a combination
and Turtles counters with a nice uppercut.
Turtles misses with a wild body shot.
Turtles connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turtles throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gillette counters with a series of strikes. Turtles will be more careful next time no doubt.
Turtles fails with a takedown attempt.
Turtles misses with a two punch combination.
Gillette fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gillette avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turtles swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gillette counters with a good low kick that Turtles was not able to check.
Turtles moves out of range as Gillette throws a body kick.
Turtles drives through and clinches with Gillette against the cage.
Gillette breaks from the clinch.
Turtles throws a series of punches but Gillette avoids them all with ease.
Gillette closes the distance looking to clinch
and Turtles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robin Gillette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gillette takes a swing at Turtles's ribcage but misses.
Gillette takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
iLike Turtles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turtles 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... iLike Turtles!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Al Bummin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Dolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bummin comes to the cage accompanied by Self Recorded. Al Bummin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stan Dolan's chin.
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175 lbs
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Good takedowns
Good kicks
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Al Bummin!
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, Stan Dolan!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bummin tries to clinch up but Dolan circles away and keeps his distance.
Bummin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dolan tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bummin is working to tighten is grip on Dolan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dolan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bummin is really squeezing tight and eventually Dolan passes out! Bummin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Al Bummin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adao De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Adao De Souza has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Adao De Souza seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adao De Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez with a jab.
Chavez jabs at De Souza's body.
De Souza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Souza misses with a hook to the body
and Chavez counters with a series of strikes that really hurt De Souza! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Chavez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juventa Arroyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Steiner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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290 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juventa Arroyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brock Steiner!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steiner misses with a head kick.
Arroyo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steiner as he avoids it easily.
Steiner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arroyo. Arroyo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steiner tries to close the distance and clinch but Arroyo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steiner lands a head kick that stumbles Arroyo and the fighters go to the mat.
Arroyo is rocked!
It looks like Juventa Arroyo has been cut.
Arroyo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Steiner!
Oh Arroyo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steiner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arroyo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arroyo postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Steiner out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Arroyo goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Juventa Arroyo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Ohko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omarn Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ohko comes to the cage accompanied by They're Coming to Take Me Away. The crowd seem to be enjoying Simpson's choice of entrance music: Why Can't We Be Friends. Tommy Ohko is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Ohko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Omarn Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohko fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Simpson.
Simpson throws a big shot that misses.
Ohko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ohko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simpson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Simpson breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from Ohko finds it's target.
Ohko slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Simpson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Simpson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Simpson throws a looping overhand right but Ohko ducks down to avoid it.
Simpson throws a right hand that Ohko ducks under and follows up with a left that Ohko also avoids with ease.
Ohko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simpson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ohko cracks Simpson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Simpson falls to his knees and Ohko doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Ohko!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobcat Apocalypse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesus Christ has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
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277 lbs
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Brawler
Intelligent |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesus Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobcat Apocalypse!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ closes the distance and clinches up with Apocalypse, looking for a takedown. Christ pushes Apocalypse against the cage but Apocalypse circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Apocalypse tries to close the distance and clinch but Christ swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Christ shoots in for a takedown but Apocalypse shows good takedown defense.
Christ changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Apocalypse looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Apocalypse can't do much from the bottom here.
Apocalypse tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Apocalypse sneaks back into half guard.
Apocalypse tries to roll over but Christ keeps him under control.
Christ perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Apocalypse trying to control from the bottom.
Christ knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Apocalypse on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apocalypse is looking to improve his position.
Christ is nestled in close to Apocalypse, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apocalypse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Christ lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Apocalypse tries to get to full guard but Christ has control of the leg.
Apocalypse manages to get to full guard.
Apocalypse has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Christ can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apocalypse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Apocalypse looks gassed!
Christ 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.
Apocalypse bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Christ's guard.
Christ on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Christ tries to get out of the position.
Apocalypse trying to control but Christ is working from the bottom.
Apocalypse has gone for a leg lock! Christ slips out almost immediately though and dives into Apocalypse's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ postures up and lands a big shot to Apocalypse's brow.
Christ not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Apocalypse can't keep his opponent in guard - Christ advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Christ performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Christ looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Apocalypse taking some punishment here, with Christ in his half guard.
Christ is looking to take a break and control but Apocalypse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apocalypse is looking to improve his position.
Apocalypse moves into full guard.
Christ stays in close to Apocalypse's body and controls the position.
Christ lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Christ will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Apocalypse is wriggling around but Christ manages to pass to half guard.
Apocalypse is looking to escape.
Christ keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Apocalypse is refusing to be controlled, as Christ sits in half guard.
Christ prevents Apocalypse from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Christ dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Apocalypse shoots in but Christ avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Christ shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Apocalypse counters with a single leg into guard. Christ didn't expect that.
Christ utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Apocalypse preventing the sweep.
Apocalypse forces his way into half guard.
Christ tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Apocalypse prevents Christ from improving his position.
Christ holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Apocalypse prevents Christ from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Apocalypse there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apocalypse trying to control from half guard but Christ is working away.
Christ wants to improve his position but Apocalypse is controlling well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Apocalypse doesn't manage to clinch there - Christ circles away.
Christ tries for a takedown but Apocalypse circles away easily
and Christ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Apocalypse gets a takedown into half guard.
Apocalypse decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Christ tries for a takedown but Apocalypse circles away easily
and Apocalypse counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Christ's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christ utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apocalypse lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apocalypse stands and throws Christ's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Christ is looking to reverse the position.
Apocalypse is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Christ knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Christ takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Christ sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Apocalypse is looking to take a break and control but Christ is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Apocalypse wants to work for an arm triangle but Christ is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Christ wants to improve his position but Apocalypse is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apocalypse is looking for a kimura here.
Christ wants to control but Apocalypse is keeping busy.
Christ flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Apocalypse trying to control from half guard but Christ is working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Christ shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Apocalypse decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Christ's guard.
Apocalypse trying to control but Christ is working from the bottom.
Christ can't keep his opponent in guard - Apocalypse advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apocalypse trying to advance position but Christ counters by regaining guard.
Christ working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Apocalypse.
Christ keeping full guard, as Apocalypse tries to pass.
Apocalypse lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Apocalypse tries to stand but Christ is controlling from the bottom.
Christ keeping moving, preventing Apocalypse from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apocalypse lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobcat Apocalypse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Christ's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Christ doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Apocalypse decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Christ's guard.
Apocalypse has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Christ is proving hard to escape from.
Christ keeping moving, preventing Apocalypse from controlling successfully.
Apocalypse drops back looking for a leg! Christ is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Christ manages to kick Apocalypse off! Apocalypse jumps back into Christ's guard.
Apocalypse postures up and lands a big shot to Christ's brow.
Christ is trying to control the position but Apocalypse postures up.
Apocalypse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bobcat Apocalypse has got the better of the ground game so far.
Christ seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christ wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Apocalypse scores a takedown into full mount!
Christ regains half guard.
Christ wants to get back to full guard.
Apocalypse landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Apocalypse throwing shots but Christ is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apocalypse is looking for a kimura here.
Apocalypse prevents Christ from improving his position.
Christ has a hand on Apocalypse's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Apocalypse takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ regains half guard.
Apocalypse trying to control from half guard but Christ is working away.
Apocalypse is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Apocalypse trying to control from half guard but Christ is working away.
Christ is trying to get back to full guard.
Apocalypse works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apocalypse trying to control the position but Christ is working away.
Christ regains half guard.
Apocalypse seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Christ does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Christ trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Apocalypse manages to pass to mount!
Apocalypse goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Christ turns into him and now he's in Apocalypse's guard.
Christ not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Apocalypse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Christ preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apocalypse is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Apocalypse manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Apocalypse get's back to his feet.
Apocalypse with a poor takedown
and Christ counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Apocalypse is trying to keep Christ in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apocalypse is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Christ lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobcat Apocalypse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Apocalypse 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobcat Apocalypse!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Murphy McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Shachner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy McDonald has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murphy McDonald!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rory Shachner!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shachner shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense.
Shachner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McDonald is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Shachner pulls his head out easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shachner has eaten all the pies!
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
McDonald looks like he's trying to stand up.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shachner is working away from the top position though.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Shachner trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald looking for a kimura from the bottom but Shachner passes into side control!
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shachner.
Shachner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shachner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shachner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well.
McDonald tries to improve position but can't.
Shachner trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
McDonald is trying to control Shachner's posture but Shachner avoids it.
McDonald is not content to let Shachner control the position.
Shachner just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDonald tries to buck Shachner off but Shachner is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shachner shoots in looking for a takedown. McDonald tries to sprawl out of it but Shachner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDonald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Shachner.
Shachner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McDonald looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
Shachner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shachner's best efforts.
Shachner looks gassed!
Shachner is thwarting McDonald's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shachner prevents McDonald from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Shachner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt
and Shachner counters with a single leg into guard. McDonald didn't expect that.
McDonald is trying to hold Shachner in close to prevent damage but Shachner has managed to pass into half guard.
McDonald keeping hold of Shachner's head, controlling as best he can.
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
Shachner trying to control from half guard but McDonald is working away.
Shachner is looking for a kimura here.
McDonald is trying to control but Shachner manages to pass to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to escape the mount.
McDonald slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shachner seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.
Shachner is breathing heavily.
McDonald tries to roll over but Shachner keeps him under control.
Shachner wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald controlling the position.
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shachner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shachner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Shachner from controlling successfully.
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Shachner pushes his legs off easily.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shachner pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald trying to control but Shachner postures up.
McDonald is pressing down on Shachner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Shachner is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. McDonald Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Shachner's back instead.
McDonald working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to get the hooks in deep but Shachner pushed the leg off.
McDonald patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I really don't envy Shachner right now.
McDonald is looking for a rear naked choke here but Shachner reverses the position brilliantly into McDonald's guard!
Shachner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shachner trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rory Shachner has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murphy McDonald dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Shachner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shachner won't be happy with that.
McDonald tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McDonald postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Shachner tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position.
McDonald tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shachner is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shachner can't do much from the bottom here.
McDonald wants to control but Shachner is keeping him busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McDonald misses with a takedown
and Shachner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McDonald is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Shachner pulls his head out easily.
Shachner trying to pass the guard but McDonald defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shachner is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shachner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shachner stops McDonald from getting back to his feet.
Shachner is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shachner seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.
Shachner is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shachner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shachner is looking for a kimura but McDonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shachner to get the leverage.
Shachner wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald gets full guard.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shachner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Shachner is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. McDonald Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Shachner's back instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McDonald is trying to stick to Shachner's back but Shachner is turning into McDonald. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McDonald's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Shachner.
McDonald has his hands on Shachner's head, controlling the position.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Shachner postures up.
Shachner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shachner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shachner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shachner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McDonald is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shachner off and has taken his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rory Shachner.
I think Shachner 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Shachner!
Rory Shachner is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Cumia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cumia has chosen Stranglehold as his entrance music. Tim Taylor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anthony Cumia's chin.
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147 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Taylor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Cumia!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cumia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor avoids the head kick by Cumia.
Cumia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anthony Cumia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Cumia which made him look bad.
Cumia drops Taylor with a beautiful combination! Taylor stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cumia is looking for the KO!
It looks like Tim Taylor has been cut.
Cumia fails to land with a series of punches.
Cumia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cumia but Cumia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cumia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Taylor stands up and we're back to a striking position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Cumia shows good takedown defense.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Cumia.
Cumia stuffs the takedown attempt from Taylor. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Taylor shoots for a takedown but Cumia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Taylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cumia throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
Cumia misses with a body shot.
Cumia closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Taylor wants to control but Cumia postures up.
Cumia scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Taylor to see if he's OK.
Taylor takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Taylor regains half guard.
Taylor makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cumia throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cumia circles away.
Cumia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor keeps control of Cumia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cumia crunches a lovely knee into Taylor's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cumia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cumia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cumia misses with a takedown
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cumia won't be happy with that.
Taylor working the head with strikes.
Taylor has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cumia!
Cumia prevents Taylor from taking his back.
Taylor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cumia tries to buck Taylor off but he can't manage it.
Taylor is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cumia is surviving well by controlling Taylor's body position as best he can.
Taylor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cumia looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor won't let Cumia get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Taylor fails to move to back control.
Taylor with shots to the head and body - Cumia looks very uncomfortable down there.
Taylor controlling from mount.
Cumia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cumia wants to get back to his feet.
Taylor looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Taylor avoids the attempt from Cumia to control.
Cumia is trying desperately to improve position.
Taylor looking for a guillotine from mount but Cumia is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cumia is looking to improve his position but Taylor isn't that keen on the idea.
Taylor looking to control but Cumia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Taylor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cumia tries to hold on but Taylor pushes him away.
Cumia looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Taylor sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Cumia taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Taylor!
Tim Taylor retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jasper Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gristle McThornbody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McThornbody has chosen Workhorse as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gristle McThornbody will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jasper Higgins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gristle McThornbody!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McThornbody darts in and clinches Higgins up against the cage.
McThornbody works on Higgins's body with a couple of short punches.
McThornbody tries to land knees in the clinch but Higgins avoids the damage to the body.
McThornbody breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McThornbody tries to close the distance and clinch up but Higgins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Higgins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McThornbody throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Higgins stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. McThornbody follows into mount!
It looks like Jasper Higgins has been cut.
Higgins is breathing heavily.
Higgins is squirming around, avoiding McThornbody's attempts to control the action.
Higgins has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of McThornbody's lack of action.
McThornbody thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Higgins's head.
McThornbody wants to get back to his feet.
McThornbody takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McThornbody wants to stand up but Higgins is controlling the position.
Higgins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McThornbody sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Higgins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McThornbody drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Higgins dives on top into guard.
McThornbody trying to strike off his back.
Higgins stops McThornbody from standing up.
McThornbody is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McThornbody lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Higgins!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody controlling from mount.
McThornbody goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Higgins turns into him and now he's in McThornbody's guard.
McThornbody wants to control the position but Higgins says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McThornbody is trying to maintain the position but Higgins is very close to passing his half guard.
McThornbody tries to kick Higgins off but Higgins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins blocks the strikes from McThornbody.
McThornbody tries to get to full guard but Higgins has control of the leg.
McThornbody pushes Higgins off looking to stand but Higgins dives back in and keeps control.
Higgins could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McThornbody is trying to control but can't.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McThornbody stuffs the takedown attempt from Higgins. Higgins gets slowly back to his feet.
McThornbody gets caught flat footed, as Higgins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McThornbody throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
McThornbody is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McThornbody is trying to control the position but Higgins postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Higgins stops McThornbody from standing up.
McThornbody looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McThornbody managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higgins passes McThornbody's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McThornbody is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Higgins connects with a nice short shot to McThornbody's temple.
McThornbody is looking to get back to full guard here but Higgins has managed to pass to side control instead.
McThornbody tries to improve his position but Higgins has taken his back! Higgins has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will McThornbody tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Higgins Pushes McThornbody away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jasper Higgins!
Jasper Higgins retains his light heavyweight title!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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