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ADN 10: R.Ceni PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lennon Gazzola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Trainer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Trainer's choice of entrance music: Nas - Hate Me Now. Johnny Trainer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lennon Gazzola!
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, Johnny Trainer!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gazzola changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trainer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gazzola is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gazzola landing a few strikes.
Gazzola has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gazzola darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Trainer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gazzola.
Gazzola stands up and beckons Trainer to join him on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gazzola tries to keep at a distance but Trainer has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazzola is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Trainer is defending well.
Gazzola wants to get back to striking at distance but Trainer won't allow it.
Trainer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Trainer is looking to control Gazzola's arms but Gazzola gets an underhook and turns him. Now Trainer has his back to the cage.
Trainer taking a breather.
Gazzola is trying to break the clinch but Trainer has him pressed against the cage.
Gazzola misses with an elbow over the top.
Trainer scores a nice knee to the body.
Trainer lands a knee to the body.
Trainer manages to break the clinch.
Trainer closes the distance but Gazzola moves to the side
and Gazzola counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gazzola.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gazzola stands up from Trainer's guard - Gazzola perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gazzola has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice elbow from Trainer.
It looks like Lennon Gazzola has been cut.
Gazzola jumps guard and drags Trainer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Trainer stops Gazzola from standing up.
Gazzola pulls Trainer in to control the position.
Trainer working some strikes from top position.
Trainer trying to move into half guard but instead Gazzola has managed to sweep!
Gazzola stops Trainer from standing up.
Gazzola passes Trainer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazzola stalling.
Gazzola passes the guard and advances to mount!
Trainer looks winded!
Gazzola swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Trainer is now in Gazzola's guard. A big mistake from Gazzola there, giving up the dominant position!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gazzola is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazzola sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Trainer's guard.
Gazzola is controlling the pace.
Trainer won't allow Gazzola to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gazzola content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gazzola lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lennon Gazzola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lennon Gazzola's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gazzola has Trainer pressed against the cage, preventing Trainer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gazzola tries to pull guard but Trainer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Trainer tries to stall but Gazzola uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Trainer tries to land knees in the clinch but Gazzola avoids the damage to the body.
Trainer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trainer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gazzola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gazzola drives through and clinches with Trainer against the cage.
Gazzola looking to throw knees to the head but Trainer is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Trainer.
Trainer being controlled against the cage.
Trainer is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainer avoids the elbow strike from Gazzola, against the cage.
Trainer looking to throw knees to the head but Gazzola is blocking nicely.
Gazzola jumps into guard, dragging Trainer to the mat.
Trainer being controlled here momentarily.
Gazzola is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Trainer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gazzola scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Johnny Trainer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trainer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gazzola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gazzola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trainer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazzola gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trainer breaks the clinch.
Gazzola shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trainer as he jumps to the side.
Gazzola drives through and clinches with Trainer against the cage.
Gazzola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trainer just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennon Gazzola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trainer throws a punch but it's blocked by Gazzola.
Trainer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gazzola blocks it with crossed arms.
Trainer is trying to stall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trainer throws a punch but it's blocked by Gazzola.
Gazzola leaning his opponent against the cage.
Trainer misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trainer tries to circle away but Gazzola has him pinned against the cage.
Trainer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gazzola is defending well for now.
Gazzola lands a takedown into guard.
Trainer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gazzola controls the pace.
Gazzola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gazzola engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gazzola passes Trainer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazzola takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gazzola is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trainer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gazzola in particular looking to stall.
Gazzola looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Trainer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gazzola decides to return to a standing position.
Gazzola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lennon Gazzola dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lennon Gazzola's cut.
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!
Trainer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gazzola tries a head kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Trainer, right into the meat.
Gazzola fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trainer connects with a high kick.
Trainer wants to clinch but Gazzola slips to the side
and Gazzola counters by clinching up.
Gazzola is trying to break the clinch but Trainer has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Trainer gets underhooks to prevent Gazzola's takedown attempt.
Gazzola stalling.
Trainer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Trainer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gazzola is keeping busy.
Gazzola managing to block the knees to the body from Trainer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainer tries to break the clinch but Gazzola is controlling the position.
Gazzola wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gazzola is looking to break free of the clinch but Trainer has double underhooks.
Trainer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gazzola stalling in the clinch.
Trainer tries to land a knee to the head but Gazzola blocks with his arms.
Trainer scores with a knee to the head.
Gazzola managing to block the knees to the body from Trainer.
Trainer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gazzola looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gazzola is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Trainer to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennon Gazzola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trainer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gazzola is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trainer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gazzola is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Trainer manages to break the clinch.
Trainer closes the distance but Gazzola moves to the side
and Gazzola holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Trainer looking to stall.
Trainer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gazzola jumps guard.
Trainer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gazzola looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gazzola looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gazzola!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gazzola scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Trainer to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazzola moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gazzola has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Trainer tries to clinch up
and Gazzola counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gazzola.
Gazzola stands and steps away. Trainer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Trainer gets tackled into the cage by Gazzola. Gazzola maintains the clinch.
Gazzola decides to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gazzola has Trainer pulled in close to control his posture.
Gazzola is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Trainer throwing strikes from guard but Gazzola blocks nicely.
Gazzola on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gazzola tries to get out of the position.
Gazzola manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lennon Gazzola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gazzola controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnny Trainer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lennon Gazzola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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 fight!
Lennon Gazzola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gazzola, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lennon Gazzola!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Falcao Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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136 lbs
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107 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Falcao Chuteboxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Kuusela!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuteboxe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kuusela counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kuusela.
Kuusela is pressed up against the cage. Chuteboxe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kuusela down to the mat. Kuusela avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chuteboxe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kuusela counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Falcao Chuteboxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuusela creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chuteboxe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuusela digs a right hand into Chuteboxe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chuteboxe's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuusela.
Kuusela lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela lands with a left to the head.
Kuusela lands an uppercut.
Kuusela lands a shot to the body.
Chuteboxe has Kuusela pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kuusela manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kuusela stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuusela works on Chuteboxe's body with a couple of short punches.
Chuteboxe has clasped his hands together around Kuusela's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Chuteboxe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chuteboxe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuusela prevents Chuteboxe from improving position.
Chuteboxe prevents Kuusela from escaping the position.
Chuteboxe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chuteboxe goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kuusela rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chuteboxe's guard! Nice work there by Kuusela!
Kuusela pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chuteboxe is keeping the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chuteboxe controls Kuusela momentarily but Kuusela frees himself.
Chuteboxe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chuteboxe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chuteboxe can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuusela advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chuteboxe is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuusela.
Kuusela moves nicely into side control.
Chuteboxe gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kuusela is working for a guillotine from mount but Chuteboxe frees his head quite easily.
Kuusela looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chuteboxe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuusela looking for a guillotine from mount but Chuteboxe is having none of it.
Kuusela avoids the attempt from Chuteboxe to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuusela is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chuteboxe is surviving well by controlling Kuusela's body position as best he can.
Chuteboxe sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kuusela is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chuteboxe defends it well.
Kuusela is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuusela maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chuteboxe could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kuusela has cracked it and Chuteboxe is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kuusela!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Kuusela!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Lineker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ippo Makunouchi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Lineker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ippo Makunouchi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lineker throws a low kick but Makunouchi moves out of range easily.
Lineker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Makunouchi's head.
Lineker throws a nice head kick!
Decent striking displayed by Makunouchi there.
Lineker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Makunouchi.
Ippo Makunouchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lineker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makunouchi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some wild striking there from Makunouchi.
Lineker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Lineker lands but Makunouchi takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makunouchi moves out of range of the leg kick from Lineker.
Makunouchi missing with a left hand there. Lineker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lineker blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Lineker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lineker avoids the body shot from Makunouchi.
Lineker tried to score with a low kick but Makunouchi checks it.
Makunouchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Makunouchi.
Lineker lands with a slapping head kick.
Makunouchi digs a good body shot into Lineker's ribs.
Lineker throws out a leg kick but Makunouchi moves out of range and Lineker only half commits.
Lineker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makunouchi.
Makunouchi thows a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Makunouchi.
Lineker throws a low kick but Makunouchi moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lineker dodges the punch combination from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lineker counters with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makunouchi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lineker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Makunouchi misses with a double jab.
Makunouchi stuns Lineker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lineker misses with a head kick.
Lineker throws the kick towards the body but Makunouchi avoids it.
Makunouchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lineker.
Lineker tries to land a leg kick but Makunouchi saw it coming and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Makunouchi. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Lineker.
Lineker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Makunouchi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lineker rather than just go for the knockout.
Lineker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lineker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Makunouchi throws a body punch but Lineker moves out of range.
Makunouchi loads up on a big right hand but Lineker slips the punch.
Makunouchi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lineker circles away quickly and effectively.
Makunouchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lineker.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lineker, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Lineker.
Makunouchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lineker.
Makunouchi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Makunouchi. Those never looked like landing.
Lineker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick from Lineker.
Makunouchi fails to land with a series of punches.
Makunouchi looks winded!
Lineker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lineker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lineker pushes Makunouchi away with a front kick.
Makunouchi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lineker connects with a solid leg kick.
Lineker cracks the inside of Makunouchi's front leg.
Lineker lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lineker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Makunouchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lineker was well out of range. Poor timing from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lineker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Makunouchi is out of range and Lineker settles back down.
Lineker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lineker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makunouchi.
Lineker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Makunouchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lineker.
Lineker throws a low kick but Makunouchi moves out of range easily.
Lineker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lineker throws a head kick that misses.
Makunouchi misses with a body shot.
Lineker ducks under a wild hook from Makunouchi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lineker throws a push kick but Makunouchi slaps the foot to one side.
Lineker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makunouchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lineker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lineker throws a head kick that misses.
Lineker tries to work over Makunouchi's front leg with a kick but Makunouchi checks it.
Makunouchi swinging wildly here.
Lineker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makunouchi misses the shot to the body.
Lineker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lineker scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi punishes Lineker's body with a nice straight punch.
Makunouchi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lineker. That one must have hurt.
Makunouchi is breathing heavily.
Makunouchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makunouchi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lineker throws a low kick, looking for Makunouchi's leg but Makunouchi calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lineker throws a leg kick that misses.
Lineker misses with a head kick.
Lineker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lineker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makunouchi throws a big shot that misses.
Lineker connects with a leg kick. Makunouchi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lineker throws a head kick that misses.
Lineker lands a head kick!
Lineker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Makunouchi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lineker scrambles back to his feet.
Lineker connects with a high kick.
Lineker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makunouchi looks to throw the jab but Lineker is out of range.
Makunouchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lineker.
Lineker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Makunouchi's head.
Lineker throws a push kick but Makunouchi slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lineker slips a jab and a cross from Makunouchi.
Lineker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makunouchi.
Lineker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ippo Makunouchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makunouchi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lineker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Makunouchi cracks a nice hook into Lineker's ribs.
Makunouchi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Makunouchi. Those never looked like landing.
Makunouchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makunouchi missing with a left hand there. Lineker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lineker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Makunouchi!
Makunouchi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lineker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lineker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Makunouchi does it's job there.
Makunouchi throws a jab when Lineker was well out of range.
Lineker connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lineker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Makunouchi looks to land a combination but Lineker avoids it well.
Makunouchi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Makunouchi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lineker scores with a leg kick.
Lineker slips a jab and a cross from Makunouchi.
Lineker scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lineker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lineker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makunouchi. That did some damage!
Lineker throws a head kick that misses.
Lineker cracks the inside of Makunouchi's front leg.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lineker, right into the meat.
A solid body kick from Lineker.
Makunouchi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lineker connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lineker fakes the leg kick and cracks Makunouchi in the body.
Lineker throws a push kick but Makunouchi slaps the foot to one side.
Makunouchi throws a lazy uppercut
and Lineker counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi blocks a head kick by Lineker.
Makunouchi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lineker can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Lineker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Makunouchi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lineker. That one must have hurt.
Lineker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lineker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Makunouchi's sensitive parts.
Lineker keeps Makunouchi at a distance using the push kick.
Nice body kick there by Lineker.
Makunouchi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lineker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makunouchi can do to turn this around?
Lineker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makunouchi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lineker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lineker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lineker throws a leg kick which misses Makunouchi's front leg but catches the back leg as Makunouchi tries to avoid it.
Lineker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Makunouchi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lineker connects with an inside leg kick.
Lineker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Makunouchi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lineker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Makunouchi's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makunouchi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lineker throws a front kick that sends Makunouchi stumbling back into the cage.
John Lineker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lineker.
Lineker lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick misses from Lineker.
A combination from Makunouchi does no damage.
Makunouchi missing with a left hand there. Lineker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makunouchi throws out a loose jab but Lineker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makunouchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A swing and a miss from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi blocks a head kick by Lineker.
Ippo Makunouchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lineker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makunouchi.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Lineker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lineker 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lineker!
An out of breath John Lineker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Verdmont Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bronson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to So long and thanks for all the fish. Verdmont Bronson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Verdmont Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Pinto!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pinto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bronson as he jumps to the side.
A left lands for Bronson.
Pinto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Pinto drives through with a takedown into Bronson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bronson is looking to stand up but Pinto isn't so interested in that idea.
Bronson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pinto wants to pass the guard but Bronson is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bronson keeping moving, preventing Pinto from controlling successfully.
Pinto passes into half guard.
Pinto stops Bronson from getting back to his feet.
Pinto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bronson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pinto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pinto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bronson looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pinto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pinto trying to control from half guard but Bronson is working away.
Bronson pushes Pinto off looking to stand but Pinto dives back in and keeps control.
Pinto is looking for a kimura but Bronson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pinto to get the leverage.
Pinto is working for a kimura but Bronson is defending it quite comfortably.
Bronson wants to get back to his feet.
Pinto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pinto wants to control but Bronson is keeping him busy.
Bronson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pinto.
Pinto not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jose Pinto has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bronson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bronson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pinto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pinto swings widly with a right hand
and Bronson counters with a nice body shot.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinto moves away.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronson.
A jab from Bronson finds it's way through Pinto's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Pinto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bronson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pinto to score with a decent uppercut.
Bronson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pinto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pinto shoots in but no luck this time.
Bronson really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Pinto moves out of range of the strikes.
Pinto shoots in looking for a takedown but Bronson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pinto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Verdmont Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Pinto.
Bronson scores with a sloppy right hand. Pinto should have avoided that one.
A big right from Bronson misses.
Pinto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
and Bronson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Pinto! He's just covering up as Bronson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verdmont Bronson!
Verdmont Bronson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucio Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Clould (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigues comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. The key to victory for Lucio Rodrigues has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucio Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guy Clould!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clould takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rodrigues throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Clould.
Rodrigues connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clould throws a series of punches but Rodrigues avoids them all with ease.
Clould misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues moves into the clinch successfully.
Clould is trying to break free.
Clould gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clould after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rodrigues lands with a short shot to the head.
Clould gets underhooks to prevent Rodrigues's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucio Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues tries to work over Clould's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rodrigues.
Clould has Rodrigues pressed against the cage, preventing Rodrigues from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rodrigues is trying to drag Clould to the mat but Clould just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Clould is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clould. Rodrigues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clould scores with a shot to the body.
Rodrigues throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clould stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clould walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rodrigues checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches.
Clould has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rodrigues blocking some punches.
Clould is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clould's efforts to push away.
Clould misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Clould.
Clould's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rodrigues working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rodrigues pushes Clould back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clould wants to break free but Rodrigues has control.
Clould working hard to break the clinch.
Rodrigues lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clould backwards.
Clould jumps guard but Rodrigues stands there with Clould around his waist. Clould gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodrigues lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clould backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Clould creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rodrigues has Clould pressed against the cage, preventing Clould from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clould is trying to stall.
Clould jumps guard but Rodrigues turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Clould wants to break free but Rodrigues has control.
A right handed body shot lands from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Clould uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rodrigues is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clould stays in close to Rodrigues's body and controls the position.
Clould trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clould won't allow Rodrigues to sweep him here.
Rodrigues is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clould really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodrigues. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Clould throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clould fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodrigues clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Rodrigues.
Clould blocks a body shot from Rodrigues.
A bit of stalling here from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands with a left to the head.
Rodrigues lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodrigues working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rodrigues is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Clould is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucio Rodrigues dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rodrigues moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rodrigues moves into range and clinches up with Clould.
Clould prevents the takedown attempt.
Clould letting Rodrigues take a breather here.
Rodrigues scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lucio Rodrigues has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rodrigues lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodrigues misses with an elbow over the top.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Clould takes a shot to the head.
Rodrigues scores with a shot to the side of Clould's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Clould breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clould throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodrigues gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Clould to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rodrigues looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clould is one step ahead there.
Rodrigues is trying to control the position but Clould postures up.
Rodrigues wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Clould trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Clould stopping the sweep attempt from Rodrigues.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rodrigues shoots in but no luck this time.
Clould tries to clinch up
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rodrigues won't allow Clould to get back to his feet.
Rodrigues trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodrigues wants to control from the top but Clould keeps moving.
Rodrigues stops Clould from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues advances to half guard.
Clould won't allow Rodrigues to pass to mount.
Clould is trying to stand up here but Rodrigues is controlling him well.
Rodrigues is stalling here. Clould is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rodrigues seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Clould has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rodrigues manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodrigues manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rodrigues thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rodrigues looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clould passes into side control.
Rodrigues manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Clould is looking to take a break and control but Rodrigues is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clould is stalling here. Rodrigues is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Clould seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rodrigues has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rodrigues wants to control but Clould is keeping him busy.
Rodrigues tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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!
Clould dodges the ground and pound from Rodrigues.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clould is pushing Rodrigues's head away, looking to escape. Rodrigues manages to hold on to the position though.
Rodrigues wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clould keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucio Rodrigues 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!
Rodrigues fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Clould. Those never looked like landing.
Rodrigues gets a clinch.
Clould drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodrigues's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodrigues tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clould swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodrigues shoots in but no luck this time.
Guy Clould is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clould is looking to score with low kicks.
Good shot there by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a right hook to the body.
Rodrigues is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clould sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodrigues darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lucio Rodrigues overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodrigues seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clould slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rodrigues throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clould works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clould working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clould preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clould throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clould wants to stand up but Rodrigues is controlling him.
Rodrigues trying to control but Clould is working from the bottom.
Rodrigues stands and throws Clould's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rodrigues thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rodrigues lands some shots froms side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clould pushes Rodrigues away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rodrigues gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clould can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rodrigues is working Clould over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lucio Rodrigues is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Clould being controlled for a moment.
Rodrigues tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rodrigues has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rodrigues wants to control but Clould is keeping him busy.
Rodrigues 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.
You can see the frustration on Clould's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clould regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Clould gets back to full guard.
Clould uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rodrigues scores with a decent looking hook.
Clould fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodrigues manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodrigues moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigues uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clould.
Guy Clould has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodrigues cracks Clould with an open hand slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucio Rodrigues showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rodrigues 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucio Rodrigues!
Lucio Rodrigues thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Boran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trapp Deathgrip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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30
183 lbs
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177 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cassius Boran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trapp Deathgrip!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deathgrip.
Sloppy strikes from Deathgrip. Those never looked like landing.
Boran misses with a wild combination.
Deathgrip swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Deathgrip throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deathgrip slips a jab and a cross from Boran.
Deathgrip gets caught flat footed, as Boran shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Deathgrip looking for a sweep. Not yet Deathgrip, not yet.
Deathgrip looking to control.
Deathgrip keeping moving, preventing Boran from controlling successfully.
Deathgrip had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boran defends it easily.
Boran thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boran sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Deathgrip's guard.
Boran moves into full mount! Deathgrip won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boran takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boran avoids the attempt from Deathgrip to control.
Deathgrip tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deathgrip tries to lock up and control but Boran gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Deathgrip is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Boran is staying active.
Deathgrip is squirming around, avoiding Boran's attempts to control the action.
Boran with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boran working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Boran avoids the attempt from Deathgrip to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boran can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Deathgrip is looking to escape.
Deathgrip working to try and regain half guard.
Boran takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deathgrip is controlling an arm, preventing Boran from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Boran controlling from mount.
Boran prevents Deathgrip from getting the reversal.
Deathgrip has given up his back. Will we see Boran going for some submissions?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boran struggling to keep hold of the position.
Boran controlling well, preventing Deathgrip from escaping the position.
Boran struggling to keep hold of the position.
Deathgrip rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Deathgrip is not content to let Boran control the position.
Deathgrip is trying to maintain the position but Boran is very close to passing his half guard.
Deathgrip tries to get to full guard but Boran has control of the leg.
Deathgrip wants to control but Boran is keeping busy.
Boran wants to free his trapped foot but Deathgrip is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boran prevents Deathgrip from improving his position.
Boran trying to control the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Deathgrip decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Deathgrip is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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!
Boran moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boran keeping moving, preventing Deathgrip from controlling successfully.
Deathgrip is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boran is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boran has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassius Boran dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Boran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Deathgrip circles away quickly and effectively.
Boran thows a leg kick but Deathgrip checks it
and Deathgrip counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Deathgrip decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Deathgrip moves into full mount! Boran won't be happy about that!
Deathgrip trying to control but Boran is having none of it.
Boran is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Boran wants to control but Deathgrip is having none of it.
Boran can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deathgrip lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Boran is looking to improve his position but Deathgrip isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deathgrip with a couple of short strikes.
Cassius Boran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boran taking shots to the head.
Boran sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boran punching from the bottom.
Deathgrip is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boran doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Deathgrip.
Boran won't allow Deathgrip to pass to mount.
Deathgrip wants to control but Boran is keeping him busy.
Deathgrip scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boran wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boran is working hard here to advance position.
Deathgrip is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boran defends it well.
Deathgrip looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boran is refusing to be controlled, as Deathgrip sits in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deathgrip pulls his head out easily.
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. Deathgrip connects with a nice short shot to Boran's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boran is pressing down on Deathgrip's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boran is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Deathgrip is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boran has his foot on Deathgrip's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deathgrip works his way back into a safe position though.
Deathgrip postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boran will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Deathgrip trying to control but Boran is working from the bottom.
Boran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deathgrip gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boran keeping full guard, as Deathgrip tries to pass.
Boran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deathgrip defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boran keeping moving, preventing Deathgrip from controlling successfully.
Deathgrip postures up in Boran's guard and throws a big left but Boran blocks it.
Boran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deathgrip defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boran keeping moving, preventing Deathgrip from controlling successfully.
Boran is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Deathgrip trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boran looking for a guillotine here but Deathgrip defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trapp Deathgrip showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Deathgrip feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Boran looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deathgrip in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boran keeping moving, preventing Deathgrip from controlling successfully.
Deathgrip pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boran is keeping the position for now.
Boran trying to control the position.
Deathgrip trying to control the position from guard on top but Boran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boran has his foot on Deathgrip's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deathgrip works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boran keeping moving, preventing Deathgrip from controlling successfully.
Deathgrip drops back, looking for a kneebar! Boran looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Boran looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Boran!
Deathgrip wants to get back to his feet.
Boran is looking to take a break and control but Deathgrip is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boran wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Deathgrip, who protects the arm well.
Deathgrip sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boran is trying to control the action in half guard but Deathgrip is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deathgrip won't allow Boran to pass to mount.
Boran works his way into side control.
Deathgrip manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boran looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Deathgrip is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boran is trying to control the action in half guard but Deathgrip is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boran passes to full mount!
Deathgrip is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Deathgrip looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boran is trying to stick to Deathgrip's back but Deathgrip is turning into Boran. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Boran's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Deathgrip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deathgrip doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deathgrip manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Deathgrip stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deathgrip stays in close to Boran's body and controls the position.
Boran keeping full guard, as Deathgrip tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deathgrip accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boran is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deathgrip working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deathgrip connects with a couple of short punches.
Boran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Deathgrip is looking to work some ground and pound but Boran has wrist control.
Boran controls Deathgrip momentarily but Deathgrip frees himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deathgrip stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deathgrip with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boran looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boran keeping moving, preventing Deathgrip from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trapp Deathgrip.
Well Deathgrip 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trapp Deathgrip!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kakihara Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matts Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace comes to the cage accompanied by Afroman - Because I Got High. Kakihara Wallace has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
182 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
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181 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kakihara Wallace!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matts Serra!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serra doesn't manage to clinch there - Wallace circles away.
Wallace throws a hook to the side of Serra's head but Serra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serra swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Serra scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Serra tries for a takedown but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wallace misses with a right hand
and Serra counters with a left to the body.
Wallace takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Serra looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wallace!
Serra seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wallace is holding on tight.
Wallace is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serra wants to control the pace but Wallace is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Wallace is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Wallace and Serra has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Serra trying to control the position but Wallace is working away.
Wallace is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serra swings around for an armbar but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Serra's guard.
Wallace is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Serra isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wallace stacks Serra on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wallace!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace is looking to take a break and control but Serra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Serra is trying to control Wallace's posture but Wallace avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Serra looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Serra looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Serra is keen to just control but Wallace is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace pushes Serra off looking to stand but Serra dives back in and keeps control.
Serra works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Wallace's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace is not content to let Serra control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matts Serra dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big left from Wallace misses.
A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target.
Serra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wallace's waist but Wallace gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Serra off to one side.
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serra.
Serra shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Serra trying to pass the guard but Wallace defending well.
Wallace is trying to stand up here but Serra is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra controlling the pace.
Wallace is looking to escape.
Serra passes to side control.
Serra controls the position from side control.
Wallace is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Serra tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallace keeps working.
Serra might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wallace kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matts Serra has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra tries to advance position but instead Wallace slips a leg back in to half guard.
Serra is looking for a kimura here.
Serra is taking a breather. Wallace says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serra is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Serra frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Serra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wallace is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matts Serra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wallace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Serra checks the leg kick nicely there.
Serra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wallace looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Serra has a takedown stuffed.
Serra checks a leg kick nicely.
Serra shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Serra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kakihara Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallace listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Serra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wallace.
Serra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wallace.
Serra shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Serra content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wallace!
Wallace really wants to buck Serra off and get back to his feet.
Serra wants to control the pace but Wallace is squirming around nicely.
Serra fails to take his opponent's back.
Serra jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Wallace is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Wallace and Serra has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serra has control of an arm but Wallace manages to advance to Serra's back!
Wallace is hanging on to Serra's back as he tries to escape.
Serra trying to control the hands but Wallace won't let him.
Wallace wants to control but Serra is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra tries to escape but Wallace has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Serra trying to control the hands but Wallace breaks the grip.
Wallace keeps control of the position as Serra tries to break free.
Wallace is riding his opponent, not letting Serra buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Serra tries to roll but Wallace sticks to his back.
Serra is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace gets his hands free as Serra looks to control.
Wallace is hanging on to Serra's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matts Serra really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wallace lands a two punch combo.
Serra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Wallace closes the distance and clinches.
Serra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wallace is keeping busy.
Wallace throws a head punch that misses.
Wallace is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Wallace can't find room to land a body shot as Serra controls the action.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Serra is looking to control Wallace's arms but Wallace gets an underhook and turns him. Now Serra has his back to the cage.
Wallace lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wallace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Serra is trying to stall.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallace presses Serra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wallace misses with the head strike.
Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but Serra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serra looking to stall.
Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wallace throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Serras head.
Wallace lands with a left to the head.
Serra tries to score a body lock takedown but Wallace shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wallace gets underhooks to prevent Serra's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Serra backwards.
Wallace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Serra backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.
Wallace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wallace tries to work over Serra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace misses with the head strike.
Wallace controlling the action here for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serra holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Serra continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Serra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Serra ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Serra no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wallace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wallace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Serra has a closed guard, preventing Wallace from standing up.
Serra wants to sweep but no luck.
Serra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Serra keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wallace is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kakihara Wallace just wasn't active enough.
Wallace darts in and clinches Serra up against the cage.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wallace gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Serra.
Kakihara Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matts Serra.
Wallace taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Wallace scores with a shot to the side of Serra's head.
Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kakihara Wallace had his way with Matts Serra in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wallace misses with a double jab.
Serra moves away from the strike by Wallace.
The fighters circling - Wallace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Serra looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
Wallace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Serra moves away and avoids it.
Serra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Serra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wallace's hands.
Serra connects with a body shot.
Jab from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a straight left.
Wallace throws a lazy right hand but Serra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Serra misses with a takedown attempt - Wallace sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wallace misses with an uppercut
and Serra counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Serra.
Serra scores with a shot to the body.
Wallace is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Serra throws a hook but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace moves to clinch but Serra breaks away
letting Serra counter with a right hand.
Serra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallace thows a leg kick but Serra checks it
enabling Serra to counter with a crisp jab.
Wallace lands with a good body shot.
Serra misses with a wild body shot.
Serra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Wallace. Those never looked like landing.
Serra closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wallace quickly recovers to half guard.
Serra prevents Wallace from standing back up.
Matts Serra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serra tries to pass to full mount but Wallace defends it.
Serra controlling the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wallace pushes Serra off looking to stand but Serra dives back in and keeps control.
Serra is pressing down on Wallace's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wallace is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Matts Serra hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wallace slaps away a takedown attempt from Serra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wallace wants to slow Serra down by chopping away at his legs.
Kakihara Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
Serra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serra manages to avoid it.
Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
Serra scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kakihara Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallace loads up on a big right hand but Serra slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Wallace.
Serra swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wallace tries to sprawl but Serra drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Serra 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.
Wallace wants to get back to his feet.
Serra controlling the pace.
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 fight!
Matts Serra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Serra has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matts Serra!
Matts Serra is the new welterweight champion!
Matts Serra took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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