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UVT 201: Double Trouble PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Ribeiro da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Shewmaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro da Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Soulfly - Pain. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Frank Shewmaker was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Ribeiro da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Shewmaker!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Shewmaker dodges the punch combination from Ribeiro da Silva.
Ribeiro da Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Shewmaker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ribeiro da Silva misses with a hook. Shewmaker ducked under it nicely.
Shewmaker fails with a takedown attempt.
Shewmaker tries to clinch but Ribeiro da Silva is having none of it.
Ribeiro da Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ribeiro da Silva content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Shewmaker manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shewmaker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro da Silva moves into full mount! Shewmaker won't be happy about that!
Shewmaker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ribeiro da Silva wants to control the pace but Shewmaker is squirming around nicely.
Ribeiro da Silva pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ribeiro da Silva postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shewmaker looks a forlorn figure.
Ribeiro da Silva landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shewmaker is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribeiro da Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Ribeiro da Silva connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ribeiro da Silva in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Shewmaker is rocked!
Shewmaker takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Ribeiro da Silva's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Ribeiro da Silva!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joao Ribeiro da Silva waved his t-shirt featuring $10's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nicolai Grigorev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicolai Grigorev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicolai Grigorev!
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, Walter White!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White's corner calls for a 1-2. White obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
White missing with a left hand there. Grigorev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grigorev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Walter White has been cut.
Grigorev misses with a looping left.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grigorev.
White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grigorev pinned against the cage. Grigorev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grigorev loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Grigorev.
A punch combination from White misses.
Grigorev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck White on the side of the head.
White tests Grigorev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grigorev.
White scores with a nice right hand.
White lands with a good body shot.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grigorev misses with a double jab
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grigorev misses with a left hand
and White counters with a one-two to the body.
White comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grigorev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grigorev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
A jab from White does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
Nicolai Grigorev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter White.
Grigorev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nicolai Grigorev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grigorev slips a jab from White.
Grigorev throws a hook but White blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
White takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grigorevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
White clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from White.
Grigorev is looking for a takedown.
Grigorev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. White avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigorev is trying to break the clinch but White has him pressed against the cage.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for White.
White stalling against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from White.
A hook to the body from White.
White presses Grigorev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grigorev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grigorev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
White gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
White managing to block the knees to the body from Grigorev.
Grigorev wants a takedown.
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White lands a jab-cross combination.
Grigorev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A lazy left from White finds it's target.
Grigorev cracks White with an open hand slap.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
White closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grigorev to the mat! Grigorev manages to get full guard.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Grigorev is retaining full guard.
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grigorev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grigorev is on top in guard.
Grigorev throws an elbow that misses. White uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grigorev's guard. Nice move by White!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter White's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
White lands a head shot.
Grigorev throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
White misses with a double jab
and Grigorev counters with a nice uppercut.
White is rocked!
Grigorev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
White misses with a body shot.
White has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
White moves out of range as Grigorev strikes.
White is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Grigorev misses with a straight right.
White connects with a body shot.
White connects with a body shot.
Grigorev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grigorev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Grigorev throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
White instigates a clinch.
White lands with a light punch inside.
White breaks the clinch.
Grigorev gets tackled into the cage by White. White maintains the clinch.
Grigorev is trying to push White away but White has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
White stops a takedown attempt from Grigorev.
White misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorev wants to take the fight to the mat but White manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grigorev wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolai Grigorev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White tries to throw a body punch but Grigorev avoids it by throwing White back against the cage.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grigorev's elbow.
White stops a takedown attempt from Grigorev.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grigorev's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White lands a hook that snaps the head of Grigorev backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
White wants to stall.
Grigorev wants a takedown.
White struggles to land a body shot inside as Grigorev controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White is struggling to control the position.
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White misses with a body shot.
Grigorev misses with a looping left.
White stuns Grigorev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
White doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grigorev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by White. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot by White.
A combination from White does no damage.
White misses with an uppercut. Grigorev saw that one coming.
White defending well as Grigorev loads up on a big left hand.
White throws a shot to the body.
White throws a hook but Grigorev blocks it.
White connects with a jab.
Grigorev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch combination from White misses.
White throws a body punch but Grigorev moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
White smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
White throws a big shot that misses.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grigorev.
Walter White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grigorev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grigorev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Grigorev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
White lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Walter White's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from White misses.
White's corner calls for a 1-2. White obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
White moves into the clinch.
Walter White seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grigorev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
White lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigorev.
Grigorev jumps guard.
Grigorev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Grigorev wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorev keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
White slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grigorev is trying to get back to half guard.
White is looking to take a break and control but Grigorev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White throws an elbow but Grigorev slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nicolai Grigorev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White working away.
Grigorev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
White is looking to take a break and control but Grigorev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walter White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grigorev trying to remain calm as White controls from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Grigorev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on White's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
White looks to land a strike but Grigorev avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorev looking to control.
White wants to control from the top but Grigorev keeps moving.
Grigorev lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for White!
White keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grigorev looking to ground and pound but White is blocking nicely.
Grigorev landing shots from mount.
Grigorev lands a big shot there that rocks White but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
White manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Grigorev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Grigorev there.
Grigorev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigorev is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White controlling the position well.
Grigorev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grigorev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grigorev thows a huge punch but White dodges it nicely.
White gets back to full guard.
Grigorev cracks White with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nicolai Grigorev.
I think White 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter White!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Neal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Eduardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eduardo has chosen Numb as his entrance music. Carlos Eduardo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Stephen Neal's chin.
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stephen Neal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Eduardo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neal swings widly with a right hand
and Eduardo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Eduardo avoids the body shot from Neal.
Neal shoots in and bounces Eduardo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Neal trying to control the position from guard on top but Eduardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neal distracts Eduardo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Neal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eduardo controls Neal momentarily but Neal frees himself.
Eduardo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Neal controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neal is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Eduardo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Neal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Eduardo tries to free his leg and advance position but Neal is retaining full guard.
Eduardo is fighting to break Neal's control of his arms but Neal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Neal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eduardo's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Neal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eduardo 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.
Neal passes Eduardo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Eduardo is trying to get back to full guard.
Eduardo trying to hold on to Neal's head to control him but Neal postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Eduardo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neal is nestled in close to Eduardo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neal throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Eduardo to regain full guard.
Eduardo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eduardo keeping full guard, as Neal tries to pass.
Neal throws a big right hand that misses.
Neal throws an elbow that misses. Eduardo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Neal's guard. Nice move by Eduardo!
Neal pulls Eduardo in close to prevent any damage.
Neal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eduardo is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo being controlled here momentarily.
Neal 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.
Eduardo wants to control from the top but Neal keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Neal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
That kick from Neal tenderised Eduardo's leg. Eduardo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Eduardo connects with a leg kick. Neal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Eduardo.
Neal lands with a hook. Eduardo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Eduardo tries to clinch but Neal is having none of it.
Neal dives in and scores a takedown into Eduardo's guard.
Neal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Neal advances position into side control!
Neal cracks Eduardo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eduardo wants to control but Neal postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neal wants to control but Eduardo is keeping him busy.
Eduardo tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Neal easily slips into full mount!
Neal controlling the position easily from mount.
Neal lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neal putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Neal lands with some strikes.
It looks like Carlos Eduardo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neal working Eduardo over with strikes here.
Neal punishing his opponent with strikes.
That has opened up Carlos Eduardo's cut even more.
Eduardo is looking to get to half guard.
Neal trying to control but Eduardo is having none of it.
Neal landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neal lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Eduardo hang on?
Neal punishing his opponent with strikes.
Eduardo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Neal.
Neal looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Neal with shots to the head and body - Eduardo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Neal avoids the attempt from Eduardo to control.
Neal landing shots from mount.
Eduardo is rocked!
The cut above Carlos Eduardo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Neal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Neal.
Eduardo is still in real trouble! Can Neal finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Neal! Eduardo is hurt baaadly! Neal is firing away with more strikes - Eduardo is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Neal!
Stephen Neal thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mister Sailo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chew Bacca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bacca comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 3rd world! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mister Sailo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chew Bacca!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bacca cracks the inside of Sailo's front leg.
Sailo throws a right hand that Bacca ducks under and follows up with a left that Bacca also avoids with ease.
Sailo misses with a straight left.
Sailo throws the left hand but Bacca avoids the punch easily.
Bacca misses with a double jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bacca - that will leave a mark!
Sailo looks to throw the jab but Bacca is out of range.
Sailo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bacca.
Sailo is breathing heavily.
Bacca keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bacca throws a good cross that connects.
Good exchange - Bacca coming out on top.
Bacca throws a right hand that Sailo ducks under and follows up with a left that Sailo also avoids with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bacca.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bacca.
Bacca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sailo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sailo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bacca misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bacca clinches.
Bacca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bacca tries to bum rush Sailo with a series of wild strikes but Sailo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bacca throws a one two combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bacca. That's going to slow Sailo down.
Sailo throws a hook to the side of Bacca's head but Bacca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bacca throws a combination that misses
and Sailo counters with a nice uppercut.
Bacca swats away the attempt to clinch by Sailo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bacca works over Sailo's head and body with a nice combination.
Sailo is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Bacca moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Sailo! Bacca continues to tee off on Sailo, landing with a left and a right! Bacca connects with a right hand that leaves Sailo sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Bacca!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chew Bacca!
After winning the bout, Chew Bacca thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sakamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Azh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakamoto comes to the cage accompanied by imdabes by GMCFOSHO. Azh has chosen Manu Militari - Voix De Fait as his entrance music. The key to victory for Paul Sakamoto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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32
212 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Sakamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Azh!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sakamoto throws a right hand that Azh ducks under and follows up with a left that Azh also avoids with ease.
Sakamoto clinches with his opponent.
Sakamoto is trying to stall.
Sakamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azh slowing the pace effectively.
Azh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sakamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Sakamoto fails to land.
Azh tries to pull guard but Sakamoto won't allow it.
Sakamoto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sakamoto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Azh is keeping busy.
Azh has clasped his hands together around Sakamoto's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Azh passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sakamoto!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto avoids a series of strikes thrown by Azh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azh tries to control but Sakamoto wriggling away.
Sakamoto avoids a series of strikes thrown by Azh.
Sakamoto tries to buck Azh off but he can't manage it.
Azh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sakamoto is looking to escape.
Azh might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sakamoto kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sakamoto is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Azh looking to secure an arm triangle but Sakamoto defends it well.
Sakamoto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sakamoto tries to get out of the position.
Azh looking to secure an arm triangle but Sakamoto defends it well.
Azh is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Sakamoto is in real trouble.
Well, with Azh on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sakamoto is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto trying to control the action but Azh just sinks the hooks in.
Sakamoto wants to get back to his feet.
Azh patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azh working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Sakamoto is doing well to defend. Azh seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Sakamoto is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andre Azh!
A victorious Andre Azh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Boothe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miklo Velka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velka has chosen Cypress Hill - Insane In The Membrane as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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219 lbs
21 - 17 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Boothe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miklo Velka!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boothe throws a front kick aimed at Velka's knee but Velka avoids it well.
Velka misses with a two punch combination.
Velka checks a leg kick.
That kick from Velka tenderised Boothe's leg. Boothe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Velka misses with a low kick as Boothe jumps back.
Boothe tests Velka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Velka wants to clinch up but Boothe keeps it at a distance.
Boothe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boothe throws a body punch but Velka moves out of range.
Velka slips under a jab from Boothe.
Velka scores with a jab.
Velka scores with a jab. Boothe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boothe throws an off balance right hand
and Velka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velka is looking to score with low kicks.
Velka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boothe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boothe throws a sloppy head kick and Velka moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boothe checks a leg kick.
Velka pushes Boothe up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Boothe.
Velka has Boothe pressed against the cage, preventing Boothe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boothe wants to stall.
Velka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boothe breaks the clinch.
Velka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Velka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Velka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boothe lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boothe connects with a solid leg kick.
Velka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boothe's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Velka. Those never looked like landing.
Velka throws a head kick that misses
and Boothe counters with a nice leg kick.
Velka thuds his right hand into Boothe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boothe misses with an uppercut.
Velka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boothe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Velka avoids the head kick by Boothe.
Velka moves in looking to clinch but Boothe pushes him off.
Velka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Velka misses.
Boothe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Velka in his tracks.
Nice straight punches there by Boothe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boothe.
Velka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Velka thuds his right hand into Boothe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Velka wants to clinch.
A nice combination there by Velka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Velka.
Velka wants to land a leg kick but Boothe is out of range.
Boothe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Velka.
Velka moves into range and clinches up with Boothe.
Boothe is trying to break free.
Velka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boothe is breathing heavily.
Boothe breaks the clinch.
Velka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boothe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boothe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Velka scores with a head kick.
Velka throws a looping overhand right but Boothe ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boothe swats away the attempt to clinch by Velka.
A good leg kick by Velka.
Boothe throws a poor cross that misses
and Velka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Velka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Velka scores with a jab to the body.
Velka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Velka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Miklo Velka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Boothe misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Velka.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boothe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Velka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Some bone on bone action there as Boothe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Velka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miklo Velka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Boothe. Those never looked like landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Velka.
Boothe scores with a punch to the head.
Boothe throws a lazy uppercut
and Velka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boothe thinking.
Velka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boothe.
Good work by Velka as he checks the leg kick.
Miklo Velka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Velka throws a front kick aimed at Boothe's knee but Boothe avoids it well.
Velka tries to clinch but Boothe is having none of it.
Velka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Velka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Velka lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boothe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Velka throws a sloppy head kick and Boothe moves out of range easily.
Velka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boothe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Velka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boothe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boothe swats away the attempt to clinch by Velka.
Velka misses with a wild body shot.
Velka throws a body kick that misses
and Boothe counters with an outside leg kick.
Velka slips a jab from Boothe.
Velka scores with the left hand. Boothe knows he should have avoided that one.
Boothe ducks under a wild hook from Velka.
Boothe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Velka is able to avoid easily.
Boothe scores with a decent looking hook.
Velka avoids the body shot from Boothe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Velka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Velka feints and then cracks Boothe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boothe down.
Velka lands with an overhand left.
Velka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boothe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boothe swings for the body but Velka moves out of range.
Boothe misses with an uppercut. Velka saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velka throws out a leg kick but Boothe moves out of range and Velka only half commits.
Velka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boothe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boothe staying out of range there.
Boothe scores with a one two! Velka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boothe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick by Boothe misses
and Velka counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Velka.
Velka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boothe swats away the attempt to clinch by Velka.
Velka staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Velka.
Velka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boothe throws a solid leg kick but Velka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boothe.
That kick from Boothe tenderised Velka's leg. Velka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boothe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Velka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boothe throws a series of punches but Velka avoids them all with ease.
Boothe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Velka.
Boothe throws a low kick, looking for Velka's leg but Velka calmly moves out of range.
Boothe with a hook.
Boothe throws a front kick aimed at Velka's knee but Velka avoids it well.
Velka forces Boothe back against the cage and clinches.
Velka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velka pushes off an throws an elbow but Boothe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Boothe managing to block the knees to the body from Velka.
Boothe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Velka lands a good knee to the midsection. Boothe won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velka just leaning against Boothe, taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Velka.
Velka just leaning against Boothe, taking a breather.
Boothe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boothe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Velka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Velka throws an elbow but misses.
Boothe stalling in the clinch but Velka improves position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boothe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miklo Velka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Velka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boothe's defenses.
Boothe lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miklo Velka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Velka ducks under a wild hook from Boothe.
A low kick from Boothe is predictable there
and Velka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Velka cracks Boothe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boothe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boothe thows a leg kick but Velka checks it
and Velka counters with an outside leg kick.
Velka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Velka closes the distance and pushes Boothe back into the cage.
Boothe has had enough of the clinch but Velka keeps him there for the moment.
Velka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boothe avoids the elbow strike from Velka, against the cage.
Velka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boothe up against the cage.
Velka trying to stall but Boothe improves his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velka stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boothe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velka is looking to clinch but Boothe is avoiding it.
Velka lands the left hand.
Velka checks the leg kick.
Velka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Velka throws the left hand but Boothe avoids the punch easily.
Velka defending well as Boothe loads up on a big left hand.
Boothe scores with a leg kick.
Velka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Velka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Velka misses with an elbow over the top.
Boothe stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boothe's efforts to push away.
Velka lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Thomas Boothe has been cut.
Boothe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velka works Boothe's body with a nice hook.
Velka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boothe throws a chopping leg kick but Velka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boothe's corner calls for a 1-2. Boothe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Velka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Velka with a nice cross.
Boothe misses with a body kick.
Velka lands with a nice body punch.
Boothe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Velka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velka clinches with his opponent.
Boothe working hard to break the clinch.
Boothe is trying to force a seperation but Velka has the dominant position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Velka stalls.
Boothe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Velka is keeping busy.
Velka is stalling here.
Velka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Velka leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Miklo Velka.
Velka cracks Boothe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boothe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Velka circles away quickly and effectively.
Velka scores with a nice body kick.
Thomas Boothe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velka jabs Boothe right on the nose. Boothe blinks but takes it well.
Velka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boothe in his tracks.
Velka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Velka wants to clinch up but Boothe keeps it at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velka doesn't manage to clinch there - Boothe circles away.
Boothe throws a head kick that Velka semi-blocks.
It looks like Miklo Velka has been cut.
Velka connects with a body shot that sends Boothe's belly button to the back.
Velka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boothe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Velka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miklo Velka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Velka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miklo Velka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Velka 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miklo Velka!
Miklo Velka looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Yo homes....I dedicate this win to Magic....La Onda essa! Hey Red Rider shut your mouth...if you want to scrap meet me at El Pino!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bleh Wha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skinny Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wha comes to the cage accompanied by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. The key to victory for Bleh Wha has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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25
300 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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36
287 lbs
30 - 39 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bleh Wha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Skinny Boy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy misses with a takedown
and Wha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Skinny Boy has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wha misses with an uppercut. Boy saw that one coming.
Wha has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boy fails to pull guard.
Wha manages to break the clinch.
Boy shoots in for a double leg but Wha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bleh Wha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skinny Boy.
Boy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boy bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Wha comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Boy falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Boy was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bleh Wha!
A determined Bleh Wha didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zoe Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov has chosen HINO RUSSO as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
177 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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27
182 lbs
12 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zoe Washburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergei Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov clinches.
Washburn jumps guard but Ivanov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ivanov gets underhooks to prevent Washburn's takedown attempt.
Ivanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Ivanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Zoe Washburn has been cut.
Washburn closes the distance and clinches up with Ivanov, looking for a takedown. Washburn pushes Ivanov against the cage but Ivanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zoe Washburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washburn moves out of range of the strikes.
Washburn moves away from the strike by Ivanov.
Washburn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ivanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Ivanov clinches with his opponent.
Ivanov manages to break the clinch.
Washburn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanov misses with a hook. Washburn ducked under it nicely.
Ivanov misses with a double jab
enabling Washburn to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov misses with a straight right.
Ivanov lands a slapping body shot.
Washburn fails with a takedown attempt.
Washburn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ivanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Ivanov. Those never looked like landing.
Ivanov gets a clinch.
Ivanov presses Washburn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Washburn blocks an uppercut.
Ivanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn blocks a body shot from Ivanov.
Washburn is working for takedown but Ivanov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ivanov misses with a punch to the body.
Washburn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washburn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washburn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Ivanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Washburn won't allow it.
Ivanov misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washburn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ivanov cracks Washburn with a nice body shot.
Ivanov lands a body punch.
Ivanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov rushes Washburn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ivanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ivanov is trying to maintain a safe position but Washburn gets an underhook and turns Ivanov into the cage.
Ivanov breaks the clinch.
Washburn dives in and grabs Ivanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ivanov pushes down on Washburn's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn rushes Ivanov and presses him up against the cage.
Washburn gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ivanov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Washburn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washburn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ivanov moves into full guard.
Ivanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Washburn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ivanov is on top in guard.
Ivanov controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ivanov is now in half guard.
Washburn flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washburn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Washburn manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washburn looking for a guillotine here but Ivanov defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Ivanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zoe Washburn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Washburn shoots for a takedown but Ivanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ivanov misses with a double jab
and Washburn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ivanov's guard.
Ivanov has his feet on Washburn's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Washburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivanov.
Ivanov stuns Washburn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ivanov has Washburn up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov misses with a body punch.
Washburn blocks a body shot from Ivanov.
Washburn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Washburn as Ivanov tries to tie him up.
Ivanov misses with a body punch.
Ivanov prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zoe Washburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washburn tries to score a body lock takedown but Ivanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ivanov as Washburn tries to tie him up.
Sergei Ivanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Washburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivanov.
Washburn tries to score a body lock takedown but Ivanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ivanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washburn's elbow.
Ivanov looking to slow down the pace here.
Washburn is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Washburn won't allow it.
Ivanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Washburn backwards.
Ivanov manages to break the clinch.
Ivanov drives through and clinches with Washburn against the cage.
Washburn tries for a takedown but Ivanov manages to get underhooks.
Ivanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Washburn shoots in and drives through. Ivanov sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washburn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ivanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Washburn scrambles back to his feet.
Washburn shoots in for a takedown but Ivanov shows good takedown defense.
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches.
Washburn stalling against the cage.
Ivanov working hard to break the clinch.
Ivanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washburn jumps guard but Ivanov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sergei Ivanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ivanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Ivanov darts in and clinches Washburn up against the cage.
Washburn working aggressively here.
Ivanov pushes Washburn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ivanov breaks the clinch.
Ivanov swinging wildly here.
Washburn fails with the takedown.
Ivanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Washburn circles away quickly and effectively.
Washburn dives in and grabs Ivanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ivanov pushes down on Washburn's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Ivanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Washburn backwards.
Ivanov breaks from the clinch.
Ivanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivanov.
Ivanov looks to land a combination but Washburn avoids it well.
Ivanov misses with a wild body shot.
Washburn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ivanov.
Ivanov has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A frustrated look appears on Ivanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Washburn is trying to maintain a safe position but Ivanov gets an underhook and turns Washburn into the cage.
Ivanov tries to throw a body punch but Washburn avoids it by throwing Ivanov back against the cage.
Washburn tries to pull guard but Ivanov won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Ivanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zoe Washburn's cut.
That's time! Washburn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Washburn tries to clinch but Ivanov is having none of it.
Washburn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ivanov!
Ivanov tries to hold on but Washburn postures up.
Washburn fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Washburn misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Washburn fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
It looks like Sergei Ivanov has been cut.
Washburn wants to finish this one by submission but Ivanov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Washburn.
Ivanov wants to control but Washburn is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washburn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn wants to control the pace but Ivanov is squirming around nicely.
Ivanov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Washburn lands a heavy elbow.
Washburn is landing with some decent strikes but Ivanov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Washburn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ivanov wants to control but Washburn is having none of it.
Ivanov is desperately trying to improve his position but Washburn has a good base and remains in mount.
Ivanov wants to hold on but Washburn pushes him away.
Washburn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ivanov is rocked!
The cut above Sergei Ivanov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sergei Ivanov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zoe Washburn!
A relieved looking Zoe Washburn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between LeRoy LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hitmon Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc comes to the cage accompanied by Tèrez Montcalm - Sweet Dreams. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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
30 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, LeRoy LeBlanc!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hitmon Lee!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for LeBlanc.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but LeBlanc takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Lee wants to clinch up but LeBlanc keeps it at a distance.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but LeBlanc is out of range.
Lee closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into LeBlanc's guard.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LeBlanc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
LeBlanc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
LeBlanc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
LeBlanc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LeBlanc plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
LeBlanc walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but LeBlanc avoids it.
LeBlanc thumps Lee with a low kick.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
Lee moves out of range as LeBlanc throws a body kick.
LeBlanc throws an off balance right hand
and Lee counters with a leg kick.
LeBlanc just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from LeBlanc.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee throws a low kick, looking for LeBlanc's leg but LeBlanc calmly moves out of range.
LeBlanc throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBlanc connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
LeBlanc misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. LeBlanc did well to prevent Lee getting side control.
LeBlanc is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can LeBlanc avoid being mounted?
LeBlanc manages to get to full guard.
LeBlanc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to stand up but can't free himself from LeBlanc's guard.
LeBlanc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
LeBlanc manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc stands up from mount. Strange move.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks LeBlanc off balance momentarily.
LeRoy LeBlanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeBlanc takes one on the button.
LeBlanc circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. LeBlanc does a little dance to reset his feet.
LeBlanc misses with a left hand
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeBlanc scores with a jab to the head.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. LeBlanc looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBlanc wants to control but Lee postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeRoy LeBlanc dominated that round.
That's time! LeBlanc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
LeBlanc connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Lee thuds his right hand into LeBlanc's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
LeBlanc throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LeBlanc misses with a body kick.
LeBlanc feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and LeBlanc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LeBlanc takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee swings for the body but LeBlanc moves out of range.
LeBlanc swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LeBlanc counters with a good low kick that Lee was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but LeBlanc pushes him off.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before LeBlanc can pounce on him.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
LeBlanc throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - LeBlanc coming out on top.
LeBlanc thows a left - swing and a miss!
LeBlanc missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LeBlanc wants to slow Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
LeBlanc throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
LeBlanc fakes the leg kick and cracks Lee in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
LeBlanc swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc drops Lee with a beautiful combination! Lee stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - LeBlanc is looking for the KO!
Lee is rocked!
It looks like Hitmon Lee has been cut.
LeBlanc fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can LeBlanc finish him?
Lee is breathing heavily.
LeBlanc lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lee takes a step back to recover.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LeBlanc.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
LeRoy LeBlanc is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with a wild body shot.
LeBlanc tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee moves forwards but LeBlanc connects with a nice, crisp jab.
LeBlanc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LeBlanc stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
LeRoy LeBlanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hitmon Lee.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for LeBlanc. That snapped Lee's head back.
An inside leg kick from Lee misses.
LeBlanc moves to clinch but Lee breaks away
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LeBlanc connects with an inside leg kick.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
LeBlanc throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
LeBlanc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc connects with a body shot.
LeBlanc delivers a nice body kick.
LeRoy LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBlanc buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
LeBlanc connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
LeBlanc connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lands with a right hand.
Lee motions for LeBlanc to come forward. Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! LeBlanc gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LeRoy LeBlanc!
LeRoy LeBlanc retains his light heavyweight title!
Post fight, an emotional LeRoy LeBlanc said 'Ladies and gentlemen, the Baton Rouge Butcher has arrived! Those of you sitting in the first front rows, may get... wet.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Staal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Wattson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wattson has chosen Weapon Of Choice - Fatboy Slim as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Staal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Wattson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staal moves into range and clinches up with Wattson.
Staal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wattson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Staal gets underhooks to prevent Wattson's takedown attempt.
Wattson wants to stall.
Wattson tries to pull guard but Staal holds him up against the cage and eventually Wattson drops back down to his feet.
John Staal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Wattson.
A bit of stalling here from Wattson.
Wattson missing with knees to the body.
Wattson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Staal avoids it.
Wattson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wattson avoids the elbow strike from Staal, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Staal.
Staal can't find room to land a body shot as Wattson controls the action.
Wattson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Staal avoids it.
Staal's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Staal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wattson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Staal lands an elbow that stopped Wattson in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Ron Wattson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wattson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Staal is defending well for now.
Staal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Staal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Staal is trying to maintain a safe position but Wattson gets an underhook and turns Staal into the cage.
Wattson misses with an elbow over the top.
Staal looking to slow down the pace here.
Wattson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Staal landing knees to the body.
Wattson looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Staal.
Staal misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Staal lands with a light punch inside.
Staal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Staal avoiding damage as Wattson throws knees to the body.
Wattson trying to land knees to the body.
Staal stalling against the cage.
Staal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Staal avoids a wild elbow strike from Wattson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Staal connects with a knee to the head.
Staal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Staal.
A short body shot lands from Staal as the two fighters clinch.
Staal lands with a left to the head.
That has opened up Ron Wattson's cut even more.
Staal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wattson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Staal utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Staal lands an elbow inside.
Staal landing knees to the body.
Staal lands a nice elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Staal.
A right hook to the body lands for Staal.
Staal breaks the clinch.
John Staal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wattson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Staal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ron Wattson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wattson walks into a stiff left hand from Staal.
Staal explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Staal! Wattson is out on his feet! Staal rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Wattson is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Wattson is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Staal!
John Staal retains his heavyweight title!
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