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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Junior Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida misses with a body shot.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Machida circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie wants to clinch but Machida slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Machida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Machida pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gracie back to the cage. Machida follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Machida - that will leave a mark!
Machida scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Machida counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Machida.
Machida connects with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machida.
A solid body kick from Machida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Machida finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Machida slams his shin into Gracie's torso.
Gracie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Machida lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice body kick from Machida.
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!
Machida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Machida scores with a jab to the head.
Gracie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Machida lands with a kick to the temple. Gracie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Machida and Gracie are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Machida throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Gracie into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Machida knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lyoto Machida!
Lyoto Machida really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that RMC - $1 Shirts! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dois Pra Um (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dois Pra Um has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
10 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dois Pra Um!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Souza!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pra Um throws a shot to the body.
Pra Um connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Souza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Pra Um.
Pra Um scores with a jab. Souza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pra Um thows a body shot but no joy.
Souza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pra Um.
Pra Um digs a good hook to Souza's body.
Souza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Souza throws out a loose jab but Pra Um uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pra Um steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Souza.
Souza misses with a straight left.
Souza scores with a takedown into Pra Um's guard.
Pra Um will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Souza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Souza wants to stand but Pra Um has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Souza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pra Um throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Souza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pra Um throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Souza escapes and throws Pra Um's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Souza postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza tries to score with some ground and pound. Pra Um controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Souza misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pra Um is looking for a sweep.
Pra Um trying to remain calm as Souza controls from the top position.
Pra Um pushes Souza away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Souza gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pra Um dodges the ground and pound from Souza.
Souza is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pra Um's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pra Um tries to improve position but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pra Um trying to remain calm as Souza controls from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fabio Souza was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pra Um scores with a jab to the body.
Souza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pra Um on his heels. He'll look to pass Pra Um's guard now, I'm sure.
Souza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Souza sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pra Um looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pra Um trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pra Um has an active guard here but Souza has managed to pass into half guard.
Souza sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pra Um throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Souza controlling the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Souza blocks the strikes from Pra Um.
Souza is thwarting Pra Um's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Fabio Souza hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pra Um darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pra Um misses with an uppercut. Souza saw that one coming.
Pra Um misses with a kick to the body.
Pra Um misses the shot to the body.
Pra Um is looking to clinch but Souza is avoiding it.
Pra Um throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pra Um has a takedown stuffed.
Souza scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pra Um defending well as Souza loads up on a big left hand.
Pra Um throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pra Um moves out of range as Souza strikes.
Pra Um tries to clinch up but Souza circles away and keeps his distance.
Pra Um throws out a powerful jab.
Pra Um fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Souza manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fabio Souza will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pra Um has Souza up against the cage in a clinch.
Souza throws a head punch that misses.
Pra Um tries to land knees in the clinch but Souza avoids the damage to the body.
Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pra Um works on Souza's body with a couple of short punches.
Pra Um can't break the clinch.
Souza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pra Um backwards.
Pra Um escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pra Um tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pra Um.
Pra Um uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Souza.
Pra Um is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pra Um tries to land a front kick but Souza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Souza throws a body punch but Pra Um moves out of range.
Souza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza misses with an uppercut. Pra Um saw that one coming.
Pra Um misses with a hook. Souza ducked under it nicely.
Souza closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pra Um quickly recovers to half guard.
Souza content to control rather than advance.
Souza is trying to control the action in half guard but Pra Um is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Souza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Souza is controlling the pace.
Pra Um is trying to control but can't.
Souza perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fabio Souza wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pra Um tries to land a front kick but Souza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pra Um.
Pra Um misses with a body shot.
Pra Um throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pra Um throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Souza gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza trying to control the action but Pra Um is working from the bottom.
Fabio Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pra Um is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Souza's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pra Um flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pra Um punching from the bottom.
Souza perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pra Um throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pra Um tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Souza prevents Pra Um from improving his position.
Souza has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pra Um is looking to get to half guard.
Pra Um tries to hold on but Souza postures up.
Pra Um 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.
Souza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pra Um is trying desperately to improve position.
Souza looking to control but Pra Um is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Souza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Souza avoids the attempt from Pra Um to control.
Souza looking to control but Pra Um is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souza content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pra Um's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pra Um wants to clinch.
Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pra Um moves away from the strike by Souza.
Pra Um blocks a low kick nicely.
Pra Um works Souza's body with a nice hook.
Dois Pra Um is winning the standup battle so far.
Souza misses the shot to the body.
Dois Pra Um seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pra Um throws out a loose jab but Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Souza bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pra Um tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Souza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pra Um misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Souza is staying tight to Pra Um's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pra Um can't do much from the bottom here.
Pra Um being controlled for a moment.
Souza trying to control the position but Pra Um is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Souza slows the pace down.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fabio Souza.
Good exchange - Pra Um coming out on top.
Souza misses the jab.
Pra Um connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Pra Um finds it's way through Souza's defenses.
Pra Um cracks Souza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice sprawl there from Souza as Pra Um shoots in.
Souza scores with a takedown into Pra Um's guard.
Pra Um preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pra Um trying to strike off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pra Um looking for a sweep. Not yet Pra Um, not yet.
Pra Um is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Souza is stalling in the full guard.
Pra Um is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pra Um looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fabio Souza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pra Um trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pra Um thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Souza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pra Um tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Souza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Souza politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Souza prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pra Um tries to buck Souza off but Souza is having none of it.
Fabio Souza has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Pra Um checks a leg kick nicely.
Souza shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Souza showed some decent athleticism there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souza keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabio Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Souza winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabio Souza!
Fabio Souza thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Asher Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Blitzkof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blitzkof is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by In The End. Victor Blitzkof has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asher Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Blitzkof!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Blitzkof counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blitzkof avoids the head kick by Lee.
Blitzkof misses with a head kick.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blitzkof throws a lazy head kick
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Blitzkof to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Lee misses with a hook.
Asher Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blitzkof takes one to the chin there.
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!
Lee throws a hook but Blitzkof avoids it easily.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Blitzkof moved out of range nicely.
Blitzkof throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lee.
Blitzkof misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
A head kick misses from Blitzkof.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blitzkof slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee throws a right hand that Blitzkof ducks under and follows up with a left that Blitzkof also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkof throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee lands a head shot.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blitzkof.
A slow jab from Blitzkof misses its intended target.
Blitzkof loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Blitzkof counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Blitzkof's head but Blitzkof sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blitzkof.
Lee with a nice cross.
Blitzkof uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkof connects with the punch.
Blitzkof ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee swings for the body but Blitzkof moves out of range.
Lee throws a jab when Blitzkof was well out of range.
Lee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Blitzkof is out of range.
Lee avoids the head kick by Blitzkof.
Blitzkof lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lee throws a combination that misses
and Blitzkof counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Blitzkof does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Blitzkof connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Blitzkof connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Blitzkof moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
Blitzkof looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Blitzkof cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Blitzkof connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lee is rocked!
Blitzkof throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Blitzkof falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Blitzkof takes one on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Asher Lee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lee sizes up Blitzkof with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blitzkof takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Asher Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee throws a series of punches but Blitzkof moves out of range.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Blitzkof bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee scores with the left hand. Blitzkof knows he should have avoided that one.
Blitzkof thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Blitzkof staying out of range there.
Blitzkof blocks a jab.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Blitzkof counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitzkof loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Blitzkof takes one to the chin there.
Blitzkof tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee jabs at Blitzkof's body.
Blitzkof with a nice cross.
Blitzkof throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee cracks Blitzkof with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lee catches Blitzkof with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Blitzkof misses with a head kick.
Victor Blitzkof is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Lee - just one landing.
Blitzkof is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Lee lands a beautiful left hook that drops Blitzkof. Blitzkof tries to recover but Lee is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Blitzkof lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asher Lee!
A very excited looking Asher Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Blimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dog comes to the cage accompanied by For U Phoenix Marrizle . Crazy Dog has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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149 lbs
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145 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
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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
19 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crazy Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Blimm!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blimm dodges the punch combination from Dog.
Dog shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dog trying to control the position from guard on top but Blimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blimm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dog trying to control but Blimm is working from the bottom.
Dog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dog looking to sit in guard and control but Blimm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dog wants to sweep here but Blimm controlling him for the moment.
Blimm wants to control from the top but Dog keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog trying to control the position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blimm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bobby Blimm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blimm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blimm tries to clinch but Dog is having none of it.
Dog tries to keep at a distance but Blimm has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blimm comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Blimm breaks from the clinch.
Blimm is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Blimm to the ground. Dog is now in Blimm's guard.
Dog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dog trying to control but Blimm is working from the bottom.
Blimm trying to keep a closed guard but Dog is proving a slippery customer.
Dog postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog content to stall in guard here.
Blimm working for submissions but it's allowed Dog to get to half guard.
Blimm tries to roll over but Dog keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dog will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dog is trying to control the action in half guard but Blimm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blimm is trying to get back to full guard.
Dog throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blimm tries to get to full guard but Dog has control of the leg.
Blimm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dog seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blimm is trying to control but can't.
Dog passes to full mount!
Blimm working to try and regain half guard.
Dog lands a big shot there that rocks Blimm but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Dog.
Dog trying to control but Blimm is having none of 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dog connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Dog dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Blimm does it's job there.
Dog throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blimm was covering up waiting for the punch and Dog finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dog tries to free his leg and advance position but Blimm is retaining full guard.
Blimm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dog is one step ahead there.
Dog trying to control but Blimm is working from the bottom.
Blimm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dog.
Blimm is looking to sweep but instead, Dog has passed into half guard.
Dog seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blimm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog is looking to advance position but Blimm won't allow it.
Blimm pushes Dog off looking to stand but Dog dives back in and keeps control.
Blimm gets back to full guard.
Blimm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dog passes Blimm's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blimm has a hand on Dog's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dog takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blimm can't escape the position.
Blimm manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dog prevents Blimm from improving his position.
Dog is keen to just control but Blimm is a slippery customer.
Dog controlling the action here.
Blimm tries to kick Dog off but Dog keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dog scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog works his way into full mount!
Blimm is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dog content just to control the position here.
Dog raining down hammerfists from mount.
Blimm keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dog jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Blimm is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Blimm and Dog has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Blimm manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dog's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog is trying to work for a kimura but Blimm is defending well.
Dog trying to control the action but Blimm is working from the bottom.
Dog trying to control from Blimm's half guard. Blimm has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dog stopping the sweep attempt from Blimm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dog tries to free his leg and advance position but Blimm is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Dog dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Blimm takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blimm tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dog sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blimm somewhat.
Dog scores with a one two! Blimm had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Blimm gets the takedown into side control.
Dog regains half guard, as Blimm was trying to land strikes.
Dog is looking to control Blimm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dog avoid being mounted?
Dog is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blimm wants to stand but Dog has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Blimm seems to be working for a kimura but Dog defends the submission attempt.
Crazy Dog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dog is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blimm pulls his head out easily.
Blimm trying to control from half guard but Dog is working away.
Dog is trying to control but can't.
Dog blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blimm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog wants to improve his position but Blimm is controlling well.
Dog slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dog looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blimm is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blimm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blimm drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dog looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dog looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dog!
Blimm tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Blimm looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dog gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Blimm is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dog lets go of the hold and Blimm can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Crazy Dog!
During a confident post fight interview, Crazy Dog thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeffson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's entrance music is Cliff Richard - Summer Holiday. A fine choice. Jeffson Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
155 lbs
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35
156 lbs
34 - 12 - 0 |
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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
19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeffson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Bourque!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bourque breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bourque is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bourque swivels and escapes.
Jeffson Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bourque misses with a wild combination.
Gracie lands a jab to the head.
Bourque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie swings for the body but Bourque moves out of range.
A jab from Bourque finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Bourque thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie looks for a takedown but Bourque sprawls well.
Bourque misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gracie shoots in but Bourque avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffson Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie pushes Bourque up against the cage in a clinch.
Bourque breaks from the clinch.
Paul Bourque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bourque dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie works the jab nicely.
Bourque throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Bourque throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bourque to the mat! Bourque manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Bourque has wrist control.
Bourque looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie trying to control but Bourque is working from the bottom.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie won't allow Bourque to sweep him here.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jeffson Gracie.
Bourque lands a head shot.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Bourque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bourque throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Gracie.
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Bourque misses with an uppercut.
Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Bourque avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Bourque counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Bourque will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bourque defends it nicely.
Gracie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bourque's head backwards.
Gracie shoots in but Bourque avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bourque fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bourque swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Bourque moves out of range.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffson Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Bourque both land. Nice combination.
A right-left combo lands from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bourque's guard.
Bourque looking to control.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bourque looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bourque pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Gracie creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bourque sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bourque gets back to half guard.
Bourque tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bourque does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Bourque is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Bourque won't allow it.
Gracie throws a strike but Bourque avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Bourque gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bourque off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gracie tries to bum rush Bourque with a series of wild strikes but Bourque uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Bourque tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bourque manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bourque to the ground. Gracie is now in Bourque's guard.
Jeffson Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Bourque has managed to sweep!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bourque wants to stand and escape but instead Gracie has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bourque managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffson Gracie dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Bourque lands a body shot.
Bourque bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bourque connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Bourque avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bourque misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bourque thinking.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Bourque slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffson Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bourque jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bourque throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Bourque throws a combination that misses
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Bourque which made him look bad.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bourque as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bourque avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bourque scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bourque fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie scores with a takedown into Bourque's guard.
Bourque wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Bourque is keeping the position.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Bourque controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bourque knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie is looking to stall here but Bourque recovers full guard.
Bourque 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Jeffson Gracie.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffson Gracie!
Our winner, Jeffson Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donald Kerabatsos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josie Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marquez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by the most annoying Mexican polka music you have heard in your life. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
147 lbs
17 - 8 - 1 |
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23
148 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donald Kerabatsos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josie Marquez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kerabatsos is out of range and Marquez settles back down.
Marquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marquez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marquez misses with a two punch combination.
Kerabatsos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kerabatsos throws a shot from downtown. Marquez moves away and avoids it.
Marquez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kerabatsos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marquez tries a low kick but Kerabatsos avoids it.
Kerabatsos wants to clinch up but Marquez keeps it at a distance.
Marquez lands a jab to Kerabatsos's midsection.
Marquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kerabatsos throws a leg kick
and Marquez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Marquez throws a strike but Kerabatsos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Marquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez working for a triangle but Kerabatsos defends it easily.
Kerabatsos wants to get up but he can't break Marquez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Marquez wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marquez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kerabatsos wants to get up but he can't break Marquez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Marquez is trying to control the position but Kerabatsos postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Donald Kerabatsos just wasn't active enough.
Marquez lands a two punch combo.
Kerabatsos throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marquez.
Donald Kerabatsos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kerabatsos.
Marquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marquez scores with the left hand. Kerabatsos knows he should have avoided that one.
Kerabatsos fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos throws an overhand right that lands on Marquez's shoulder, as Marquez tries to avoid the shot.
Kerabatsos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marquez cracks Kerabatsos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kerabatsos clinches up with Marquez and pushes him back against the cage.
Marquez goes for a takedown attempt but Kerabatsos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kerabatsos closes the distance and pushes Marquez back into the cage.
Kerabatsos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marquezs head.
Kerabatsos slows down the pace here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kerabatsos.
Good body shot from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marquez backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marquez.
Marquez letting Kerabatsos take a breather here.
Kerabatsos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marquez.
Kerabatsos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marquez backwards.
Kerabatsos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marquez throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marquez.
A frustrated look appears on Marquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kerabatsos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marquez.
A right hand to the body from Kerabatsos.
Marquez wants to break free but Kerabatsos has control.
Kerabatsos has Marquez pressed against the cage, preventing Marquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josie Marquez will probably get the nod.
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.
Marquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kerabatsos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kerabatsos manages to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kerabatsos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Marquez tries to pull guard but Kerabatsos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Marquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marquez trying to land knees to the body.
Kerabatsos throws a head punch that misses.
Marquez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kerabatsos lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Josie Marquez has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerabatsos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kerabatsos tries a body shot but Marquez blocks it.
Marquez has had enough of the clinch but Kerabatsos keeps him there for the moment.
Marquez fails to pull guard.
Kerabatsos avoids a wild elbow strike from Marquez.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kerabatsos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Marquez has a couple of punches blocked by Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos missing with knees to the body.
Kerabatsos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marquez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kerabatsos throws a head punch that misses.
Marquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marquez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kerabatsos scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos throws a punch but it's blocked by Marquez.
Kerabatsos lands a body shot.
Kerabatsos misses with the head strike.
Donald Kerabatsos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kerabatsos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerabatsos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marquez backwards.
A short right from Kerabatsos on the inside.
Marquez gets control of Kerabatsos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marquez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Marquez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kerabatsos manages to pass to side control.
Marquez is looking for a sweep. Kerabatsos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marquez trying to control the position.
Marquez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kerabatsos kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Marquez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kerabatsos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kerabatsos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos won't allow Marquez to sweep him here.
Marquez looking to control but Kerabatsos passes into half guard.
Marquez trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marquez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kerabatsos is staying active.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Donald Kerabatsos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josie Marquez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Marquez misses with a right hand
and Kerabatsos counters with a two punch combo.
Marquez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marquez misses with the combination.
Marquez missing with a left hand there. Kerabatsos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marquez shoots in and drives through. Kerabatsos sprawls well.
Kerabatsos scores with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kerabatsos, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos misses with a body shot.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kerabatsos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kerabatsos defending well as Marquez loads up on a big left hand.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown but Kerabatsos shows good takedown defense.
Marquez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kerabatsos counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerabatsos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kerabatsos blocks a jab.
Marquez throws a shot from downtown. Kerabatsos moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Kerabatsos.
Marquez swings for the body but Kerabatsos moves out of range.
Kerabatsos blocks the body kick.
Kerabatsos thows a body shot but no joy.
Kerabatsos lands a jab to Marquez's midsection.
Kerabatsos lands a right hook to the body.
Kerabatsos throws a nice head kick!
A left lands for Kerabatsos.
Marquez lands the left hand.
Kerabatsos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Kerabatsos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Marquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Marquez.
Kerabatsos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kerabatsos looks to land a left hand but Marquez moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marquez misses with a wild body shot.
Kerabatsos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marquez.
Marquez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kerabatsos under the eye.
A big right from Marquez misses.
Marquez misses with a hook.
Kerabatsos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that misses.
Marquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marquez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marquez looks to throw the jab but Kerabatsos is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kerabatsos as Marquez shoots in.
Donald Kerabatsos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josie Marquez.
Marquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marquez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Marquez ducks under a wild hook from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marquez's calf.
Kerabatsos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kerabatsos with a knee to the head.
Marquez tries to pull guard but Kerabatsos won't allow it.
Kerabatsos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marquez's elbow.
Kerabatsos missing with knees to the body.
Marquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kerabatsos misses with the head strike.
Kerabatsos is struggling to control the position.
Kerabatsos lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Kerabatsos.
Marquez stalls.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kerabatsos as Marquez tries to tie him up.
Kerabatsos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marquez.
Kerabatsos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerabatsos stalling against the cage.
Kerabatsos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot in the inside from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marquez backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kerabatsos.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Kerabatsos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kerabatsos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Kerabatsos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Camoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Equinox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Camoes's entrance music is One Love by BLUE. A fine choice. 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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155 lbs
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36
153 lbs
38 - 21 - 0 |
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World class 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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Camoes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Equinox!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Equinox punishes Camoes's body with a nice straight punch.
Camoes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camoes throws a hook to the side of Equinox's head but Equinox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Camoes.
Camoes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Equinox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camoes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Camoes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Equinox to regain full guard.
Camoes trying to control but Equinox is working from the bottom.
Camoes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Equinox manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Camoes has Equinox in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Equinox would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camoes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Equinox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Equinox is posturing up here but Camoes has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Equinox tries to roll out but it's too tight and Equinox has to tap! Slick submission there by Camoes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabricio Camoes!
An out of breath Fabricio Camoes 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kuai Lai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joulu Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lai comes into the arena with CKY - Chinese Rap blaring out of the sound system. Kuai Lai has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
31 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kuai Lai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joulu Pukki!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pukki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pukki is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pukki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pukki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pukki is looking to work some ground and pound but Lai has wrist control.
Pukki is pushing down on Lai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lai is fighting to maintain full guard but Pukki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pukki on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pukki is looking to advance position but Lai won't allow it.
Lai is staying active underneath Pukki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pukki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lai is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki throwing strikes from guard but Lai blocks nicely.
Lai trying to control the position here.
Pukki trying to control but Lai is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Joulu Pukki hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pukki avoids a kick to the body.
Lai throws a head kick but Pukki moves out of range.
Lai avoids the head kick by Pukki.
Kuai Lai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pukki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pukki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lai walks away with a smile on his face. Pukki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick by Lai misses
and Pukki counters with an inside leg kick.
Pukki misses with a low kick.
Pukki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lai checks it well.
Lai throws a right hand that Pukki ducks under and follows up with a left that Pukki also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Lai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pukki tries to keep at a distance but Lai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lai trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lai misses with a knee strike.
Lai misses with a knee to the head.
Pukki tries to pull guard but Lai won't allow it.
Pukki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pukki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pukki controls Lai momentarily but Lai frees himself.
Lai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pukki seems keen to control Lai's posture.
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!
Pukki trying to control the position.
Pukki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pukki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lai defends it easily.
Pukki is trying to control the position but Lai postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joulu Pukki 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.
Pukki throws a chopping leg kick but Lai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pukki dives in and scores a takedown into Lai's guard.
Lai looking for a sweep. Not yet Lai, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pukki chips away with some ground and pound.
Lai keeping moving, preventing Pukki from controlling successfully.
Lai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pukki.
Pukki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lai keeping moving, preventing Pukki from controlling successfully.
Pukki throwing strikes from guard but Lai blocks nicely.
Pukki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lai is keeping the position for now.
Lai is trying to keep Pukki in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
That kick from Pukki tenderised Lai's leg. Lai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lai clinches with his opponent.
Lai misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pukki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pukki tries to pull guard but Lai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pukki is trying to drag Lai to the mat but Lai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kuai Lai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joulu Pukki.
Pukki is struggling to control the position.
Lai tries to land a knee to the head but Pukki blocks with his arms.
Pukki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lai.
A body shot lands from Lai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pukki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pukki is looking to take a break and control but Lai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pukki is trying to ground and pound but Lai uses the momentary lack of control by Pukki to regain half guard.
Lai is not content to let Pukki control the position.
Joulu Pukki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lai looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki is looking for a kimura here.
Pukki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lai keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joulu Pukki 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! This is the final round!
Pukki throws a head kick but Lai moves out of range.
Pukki misses with a looping left.
Lai misses with a wild combination.
Lai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lai moves out of range of the body kick from Pukki.
A head kick misses from Lai.
Lai throws a head kick that misses.
Lai throws a nice looking combination but Pukki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pukki avoids a kick to the body.
Pukki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lai tries to roll over but Pukki keeps him under control.
Pukki tries to pass to full mount but Lai defends it.
Pukki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pukki trying to advance position but Lai counters by regaining guard.
Pukki looking to pass the guard.
Lai keeping moving, preventing Pukki from controlling successfully.
Pukki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuai Lai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lai keeping full guard, as Pukki tries to pass.
Pukki pushing down on Lai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lai is refusing to be controlled, as Pukki sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki passes to full mount!
Pukki wants to control the pace but Lai is squirming around nicely.
Lai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pukki controlling the pace for now.
Pukki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lai is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Pukki there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Joulu Pukki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pukki working the ground and pound effectively.
Pukki wants to control the pace but Lai is squirming around nicely.
Lai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joulu Pukki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pukki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joulu Pukki!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bud Macintosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyon Okiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bud Macintosh could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lyon Okiro's chin.
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34
212 lbs
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219 lbs
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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
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bud Macintosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyon Okiro!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macintosh slips a jab and a cross from Okiro.
Okiro throws a sloppy head kick and Macintosh moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Okiro as he connects with a hook.
Okiro throws the kick towards the body but Macintosh avoids it.
Okiro is looking to clinch but Macintosh is avoiding it.
Macintosh misses with an uppercut. Okiro saw that one coming.
Okiro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Okiro wants to clinch up but Macintosh keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Macintosh misses.
Okiro is looking to clinch.
Macintosh fails with the takedown.
Macintosh throws a combination that misses
and Okiro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Macintosh misses the shot to the body.
Macintosh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okiro is trying to control Macintosh's posture but Macintosh avoids it.
Macintosh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh tries to advance to mount but Okiro denies him.
Macintosh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Okiro isn't going anywhere.
Macintosh is trying to get an arm triangle but Okiro is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Macintosh in side control, throwing shots but Okiro defends.
Macintosh is working Okiro over with some ground and pound from side control.
Macintosh landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okiro struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh misses with the ground and pound.
Okiro avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Macintosh.
Okiro managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Macintosh.
Macintosh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okiro keeps working.
Macintosh is trying to get an arm triangle but Okiro is defending well.
Macintosh fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Okiro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Macintosh grinds an elbow into Okiro's temple.
Okiro struggling a bit here.
Macintosh working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macintosh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Okiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Macintosh is looking to take a break and control but Okiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Macintosh dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Macintosh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okiro.
Okiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Macintosh.
Macintosh swats away the attempt to clinch by Okiro.
Macintosh lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Okiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Okiro ducks right into an uppercut from Macintosh.
Macintosh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Okiro.
Okiro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Macintosh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macintosh throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Okiro to regain full guard.
Bud Macintosh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh distracts Okiro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Macintosh advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Macintosh seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Macintosh in side control, throwing shots but Okiro defends.
Macintosh misses with the ground and pound.
Macintosh tries to advance to mount but Okiro denies him.
Macintosh misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Macintosh crashes against the mat.
Macintosh trying to control the action but Okiro is working from the bottom.
Macintosh controlling the position.
Okiro is not content to let Macintosh control the position.
Okiro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Macintosh misses with a head shot. Okiro uses the momentum to regain guard.
Macintosh wants to control from the top but Okiro keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Macintosh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Macintosh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Okiro's head.
Macintosh wants to control from the top but Okiro keeps moving.
Macintosh sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okiro looking to control.
Macintosh throws a strike but Okiro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Macintosh dominated that second round.
That's time! Macintosh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Okiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Macintosh.
Okiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macintosh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okiro leaves Macintosh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Okiro.
Okiro tries to clinch up but Macintosh circles away and keeps his distance.
Macintosh misses with a two punch combination.
Okiro works over Macintosh's head and body with a nice combination.
Lyon Okiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Okiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Macintosh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Macintosh works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Okiro is not content to let Macintosh control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Okiro regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Macintosh.
Macintosh forces his way into half guard.
Macintosh seems to be working for a kimura but Okiro defends the submission attempt.
Macintosh winds up and cracks Okiro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okiro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Macintosh.
Macintosh throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Okiro to regain full guard.
Macintosh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Macintosh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lyon Okiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Macintosh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Okiro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Macintosh has Okiro in his guard.
Macintosh trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Macintosh is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Okiro still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Okiro has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Okiro trying to control the action but Macintosh is working from the bottom.
Macintosh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Okiro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Okiro manages to pass to mount!
Okiro tries to control but Macintosh wriggling away.
Macintosh is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macintosh is working hard here to advance position.
Okiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bud Macintosh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Macintosh, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bud Macintosh!
A very excited looking Bud Macintosh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Machida The Coward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mar Vell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Coward's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, machida the best. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Machida The Coward!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mar Vell!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Coward counters with an outside leg kick.
The Coward tries to keep at a distance but Vell has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Coward can't find room to land a body shot as Vell controls the action.
Vell lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Coward backwards.
The Coward throws a head punch that misses.
The Coward tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vell lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Coward backwards.
Vell tries to work over The Coward's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as The Coward takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The Coward looking to slow down the pace here.
Vell misses with a body punch.
Vell tries to throw a body punch but The Coward avoids it by throwing Vell back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, The Coward scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vell working aggressively here.
The Coward blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from The Coward.
Vell misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Coward lands a nice uppercut.
The Coward misses with a punch on the inside.
Vell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Coward doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from The Coward.
The Coward lands with a light punch inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The Coward just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vell's brow.
The Coward misses with the head strike.
Vell being controlled against the cage.
Vell gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, The Coward regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The Coward is adopting a defensive guard.
The Coward avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Coward trying to keep a closed guard but Vell is proving a slippery customer.
Vell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Coward looking for a sweep. Not yet The Coward, not yet.
Vell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The Coward keeping moving, preventing Vell from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Coward looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vell trying to move into half guard but instead The Coward has managed to sweep!
The Coward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The Coward trying to control but Vell is working from the bottom.
The Coward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vell looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Coward is one step ahead there.
Vell wants to stand up but The Coward is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Coward trying to control the position from guard on top but Vell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida The Coward has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Vell looks for the body kick but The Coward saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Coward darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vell throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Machida The Coward will probably get the nod.
That's time! The Coward's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The Coward takes a swing at Vell's ribcage but misses.
The Coward thuds his right hand into Vell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Coward checks a low kick from Vell.
Vell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Coward. The Coward obviously looking to wear him down.
The Coward misses with a two punch combination.
The Coward lands a head shot.
The Coward takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Coward misses with a leg kick
and Vell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The Coward stuffs the takedown.
Vell avoids the head kick by The Coward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Coward connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Coward uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vell.
Vell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vell misses with an uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vell.
The Coward jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Coward looks to land a body kick but Vell moved away.
The Coward swings for the body but Vell moves out of range.
The Coward swings widly with a right hand
and Vell moves into the clinch.
The Coward lands with a left to the head.
Vell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Coward blocking some punches.
The Coward prevents a body shot from Vell.
Vell working aggressively here.
Vell is trying to stall.
Vell tries to throw a body punch but The Coward avoids it by throwing Vell back against the cage.
The Coward presses Vell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Coward tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vell's elbow.
Vell tries to throw a body punch but The Coward avoids it by throwing Vell back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by The Coward.
Vell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Coward backwards.
Vell misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Coward trying to stall but Vell improves his position.
Vell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Coward backwards.
The Coward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Coward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Coward lands with a right to the head.
The Coward gets through Vell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Vell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by The Coward after a bit of a struggle.
The Coward tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vell's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from The Coward.
Vell swings wildly with an uppercut but The Coward uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vell misses with some punches.
The Coward blocking some punches.
The Coward lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vell backwards.
Vell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Coward is defending well.
Machida The Coward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mar Vell.
The Coward misses with some punches.
The Coward lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Coward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Coward's efforts to push away.
The Coward trying to stall but Vell improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Coward backwards.
The Coward misses with a punch on the inside.
The Coward lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The Coward tries to throw a body punch but Vell avoids it by throwing The Coward back against the cage.
Vell misses with a body punch.
Vell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Coward backwards.
The Coward blocking some punches.
The Coward tries a body shot but Vell blocks it.
Vell has a couple of punches blocked by The Coward.
Vell misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Coward.
The Coward scores with a shoulder strike.
The Coward fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vell can't find room to land a body shot as The Coward controls the action.
Vell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Cowards head.
The Coward misses with the head strike.
The Coward misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mar Vell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Coward throws a leg kick but Vell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vell tries to land a leg kick but The Coward saw it coming and moves away.
The Coward swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vell - that will leave a mark!
The Coward waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vell.
The Coward throws a low kick, looking for Vell's leg but Vell calmly moves out of range.
The Coward shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick from Vell is predictable there
and The Coward makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vell keeps The Coward at a distance using the push kick.
Vell swinging wildly here.
A left lands for The Coward.
Vell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vell tries to land a front kick but The Coward steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vell scores with a spinning back kick!
The Coward stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vell.
The Coward uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vell misses with a low kick.
The Coward takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good standup being displayed there by The Coward as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Coward throws a poor cross that misses
and Vell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Coward uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vell.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vell, right into the meat.
The Coward throws a low kick but Vell moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by The Coward.
Vell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Coward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Coward avoids the head kick by Vell.
The Coward lands a head shot.
Vell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from The Coward is predictable there
and Vell counters with a thumping low kick.
Vell punishes The Coward's body with a nice straight punch.
Vell walks into a left hand.
The Coward closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vell misses with a lunging right hand
and The Coward connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vell misses with a hook. The Coward ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Coward misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vell.
The Coward blocks a jab.
Vell throws a leg kick but The Coward moved away.
The Coward cracks the inside of Vell's front leg.
The Coward lands with a nice body kick.
Vell throws a low kick but The Coward moves out of range easily.
Vell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mar Vell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vell misses with a hook. The Coward ducked under it nicely.
The Coward misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The Coward throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mar Vell really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Coward scores with a leg kick.
Vell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Coward moves out of range as Vell strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by The Coward as he connects with a hook.
Good exchange - Vell coming out on top.
Vell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Coward's calf.
The Coward is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vell.
The Coward staying out of range there.
The Coward throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Vell tenderised The Coward's leg. The Coward is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Coward scores with a body shot.
The Coward takes a swing at Vell's ribcage but misses.
The Coward attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Coward lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid body kick from The Coward.
Vell throws a hook but The Coward avoids it easily.
Vell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The Coward throws out a leg kick but Vell moves out of range and The Coward only half commits.
The Coward moves away from the strike by Vell.
The Coward connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vell momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Coward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Coward throws a leg kick but Vell moved away.
A clash of legs there as The Coward blocks the low kick.
The Coward misses with a wild body shot.
The Coward chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vell.
The Coward misses with a looping right.
Vell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Coward, pushing him back against the cage.
Mar Vell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Coward scores with a shot to the side of Vell's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Vell.
A body shot lands from Vell.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The Coward tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Coward blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Vell.
The Coward is rocked!
Vell has The Coward pressed against the cage. He pushes The Coward back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Vell throws a beautiful elbow that sends The Coward crashing to the floor! Vell piles on the pressure with more strikes! The Coward is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mar Vell!
Mar Vell is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Mar Vell gave a big smile as he said 'Jeremy Tonal sends a message...Ssshhh...'.
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