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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikio Okita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.



180 cm
35
177 lbs
31 - 20 - 0
184 cm
34
186 lbs
23 - 13 - 2
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikio Okita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony is looking to clinch.
Anthony throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Okita shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Anthony controls Okita momentarily but Okita frees himself.
Okita wants to pass the guard but Anthony is keeping the position.
Anthony wants to stand up but Okita is controlling him.
Okita wants to pass the guard but Anthony is keeping the position.
Okita prevents Anthony from getting back to his feet.
Okita throws a strike but Anthony rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Okita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okita keeping full guard, as Anthony tries to pass.
Anthony won't allow Okita to sweep him here.
Anthony is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Okita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Anthony stands and steps away. Okita gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Anthony throws a body punch but Okita moves out of range.
Okita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Anthony as he connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from Anthony.
Anthony ducks under a wild hook from Okita.
Anthony throws a nice looking combination but Okita bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Okita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anthony swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Anthony throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Okita shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Anthony napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anthony tries to bench press Okita off him but Okita keeps the position.
Okita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anthony keeps working.
Anthony gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Anthony is trying to maintain the position but Okita is very close to passing his half guard.
Okita wants to pass to mount but Anthony is defending the position.
Anthony is in trouble now - Okita has advanced to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okita lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Okita is trying to take his opponent's back.
Okita wants to control the pace but Anthony is squirming around nicely.
Anthony bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Okita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okita keeping moving, preventing Anthony from controlling successfully.
Anthony looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anthony is one step ahead there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Okita keeping moving, preventing Anthony from controlling successfully.

Justin Anthony has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Anthony lands a jab to the head.
Anthony waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okita.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Anthony.
Okita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anthony swivels and escapes.
Anthony throws the kick towards the body but Okita avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Justin Anthony will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!


Anthony tries a head kick but it misses.
Okita looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anthony is fending him off so far but Okita persists. Nope, Anthony circles away and we're back to standing.
Anthony throws a front kick that sends Okita stumbling back into the cage.
Mikio Okita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okita tests Anthony's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anthony fails to land with a series of punches.
Okita with a nice cross.
Okita throws a hook but Anthony blocks it.
Okita misses with a hook. Anthony ducked under it nicely.
Okita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anthony.
Anthony stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anthony throws a right hand that Okita ducks under and follows up with a left that Okita also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okita throws a shot from downtown. Anthony moves away and avoids it.
Anthony misses the shot to the body.
Okita circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anthony scores with a leg kick.
Okita misses with a looping left.
Okita on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Okita throws a right hand that misses
and Anthony counters with a nice leg kick.
Okita misses with a hook. Anthony ducked under it nicely.

Anthony tries to sprawl but Okita drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Okita missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anthony wants to control but Okita is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okita trying to pass the guard but Anthony defending well.

Anthony makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!
Okita dives in and grabs Anthony's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anthony pushes down on Okita's head and hops out.
Okita shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikio Okita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anthony misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anthony ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okita moves away.
Okita connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anthony. Anthony circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anthony thows a body shot but no joy.
Anthony scores with a one two! Okita had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Anthony uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okita.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Okita misses with an uppercut.
Anthony swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Okita misses.
Okita closes the distance and clinches up with Anthony, looking for a takedown. Okita pushes Anthony against the cage but Anthony circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anthony moves away from the strike by Okita.
Okita is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anthony scores with a push kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okita. Anthony does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okita is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Okita shoots in for a takedown but Anthony shows good takedown defense.
Anthony scores with a crisp jab that stopped Okita in his tracks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anthony fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okita manages to avoid it.
Anthony moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Anthony clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Anthony.
A frustrated look appears on Okita's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Okita working hard to break the clinch.
Okita jumps guard but Anthony turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Okita wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anthony has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Okita looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anthony throws a punch but it's blocked by Okita.
Anthony working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Anthony showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!


Anthony turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Anthony.
Justin Anthony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Okita avoids a punch combination nicely.
Okita doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anthony misses the shot to the body.
Anthony throws a good cross that connects.
Okita misses with a wild body shot.
Anthony connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okita momentarily.

Anthony gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anthony digs a right hand into Okita's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okita's gas tank.
Okita blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Anthony.
Anthony lands a shoulder strike.
Okita has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anthony.
Okita blocks a body shot from Anthony.
Okita working hard to break the clinch.
Anthony swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anthony lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Okita fails to pull guard.
Anthony struggles to land a body shot inside as Okita controls his hands.
Okita tries to break free but Anthony pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okita blocks an uppercut.
Anthony has Okita pressed against the cage, preventing Okita from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Okita wants to get back to striking at distance but Anthony won't allow it.
Anthony pushes Okita back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Okita jumps guard and drags Anthony to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Anthony controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anthony stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mikio Okita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okita wants to sweep here but Anthony controlling him for the moment.
Anthony trying to control but Okita is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Justin Anthony was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Anthony throws a right hand that Okita ducks under and follows up with a left that Okita also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okita misses with a body shot.
Anthony lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Anthony swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anthony lands a head kick. Okita smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Anthony looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anthony pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okita. Anthony does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Okita.
Anthony lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anthony slips under a jab from Okita.
Justin Anthony is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Okita avoids a punch combination nicely.
Okita misses with an uppercut. Anthony saw that one coming.
Anthony is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anthony scores with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okita fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikio Okita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anthony misses with a double jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Anthony comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anthony 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Anthony!

A relieved looking Justin Anthony thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
72%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danilo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.



188 cm
23
225 lbs
5 - 1 - 0
190 cm
34
265 lbs
17 - 16 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful


Fighters First Nutrition Amsterdam 160


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aloysius Martin Thesz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danilo Alves!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alves wants to clinch up but Thesz keeps it at a distance.
Alves lands with an uppercut that bounces Thesz off the cage and back into range.
Alves lands a two punch combo.

Thesz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alves sprawls well initially but Thesz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves is looking to escape.

Thesz seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Alves is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aloysius Martin Thesz!
A very excited looking Aloysius Martin Thesz 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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hype
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RATING
89%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Fielding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chiwawa Chagaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



210 cm
25
240 lbs
11 - 8 - 1
200 cm
30
254 lbs
12 - 16 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dexter Fielding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chiwawa Chagaev!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chagaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fielding swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chagaev throws a head kick that misses.
Fielding throws a low kick, looking for Chagaev's leg but Chagaev calmly moves out of range.
Chagaev misses with the combination.

Fielding feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fielding looking to pass the guard.
Fielding throwing strikes but missing.
Fielding throws a strike but Chagaev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Fielding working for a triangle but Chagaev defends it easily.
Fielding 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.
Chagaev has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fielding is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fielding trying to keep a closed guard but Chagaev is proving a slippery customer.
Fielding is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chagaev wants to stand but Fielding is controlling his posture from full guard.

Fielding had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chagaev defends it easily.

Chagaev gets to his feet - Fielding follows without any prompting.
Chagaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fielding pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chagaev back to the cage. Fielding follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fielding on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chagaev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chagaev wants to clinch but Fielding slips to the side
and Fielding cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chagaev swinging wildly here.
Chagaev swats away the attempt to clinch by Fielding.
Fielding looks for a takedown but Chagaev sprawls well.
Chagaev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fielding fails with the takedown.
Chagaev tries to clinch there but Fielding circles away.
Fielding takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fielding takes one to the side of the head.
Fielding throws a series of punches but Chagaev moves out of range.
Chagaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fielding misses with a body shot
and Chagaev counters with a nice leg kick.
Fielding takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chagaev tries to clinch
and Fielding counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chiwawa Chagaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fielding keeps the fight on the outside.
Fielding lands a front kick.
Fielding closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chagaev circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Fielding. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chagaev throws a nice looking combination but Fielding bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fielding throws the left hand but Chagaev avoids the punch easily.
Chiwawa Chagaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fielding avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fielding tries to clinch but Chagaev moves out of range.
Chagaev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fielding wants to clinch up but Chagaev keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fielding swats away the attempt to clinch by Chagaev.
Fielding fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chagaev manages to avoid it.
Chagaev lands with a kick to the temple. Fielding shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fielding misses with a wild combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chagaev!

Chagaev rushes Fielding and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Chagaev.
Fielding lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fielding has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chagaev after a bit of a struggle.
Chagaev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fielding avoids it.

Chagaev manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Chagaev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fielding lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fielding shoots in looking for a takedown. Chagaev tries to sprawl out of it but Fielding keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chagaev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chagaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chiwawa Chagaev will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Fielding connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A left lands for Fielding.
Fielding shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chagaev as he jumps to the side.
Chagaev throws a sloppy head kick and Fielding moves out of range easily.

Fielding drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chagaev dodges the ground and pound from Fielding.
The ground and pound from Fielding seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Chagaev is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Fielding working the strikes but Chagaev uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Chagaev wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fielding is looking to advance position but Chagaev won't allow it.
Fielding throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chagaev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fielding wants to advance to full mount but Chagaev doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Chagaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fielding missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chagaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fielding.
Fielding trying to control but Chagaev is working from the bottom.
Fielding is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chagaev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chagaev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fielding wants to control from the top but Chagaev keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

We're going to have a standup here because Dexter Fielding wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A big right from Fielding misses.
Chagaev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chagaev throws a nice looking combination but Fielding bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chagaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fielding.
Fielding checks a leg kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fielding lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chagaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fielding.
Chagaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fielding doesn't manage to clinch there - Chagaev circles away.
Fielding throws a hook but Chagaev blocks it.
Chagaev throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Chagaev.
Chagaev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chagaev wants to clinch.
Fielding tries to clinch there but Chagaev circles away.
Fielding shoots in for a takedown but Chagaev shows good takedown defense.
Fielding shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chagaev as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Fielding. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fielding pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chiwawa Chagaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fielding doesn't manage to clinch there - Chagaev circles away.
Fielding shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chagaev defends it nicely.
Fielding takes a swing at Chagaev's ribcage but misses.
Fielding misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chagaev.
A big left from Fielding misses.

Chagaev takes the fight into the clinch.
Fielding is trying to stall.

Fielding manages to break the clinch.
Dexter Fielding is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chagaev tries to clinch but Fielding is having none of it.
Chagaev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chagaev swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Fielding dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!


Fielding will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chagaev wants to clinch up but Fielding keeps it at a distance.
Fielding avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chagaev misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chagaev.
Fielding fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chagaev avoids it really well and circles away.
Fielding throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fielding falls off balance throwing a combination

and Chagaev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Chagaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chagaev throws a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chagaev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chagaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Fielding circles away.
Fielding throws a nice looking combination but Chagaev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chagaev throws a nice looking combination but Fielding bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fielding chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chagaev slips a jab from Fielding.
Fielding throws a hook to the side of Chagaev's head but Chagaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fielding misses with a wild combination.
Chagaev scores with a hook to the body. Fielding takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chagaev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fielding looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Fielding. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chagaev misses with a head kick.
Chagaev is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chagaev works over Fielding's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chagaev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chagaev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fielding fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Chagaev moves into the clinch.
Chagaev can't find room to land a body shot as Fielding controls the action.
Fielding looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chagaev working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Chagaev.
Chagaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Chagaev manages to break the clinch.
Fielding misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chagaev wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chagaev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fielding back to the cage. Chagaev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fielding lands a nice hook to Chagaev's body. Chagaev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fielding checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fielding tries to work over Chagaev's front leg with a kick but Chagaev checks it.
Chagaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fielding.
Chagaev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chagaev dodges the punch combination from Fielding.
Fielding swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chagaev throws a series of strikes that have Fielding backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chagaev misses with a kick to the body.
Chagaev swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Fielding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fielding manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chagaev on his heels. He'll look to pass Chagaev's guard now, I'm sure.
Chagaev is looking to stand up but Fielding isn't so interested in that idea.
Fielding throws a big right hand that misses.
Fielding throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chagaev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fielding throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chagaev wants to stand and escape but Fielding is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fielding trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fielding postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chiwawa Chagaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chagaev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chiwawa Chagaev!
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
93%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Funke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funke has chosen never gonna stop as his entrance music. Cody Funke will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.



175 cm
30
180 lbs
15 - 9 - 0
188 cm
35
184 lbs
19 - 16 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Cerrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cody Funke!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerrone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cerrone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cerrone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Funke.
Funke scores with a one two! Cerrone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cerrone lands with a hook. Funke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Funke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cerrone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cerrone is trying to stand up here but Funke is controlling him well.
Funke thows a huge punch but Cerrone dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerrone is trying to stand back up but Funke is controlling him
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Funke in particular looking to stall.
Cerrone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Funke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funke controlling the action here.
Cerrone trying to hold on to Funke's head to control him but Funke postures up.
Funke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cerrone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Funke.
Funke trying to control the action but Cerrone is working from the bottom.
Cerrone is pressing down on Funke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Cerrone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cerrone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Funke wants to control from the top but Cerrone keeps moving.
Funke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cerrone 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.
Cerrone is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Stephen Cerrone just wasn't active enough.
Some wild striking there from Funke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funke throws a big shot that misses.
Cerrone misses with a double jab.
Cerrone lands a two punch combo.
Funke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funke misses with an uppercut. Cerrone saw that one coming.

Cerrone takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cerrone fails to land.
Cerrone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Cerrone.
Funke blocks an uppercut.
Cerrone digs a right hand into Funke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Funke's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cerrone presses Funke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone tries to throw a body punch but Funke avoids it by throwing Cerrone back against the cage.
Funke prevents a body shot from Cerrone.
Cerrone is pushing Funke up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Funke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cerrone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cerrone gets through Funke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Funke blocks an uppercut.
Cerrone throws a punch but it's blocked by Funke.
Cerrone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Funke backwards.
Funke is looking to break free of the clinch but Cerrone has double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cerrone working aggressively here.
Cerrone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cerrone can't find room to land a body shot as Funke controls the action.
Cerrone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Cerrone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!


Funke fails with a takedown attempt.
Cerrone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Funke misses with a few strikes there.
Cerrone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cerrone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cerrone swings for the body but Funke moves out of range.
Cerrone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Funke.
Cerrone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cerrone moves in looking to clinch but Funke pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funke misses with a right hand
and Cerrone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cerrone misses with the combination.
Cerrone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Funke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cerrone.

Funke shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Funke showed some decent athleticism there.
Cerrone wants to get back to full guard.
Cerrone is working hard here to advance position.
Cerrone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Funke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funke is looking to stall here but Cerrone recovers full guard.
Cerrone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Funke looking to sit in guard and control but Cerrone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Funke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cerrone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Cerrone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Funke manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cerrone has Funke in his guard.
Cerrone looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cerrone pulls Funke in close to prevent any damage.
Funke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Stephen Cerrone wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cerrone tries to clinch up but Funke circles away and keeps his distance.
Cerrone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Funke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stephen Cerrone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cerrone tries to clinch but Funke is having none of it.
Funke connects with a single shot there.
Cerrone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Funke.

Cerrone clinches up with Funke and pushes him back against the cage.
Cerrone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Funke's efforts to push away.
A short right from Cerrone on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cerrone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Funke blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cerrone lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Cerrone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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 Stephen Cerrone will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!



Cerrone moves into the clinch successfully.
Cerrone is leaning against Funke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cerrone scores with a hook to the body.
Cerrone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cerrone can't find room to land a body shot as Funke controls the action.
Funke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cerrone pushes Funke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cerrone working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cerrone - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Funke has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cerrone regains guard immediately.
Cerrone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Funke's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cerrone trying to control the position from guard on top but Funke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funke is looking to stand up but Cerrone isn't so interested in that idea.
Cerrone pushing down on Funke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cerrone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Funke keeps working.
Cerrone moves nicely into side control.
Funke is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cerrone is controlling him well.
Funke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone is trying to maintain the position but Funke is very close to passing his half guard.

Funke is looking for a kimura here.
Cerrone tries to get to full guard but Funke has control of the leg.
Funke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funke trying to mount his opponent but Cerrone defends it.
Funke prevents Cerrone from improving his position.
Cerrone has a hand on Funke's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Funke takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cerrone in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cody Funke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cerrone regains half guard.
Cerrone wants to get back to full guard.
Stephen Cerrone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cerrone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Funke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funke throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cerrone to regain full guard.
Cerrone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Funke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Funke throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Funke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cerrone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cody Funke has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cerrone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Funke stands up over Cerrone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

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 Stephen Cerrone.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cerrone, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Cerrone!

Stephen Cerrone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
64%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hoban Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartlomiej Potocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washburn comes into the arena with Magic Carpet Ride blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



180 cm
29
177 lbs
19 - 13 - 0
182 cm
23
181 lbs
9 - 3 - 0
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hoban Washburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartlomiej Potocki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Washburn gets a double leg takedown into Potocki's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Washburn throws an elbow that misses. Potocki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Washburn's guard. Nice move by Potocki!
Potocki wants to control from the top but Washburn keeps moving.
Potocki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Washburn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Potocki's guard.
Washburn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Potocki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn throws a strike but Potocki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Potocki trying to control but Washburn is working from the bottom.
Washburn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Potocki is one step ahead there.
Washburn trying to control the position.
Potocki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Washburn is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potocki keeping full guard, as Washburn tries to pass.
Potocki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Potocki keeping moving, preventing Washburn from controlling successfully.
Washburn is in close to Potocki's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn trying to move into half guard but instead Potocki has managed to sweep!
Washburn keeping moving, preventing Potocki from controlling successfully.
Potocki stopping the sweep attempt from Washburn.
Washburn is working hard here to advance position.
Washburn is trying to control the position but Potocki postures up.
Potocki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Washburn wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bartlomiej Potocki was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Washburn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Potocki looks to score with a jab to the body but Washburn is just out of range.
Potocki throws a wild body kick that Washburn sees coming a mile off.

Washburn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Potocki did well to prevent Washburn getting side control.
Potocki is controlling Washburn's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Potocki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Washburn.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washburn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potocki tries to hold on but Washburn postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hoban Washburn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.



Washburn dives in and scores a takedown into Potocki's guard.
Washburn throws a strike but Potocki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Washburn controls Potocki momentarily but Potocki frees himself.
Washburn wants to sweep here but Potocki controlling him for the moment.
Washburn controlling Potocki's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Potocki trying to control the position from guard on top but Washburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potocki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Hoban Washburn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Washburn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Potocki's guard.
Potocki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washburn postures up in Potocki's guard and throws a big left but Potocki blocks it.
Potocki keeping moving, preventing Washburn from controlling successfully.
Washburn distracts Potocki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potocki managing to control the position.
Washburn with a nice head shot there.
Potocki controlling the position.
Potocki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Potocki is trying to control the position but Washburn postures up.
Washburn trying to control but Potocki is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn throws a big elbow that misses.
Washburn postures up.
Washburn throws a strike but Potocki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Washburn pulls Potocki in close to prevent any damage.
Potocki prevents Washburn from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Washburn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Potocki is fending him off so far but Washburn persists. Nope, Potocki circles away and we're back to standing.
Potocki takes a swing at Washburn's ribcage but misses.
Washburn fails with a takedown attempt.
Washburn tries to clinch up
and Potocki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Washburn thinking.
Potocki is looking to land body kicks.
Washburn darts in trying to clinch
and Potocki counters with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potocki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Washburn.
Washburn shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hoban Washburn dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!


Potocki throws a wild body kick that Washburn sees coming a mile off.
Hoban Washburn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washburn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Potocki defends it nicely.
A head kick misses from Potocki.
Potocki jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Potocki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Washburn has managed to clinch.
Potocki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washburn scores with a hook to the body.
Potocki tries to stall but Washburn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Washburn.
Washburn can't find room to land a body shot as Potocki controls the action.
Washburn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Potocki after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potocki has Washburn pressed against the cage.
Potocki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Washburn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoban Washburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washburn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Potocki tries to stall but Washburn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Washburn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Potocki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Potocki tries to throw a body punch but Washburn avoids it by throwing Potocki back against the cage.
Washburn wants to take the fight to the mat but Potocki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Potocki tries to land a knee to the head but Washburn blocks with his arms.
Potocki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washburn's elbow.
Washburn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Potocki is defending well.

Washburn lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Washburn 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.
Washburn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Potocki wants to get back to full guard but Washburn has passed into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn landing a few strikes.
Potocki wants to control but Washburn postures up.
Bartlomiej Potocki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potocki is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Washburn is staying active.
Washburn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Potocki is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Washburn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Washburn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Potocki is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn working the ground and pound but Potocki is defending the strikes.
Potocki wants to control but Washburn postures up.
Potocki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Washburn throwing strikes but Potocki manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
A lull in the action here as Potocki stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washburn is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potocki has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Potocki avoids the attempt from Washburn to control.
Washburn is looking to get to half guard.
Hoban Washburn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hoban Washburn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Washburn, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoban Washburn!

Hoban Washburn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
43%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blaise Lamont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dai Vernon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamont's entrance music is Twisted Nerve. A fine choice. Vernon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH. Dai Vernon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.



181 cm
31
180 lbs
19 - 11 - 0
184 cm
31
184 lbs
23 - 12 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


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Perkele!


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blaise Lamont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dai Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vernon jabs Lamont right on the nose. Lamont blinks but takes it well.
Lamont misses with a looping right.
Lamont tries to move into range but Vernon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vernon looks to clinch
and Lamont counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vernon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vernon misses with a hook.
Lamont closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vernon fakes the leg kick and cracks Lamont in the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice shot by Vernon.
Vernon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamont moves away.
Vernon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vernon connects with a body shot.
Vernon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lamont throws a poor cross that misses

and Vernon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lamont's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamont working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon is fighting to break Lamont's control of his arms but Lamont is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vernon postures up in Lamont's guard and throws a big left but Lamont blocks it.
Lamont looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vernon lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamont keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
Vernon keeps trying to improve his position.
Vernon is working Lamont over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vernon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vernon throws a big elbow that misses.
Vernon is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamont has wrist control.
Vernon content to stall in guard here.
Vernon throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
Vernon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lamont avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lamont manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lamont throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lamont is landing with some decent strikes but Vernon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Lamont is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vernon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lamont scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vernon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lamont.
Ground and pound from Lamont.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vernon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lamont's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lamont's back!
Vernon scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Lamont is looking for a way out.
Lamont is covering up but some of the strikes from Vernon are getting through and doing damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vernon trying to control momentarily.
Lamont covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Vernon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!


Vernon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lamont's calf.
Good exchange - Vernon coming out on top.
Vernon defending well as Lamont loads up on a big left hand.
Vernon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lamont throws a hook but Vernon blocks it.
Lamont throws a hook but Vernon blocks it.

Vernon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vernon is looking to advance position but Lamont won't allow it.
Vernon trying to control from half guard but Lamont is working away.
Vernon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lamont haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lamont can't escape the position.
Vernon throwing strikes but Lamont uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lamont keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vernon prevents Lamont from improving his position.
Vernon throwing shots but Lamont is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon trying to control from Lamont's half guard. Lamont has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vernon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lamont 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.
Lamont managing to control the position.
Lamont working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vernon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon trying to control but Lamont is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vernon scoring with some ground and pound.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Lamont keeps moving.
Lamont pulls Vernon in to control the position.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamont is keeping the position for now.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vernon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lamont throws an overhand right that lands on Vernon's shoulder, as Vernon tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon cracks the inside of Lamont's front leg.
Lamont takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lamont stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dai Vernon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamont jabs at Vernon's body.
Vernon scores with a head kick. Lamont tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vernon connects with a leg kick. Lamont looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lamont misses with a wild body shot.
Vernon slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamont rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Vernon counters with a takedown into side control.
Vernon lands a nice forearm strike.
Lamont is not content to let Vernon control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Vernon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.


Lamont throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vernon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lamont on the side of the head.
Lamont is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lamont on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A cross from Vernon lands.
Vernon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamont.
Vernon shoots in for a double leg but Lamont sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vernon misses with a combination
and Lamont connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Lamont misses.
Lamont moves away from the strike by Vernon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon misses with a body kick.
Vernon is looking to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Lamont scores with a four punch combination!
Vernon misses with a low kick.
Lamont scores with a decent looking hook.

Vernon is rocked!
Lamont looks to land a left hand but Vernon moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Lamont misses.
Lamont throws a shot from downtown. Vernon moves away and avoids it.
Vernon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vernon moves out of range as Lamont strikes.
No luck for Vernon with that takedown attempt.
Blaise Lamont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamont throws a hook but Vernon avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Lamont misses its intended target.
Vernon scores with a hook.
Vernon scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamont misses with a hook.
Vernon slips under a jab.
Lamont stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vernon.
Lamont checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lamont takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lamont takes a swing at Vernon's ribcage but misses.
Lamont takes one to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lamont.
Lamont missing with a left hand there. Vernon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vernon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vernon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vernon misses with a low kick as Lamont jumps back.
Dai Vernon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vernon throws a good cross that connects.
Lamont is looking to clinch.
Lamont swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vernon, right into the meat.
Vernon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lamont looks to throw the jab but Vernon is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vernon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vernon blocks a jab.
Lamont pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vernon is looking to slow Lamont down with leg kicks.
Dai Vernon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Vernon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lamont takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vernon swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamont jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vernon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamont throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dai Vernon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vernon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dai Vernon!

After winning the bout, Dai Vernon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Roth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Rivaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Roth might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shawn Michaels - Sexy Boy. Rivaldi has chosen Joker's Wild as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



181 cm
30
183 lbs
17 - 8 - 1
180 cm
35
178 lbs
24 - 10 - 2
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Daniel Roth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dominick Rivaldi!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roth looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivaldi is just out of range.
Roth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rivaldi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Roth tries to clinch up
and Rivaldi counters with a low kick, right behind Roth 's knee.
Rivaldi scores with a shot to the body.
Roth misses with a leg kick.
Roth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rivaldi circles away.
Roth looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivaldi is just out of range.
Rivaldi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rivaldi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Daniel Roth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivaldi throws a leg kick but Roth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Roth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rivaldi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
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!
Nice shot lands for Roth.
A lazy left from Roth finds it's target.
Rivaldi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Roth is out of range and Rivaldi settles back down.
Rivaldi scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roth throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rivaldi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Roth is in Rivaldi's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Roth throws a big elbow that misses.
Rivaldi looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivaldi, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivaldi pulls Roth in to control the position.
Rivaldi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roth.
Roth throws a big right hand that misses.
Rivaldi wants to sweep but no luck.
Rivaldi keeping moving, preventing Roth from controlling successfully.
Rivaldi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roth is controlling him.
Roth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rivaldi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rivaldi keeping moving, preventing Roth from controlling successfully.
Rivaldi wants to stand but Roth is controlling the position.
Rivaldi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roth is one step ahead there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roth postures up.
Roth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rivaldi looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivaldi, not yet.
Rivaldi is looking to stand back up but Roth counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rivaldi.
Roth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rivaldi is trying to stand.
Ground and pound from Roth.
Roth moves nicely into side control.
Roth cracks Rivaldi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Roth working the ground and pound from side control.
Rivaldi tries to buck Roth off but Roth is having none of it.
Rivaldi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Roth 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.
Rivaldi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Roth.
Roth scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rivaldi to see if he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roth working away.
Roth lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Roth's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rivaldi taking some punishment here, with Roth in his half guard.
Rivaldi is trying to stand up here but Roth is controlling him well.
Roth trying to mount his opponent but Rivaldi defends it.
Roth works his way into side control.
Roth misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rivaldi parries the strikes from Roth easily there. Roth is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rivaldi to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roth throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rivaldi is looking to reverse the position.

Roth is trying to get an arm triangle but Rivaldi is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Roth dominated that round.
That's time! Roth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


Roth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Roth.
Rivaldi blocks a low kick nicely.
Rivaldi lands with a right hand.
Roth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Roth gets a double leg takedown into Rivaldi's guard.
Rivaldi wants to stand and escape but Roth is having none of it.
Roth landing some decent shots from guard.
Rivaldi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rivaldi wants to get back to his feet but Roth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rivaldi 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivaldi wants to stand and escape but Roth is having none of it.
Roth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roth postures up in Rivaldi's guard and throws a big left but Rivaldi blocks it.
Rivaldi wants to stand but Roth is controlling the position.
Roth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivaldi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rivaldi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Roth tries to hold on but Rivaldi pushes him away.
Roth is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rivaldi stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Roth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Roth.
Some wild striking there from Roth.
Roth misses with a shot to the body
and Rivaldi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Roth is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roth tries to land a front kick but Rivaldi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rivaldi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rivaldi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roth. Rivaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rivaldi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roth somewhat.
Roth misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth throws a body punch but Rivaldi moves out of range.

Roth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rivaldi was covering up waiting for the punch and Roth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rivaldi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Roth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivaldi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roth throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldi pulls Roth in close to prevent any damage.
Rivaldi keeping moving, preventing Roth from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rivaldi scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Daniel Roth has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roth checks the leg kick.
Rivaldi misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rivaldi doesn't seem bothered though.
Roth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rivaldi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roth shoots in for a double leg but Rivaldi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rivaldi counters with a leg kick.
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 Daniel Roth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Roth's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.



Rivaldi moves into range and clinches up with Roth.
The referee is keeping an eye on Roth - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rivaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roth's elbow.
A short uppercut from Rivaldi.
Rivaldi can't find room to land a body shot as Roth controls the action.
Roth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roth tries to pull guard but Rivaldi holds him up against the cage and eventually Roth drops back down to his feet.
Roth missing with knees to the body.
Rivaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Roth.
Roth struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivaldi controls his hands.
Rivaldi misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roth.
Rivaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Roth controls his hands.
Rivaldi can't find room to land a body shot as Roth controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth blocks a body shot from Rivaldi.
Roth's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Roth struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivaldi controls his hands.
Rivaldi blocks an elbow strike from Roth.
Rivaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roth's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rivaldi as Roth tries to tie him up.
Rivaldi working hard to break the clinch.
Roth tries to land a knee to the head but Rivaldi blocks with his arms.
Roth goes for a takedown attempt but Rivaldi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roth takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Roth shoots in looking for a takedown but Rivaldi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldi looks for the body kick but Roth saw that one coming.
Roth digs a good hook to Rivaldi's body.
Roth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Roth.
Rivaldi throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivaldi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roth.
Rivaldi delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice takedown defense from Rivaldi. No joy for Roth on that attempt.
Roth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rivaldi counters with a stiff right hand.
Roth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rivaldi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roth.
Rivaldi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dominick Rivaldi seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth misses with a series of wild punches.
Rivaldi is looking to land body kicks.
Rivaldi throws a front kick aimed at Roth's knee but Roth avoids it well.
Rivaldi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Roth misses with a kick to the body
and Rivaldi counters with a nice uppercut.
Roth checks a leg kick.
Roth sizes up Rivaldi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Roth is looking to clinch.
Rivaldi is looking to land body kicks.
Roth is looking to wear down Rivaldi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rivaldi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roth.
Roth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rivaldi on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Rivaldi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldi is looking to score with low kicks.

Roth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rivaldi sprawls well initially but Roth persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Roth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rivaldi defending well though.
Rivaldi is trying to stand up here but Roth is controlling him well.
Roth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivaldi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Roth drops an elbow to the side of Rivaldi's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rivaldi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roth is working away from the top position though.
Roth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivaldi keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Dominick Rivaldi just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Daniel Roth's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!


Rivaldi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Roth throws a combination. Rivaldi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Roth looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivaldi is just out of range.
Rivaldi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Roth tries for a takedown but Rivaldi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Roth shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rivaldi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rivaldi wants to stand and escape but Roth is having none of it.
Roth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roth throws a big elbow that misses.
Rivaldi 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth stops Rivaldi from standing up.
Roth throws a big elbow that misses.
Rivaldi has control of Roth's left arm, preventing Roth from doing any damage.
Roth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rivaldi seems keen to control Roth's posture.
Roth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldi is controlling Roth's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dominick Rivaldi.
Roth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roth avoids the head kick by Rivaldi.
Roth connects with a body shot.
Rivaldi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Rivaldi has closed the distance and engaged Roth in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Rivaldi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivaldi misses with a body punch.
Roth leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rivaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roth blocks a body shot from Rivaldi.
Roth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Roth looking to throw knees to the head but Rivaldi is blocking nicely.
Rivaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Roth trying to stall but Rivaldi improves his position.
Rivaldi tries to work over Roth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rivaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roth controlling the action here for a moment.
Rivaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roth prevents a body shot from Rivaldi.

Roth has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rivaldi is trying to keep an underhook but Roth manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rivaldi wants to get back to his feet.
Roth thows a huge punch but Rivaldi dodges it nicely.
Roth working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivaldi is looking to control Roth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rivaldi avoid being mounted?
Rivaldi is trying to stand back up but Roth is controlling him
Rivaldi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivaldi taking some punishment here, with Roth in his half guard.
Roth trying to advance position but Rivaldi counters by regaining guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Roth had his way with Dominick Rivaldi in that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Roth's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!


Rivaldi needs to keep his hands up - Roth had a free shot at his head there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rivaldi. That's going to slow Roth down.
Roth with a nice cross.
Roth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rivaldi under the eye.
Rivaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roth.
Roth scores with a jab to the body.
Rivaldi leaves Roth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rivaldi swats away the attempt to clinch by Roth.
Rivaldi throws a big shot that misses.
Rivaldi throws a low kick but Roth moves out of range easily.
Roth misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivaldi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roth takes a swing at Rivaldi's ribcage but misses.
Roth lands a right hook to the body.
Roth moves out of range of the body kick.
Rivaldi throws a body kick that misses.
Roth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Roth gets a clinch.
Roth trying to land knees to the body.
Rivaldi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roth.

Rivaldi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roth shoots in for a takedown but Rivaldi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Rivaldi as Roth shoots in.
Dominick Rivaldi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldi scores with a leg kick.
Rivaldi throws a push kick but Roth slaps the foot to one side.
Roth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rivaldi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rivaldi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rivaldi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rivaldi pushes Roth away with a front kick.
Rivaldi throws a wild body kick that Roth sees coming a mile off.
Rivaldi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Roth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roth moves out of range of the strikes.
Rivaldi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Roth takes a step back to recover.
Roth misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldi avoids the body shot from Roth.
Rivaldi throws out a leg kick but Roth moves out of range and Rivaldi only half commits.
Roth tries to land a leg kick but Rivaldi saw it coming and moves away.
Roth misses with a body shot.
Roth tries to clinch up.
Rivaldi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roth throws a body punch but Rivaldi moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roth. Rivaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivaldi slips under a jab.
Rivaldi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Roth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rivaldi scores with a kick to the body.
Dominick Rivaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldi lands with a kick to the temple. Roth shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rivaldi takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roth. Rivaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roth misses with a hook. Rivaldi ducked under it nicely.
Roth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Rivaldi.
Roth swings for the body but Rivaldi moves out of range.

Rivaldi gets caught flat footed, as Roth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivaldi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roth throwing strikes from guard but Rivaldi blocks nicely.
Daniel Roth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Rivaldi has his foot on Roth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roth works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dominick Rivaldi.
I think Roth 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 48:47
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 49:47
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Roth!

Daniel Roth retains his welterweight title!
Daniel Roth bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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