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UVT 242: Wednesday vs Fury II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aydine Antona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antona comes to the cage accompanied by Laid to Rest by Lamb of God. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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156 lbs
29 - 18 - 0 |
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160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aydine Antona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Walter White!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antona throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
Antona has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Antona on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Antona throws a wild body kick that White sees coming a mile off.
White is trying hard to land a takedown here. Antona sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Antona scores with a leg kick.
White dives in and grabs Antona's left leg, looking for a takedown. Antona pushes down on White's head and hops out.
White misses with a straight left.
White is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Antona throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Antona.
White jabs Antona to the body, keeping him at a distance.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White cracks Antona with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Antona on the wrong end of a nice hook.
White tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Antona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Walter White has been cut.
Aydine Antona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter White.
Horrible takedown by White or perhaps it was just good defense by Antona which made him look bad.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from White misses.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Antona.
Antona dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
Antona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walter White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Antona rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White with a hook.
White lands with a shot to the body.
White moves out of range of the body kick from Antona.
Aydine Antona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White digs a good hook to Antona's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Antona thuds his shin into the meat of White's side.
A big right from White misses.
White checks a low kick from Antona.
White misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. White darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
White blocks the body kick.
White misses with a looping left.
White throws a body punch but Antona moves out of range.
White takes a swing at Antona's ribcage but misses.
Antona misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Antona fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt White.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from White.
Antona throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antona takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Antona missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Antona.
Antona misses with an uppercut.
White is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
White swings for the body but Antona moves out of range.
White digs a good hook to Antona's body.
Antona is looking to slow White down with leg kicks.
Antona throws a half hearted mid kick.
White wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Antona throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
White fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Antona looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Antona slips a straight right by White.
Antona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Antona tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for White.
White has Antona pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. White pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Antona tumbling to the mat - White dives into Antona's guard.
Antona is looking to stand up but White isn't so interested in that idea.
White working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White throwing strikes but missing.
Antona is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst White is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter White's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
White works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
White bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
White throws a looping overhand right but Antona ducks down to avoid it.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Antona moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Antona lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White circles away quickly and effectively.
White swings for the body but Antona moves out of range.
White shoots in for a takedown but Antona shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Antona throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Walter White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White tries to clinch up but Antona circles away and keeps his distance.
White misses with a body shot.
Antona misses with a body kick.
White staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antona throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
Jab by Antona.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Antona circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aydine Antona is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
White throws a sloppy body shot
and Antona counters with an inside leg kick.
White takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Antona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White misses with a leg kick
and Antona counters with a big head kick but White shrugs it off.
White is rocked!
White looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Antona finish him?
Antona scores with a kick to the midsection.
Antona misses with a head kick.
White darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
White seems to have recovered his senses.
White throws a right hand that Antona ducks under and follows up with a left that Antona also avoids with ease.
White 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.
White throws a chopping leg kick but Antona manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
White tries to clinch but Antona moves out of range.
A combination from Antona does no damage.
The fighters circling - Antona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Antona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White works the jab nicely.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Antona counters with a straight right hand.
White scores with a jab. Antona acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Antona is rocked!
Antona leaves his chin hanging out and White seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Antona crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter White!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Lobe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves comes to the cage accompanied by Trik Turner - Friends and Family. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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31
170 lbs
26 - 23 - 1 |
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40
164 lbs
21 - 26 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddy Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Lobe!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brian Lobe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lobe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Brian Lobe has been cut.
Lobe gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lobe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alves tries to get to full guard but Lobe has control of the leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves has his hands clasped together around Lobe's back. He's all about the action.
Alves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alves striking from the bottom here.
Alves is pulling down on Lobe's head. It's preventing any offense from Lobe, at least for the moment.
Lobe throwing strikes from guard but Alves blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves controlling Lobe's posture.
Alves wants to sweep but no luck.
Alves is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Freddy Alves just wasn't active enough.
Alves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lobe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alves counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lobe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lobe shoots in for a takedown but Alves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Freddy Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Lobe.
Lobe tries for a takedown but Alves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alves displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Alves there.
Lobe is rocked!
Alves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lobe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Alves!
Lobe is still in real trouble! Can Alves finish him?
Who's going to make the next move?
Alves is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Alves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alves lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lobe!
Alves loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Lobe scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Alves land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Alves stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Alves!
After winning the bout, Freddy Alves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Story (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josie Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Story comes into the arena with Dark Horse blaring out of the sound system. Marquez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. the most annoying Mexican polka music you have heard in your life kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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137 lbs
11 - 13 - 0 |
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148 lbs
11 - 10 - 1 |
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Counter fighter
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tim Story!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josie Marquez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez misses with a double jab.
Marquez swinging wildly here.
Story takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marquez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marquez lands a nice hook to Story's body. Story takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marquez connects with the punch.
Marquez throws a hook to the side of Story's head but Story sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marquez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Story's head.
Story is rocked!
Marquez throws a jab when Story was well out of range.
Oh Story is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Story keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marquez.
A telegraphed right hand from Marquez misses the target.
Marquez lands with a big right hook that stumbles Story - he's out on his feet here! Marquez follows up with another monster hook that separates Story from consciousness! Story falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Marquez stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Josie Marquez!
An out of breath Josie Marquez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Blimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Blimm has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jake Nelson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Blimm!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Blimm has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blimm misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Jake Nelson has been cut.
Nelson misses the shot to the body.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blimm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blimm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good exchange - Nelson coming out on top.
Blimm misses with a takedown attempt - Nelson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blimm rushes Nelson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson missing with knees to the body.
Blimm displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nelson up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blimm is defending well.
Nelson tries to land knees in the clinch but Blimm avoids the damage to the body.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blimm avoids it.
Nelson prevents a body shot from Blimm.
Blimm tries to circle away but Nelson has him pinned against the cage.
Blimm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blimm misses with a double jab.
Blimm gets caught flat footed, as Nelson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blimm is on top in guard.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Blimm from controlling successfully.
Blimm sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blimm throws a big right hand that misses.
Blimm wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blimm's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson trying to control but Blimm is working from the bottom.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Blimm.
Nelson won't allow Blimm to get back to his feet.
Nelson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blimm wants to hit a switch here but Nelson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Blimm there!
Blimm is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nelson is landing with some decent strikes but Blimm is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nelson lands a big elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nelson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nelson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blimm bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson has Blimm pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blimm wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson trying to control the position.
Jake Nelson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nelson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nelson connects with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Blimm.
Blimm moves out of range of the strikes.
Blimm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blimm fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jake Nelson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Nelson's cut.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blimm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nelson counters with a right hand to the body.
Blimm tries to close the distance and clinch but Nelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blimm darts in looking for a takedown but Nelson gets double underhooks and turns Blimm into the cage.
Blimm breaks from the clinch.
Blimm throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
Blimm avoids the body shot from Nelson.
Blimm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bobby Blimm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blimm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nelson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blimm.
Bobby Blimm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blimm.
Nelson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blimm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nelson is fending him off so far but Blimm persists. Nope, Nelson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jake Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Blimm.
Nelson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blimm manages to break the clinch.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blimm.
Blimm looks to land a combination. Nelson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nelson lands the left hand.
Blimm misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blimm.
Nelson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson goes for a double leg but Blimm avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blimm continues to drive forward.
Blimm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blimm takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nelson is working Blimm over against the cage.
Blimm avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
Nelson is trying to drag Blimm to the mat but Blimm just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nelson taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blimm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nelson stalling in the clinch.
Nelson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blimm backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blimm working aggressively here.
Nelson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blimm's efforts to push away.
Nelson stalling against the cage.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blimm wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson wants a takedown.
Nelson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Blimm is trying to force a seperation but Nelson has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blimm can't break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Nelson.
Blimm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blimm avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
Nelson trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nelson trying to land knees to the body.
Nelson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Blimm lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nelson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blimm wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jake Nelson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nelson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nelson managing to block the knees to the body from Blimm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blimm breaks the clinch.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Blimm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nelson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Blimm throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nelson lands in his opponent's guard.
Blimm looking to control.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Blimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nelson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blimm 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.
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 Jake Nelson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Nelson's cut.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nelson pushes Blimm away with a front kick.
Blimm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nelson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blimm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nelson's waist but Nelson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blimm off to one side.
Blimm misses with a head kick.
Blimm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Blimm keeps moving.
Blimm can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nelson controls the pace.
Jake Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nelson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nelson cracks Blimm with a solid left hand.
Blimm keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Blimm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nelson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blimm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blimm is still trying to improve position.
Nelson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to control but Blimm is working from the bottom.
Nelson content to stall in guard here.
Blimm wants to improve his position but instead Nelson has moved into half guard.
Nelson slips a nice elbow through Blimm's hands, connecting with Blimm's forehead.
Blimm is trying to control but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Nelson.
Nelson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Blimm tries to roll over but Nelson keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blimm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nelson is working away from the top position though.
Blimm is looking to improve his position.
Nelson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nelson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Blimm for as long as he can get away with.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Blimm moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nelson with a poor takedown
letting Blimm counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blimm staying out of range there.
Bobby Blimm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blimm moves away.
Blimm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nelson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nelson scores with a push kick.
Nelson drives through with a takedown into Blimm's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blimm looking to control.
Nelson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blimm is trying to keep Nelson in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Blimm is retaining full guard.
Nelson lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nelson, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Nelson!
Jake Nelson 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roman Burza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jed Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burza kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle. Masilungan has chosen Return to Strength as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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164 lbs
29 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roman Burza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jed Masilungan!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masilungan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burza is fending him off so far but Masilungan persists. Nope, Burza circles away and we're back to standing.
A leg kick checked by Masilungan.
A swing and a miss from Masilungan.
We've been told by Burza's head coaches at Evolution Fight Academy [16 Coaches] 1000$ LowCap that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Roman Burza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masilungan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burza scores with a head kick. Masilungan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Masilungan blocks the body kick.
Burza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Masilungan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Masilungan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burza throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Masilungan struggling a bit here.
Masilungan tries to improve position but can't.
Burza misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Masilungan is trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burza controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan struggling a bit here.
Burza throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Masilungan is looking for a sweep.
Masilungan is still trying to improve position.
Sloppy strikes there by Burza.
Masilungan tries to improve position but can't.
Masilungan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Burza's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Masilungan is trying to get back to full guard.
Burza trying to control from Masilungan's half guard. Masilungan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burza lands a couple of digs.
Masilungan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burza postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burza trying to control the position from guard on top but Masilungan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burza scoring with some ground and pound.
Masilungan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burza trying to control but Masilungan is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burza is one step ahead there.
Burza trying to control but Masilungan is working from the bottom.
Burza 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.
Masilungan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Masilungan keeping full guard, as Burza tries to pass.
Masilungan wants to sweep here but Burza controlling him for the moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Roman Burza wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Burza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masilungan as he jumps to the side.
Burza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Burza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Burza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masilungan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burza scoring well with a low kick there.
Masilungan misses with a body shot.
Masilungan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burza in his tracks.
Burza lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Burza blocks a leg kick.
Burza looks to score with a jab to the body but Masilungan is just out of range.
Masilungan misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masilungan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burza feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masilungans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Masilungan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Masilungan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Burza dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Masilungan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burza scores with a jab.
Burza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masilungan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Burza misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Masilungan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burza throws a right hand that Masilungan ducks under and follows up with a left that Masilungan also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Burza. Those never looked like landing.
Masilungan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burza checks it well.
Burza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Masilungan misses with a body shot.
Masilungan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Masilungan tries a head kick but it misses.
Burza closes the distance and clinches up with Masilungan, looking for a takedown. Burza pushes Masilungan against the cage but Masilungan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burza fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burza sprawls well. Burza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Masilungan gets slowly back to his feet.
Burza misses with a wild combination.
Roman Burza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burza misses with a wild combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burza.
Masilungan throws a head kick but Burza moves out of range.
Burza throws a low kick, looking for Masilungan's leg but Masilungan calmly moves out of range.
Burza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Masilungan defends well and Burza ends up having to push Masilungan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Burza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masilungan.
Masilungan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Masilungan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Masilungan 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Burza trying to control but Masilungan is working from the bottom.
Masilungan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burza is one step ahead there.
Burza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Masilungan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burza has managed to get both his arms back between Masilungan's legs - danger averted.
Burza trying to control but Masilungan is working from the bottom.
Burza stands up from Masilungan's guard - Burza perhaps looking for a knockout.
Roman Burza is winning the standup battle so far.
Burza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan lands a jab to the nose.
Burza pushes Masilungan away with a front kick.
Masilungan stuffs the takedown attempt from Burza. Burza gets slowly back to his feet.
Masilungan tries to land a leg kick but Burza saw it coming and moves away.
Burza tries a head kick but it misses.
Burza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masilungan.
Masilungan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burza steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Masilungan. That one must have hurt.
Burza looks to land a combination. Masilungan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Burza stuffs the takedown attempt from Masilungan. Masilungan gets slowly back to his feet.
Masilungan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Burza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masilungan throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burza throws a leg kick
and Masilungan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Burza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burza scores with a nice right hand.
Masilungan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masilungan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burza is able to avoid easily.
The fighters circling - Masilungan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masilungan.
Burza is looking to chop away at Masilungan's legs.
Masilungan throws a front kick that sends Burza stumbling back into the cage.
Burza avoids a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burza throws a nice looking combination but Masilungan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masilungan manages to avoid it.
Burza is looking to chop away at Masilungan's legs.
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 Roman Burza will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Masilungan cracks Burza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Masilungan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Burza's half guard.
Burza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Masilungan.
Masilungan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Masilungan is looking to advance position but Burza won't allow it.
Burza moves into full guard.
Masilungan wants to control from the top but Burza keeps moving.
Burza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan forces his way into half guard.
Masilungan is keen to just control but Burza is a slippery customer.
Burza manages to get to full guard.
Roman Burza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burza wants to stand up but Masilungan is controlling him.
Masilungan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burza wants to sweep but no luck.
Masilungan tries to free his leg and advance position but Burza is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Masilungan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masilungan is one step ahead there.
Masilungan trying to control the position from guard on top but Burza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Burza wants to stand and escape but Masilungan is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Burza tries a head kick but it misses.
Masilungan closes the distance and clinches up with Burza, looking for a takedown. Masilungan pushes Burza against the cage but Burza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burza slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Masilungan's waist but Masilungan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burza off to one side.
Burza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masilungan circles away quickly and effectively.
Burza takes one to the side of the head.
Masilungan blocks a leg kick.
Masilungan scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Burza finds it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Masilungan there.
Burza shoots in for a takedown but Masilungan shows good takedown defense.
Masilungan scoring well with a low kick there.
Burza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Masilungan throws a right and a left that Burza avoids nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burza is defended easily by Masilungan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Burza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burza misses with a hook. Masilungan ducked under it nicely.
Jed Masilungan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burza.
Masilungan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masilungan tries to avoid it but Burza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masilungan to the ground. Masilungan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Masilungan thuds a left hand into Burza's body.
Masilungan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roman Burza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Masilungan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Burza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masilungan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burza looks to land a combination but Masilungan avoids it well.
Masilungan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jed Masilungan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burza has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roman Burza!
Roman Burza really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ultra Fight Gear(Launder 85%) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masakazu Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dog comes to the cage accompanied by Zombie. Aoki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sandstorm by Darude. Masakazu Aoki acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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149 lbs
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40
147 lbs
33 - 19 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crazy Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog lands with a straight right. Aoki didn't see that one coming.
Dog closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aoki to the mat! Aoki manages to get full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dog content to stall in guard here.
Dog trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Dog wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Crazy Dog.
Aoki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dog to the ground. Aoki is now in Dog's guard.
Aoki trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aoki manages to get himself to full guard.
Dog stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
Aoki thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dog wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dog puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Dog has control of the leg.
Aoki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dog.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog is nestled in close to Aoki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dog trying to pass the guard but Aoki defending well.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Aoki tries to roll over but Dog keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aoki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aoki looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aoki wants to improve his position but instead Dog has moved into half guard.
Dog is trying to work for a kimura but Aoki is defending well.
Aoki wants to control but Dog is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog is keen to just control but Aoki is a slippery customer.
Dog with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dog is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Crazy Dog will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dog avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aoki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dog scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aoki in his tracks.
Dog slips a straight right by Aoki.
Dog swings for the body but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki is looking to score with low kicks.
Dog lands with a good body shot.
Aoki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Masakazu Aoki has been cut.
Aoki thows a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Aoki misses.
A head kick misses from Aoki.
Dog looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog looking to pass the guard.
Aoki has his hands on Dog's head, controlling the position.
Dog wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki is controlling Dog's posture.
Dog will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aoki misses with a left hand
and Dog counters with a stiff right hand.
Dog swats away the attempt to clinch by Aoki.
Dog looks for a takedown but Aoki sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dog checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dog changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aoki tries to avoid it but Dog manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aoki to the ground. Aoki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dog moves away from the strike by Aoki.
A shot to the liver by Dog. Beautiful body shot.
Aoki drives through with a takedown into Dog's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dog seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dog keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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!
Aoki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aoki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dog is working hard here to advance position.
Aoki trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Dog throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aoki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dog looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aoki trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Masakazu Aoki.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Dog shoots in looking for a takedown but Aoki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dog's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crazy Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dog was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
Aoki is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Aoki connects with a single shot there.
Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown but Dog sprawls well. He's pushed Aoki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Masakazu Aoki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Masakazu Aoki's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Dog misses with a double jab
and Aoki counters with an inside leg kick.
Dog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aoki throws out the jab.
Dog fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the body from Aoki misses
and Aoki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aoki misses with a looping left.
Aoki takes the fight into the clinch.
Dog trying to control the position but instead, Aoki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dog into the cage.
Aoki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dog's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aoki as Dog tries to tie him up.
Dog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dog moves forwards but Aoki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aoki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aoki slips a jab from Dog.
Dog ducks right into an uppercut from Aoki.
Dog lands a two punch combo.
Aoki works Dog's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws a hook but Aoki blocks it.
Dog connects with a looping right hand.
Aoki fails with the takedown.
Dog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aoki.
Aoki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aoki lands an overhand right.
Dog defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aoki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki dives in and scores a takedown into Dog's guard.
Dog controls Aoki momentarily but Aoki frees himself.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Dog is retaining full guard.
Aoki is looking to work some ground and pound but Dog has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki controlling from the top position.
Aoki trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Dog's legs - danger averted.
My spies in Academia Ipanema inform me that Aoki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Aoki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dog haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Aoki postures up in Dog's guard and throws a big left but Dog blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki advances position into side control!
Dog regains half guard there - taking advantage of Aoki's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dog is refusing to be controlled, as Aoki sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aoki lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aoki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masakazu Aoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aoki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masakazu Aoki!
A very excited looking Masakazu Aoki 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.
Crazy Dog spoke after the fight, saying 'I was robbed!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge has chosen Back in black as his entrance music. Marcelo Garcia is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Jorge!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorge looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've been hearing good reports from Garcia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jorge trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jorge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jorge lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garcia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jorge defends it easily.
Jorge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Garcia has momentary wrist control but Jorge slips an elbow through the middle.
Jorge chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorge throws a big elbow that misses.
Garcia is looking for a triangle but Jorge pushes his legs off easily.
Garcia is looking for a triangle but Jorge pushes his legs off easily.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Jorge from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge distracts Garcia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jorge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Garcia is trying to keep Jorge in close.
Jorge pushing down on Garcia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
Jorge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garcia's head.
Jorge winds up and cracks Garcia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jorge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jorge lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Jorge escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Jorge!
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jorge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Garcia is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Jorge's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Garcia is looking for a sweep.
Jorge lands some shots froms side control.
Jorge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garcia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jorge misses with the ground and pound.
Jorge advances nicely into full mount.
Garcia tries to hold on but Jorge pushes him away.
Garcia is trying to escape the mount.
Jorge scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Jorge's attempts to control the action.
Garcia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jorge lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Garcia is looking to improve his position but Jorge isn't that keen on the idea.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
Garcia taking shots to the head.
Garcia wants to control but Jorge is having none of it.
Jorge wants to control the pace but Garcia is squirming around nicely.
Garcia is trying to escape the mount.
Garcia regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Jorge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorge lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jorge is working away from the top position though.
Jorge seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Garcia taking some punishment here, with Jorge in his half guard.
Garcia wants to control but Jorge is keeping busy.
Jorge prevents Garcia from improving his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jorge is pressing down on Garcia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garcia is holding on for now.
Jorge wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jorge dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marcelo Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jorge closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jorge winds up and cracks Garcia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jorge is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jorge seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jorge is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jorge drops an elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
Jorge wants to pass the guard but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Jorge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jorge is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jorge wants to pass the guard but Garcia is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge drops an elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
Jorge is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jorge lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Garcia throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jorge lands a nice short elbow.
Jorge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Jorge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jorge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Garcia is holding on to half guard well.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge 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.
Jorge is nestled in close to Garcia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia wants to improve his position but Jorge is controlling well.
Jorge drops an elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
Jorge lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Garcia is rocked!
Jorge is pressing down on Garcia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garcia is holding on for now.
Oh Garcia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garcia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Jorge tries to pass.
Garcia seems to have got his legs back now.
Jorge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard.
Garcia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Garcia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jorge controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
James Jorge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jorge wants to get back to his feet but Garcia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Garcia pushes down on Jorge's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Garcia trying to control but Jorge is working from the bottom.
Jorge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Jorge keeps moving.
Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from Jorge.
Jorge wants to stand up but Garcia is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia throws an elbow that misses. Jorge uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garcia's guard. Nice move by Jorge!
Jorge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jorge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jorge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garcia counters with a takedown into side control.
Garcia tries for a kimura but Jorge is defending well.
Garcia working away.
Garcia goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jorge has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Garcia but great work by Jorge.
Garcia tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jorge presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Garcia is desperately trying to improve his position but Jorge has a good base and remains in mount.
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!
Jorge has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Garcia's face.
Jorge postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Garcia looks a forlorn figure.
Garcia tries to hold on but Jorge postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is desperately trying to improve his position but Jorge has a good base and remains in mount.
Jorge lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Garcia hang on?
Jorge lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Garcia! Jorge sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Garcia and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Jorge!
Post fight, an emotional James Jorge said 'Obrigado por tudo pessoal, agradeço a fé que vocês tem no meu trabalho. Essa vitória vale como presente de aniversário dos meus 36 anos. Um abraço a todos.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Finn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asher Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Finn might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Von Bondies - C'mon c'mon. Mickey Finn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Asher Lee's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey Finn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asher Lee!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lee enables Finn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Finn wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Finn's guard.
Lee is looking to stand up but Finn won't let him.
Finn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Finn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finn pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Mickey Finn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Finn scores with a takedown into Lee's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Finn scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn lands an elbow.
Finn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Finn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lee is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lee is trying to control Finn's posture but Finn avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee being controlled for a moment.
Finn 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.
Finn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lee rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Finn's guard! Nice work there by Lee!
Lee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Finn's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn working a defensive guard here.
Finn 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.
Finn trying to control the position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mickey Finn.
Finn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finn staying out of range there.
Finn misses with the combination.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Finn saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn swings widly with a right hand
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Finn looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finn.
Lee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Finn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Finn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lee!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee wants to stand but Finn is controlling his arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee trying to control the position but Finn is working away.
Lee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Finn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lee avoids the head kick by Finn.
Finn closes the distance and clinches.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finn blocking some punches.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finn breaks from the clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lee enables Finn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Finn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mickey Finn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Finn postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Lee has his hands on Finn's head, controlling the position.
Finn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lee trying to control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Mickey Finn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Finn cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Finn keeps the fight on the outside.
Finn throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Finn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lee defends well and Finn ends up having to push Lee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Finn breaks from the clinch.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Finn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Finn clinches with his opponent.
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!
Finn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Finn misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Finn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Finn moved out of range.
Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Finn just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finn misses with a body shot.
Finn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lee on his heels. He'll look to pass Lee's guard now, I'm sure.
Finn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Finn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Finn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee wants to stand but Finn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finn is keeping the position for now.
Finn seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Finn has his feet on Lee's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Finn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finn fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Finn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab by Lee.
Finn shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finn.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Finn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Finn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Finn stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Finn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Finn tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Finn cracks Lee with a solid left hand.
Lee trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn advances to half guard.
Finn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Finn is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Finn wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Asher Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mickey Finn wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Finn fails with a takedown attempt.
Finn tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Finn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Finn slips the punch.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Finn moves away and avoids it.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Finn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lee to the mat! Lee manages to get full guard.
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!
Finn throws a big right hand that misses.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully.
Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn gets back to half guard.
Finn is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Finn pulls Lee in to control the position.
Lee postures up in Finn's guard and throws a big left but Finn blocks it.
Finn controlling the position.
Finn has a closed guard, preventing Lee from standing up.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Finn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn seems keen to control Lee's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Finn finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lee enables Finn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finn is stalling in the full guard.
Finn trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Mickey Finn 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.
Finn is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Finn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Finn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Finn!
Mickey Finn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alpo Wednesday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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162 lbs
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30
166 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alpo Wednesday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Fury!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wednesday avoids the body shot from Fury.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fury. Wednesday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fury misses with a hook to the body
and Wednesday counters with a nice body shot.
Fury will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wednesday clobbers Fury with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fury will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A shot to the liver by Fury. Beautiful body shot.
Wednesday misses with a body shot.
Fury throws a jab but it's blocked by Wednesday.
Fury throws a one two combo.
Fury cracks Wednesday with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Wednesday there.
Wednesday darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury throws a head kick but Wednesday moves out of range.
Fury thows a body shot but no joy.
Fury is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wednesday rather than just go for the knockout.
Fury lands with a good body shot.
Fury throws a body punch but Wednesday moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fury. Wednesday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fury lands with a cross.
Fury scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wednesday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wednesday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fury.
Fury looks to land a combination. Wednesday sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fury throws a right hand that Wednesday ducks under and follows up with a left that Wednesday also avoids with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wednesday.
Fury throws a sloppy head kick and Wednesday moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury throws a right hand that Wednesday ducks under and follows up with a left that Wednesday also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Fury. Those never looked like landing.
Fury misses with a body shot.
Wednesday connects with a body shot that sends Fury's belly button to the back.
Wednesday throws out a loose jab but Fury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wednesday blocks a head kick by Fury.
Fury throws a sloppy head kick
and Fury takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wednesday has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Fury throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wednesday will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wednesday fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wednesday loads up on a big right hand but Fury slips the punch.
Fury swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wednesday showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fury.
Wednesday is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wednesday checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Fury.
Wednesday thuds his right hand into Fury's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wednesday feints a jab promting Fury to slip. Wednesday then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fury slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Bryan Fury has been cut.
Fury throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Fury misses.
Fury displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wednesday throws out the jab.
Fury tries a head kick but it misses.
Fury throws a sloppy head kick and Wednesday moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Fury.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday avoids the body shot from Fury.
Oooooh!!! Wednesday has knocked Fury down with a huge combo! Wednesday steps away and waves a wobbly Fury back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury misses with a right hand
letting Wednesday counter with a right hand.
Fury misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wednesday grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Fury takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Wednesday cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alpo Wednesday!
Alpo Wednesday retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Alpo Wednesday thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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