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AFC 110 - Jones vs St Croix II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Ricci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Fisheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Pedro Ricci has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Ricci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leo Fisheart!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricci shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fisheart as he jumps to the side.
Pedro Ricci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisheart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ricci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fisheart tries to avoid it but Ricci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fisheart to the ground. Fisheart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ricci tries to clinch but Fisheart moves out of range.
Ricci fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Ricci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricci has a takedown stuffed.
Fisheart throws a head kick but Ricci moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisheart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ricci is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fisheart sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricci shoots in for a double leg but Fisheart sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ricci tries to clinch up but Fisheart circles away and keeps his distance.
Ricci is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ricci shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leo Fisheart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fisheart misses with a body kick.
Fisheart scores with a push kick.
Ricci is breathing heavily.
Fisheart lands a high kick!
Fisheart is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice takedown defense from Fisheart. No joy for Ricci on that attempt.
Fisheart tries a head kick but it misses.
Fisheart plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricci changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fisheart looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricci wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fisheart, who protects the arm well.
Fisheart is looking for a sweep.
Fisheart struggling a bit here.
Ricci is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fisheart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fisheart struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricci wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fisheart, who protects the arm well.
Fisheart manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ricci is trying to control but Fisheart passes into side control!
Fisheart working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fisheart has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice body kick there by Fisheart.
Ricci fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fisheart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fisheart.
Ricci shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fisheart defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Fisheart dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fisheart throws a head kick but Ricci moves out of range.
Ricci is looking to clinch but Fisheart is avoiding it.
Ricci shoots in and drives through. Fisheart sprawls well.
Fisheart stuffs the takedown.
Ricci doesn't manage to clinch there - Fisheart circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisheart dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ricci. That did some damage!
Ricci takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ricci fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ricci walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fisheart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisheart delivers a nice body kick.
Ricci takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick from Fisheart lands but Ricci takes it in his stride.
Pedro Ricci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ricci takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fisheart connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ricci avoids the head kick by Fisheart.
Ricci avoids the head kick by Fisheart.
Fisheart buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ricci takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisheart throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fisheart.
Fisheart throws a head kick that half lands.
Ricci takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fisheart lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fisheart bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fisheart thumps Ricci with a low kick.
Ricci on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ricci on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ricci on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fisheart scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisheart turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ricci shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Ricci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fisheart scores with a head kick.
Fisheart throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fisheart lands with a slapping head kick.
Ricci is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Fisheart finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fisheart throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fisheart throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fisheart delivers a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisheart throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fisheart connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ricci wants to clinch.
Ricci moves in looking to clinch but Fisheart pushes him off.
Fisheart throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ricci's head.
Ricci tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fisheart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ricci misses with a takedown attempt - Fisheart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ricci will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fisheart lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Fisheart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ricci takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ricci blocks a head kick by Fisheart.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fisheart. Ricci shrugs it off though.
Fisheart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ricci tries to clinch there but Fisheart circles away.
Fisheart throws a nice head kick!
Ricci on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fisheart. Fisheart obviously looking to wear him down.
Fisheart gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ricci fails with a takedown attempt.
Ricci tries for a takedown but Fisheart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisheart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Ricci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Ricci or perhaps it was just good defense by Fisheart which made him look bad.
Fisheart thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ricci if he has to take too many more of those.
Fisheart scores with a kick to the body.
Fisheart lands with a slapping head kick.
Fisheart throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fisheart lands a big head kick that sends Ricci tumbling to the mat! Fisheart takes a step backwards and waves Ricci back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Ricci is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Fisheart.
Fisheart misses with a series of wild punches.
Fisheart connects with a solid leg kick.
Ricci seems to have got his legs back now.
Crunch! Fisheart slams his shin into Ricci's torso.
Fisheart lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ricci crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fisheart - the referee stops the clock and Ricci gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fisheart. Ricci manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice body kick from Fisheart.
Fisheart connects with a high kick.
Fisheart keeps Ricci at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Fisheart.
Leo Fisheart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fisheart dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ricci. That did some damage!
Fisheart throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ricci.
Good leg kick by Fisheart there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ricci is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fisheart.
Fisheart fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ricci.
A head kick from Fisheart lands but Ricci takes it in his stride.
Ricci has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fisheart.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Fisheart.
Fisheart throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Fisheart finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fisheart scores with a head kick.
Ricci sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fisheart lands with a kick to the temple. Ricci shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ricci tries to clinch up but Fisheart circles away and keeps his distance.
Fisheart stuffs the takedown attempt from Ricci. Ricci gets slowly back to his feet.
Fisheart feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ricci's calf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisheart throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Fisheart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fisheart winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Fisheart!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Brill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tre Tanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brill's entrance music is Do you really want to hurt me. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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137 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gerald Brill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tre Tanks!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brill pinned against the cage. Brill gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tanks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brill doesn't manage to clinch there - Tanks circles away.
Tanks blocks the body kick.
Brill stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brill wants it to stay on the feet.
Gerald Brill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tre Tanks.
Tanks shoots for a double leg takedown but Brill sprawls well. He's pushed Tanks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brill fakes the leg kick and cracks Tanks in the body.
Tanks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Tre Tanks has been cut.
Brill scores with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brill.
Brill lands with a kick to the ribs.
No luck for Tanks with that takedown attempt.
Brill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanks fails with the takedown.
Tanks shoots in for a takedown but Brill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot by Brill.
A head kick misses from Brill.
Brill is looking to clinch but Tanks is avoiding it.
Brill thuds a left hand into Tanks's body.
Tanks closes the distance and clinches up with Brill, looking for a takedown. Tanks pushes Brill against the cage but Brill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tanks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brill.
Tanks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gerald Brill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brill fails to land with a series of punches.
Tanks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tanks looks gassed!
Brill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tanks tries to score a body lock takedown but Brill shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brill crunches a lovely knee into Tanks's ribcage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brill throws an elbow but misses.
Brill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanks swats away the attempt to clinch by Brill.
Danga de danga de dang - Brill scores with a four punch combination!
Brill stuffs the takedown attempt from Tanks. Tanks gets slowly back to his feet.
Brill tries a head kick but it misses.
Brill stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brill throws a sloppy head kick and Tanks moves out of range easily.
Brill keeps Tanks at a distance using the push kick.
Brill throws a head kick that misses.
Brill throws a head kick but Tanks moves out of range.
Brill stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brill wants it to stay on the feet.
Brill throws a head kick but Tanks moves out of range.
Brill scores with a body shot.
Brill defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tanks.
Tanks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tanks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tanks fails with the takedown.
Brill lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brill tries a head kick but it misses.
Brill lands a body shot.
Tanks is trying desperately to land a takedown but Brill is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tanks.
Brill has Tanks up against the cage in a clinch.
Brill stalling.
Brill breaks from the clinch.
Brill throws a head kick but Tanks moves out of range.
Tre Tanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brill avoids it really well and circles away.
Tanks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brill can pounce on him.
Brill is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Brill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tre Tanks's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brill displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tanks.
Brill stuffs the takedown.
Tanks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gerald Brill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tre Tanks.
Brill lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick from Brill lands but Tanks takes it in his stride.
Tanks has a takedown stuffed.
Tanks takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick from Brill lands but Tanks takes it in his stride.
Tanks avoids a kick to the body.
Tanks is breathing heavily.
Brill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brill is looking to wear down Tanks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brill throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brill - that will leave a mark!
Horrible takedown by Tanks or perhaps it was just good defense by Brill which made him look bad.
Brill throws a head kick that Tanks semi-blocks.
Brill lands with a slapping head kick.
Tanks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brill misses the shot to the body.
Brill bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanks moves away.
Tanks has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brill.
Brill misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gerald Brill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tanks shoots in for a takedown but Brill shows good takedown defense.
Tanks shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brill's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brill is keeping the position for now.
Tanks wants to control from the top but Brill keeps moving.
Tanks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brill manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tanks has Brill in his guard.
Tanks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brill controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanks 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.
Tanks has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brill has passed into side control.
Brill gets to mount! Tanks was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Tanks tries to lock up and control but Brill gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tanks is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brill gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Brill cracks the inside of Tanks's front leg.
No luck for Tanks with that takedown attempt.
Brill lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brill chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tanks.
Tanks ducks right into an uppercut from Brill.
Gerald Brill is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanks looks for a takedown but Brill sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Brill dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tre Tanks's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Brill is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tanks shoots in looking for a takedown. Brill tries to sprawl out of it but Tanks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brill manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tanks shoots for a double leg takedown but Brill sprawls well. He's pushed Tanks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brill.
Brill throws a sloppy head kick and Tanks moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tanks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tanks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brill circles away.
Gerald Brill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tre Tanks.
Tanks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brill throws a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Brill.
Brill lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tanks dives in and grabs Brill's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brill pushes down on Tanks's head and hops out.
Brill connects with a solid leg kick.
Brill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tanks blocks it with crossed arms.
Brill leaning against his opponent.
Brill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tanks blocks it with crossed arms.
Brill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brill misses with a body kick.
Gerald Brill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brill.
Tanks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brill as he avoids it easily.
Brill looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brill stuffs the takedown attempt from Tanks. Tanks gets slowly back to his feet.
Brill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brill lands with a kick to the temple. Tanks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tanks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tanks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brill tries to avoid it but Tanks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brill to the ground. Brill escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brill clinches up with Tanks and pushes him back against the cage.
Tanks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brill has Tanks pressed against the cage.
Brill manages to break the clinch.
Tanks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brill but Brill pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brill lands a high kick!
Tanks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brill can pounce on him.
Brill lands a front kick.
Tanks closes the distance and clinches up with Brill, looking for a takedown. Tanks pushes Brill against the cage but Brill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brill drives through and clinches with Tanks against the cage.
Tanks tries to pull guard but Brill holds him up against the cage and eventually Tanks drops back down to his feet.
Tre Tanks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tanks tries to score a body lock takedown but Brill shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tanks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brill lands a body shot.
Brill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Brill tries to hold on but Tanks pushes him away.
Tanks is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Brill has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Brill!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Brill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brill, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Brill!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Faoa Sunia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Satriani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satriani has chosen Lemon - Scars of Life as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Faoa Sunia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Satriani!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Satriani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Satriani looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sunia thows a body shot but no joy.
Satriani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sunia misses with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Sunia there.
Sunia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Satriani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sunia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Satriani manages to avoid it.
Sunia misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunia gets a clinch.
Satriani blocks a body shot from Sunia.
A hook to the body from Sunia.
Sunia stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sunia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sunia's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Satriani takes a shot to the head.
Sunia lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Satriani prevents a body shot from Sunia.
Sunia working Satriani over with knees to the body.
Sunia can't find room to land a body shot as Satriani controls the action.
Satriani jumps guard but Sunia stands there with Satriani around his waist. Satriani gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Satriani letting Sunia take a breather here.
Sunia scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satriani tries for a takedown but Sunia manages to get underhooks.
Faoa Sunia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Satriani.
Satriani tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short body shot lands from Sunia as the two fighters clinch.
Sunia gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Satriani regains guard.
Satriani manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sunia manages to get himself to full guard.
Sunia is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Satriani rolls with it to try and escape but Sunia cranks on the arm and Satriani is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Faoa Sunia!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Hazelett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bangkok Caning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazelett comes to the cage accompanied by Crossing a Canyon. Dustin Hazelett is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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138 lbs
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146 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dustin Hazelett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bangkok Caning!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazelett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Caning sprawls well. Caning wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hazelett gets slowly back to his feet.
Caning is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hazelett throws a shot from downtown. Caning moves away and avoids it.
Caning tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hazelett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Hazelett misses.
Caning tries to clinch but Hazelett moves out of range.
Caning is looking to clinch but Hazelett is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazelett keeps the fight on the outside.
Caning throws a leg kick that misses.
Caning scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bangkok Caning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hazelett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caning tries to clinch but Hazelett is having none of it.
Hazelett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bangkok Caning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caning is looking to clinch.
Caning tries to clinch there but Hazelett circles away.
Caning is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hazelett swats away the attempt to clinch by Caning.
Hazelett blocks a leg kick.
Caning avoids the body shot from Hazelett.
Caning slips a jab from Hazelett.
Hazelett shoots in but Caning avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Caning drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hazelett checks a leg kick.
Caning tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hazelett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Caning is looking to clinch.
Caning swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Caning stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Caning wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Hazelett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caning wants to clinch.
Caning is looking to clinch.
Hazelett closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Bangkok Caning has been cut.
Hazelett checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caning looks to land a body kick but Hazelett moved away.
Caning tries to land a leg kick but Hazelett saw it coming and moves away.
Hazelett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot lands for Hazelett.
Caning slips under a jab.
Caning takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Caning is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hazelett.
Caning is rocked!
Hazelett connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Caning to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Hazelett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dustin Hazelett!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Zhirkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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135 lbs
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142 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Zhirkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sid Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhirkov connects with a right hand. Thunder shakes it off.
Zhirkov misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Zhirkov misses.
Zhirkov throws a hook but Thunder blocks it.
Thunder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A slow jab from Thunder misses its intended target.
Zhirkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thunder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thunder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhirkov.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thunder.
Zhirkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Robert Zhirkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunder moves out of range of the strikes.
Thunder misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Zhirkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhirkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thunder scores a takedown into full mount!
Thunder content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirkov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thunder controlling from the full mount.
Thunder wants to control the pace but Zhirkov is squirming around nicely.
Zhirkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Thunder has a good base and remains in mount.
Thunder controlling from the full mount.
Thunder prevents Zhirkov from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thunder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zhirkov is looking to improve his position but Thunder isn't that keen on the idea.
Thunder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov is trying to escape the mount.
Thunder is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Thunder walks into a left hand.
Thunder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zhirkov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhirkov takes a swing at Thunder's ribcage but misses.
Zhirkov missing with a left hand there. Thunder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thunder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thunder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thunder's corner calls for a 1-2. Thunder obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thunder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thunder tries to avoid it but Zhirkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thunder to the ground. Thunder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thunder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zhirkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov misses with an uppercut.
Zhirkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thunder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhirkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhirkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zhirkov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zhirkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thunder.
A lazy left from Thunder finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov 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.
Zhirkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thunder can pounce on him.
Thunder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zhirkov is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Zhirkov.
Thunder scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Thunder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thunder fails to land with a series of punches.
Zhirkov avoids the body shot from Thunder.
Zhirkov misses with a hook.
Thunder lands a head kick. Zhirkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zhirkov is rocked!
Zhirkov staying out of range there.
Oh Zhirkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zhirkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thunder. Thunder obviously looking to wear him down.
Zhirkov seems to have got his legs back now.
Thunder closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zhirkov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thunder seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Thunder is breathing heavily.
Zhirkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirkov wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thunder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhirkov.
The fighters circling - Zhirkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhirkov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zhirkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zhirkov misses with a head shot. Thunder uses the momentum to regain guard.
Zhirkov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thunder manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zhirkov has Thunder in his guard.
Thunder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thunder stopping the sweep attempt from Zhirkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zhirkov misses the body punch
and Thunder counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Zhirkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhirkov misses with a looping left.
Zhirkov misses with an uppercut.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunder misses with a takedown attempt
and Zhirkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zhirkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sid Thunder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zhirkov throws a head kick that misses
and Thunder counters with a head kick. That will keep Zhirkov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Zhirkov.
Thunder defending well as Zhirkov loads up on a big left hand.
Zhirkov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zhirkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zhirkov throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunder. Zhirkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunder moves away from the strike by Zhirkov.
Zhirkov stuns Thunder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zhirkov throws a jab when Thunder was well out of range.
Zhirkov misses with a hook.
Zhirkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thunder.
Thunder throws a looping overhand right but Zhirkov ducks down to avoid it.
Zhirkov tries to bum rush Thunder with a series of wild strikes but Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thunder lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder defending well as Zhirkov loads up on a big left hand.
Thunder closes the distance and clinches.
Zhirkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thunder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thunder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zhirkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Zhirkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thunder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zhirkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thunder misses with a hook.
Zhirkov loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.
Zhirkov tries for a takedown but Thunder circles away easily
and Thunder counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhirkov looks to land a right hand but Thunder moved out of range.
Zhirkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Thunder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thunder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhirkov.
Thunder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhirkov.
Thunder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sid Thunder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhirkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thunder doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhirkov circles away.
Thunder moves out of range as Zhirkov strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thunder!
Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhirkov.
A combination from Thunder does no damage.
Zhirkov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thunder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thunder throws a body punch but Zhirkov moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thunder throws a nice looking combination but Zhirkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thunder scores with a hook.
Thunder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zhirkov throws a hook but Thunder avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirkov blocks a head kick by Thunder.
Zhirkov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thunder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Zhirkov does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Zhirkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Zhirkov.
Thunder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhirkov throws out the jab.
Thunder leaves Zhirkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Thunder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhirkov jabs Thunder right on the nose. Thunder blinks but takes it well.
Thunder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zhirkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thunder as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Zhirkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thunder looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhirkov is just out of range.
Zhirkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhirkov.
Thunder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Horrible takedown by Thunder or perhaps it was just good defense by Zhirkov which made him look bad.
Thunder throws the left hand but Zhirkov avoids the punch easily.
Zhirkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thunder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zhirkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Zhirkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot lands for Thunder.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thunder.
Zhirkov slips a jab from Thunder.
Zhirkov misses with an uppercut.
Thunder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thunder throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov missing with a left hand there. Thunder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thunder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thunder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zhirkov scores with the left hand. Thunder knows he should have avoided that one.
Thunder has closed the distance and engaged Zhirkov in a clinch.
Sid Thunder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zhirkov has a couple of punches blocked by Thunder.
Zhirkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhirkov tries for a takedown but Thunder manages to get underhooks.
Thunder manages to break the clinch.
Thunder takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Zhirkov misses.
Thunder tests Zhirkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zhirkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thunder scores with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thunder!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thunder.
Zhirkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhirkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thunder is fending him off so far but Zhirkov persists. Nope, Thunder circles away and we're back to standing.
Zhirkov fails with the takedown.
Thunder throws a head kick that misses.
Thunder jabs Zhirkov right on the nose. Zhirkov blinks but takes it well.
Zhirkov throws out a loose jab but Thunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunder chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Robert Zhirkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thunder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhirkov digs a good hook to Thunder's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhirkov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thunder counters by moving into the clinch.
Thunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thunder throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zhirkov throws a shot from downtown. Thunder moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sid Thunder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thunder 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid Thunder!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Verson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Carver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Verson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Verson wants to clinch up but Carver keeps it at a distance.
Verson walks into a left hand.
A big left from Carver misses.
Carver takes a swing at Verson's ribcage but misses.
Carver throws a lazy right hand but Verson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Verson fails with a takedown attempt.
Verson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carver connects with a jab.
Carver misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carver uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Verson has time to react.
Carver moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carver throws a shot from downtown. Verson moves away and avoids it.
Carver scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Carver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verson manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Verson slips a straight right by Carver.
Carver misses with a low kick.
Carver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carver tries to bum rush Verson with a series of wild strikes but Verson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carver displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Verson.
Verson cracks Carver with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Carver cracks Verson with a good jab.
Verson dives in and grabs Carver's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carver pushes down on Verson's head and hops out.
Brian Carver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Verson.
Verson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verson wants to clinch up but Carver keeps it at a distance.
Carver just misses with a punch to the body.
Verson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carver throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carver throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brian Carver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Carver scores with a jab. Verson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carver takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carver's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Carver duly obliges.
Verson throws a series of punches but Carver moves out of range.
Carver scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Carver catches Verson right on the button with a cross.
Carver lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Verson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carver throws a shot from downtown. Verson moves away and avoids it.
Carver misses with a double jab.
Carver stuffs the takedown attempt from Verson. Verson gets slowly back to his feet.
Brian Carver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verson avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Carver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carver misses with a looping left.
Carver falls off balance throwing a combination
and Verson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carver won't be happy with that.
Verson working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verson trying to control the action but Carver is working from the bottom.
Verson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Carver!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carver is squirming around, avoiding Verson's attempts to control the action.
Carver tries to hold on but Verson pushes him away.
Carver is squirming around, avoiding Verson's attempts to control the action.
Verson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Carver because Verson loaded up on that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carver in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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 Brian Carver will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Carver misses with a looping right.
Carver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carver thows a body shot but no joy.
Verson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Carver sprawls well initially but Verson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verson is looking to pass Carver's guard but actually Carver recovers to full guard.
Carver keeping full guard, as Verson tries to pass.
Verson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verson wants to control from the top but Carver keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Verson won't allow Carver to sweep him here.
Verson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Verson looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carver wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Verson tries for a takedown but Carver sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Verson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carver but Carver pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Verson moves in looking to clinch but Carver pushes him off.
Carver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Carver swings wildly with an uppercut but Verson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verson pushes Carver back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carver tries to throw a body punch but Verson avoids it by throwing Carver back against the cage.
Verson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carver's efforts to push away.
Carver can't find room to land a body shot as Verson controls the action.
Carver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carver tries to break the clinch but Verson is controlling the position.
Verson lands a nice uppercut.
Carver tries to break free but Verson pushes him back against the cage.
Carver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carver gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Verson.
Brian Carver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Verson.
Carver throws a head punch that misses.
Carver misses with a body punch.
Verson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Verson scores with a hook to the body.
Verson presses Carver against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Verson keeps control of Carver as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carver struggles to land a body shot inside as Verson controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Verson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carver.
Carver tries to circle away but Verson has him pinned against the cage.
Carver misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Verson.
Carver can't find room to land a body shot as Verson controls the action.
Carver misses with a body punch.
Carver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Verson lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Carver misses with a body punch.
Carver throws a head punch that misses.
Carver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carver throws a punch but it's blocked by Verson.
Carver has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Verson scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Verson.
Carver working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Verson.
Verson prevents Carver from breaking the clinch.
Verson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carver backwards.
A right hand to the body from Verson.
Carver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carver wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Verson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Verson can't find room to land a body shot as Carver controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verson lands a left hand.
Carver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verson prevents a body shot from Carver.
Verson scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Verson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Verson moves out of range of the strikes.
Verson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carver.
Carver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carver lands with a nice body punch.
Carver loads up on a big right hand but Verson slips the punch.
Verson misses with a looping right.
Carver scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Carver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Verson slips a jab and a cross from Carver.
Carver throws out a powerful jab.
Verson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carver throws out a loose jab but Verson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Verson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carver throws a body punch but Verson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver misses the jab.
Verson tries to clinch but Carver moves out of range.
Verson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Verson fails with a takedown attempt.
Carver misses with a combination
so Verson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Carver trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Verson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Verson postures up in Carver's guard and throws a big left but Carver blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verson trying to control but Carver is working from the bottom.
Verson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carver kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A jab from Carver misses.
Verson rushes Carver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Verson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carvers head.
Verson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carvers head.
Verson lands with a light punch inside.
Verson tries to work over Carver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Verson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carver pulls his leg out and moves away.
Verson fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carver looks to land a combination. Verson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Carver throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Verson on the side of the head.
Carver digs a good body shot into Verson's ribs.
Carver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Verson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Verson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Verson presses Carver against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Carver can't find room to land a body shot as Verson controls the action.
Carver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verson is working Carver over against the cage.
Verson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Verson prevents Carver from breaking the clinch.
Verson struggles to land a body shot inside as Carver controls his hands.
Good body shot from Verson.
Verson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carver.
Carver tries to work over Verson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Verson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carver throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Verson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carver wants to get back to striking at distance but Verson won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carver.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Verson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Verson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Verson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mic Swick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon comes to the cage accompanied by It's A Fight by Three 6 Mafia. 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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176 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mason Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mic Swick!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Swick.
Swick connects with a nice looking jab.
Dixon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Dixon.
Dixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swick.
A combination from Swick does no damage.
Swick falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dixon throws a hook to the side of Swick's head but Swick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Swick misses.
Dixon slips under a jab.
Swick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mic Swick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dixon throws a head kick that misses.
Swick misses with a straight left.
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
Swick misses with a two punch combination.
Swick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Swick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dixon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Swick really felt that one!
Dixon has closed the distance and engaged Swick in a clinch.
Dixon tries to pull guard but Swick won't allow it.
Dixon looking for a takedown.
Swick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Swick.
Dixon has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swick misses with a combination
and Dixon counters with a left to the body.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Swick.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swick but Swick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Swick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dixon.
Mic Swick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch but Swick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swick throws a combination that misses
and Dixon counters with a right hand to the body.
An inside leg kick from Swick misses.
Swick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swick throws a body punch but Dixon moves out of range.
Swick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Dixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Swick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Swick as Dixon shoots in.
Swick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swick misses with a hook to the body
and Dixon counters with a stiff right hand.
Dixon moves out of range as Swick strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swick stuffs the takedown attempt from Dixon. Dixon gets slowly back to his feet.
Swick misses with an uppercut. Dixon saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Dixon misses the target.
Swick thows a body shot but no joy.
Swick misses with a combination
and Dixon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Swick's guard now.
Dixon prevents Swick from getting back to his feet.
Dixon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Swick wants to stand up but Dixon is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Dixon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Swick dodges the punch combination from Dixon.
Dixon slips a straight right by Swick.
Dixon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dixon ducks under a wild hook from Swick.
Swick throws a combination that misses
and Dixon counters with a three punch combo that has Swick backing up. Swick nods at Dixon to acknowledge the strikes.
Dixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swick throws out the jab.
Swick scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Swick throws a series of punches but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Swick scores with a four punch combination!
Dixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swick.
Swick throws a combination. Dixon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Swick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Swick is breathing heavily.
Swick looks to land a combination but Dixon avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Swick, as that shot connected.
Swick misses with a double jab
and Dixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Dixon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swick misses with a wild body shot.
Swick throws a jab when Dixon was well out of range.
Swick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Swick misses with a double jab
and Dixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dixon thows a body shot but no joy.
Dixon slips a straight right by Swick.
Dixon dives in and grabs Swick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swick pushes down on Dixon's head and hops out.
Swick misses the body punch
and Swick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swick throws out the jab.
Swick throws a hook to the side of Dixon's head but Dixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swick as he jumps to the side.
Swick throws a nice looking combination but Dixon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dixon manages to avoid it.
Dixon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Swick 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.
Swick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dixon misses with a few strikes there.
Mason Dixon is winning the standup battle so far.
Swick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Swick throws a one two combo.
Swick misses with a combination
and Dixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Swick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Swick keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass.
Swick keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dixon prevents Swick from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Dixon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Swick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dixon's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dixon duly obliges.
Dixon tries to clinch up.
Swick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dixon counters with a left to the body.
Swick misses with a combination
and Dixon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swick thinking.
Swick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dixon throws a hook to the side of Swick's head but Swick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dixon to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swick misses with a body punch
and Dixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Dixon with that takedown attempt.
Swick misses the shot to the body.
Dixon dodges the punch combination from Swick.
Swick misses with a body shot.
Swick connects with the punch.
Mic Swick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dixon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dixon walks into a straight right hand from Swick.
Swick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dixon counters with a three punch combo that has Swick backing up. Swick nods at Dixon to acknowledge the strikes.
Swick throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Dixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Swick throws a series of punches but Dixon avoids them all with ease.
Swick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Swick.
Dixon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Swick throws a body punch but Dixon moves out of range.
Mason Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dixon counters with a stiff right hand.
Swick walks into a straight right hand from Dixon.
Swick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swick moves away.
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Swick throws an overhand right that lands on Dixon's shoulder, as Dixon tries to avoid the shot.
Swick blocks a jab.
Dixon throws a shot to the body.
Dixon digs a good body shot into Swick's ribs.
Swick moves out of range as Dixon throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swick takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Swick throws a leg kick
and Dixon counters with a two punch combo.
Swick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dixon.
Swick is rocked!
Dixon throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Swick colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Dixon as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Swick is left battered and dazed whilst Dixon and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Dixon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pika Kalei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Bodies as his entrance music. Anderson Silva will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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184 lbs
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26
175 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pika Kalei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva staying out of range there.
Kalei blocks a head kick by Silva.
Kalei misses with a kick to the body.
Kalei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Kalei ducks down to avoid it.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pika Kalei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Kalei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kalei.
Kalei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silva.
It looks like Pika Kalei has been cut.
Silva throws a combination. Kalei tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kalei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva throws a front kick that sends Kalei stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalei loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kalei shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kalei is breathing heavily.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva lands with a cross.
Silva dips to his left and cracks Kalei with an uppercut!
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalei takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pika Kalei's cut is getting worse.
Kalei blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva throws a head kick that Kalei semi-blocks.
Kalei throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kalei's calf.
Silva lands a big head kick that sends Kalei tumbling to the mat! Silva takes a step backwards and waves Kalei back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kalei is rocked!
Silva drops Kalei with a straight right hand, right on the button! Silva follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tokamek Yeets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Ohko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yeets comes to the cage accompanied by Nuclear Fusion. Ohko has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Tokamek Yeets has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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271 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tokamek Yeets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Ohko!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yeets throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ohko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yeets scores with a shot to the body.
Yeets connects with a solid leg kick.
Yeets lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ohko circles away quickly and effectively.
Yeets thows a body shot but no joy.
Ohko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yeets.
Ohko wants to clinch up but Yeets keeps it at a distance.
Yeets circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yeets misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tommy Ohko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yeets.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeets lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ohko's sensitive parts.
Yeets tries a head kick but it misses.
Tommy Ohko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ohko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yeets explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ohko misses with a body shot.
Yeets swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ohko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ohko scores with a hook to the body. Yeets takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yeets misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yeets shoots in and bounces Ohko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeets throwing strikes from guard but Ohko blocks nicely.
Yeets looking to pass the guard.
Yeets trying to control but Ohko is working from the bottom.
Yeets in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yeets loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yeets has gone for a leg lock! Ohko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yeets's guard.
Yeets looking for a sweep. Not yet Yeets, not yet.
Yeets throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ohko won't allow Yeets to sweep him here.
Yeets 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yeets is working hard here to advance position.
Ohko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yeets. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ohko wanted to stand there but Yeets had control of the position.
Yeets looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ohko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ohko preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yeets avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tokamek Yeets dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ohko moves out of range of the body kick.
Yeets closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yeets lands in his opponent's guard.
Yeets trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeets stays in close to Ohko's body and controls the position.
Ohko wants to stand and escape but Yeets is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeets 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.
Yeets trying to control but Ohko is working from the bottom.
Yeets postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yeets slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yeets trying to control the action but Ohko is working from the bottom.
Yeets throws a strike aimed at the side of Ohko's head but Ohko avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yeets swings around for an armbar but Ohko sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Yeets's guard.
Ohko wants to stand but Yeets is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yeets is on top in guard.
Yeets controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeets trying to control but Ohko is working from the bottom.
Yeets sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ohko keeping moving, preventing Yeets from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yeets throws a strike but Ohko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Yeets is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ohko trying to control the position from guard on top but Yeets is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tokamek Yeets dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Yeets lands with a nice body kick.
Ohko misses with a shot to the body
and Yeets counters with a leg kick.
Yeets tries a head kick but it misses.
Yeets throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ohko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yeets counters with a takedown into side control.
Ohko is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Yeets has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Yeets trying to control the position but Ohko is working away.
Ohko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Yeets seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Yeets in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Yeets works to advance to full mount. Ohko defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Yeets misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Yeets trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yeets lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeets lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ohko avoids a series of strikes thrown by Yeets.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yeets misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Yeets trying to control but Ohko is having none of it.
Ohko suckers Yeets into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Ohko is now in Yeets's guard!
Tokamek Yeets overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yeets 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.
Tommy Ohko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeets manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ohko manages to get himself to full guard.
Yeets throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ohko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tokamek Yeets is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yeets wants to control from the top but Ohko keeps moving.
Yeets throwing strikes from guard but Ohko blocks nicely.
Yeets wants to control from the top but Ohko keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yeets working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ohko's head.
Yeets throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ohko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yeets showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yeets pushing down on Ohko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tokamek Yeets showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yeets 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tokamek Yeets!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grimlock Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques St Croix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wu Tang Clan - Method Man. St Croix has chosen A Little Respect as his entrance music. Jacques St Croix has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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22
150 lbs
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155 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grimlock Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacques St Croix!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Croix misses with a wild body shot.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and St Croix counters with a straight right hand.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Jacques St Croix has been cut.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and St Croix counters with a leg kick.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and St Croix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and St Croix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
St Croix fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
St Croix throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and St Croix counters with a nice leg kick.
St Croix moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from St Croix misses.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and St Croix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Croix takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donk. Jones catches St Croix right on the button with a cross.
Jones moves away from the strike by St Croix.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Croix was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
An inside leg kick from St Croix misses.
St Croix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones throws the left hand but St Croix avoids the punch easily.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but St Croix is just out of range.
St Croix misses with a wild body shot.
St Croix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
enabling St Croix to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and St Croix counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by St Croix there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body shot
and St Croix counters with a nice leg kick.
Jones misses with an uppercut. St Croix saw that one coming.
St Croix defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
St Croix with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
St Croix blocks a jab.
St Croix motions for Jones to come forward. St Croix throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from St Croix lands.
St Croix throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones is looking to wear down St Croix with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St Croix jabs at Jones's body.
St Croix connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a double jab
and St Croix counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
St Croix misses with a hook.
St Croix is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jones had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Croix.
St Croix slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Croix lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
St Croix connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones misses with a body punch
and St Croix counters with a thumping low kick.
St Croix loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
St Croix throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and St Croix counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves away from the strike by St Croix.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Croix manages to avoid it.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
St Croix throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and St Croix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
St Croix scores with a nice right hand.
St Croix blocks a jab.
St Croix tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Croix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for St Croix's leg but St Croix calmly moves out of range.
Jones feints and as St Croix raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques St Croix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques St Croix's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and St Croix counters with a big head kick but Jones shrugs it off.
St Croix throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
St Croix throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones looks to throw the jab but St Croix is out of range.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. St Croix does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Croix throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
St Croix scores with a nice head shot.
Jones misses with a body shot
and St Croix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones looks to land a right hand but St Croix moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones misses the body punch
and St Croix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grimlock Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and St Croix counters with a leg kick.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Croix.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
St Croix pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and St Croix settles back down.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and St Croix counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for St Croix.
St Croix lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. St Croix does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Croix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Croix was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Croix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
St Croix fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jacques St Croix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones looks to land a left hand but St Croix moved out of range nicely.
Jones swings for the body but St Croix moves out of range.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Croix was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. St Croix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Croix was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a hook to the side of St Croix's head but St Croix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from St Croix misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent St Croix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and St Croix counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones is looking to chop away at St Croix's legs.
St Croix moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones lands a nice hook to St Croix's body. St Croix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and St Croix counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
letting St Croix counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and St Croix counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
St Croix works the jab nicely.
St Croix clinches.
Jones is stalling here.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jones manages to pull guard.
Jones has his hands on St Croix's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Croix trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
St Croix wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques St Croix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacques St Croix's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
St Croix slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a hook but St Croix avoids it easily.
St Croix avoids a punch combination nicely.
St Croix takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
St Croix throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck St Croix on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by St Croix as he connects with a hook.
St Croix avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Croix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jacques St Croix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and St Croix counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Jones throws a body punch but St Croix moves out of range.
Jones walks into a jab.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
St Croix tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
St Croix lands a right hook to the body.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
St Croix lands a right hook to the body.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. St Croix looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
St Croix connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones dives in and grabs St Croix's left leg, looking for a takedown. St Croix pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and St Croix counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
St Croix's corner calls for a 1-2. St Croix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
enabling St Croix to counter with a crisp jab.
St Croix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
St Croix throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones stuns St Croix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and St Croix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and St Croix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
St Croix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones throws a head kick but St Croix moves out of range.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and St Croix counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Croix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
St Croix lands a jab to the head.
St Croix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St Croix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
St Croix catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and St Croix counters with a leg kick.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
letting St Croix counter with a right hand.
St Croix misses with a hook.
Jones works St Croix's body with a nice hook.
St Croix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Croix swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
A big left from Jones misses.
St Croix throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Croix was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
St Croix takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice body punch from St Croix.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St Croix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and St Croix counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at St Croix to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and St Croix counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at St Croix to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Croix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques St Croix really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques St Croix's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones throws a hook but St Croix avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. St Croix does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Croix moves away from the strike by Jones.
St Croix throws a leg kick that misses.
St Croix loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
St Croix loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and St Croix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Croix moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
St Croix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and St Croix counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. St Croix does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by St Croix.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones misses with a body shot
and St Croix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from St Croix misses.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and St Croix counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but St Croix is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from St Croix is predictable there
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones misses with a body shot
and St Croix counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones misses with a body punch
and St Croix counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at St Croix to acknowledge the strikes.
St Croix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but St Croix ducks down to avoid it.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws a body punch but St Croix moves out of range.
Jones looks for a takedown but St Croix sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Croix throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and St Croix makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Croix throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones misses the body punch
and St Croix counters with an inside leg kick.
St Croix thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St Croix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
St Croix ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones blocks a head kick by St Croix.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Croix slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around St Croix's waist but St Croix gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and St Croix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from St Croix misses.
Jones misses the body punch
and St Croix counters with a nice body kick.
Jones misses with a body punch
and St Croix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good leg kick by St Croix there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones misses with a body punch
and St Croix counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
St Croix throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones looks to land a right hand but St Croix moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques St Croix dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jacques St Croix's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
St Croix lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and St Croix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and St Croix counters with a stiff right hand.
St Croix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but St Croix swivels and escapes.
A good leg kick by St Croix.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and St Croix counters with a leg kick.
St Croix swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
St Croix stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and St Croix wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones misses the body punch
and St Croix counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
St Croix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones digs a good body shot into St Croix's ribs.
St Croix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
St Croix connects with a body shot.
Jones misses with a body shot
and St Croix counters with a left to the body.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and St Croix counters with a slapping leg kick.
St Croix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and St Croix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from St Croix finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
St Croix's corner calls for a 1-2. St Croix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
St Croix lands a jab.
Jones misses with a hook. St Croix ducked under it nicely.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grimlock Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacques St Croix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Croix lands a jab to the head.
St Croix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones jabs at St Croix's body.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and St Croix counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
St Croix avoids the body shot from Jones.
St Croix throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Nice shot lands for St Croix.
St Croix slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body punch
and St Croix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
St Croix pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and St Croix settles back down.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but St Croix is just out of range.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Croix.
Jones misses with an uppercut. St Croix saw that one coming.
Jones misses with a body shot
and St Croix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and St Croix counters with a leg kick.
St Croix throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
A jab from Jones misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and St Croix counters with a thumping low kick.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and St Croix makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
enabling St Croix to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by St Croix.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and St Croix counters with a nice body kick.
Jones throws a hook to the side of St Croix's head but St Croix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and St Croix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a body shot
and St Croix counters with a stiff right hand.
St Croix darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Croix lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones working aggressively here.
St Croix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques St Croix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got St Croix winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 45:50
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques St Croix!
Jacques St Croix is the new featherweight champion!
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