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FMFC 18: Kane vs Independente PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulysses Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rustik Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pereira's entrance music is Game over. A fine choice. Rustik Filipovic acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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264 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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260 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ulysses Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rustik Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Pereira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A hook to the body from Pereira.
Filipovic is working for takedown but Pereira is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pereira pulls guard effortlessly.
Pereira scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Filipovic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Filipovic lands in his opponent's guard.
Filipovic looks gassed!
Pereira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pereira is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pereira has clasped his hands together around Filipovic's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira is trying to get an arm triangle but Filipovic is defending well.
Pereira throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira is looking to take a break and control but Filipovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Filipovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pereira in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pereira lands a nice forearm strike.
Pereira lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pereira connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Filipovic some visible discomfort.
Pereira cracks Filipovic with a big right hand but Filipovic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira lands some shots froms side control.
Pereira cracks Filipovic with a big elbow.
Filipovic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pereira connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filipovic tries to bench press Pereira off him but Pereira keeps the position.
Pereira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Filipovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pereira cracks Filipovic with a big elbow.
Pereira lands an elbow.
You can see the frustration on Filipovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Filipovic seems a little lost for a moment, as Pereira dominates the positioning.
Filipovic regains half guard.
Pereira wants to pass to mount but Filipovic is defending the position.
Pereira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pereira is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
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.
Filipovic wants to control but Pereira is keeping busy.
Pereira seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pereira lands strikes from half guard.
Pereira takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pereira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Filipovic defends it well.
Pereira working over Filipovic with some ground and pound. Filipovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysses Pereira dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Filipovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ulysses Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira tries to clinch there but Filipovic circles away.
Pereira is looking to clinch.
Pereira closes the distance and clinches.
Pereira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pereira prevents the takedown attempt.
Filipovic is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pereira is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Filipovic to the mat. Filipovic regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pereira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pereira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pereira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pereira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira wants to pass the guard but Filipovic is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pereira passes into half guard.
Pereira is trying to control the action in half guard but Filipovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Filipovic is trying to stand up here but Pereira is controlling him well.
Pereira is trying to control the action in half guard but Filipovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pereira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Filipovic on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pereira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Filipovic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Filipovic tries to roll over but Pereira keeps him under control.
Pereira stops Filipovic from getting back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pereira doesn't manage to clinch there - Filipovic circles away.
Pereira wants to clinch.
Pereira clinches.
Filipovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pereira.
Pereira misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Filipovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Filipovic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ulysses Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rustik Filipovic.
Pereira wants the takedown. Filipovic is fighting it off but Pereira persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Filipovic's guard against the cage.
Pereira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pereira landing some decent shots from guard.
Pereira thows a big elbow that misses.
Pereira works over Filipovic with some ground and pound from guard.
Filipovic has momentary wrist control but Pereira slips an elbow through the middle.
Filipovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Filipovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pereira defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira chips away with some ground and pound.
Pereira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filipovic is keeping the position for now.
Pereira is looking to work some ground and pound but Filipovic has wrist control.
Filipovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pereira is looking to work some ground and pound but Filipovic has wrist control.
Pereira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pereira stopping the sweep attempt from Filipovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysses Pereira dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pereira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Filipovic closes the distance and pushes Pereira back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Pereira - that landed with a thud.
Pereira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pereira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Filipovic is one step ahead there.
Filipovic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Filipovic from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira is looking for a triangle but Filipovic pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pereira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pereira looking to finish Filipovic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Filipovic!
Filipovic can't escape the position.
Pereira looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pereira scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pereira landing strikes from the mount.
Pereira is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pereira lands a big shot there that rocks Filipovic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pereira is landing with some decent strikes but Filipovic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pereira looking to finish Filipovic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Filipovic!
Filipovic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Filipovic trying desperately to get to his feet.
Filipovic is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pereira cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Filipovic can't escape the position.
Filipovic prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Filipovic can't escape the position.
Pereira lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ulysses Pereira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pereira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Filipovic regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Filipovic looking for submissions off his back.
Pereira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Filipovic defending well though.
Filipovic is not content to let Pereira control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pereira is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ulysses Pereira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pereira 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulysses Pereira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joelson Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Fernandez Rueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joelson Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Fernandez Rueda!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes stuffs the takedown.
Fernandez Rueda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nunes sprawls well. Nunes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fernandez Rueda gets slowly back to his feet.
Nunes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nunes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nunes trying to control but Fernandez Rueda is having none of it.
Fernandez Rueda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nunes has hold of Fernandez Rueda's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fernandez Rueda manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nunes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernandez Rueda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nunes dominating with strikes here.
Fernandez Rueda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nunes trying to control but Fernandez Rueda is having none of it.
Fernandez Rueda manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez Rueda manages to get to full guard.
Fernandez Rueda has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nunes has passed into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fernandez Rueda can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nunes misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fernandez Rueda wants to control but Nunes postures up.
Fernandez Rueda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nunes kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fernandez Rueda is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fernandez Rueda struggling a bit here.
Nunes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fernandez Rueda is looking to reverse the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fernandez Rueda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nunes counters by clinching up.
Joelson Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Fernandez Rueda.
Nunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nunes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fernandez Rueda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nunes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fernandez Rueda but Fernandez Rueda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Nunes with that takedown attempt.
Nunes is breathing heavily.
Fernandez Rueda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez Rueda postures up.
Fernandez Rueda landing some decent shots from guard.
Fernandez Rueda has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nunes is proving hard to escape from.
Fernandez Rueda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nunes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fernandez Rueda looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fernandez Rueda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nunes trying to control the position.
Nunes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nunes wants to get back to his feet but Fernandez Rueda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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 Joelson Nunes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nunes.
Diego Fernandez Rueda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Fernandez Rueda or perhaps it was just good defense by Nunes which made him look bad.
Nunes tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernandez Rueda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fernandez Rueda feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fernandez Rueda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fernandez Rueda lands a couple of elbows.
Nunes trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fernandez Rueda has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nunes is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez Rueda trying to control but Nunes is working from the bottom.
Fernandez Rueda is looking to stand up but Nunes won't let him.
Nunes has Fernandez Rueda pulled in close to control his posture.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fernandez Rueda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nunes is trying to defend but Fernandez Rueda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nunes is pressing down on Fernandez Rueda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nunes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fernandez Rueda wants to stand but Nunes is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nunes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fernandez Rueda is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fernandez Rueda wanted to stand there but Nunes had control of the position.
Fernandez Rueda wants to control from the top but Nunes keeps moving.
Fernandez Rueda postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fernandez Rueda tries for a takedown but Nunes circles away easily
and Nunes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fernandez Rueda is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes shoots in but no luck this time.
Fernandez Rueda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joelson Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Fernandez Rueda.
Fernandez Rueda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nunes swivels and escapes.
Fernandez Rueda fails to land the takedown.
Fernandez Rueda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nunes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fernandez Rueda is aware though and is defending well.
Nunes has a closed guard, preventing Fernandez Rueda from standing up.
Fernandez Rueda gets to his feet - Nunes follows without any prompting.
Nunes rushes Fernandez Rueda and presses him up against the cage.
Nunes is pressed up against the cage. Fernandez Rueda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nunes down to the mat. Nunes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nunes has a takedown stuffed.
Fernandez Rueda misses with a takedown
and Nunes counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez Rueda shoots and misses
and Nunes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernandez Rueda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nunes is one step ahead there.
Fernandez Rueda keeping full guard, as Nunes tries to pass.
Fernandez Rueda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nunes tries to free his leg and advance position but Fernandez Rueda is retaining full guard.
Fernandez Rueda keeping moving, preventing Nunes from controlling successfully.
Nunes prevents Fernandez Rueda from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Diego Fernandez Rueda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fernandez Rueda tries to clinch there but Nunes circles away.
Fernandez Rueda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Diego Fernandez Rueda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nunes trying to hold on to Fernandez Rueda's head to control him but Fernandez Rueda postures up.
Nunes wants to improve his position but Fernandez Rueda is controlling well.
Fernandez Rueda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nunes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fernandez Rueda postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nunes to stand up.
Nunes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nunes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nunes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fernandez Rueda wants to control but Nunes is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez Rueda is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fernandez Rueda sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fernandez Rueda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fernandez Rueda trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nunes content to control rather than advance.
Nunes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fernandez Rueda tries to roll over but Nunes keeps him under control.
Fernandez Rueda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nunes.
Fernandez Rueda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nunes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez Rueda pulls Nunes in close to his closed guard and prevents Nunes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez Rueda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fernandez Rueda managing to control the position.
Fernandez Rueda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fernandez Rueda holds on and takes a little breather.
Nunes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nunes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nunes won't allow Fernandez Rueda to sweep him here.
Nunes wants to control from the top but Fernandez Rueda keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fernandez Rueda with a poor takedown
and Nunes counters by moving into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nunes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fernandez Rueda gets to his feet - Nunes follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Fernandez Rueda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fernandez Rueda 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Fernandez Rueda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaac De Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lera Xolera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lera Xolera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Isaac De Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lera Xolera!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xolera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lera Xolera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick from De Santos lands but Xolera takes it in his stride.
Xolera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Santos.
De Santos clinches.
Xolera prevents De Santos from breaking the clinch.
Xolera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Santos is defending well for now.
De Santos fails to pull guard.
De Santos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Xolera lands an elbow inside.
Xolera connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Isaac De Santos has been cut.
De Santos blocks an elbow strike.
Xolera slowing the pace effectively.
De Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Xolera.
De Santos stalling the fight.
De Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Xolera lands a damaging elbow.
Xolera effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santos stalling against the cage.
Xolera tries to land a knee to the head but De Santos blocks with his arms.
De Santos wants to get back to striking at distance but Xolera won't allow it.
De Santos tries to circle away but Xolera has him pinned against the cage.
Xolera displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Santos up against the cage.
De Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xolera has him pressed against the cage.
De Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lera Xolera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Xolera misses
and De Santos counters with a good low kick that Xolera was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xolera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Santos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Xolera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Xolera is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, De Santos asserts his dominance and retains side control.
De Santos wants to control but Xolera is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xolera is trying to get back to his feet.
Xolera looks gassed!
De Santos stands up and we're back to a striking position.
De Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Xolera.
Xolera circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Santos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac De Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xolera gets caught flat footed, as De Santos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Santos pushes down on Xolera's leg and manages to get into half guard.
De Santos trying to control the action but Xolera is working from the bottom.
De Santos gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
De Santos moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac De Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isaac De Santos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
De Santos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Some wild striking there from Xolera.
De Santos shoots in for a takedown but Xolera shows good takedown defense.
Xolera misses with a kick to the body
and De Santos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
De Santos is looking to take a break and control but Xolera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Santos working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Xolera's thigh. Xolera counters though and makes it back to full guard.
De Santos passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xolera keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Santos is pressing down on Xolera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xolera is holding on for now.
De Santos trying to control from half guard but Xolera is working away.
Xolera scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but De Santos manages to mount him!
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.
Xolera squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
De Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
De Santos looking for a guillotine from mount but Xolera is having none of it.
Xolera is in a horrible position here. De Santos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santos controlling from mount.
De Santos landing strikes from the mount and Xolera is in trouble!
Xolera is trying to stand but he's just given De Santos his back.
Xolera holding both De Santos 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Xolera fending off the submission attempt from De Santos.
De Santos scores with punches and elbows.
What can Xolera do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac De Santos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Isaac De Santos'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. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Xolera as De Santos shoots in.
Xolera thows a leg kick but De Santos checks it
and De Santos counters by moving into the clinch.
Xolera with a knee to the head.
De Santos has Xolera pushed against the cage.
Xolera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Santos's efforts to push away.
De Santos is trying to drag Xolera to the mat but Xolera just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xolera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Santos blocks it with crossed arms.
Xolera turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Xolera manages to end up in side control.
Xolera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Santos sneaks out the side door and pushes Xolera away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from De Santos.
De Santos has had enough of the clinch but Xolera keeps him there for the moment.
Xolera avoiding damage.
De Santos just leaning against Xolera, taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for De Santos.
De Santos is looking to control Xolera's arms but Xolera gets an underhook and turns him. Now De Santos has his back to the cage.
De Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Santos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xolera wants to clinch but De Santos slips to the side
and De Santos counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Xolera throws a body punch but De Santos moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Santos throws a head kick that half lands.
Xolera wants to clinch but De Santos slips to the side
and De Santos counters with a nice leg kick.
De Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Santos is defended easily by Xolera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac De Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Xolera defends it nicely.
De Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. De Santos showed some decent athleticism there.
Xolera kicks De Santos off and gets back to his feet.
Xolera gets a clinch.
De Santos jumps into guard, dragging Xolera to the mat.
Xolera trying to stand up but can't free himself from De Santos's guard.
De Santos pushes Xolera off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Xolera misses
and De Santos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
De Santos looks for a takedown but Xolera sprawls well.
De Santos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xolera tries to clinch up
so De Santos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Isaac De Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Santos prevents Xolera from getting back to his feet.
De Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xolera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac De Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Santos, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac De Santos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Portugal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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211 lbs
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215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Arona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Portugal!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arona fails in his attempt to clinch.
Portugal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arona circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Portugal is defended easily by Arona.
Arona tries to close the distance and clinch but Portugal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arona tries to close the distance and clinch but Portugal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arona is looking to clinch.
Arona fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arona wants to clinch.
Arona tries to clinch there but Portugal circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arona moves in looking to clinch but Portugal pushes him off.
Portugal scores with a hook to the body. Arona takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arona wants to clinch up but Portugal keeps it at a distance.
Portugal clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portugal taking a breather.
Arona tries to land a knee to the head but Portugal blocks with his arms.
Arona trying to land knees to the body.
Arona scores a nice knee to the body.
Portugal decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Portugal has a closed guard, preventing Arona from standing up.
Portugal wants to sweep but no luck.
Arona tries to stand but Portugal is controlling from the bottom.
Portugal pushes Arona off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Portugal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arona, pushing him back against the cage.
Arona tries to land a knee to the head but Portugal blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portugal lands a left hand.
Portugal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arona clinches but Portugal breaks the clinch
and Portugal counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Portugal gets control of Arona's arms and successfully pulls guard. Portugal will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Arona tries to stand but Portugal is controlling from the bottom.
Portugal kicks Arona off and gets to his feet.
Arona tries to clinch up
and Portugal counters by clinching up.
Portugal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Arona misses with a knee to the head.
Portugal avoiding damage.
Portugal presses Arona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portugal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Arona just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paulo Arona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Portugal.
Portugal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arona stops a takedown attempt from Portugal.
Portugal looks gassed!
Arona throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arona is pressed up against the cage. Portugal has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arona down to the mat. Arona avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Arona wants to clinch but Portugal slips to the side
and Portugal counters with a takedown into side control.
Arona knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Portugal on the ground.
Portugal is looking to take a break and control but Arona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arona wants to get back to his feet but Portugal is dominant here and he's now got Arona's back!
Arona is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Portugal tries to keep control of the position but Arona is staying busy.
Arona is trying to get back to his feet but Portugal has full control of the position and if anything, Arona has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arona trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Arona showing good submission defense here.
Arona is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Portugal dominated that round.
That's time! Arona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arona tries to clinch up
and Portugal counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Portugal.
Portugal jumps guard but Arona stands there with Portugal around his waist. Portugal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Portugal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arona pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Portugal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arona tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Arona tries to land knees in the clinch but Portugal avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arona creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Arona tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Portugal avoids it.
Portugal managing to block the knees to the body from Arona.
Arona utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Portugal is breathing heavily.
Arona misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portugal jumps guard but Arona stands there with Portugal around his waist. Portugal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Portugal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Portugal shoots in and drives through. Arona sprawls well.
Paulo Arona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Portugal.
Arona darts in trying to clinch
and Portugal counters by moving into the clinch.
Portugal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arona looking to throw knees to the head but Portugal is blocking nicely.
Arona misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Portugal.
Portugal pulls guard successfully.
Portugal pulls Arona in close to his closed guard and prevents Arona from doing any damage or advancing position.
Arona has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Portugal is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portugal trying to keep a closed guard but Arona is proving a slippery customer.
Arona wants to stand and escape but instead Portugal has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Portugal is pushing down on Arona's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arona is fighting to maintain full guard but Portugal has managed to sneak the leg through.
Arona wants to get back to his feet.
Portugal content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona is looking to escape.
Portugal is taking a breather. Arona says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Portugal prevents Arona from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Portugal in particular looking to stall.
Arona is trying to stand up here but Portugal is controlling him well.
Portugal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arona's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arona is trying to stand.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Portugal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Portugal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Arona.
Arona lands a nice knee to the body.
Arona looking to throw knees to the head but Portugal is blocking nicely.
Portugal blocks an elbow strike from Arona.
Portugal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arona with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Portugal.
Arona using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Portugal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Portugal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Portugal has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arona clinches but Portugal breaks the clinch
and Portugal moves into the clinch.
Portugal gets through Arona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Portugal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Arona keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arona tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Portugal holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Portugal content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Portugal can't get the takedown.
Arona managing to block the knees to the body from Portugal.
Arona landing knees to the body.
Portugal goes for a takedown attempt but Arona pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paulo Arona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Portugal.
Arona wants to clinch but Portugal slips to the side
and Portugal moves into the clinch.
Arona throws an elbow that misses.
Arona connects with a nasty looking knee right to Portugal's face.
Arona tries a knee to the head but Portugal blocks it.
Arona misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Portugal.
Arona misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Portugal.
Portugal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arona tries a knee to the head but Portugal blocks it.
Portugal tries to stall but Arona uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Portugal managing to block the knees to the body from Arona.
Portugal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arona tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arona throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Arona tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arona using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Portugal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Portugal manages to break the clinch.
Portugal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arona clinches but Portugal breaks the clinch
and Portugal counters by clinching up.
Portugal managing to block the knees to the body from Arona.
Portugal tries for a takedown. No joy.
Portugal tries for a takedown but Arona manages to get underhooks.
Arona pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Portugal avoiding damage as Arona throws knees to the body.
Arona misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Portugal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Arona misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Portugal.
Portugal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arona smiles and moves away.
Portugal circles away from the clinch attempt
and Portugal counters by clinching up.
Arona tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arona with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Portugal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arona walks away with a smile on his face. Portugal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Portugal fails with a takedown attempt.
Arona tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Portugal moves into the clinch.
Arona throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Portugal blocks it with crossed arms.
Arona tries a knee to the head but Portugal blocks it.
Arona misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Portugal.
Arona with a knee to the head.
Portugal can't get the takedown.
Portugal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona misses with an elbow over the top.
Arona with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Portugal breaks from the clinch.
Portugal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paulo Arona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arona tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Portugal shoots in for a takedown but Arona shows good takedown defense.
Arona darts in trying to clinch
and Portugal counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Portugal.
Portugal blocks the elbow strike.
Portugal managing to block the knees to the body from Arona.
Portugal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Paulo Arona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Portugal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Arona prevents it.
Arona unloads a knee to the mid-section. Portugal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Arona tries a knee to the head but Portugal blocks it.
Arona tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Portugal avoiding damage as Arona throws knees to the body.
Portugal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arona backwards.
Arona misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Portugal.
Arona avoiding damage as Portugal throws knees to the body.
Arona with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arona using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Portugal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Portugal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Arona lands a knee to the head.
Portugal avoiding damage as Arona throws knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Portugal successfully pulls guard.
Portugal scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Portugal shoots in for a takedown but Arona shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Portugal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Portugal 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Portugal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Blevins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dadinho Ze Pequeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elijah Blevins looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elijah Blevins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dadinho Ze Pequeno !
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blevins throws a jab but it's blocked by Ze Pequeno .
Ze Pequeno tries to clinch up.
Blevins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ze Pequeno counters with a two punch combo.
Ze Pequeno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blevins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ze Pequeno has Blevins up against the cage in a clinch.
Blevins wants to get back to striking at distance but Ze Pequeno won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ze Pequeno .
Blevins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ze Pequeno goes for a takedown attempt but Blevins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blevins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blevins throws a combination that misses
and Ze Pequeno holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ze Pequeno comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Elijah Blevins has been cut.
Blevins is breathing heavily.
Blevins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blevins tries to break free but Ze Pequeno pushes him back against the cage.
Blevins lands an elbow inside.
Ze Pequeno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ze Pequeno using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ze Pequeno has picked Blevins up - he's going for a ride! Ze Pequeno dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ze Pequeno seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ze Pequeno is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ze Pequeno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ze Pequeno missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blevins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ze Pequeno .
Ze Pequeno wants to work for an arm triangle but Blevins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ze Pequeno has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blevins taking some punishment here, with Ze Pequeno in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ze Pequeno connects with a nice short shot to Blevins's temple.
Blevins scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ze Pequeno manages to mount him!
Blevins takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ze Pequeno cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ze Pequeno tries to control but Blevins wriggling away.
Ze Pequeno is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Blevins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Ze Pequeno .
Blevins is bucking up trying to escape but Ze Pequeno cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ze Pequeno punishing his opponent with strikes.
Blevins in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ze Pequeno with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Ze Pequeno .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ze Pequeno working Blevins over with strikes here.
Ze Pequeno fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ze Pequeno loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Blevins scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Ze Pequeno land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Ze Pequeno stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dadinho Ze Pequeno !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Paranhos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's entrance music is One Hitta Quitta . A fine choice. Paranhos has chosen Chop Suey as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Silva!
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, Thiago Paranhos!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Silva jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Paranhos is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Paranhos and Silva has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Silva has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Paranhos is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Silva yanks on the arm and Paranhos is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorge Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dai comes to the cage accompanied by Dignity. Mark Dai has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Dai!
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, Ricardo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes misses the shot to the body.
Gomes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dai was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomes.
Gomes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dai manages to avoid it.
Dai slips under a jab.
Dai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gomes lands with an overhand left.
Gomes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gomes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gomes leaves Dai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gomes circles away.
Dai shoots in and bounces Gomes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Dai tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dai drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gomes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dai has Gomes in his guard.
Dai is looking for a triangle but Gomes pushes his legs off easily.
Dai throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gomes escapes and throws Dai's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dai struggling a bit here.
Gomes tries to score with some ground and pound. Dai controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomes is working away from the top position though.
Gomes seems to be looking for submissions.
Dai manages to get to full guard.
Dai keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Dai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomes's guard.
Dai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Dai passes Gomes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dai is thwarting Gomes's attempts to control the position.
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Gomes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dai.
Dai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dai is trying to work for a kimura but Gomes is defending well.
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.
Gomes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dai postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gomes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dai, into his guard.
Gomes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dai is on top in guard.
Gomes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gomes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gomes lands a jab to Dai's midsection.
Gomes just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomes lands a nice hook to Dai's body. Dai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gomes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gomes just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomes tries to bum rush Dai with a series of wild strikes but Dai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gomes misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gomes connects with a body shot.
Dai slips a jab and a cross from Gomes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomes.
Dai walks into a left hand.
Dai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gomes takes a swing at Dai's ribcage but misses.
Gomes misses with a wild body shot.
Gomes just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomes misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dai is defended easily by Gomes.
Nice sprawl there from Gomes as Dai shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Gomes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomes misses with a series of wild punches.
Gomes misses with a two punch combination.
Dai fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Dai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomes swings for the body but Dai moves out of range.
Dai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gomes is fending him off so far but Dai persists. Nope, Gomes circles away and we're back to standing.
Gomes misses with a double jab.
Dai dives in and grabs Gomes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomes pushes down on Dai's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gomes avoids it really well and circles away.
Dai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomes throws a hook to the side of Dai's head but Dai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gomes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gomes throws a series of punches but Dai moves out of range.
Gomes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dai shoots in looking for a takedown. Gomes tries to sprawl out of it but Dai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gomes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gomes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dai rather than just go for the knockout.
Dai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dai fails to move to back control.
Dai jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gomes is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gomes and Dai has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gomes is trying to get back to half guard.
Dai tries for a kimura but Gomes is defending well.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gomes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gomes takes a swing at Dai's ribcage but misses.
Ricardo Gomes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dai.
Jab, jab by Gomes - just one landing.
Gomes throws a series of punches but Dai moves out of range.
Gomes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gomes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dai moves away.
Dai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Gomes.
Dai closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dai has an Americana. Gomes didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Dai is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Dai hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mark Dai!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Faceplantio Earnosio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by Tessie. Faceplantio Earnosio told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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23
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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230 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paddy Ryan!
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, Faceplantio Earnosio!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Ryan. No joy for Earnosio on that attempt.
Earnosio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ryan pinned against the cage. Ryan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ryan moves forwards but Earnosio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Earnosio lands a big shot that drops Ryan! Can he finish him?
Earnosio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Earnosio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Earnosio stops Ryan from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Earnosio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ryan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Earnosio manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Earnosio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ryan 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.
Ryan throwing strikes from guard but Earnosio blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Earnosio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Earnosio is controlling Ryan's posture.
Ryan chips away with some ground and pound.
Ryan throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Earnosio can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ryan is working Earnosio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Earnosio is trying to keep Ryan in close.
Ryan stays in close to Earnosio's body and controls the position.
Ryan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Earnosio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryan manages to get himself to full guard.
Ryan 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.
Earnosio won't allow Ryan to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan has his hands on Earnosio's head, controlling the position.
Ryan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Earnosio's guard.
Ryan passes Earnosio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ryan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Earnosio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Ryan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ryan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ryan wants to take a breather but Earnosio is having none of it.
Earnosio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ryan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Earnosio defending well though.
Earnosio is looking to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ryan misses with a hook. Earnosio ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Earnosio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Ryan shoots and misses
and Earnosio counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Earnosio thows a huge punch but Ryan dodges it nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Earnosio throwing shots but Ryan is blocking nicely.
Ryan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Ryan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Earnosio!
Ryan is landing with some decent strikes but Earnosio is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ryan lands a heavy elbow.
Ryan looking to ground and pound but Earnosio is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Earnosio tries to lock up and control but Ryan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earnosio is trying to escape the mount.
Earnosio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Earnosio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ryan with the ground and pound from mount.
It looks like Faceplantio Earnosio has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Earnosio working to try and regain half guard.
Ryan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Earnosio is trying desperately to improve position.
Ryan raining down shots from the mount!
That has opened up Faceplantio Earnosio's cut even more.
Earnosio in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The cut above Faceplantio Earnosio's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Faceplantio Earnosio's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paddy Ryan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiuzao da Independente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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250 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Kane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiuzao da Independente!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane lands a body shot.
da Independente thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kane slips a jab from da Independente.
Kane misses with a head kick.
da Independente lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Ron Kane has been cut.
Kane slips a jab and a cross from da Independente.
da Independente lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kane backs up against the cage.
Kane misses with a two punch combination.
Kane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kane misses with an uppercut. da Independente saw that one coming.
da Independente misses with a few strikes there.
da Independente looks to land a left hand but Kane moved out of range nicely.
Kane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Kane.
Nice cross by da Independente.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
da Independente throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kane.
da Independente fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kane manages to avoid it.
Kane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from da Independente.
Kane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kane throws a hook to the side of da Independente's head but da Independente sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from da Independente.
Kane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
da Independente fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane moves into range and clinches up with da Independente.
Kane is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
da Independente looks gassed!
Kane slows down the pace here.
Kane lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right from Kane.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kane.
Kane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kane lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Tiuzao da Independente has been cut.
Kane stalls.
da Independente takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kane lands with a short shot to the head.
Kane gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kane is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
da Independente is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kane lands an elbow inside that da Independente shrugs off.
da Independente takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kane lands an elbow just above da Independente 's eye.
That has opened up Tiuzao da Independente's cut even more.
Kane stalling the fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kane obliges.
Kane creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through da Independente's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kane.
Kane missing with knees to the body.
Kane comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kane landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kane lands with a light punch inside.
Kane controlling the action here for a moment.
Kane lands an elbow inside.
Kane with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kane landing knees to the body.
Kane landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of da Independente's head.
Kane scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Kane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of da Independente's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Kane scores with a four punch combination!
Kane with a jab.
Kane lands a head kick. da Independente smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
da Independente has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kane finds it's way round the side to connect with da Independente's head.
Kane connects with a good right hand that stumbles da Independente. da Independente circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kane stuns da Independente with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kane lands with a straight right. da Independente didn't see that one coming.
Kane with a jab.
Kane throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by da Independente.
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
Kane lands an elbow just above da Independente 's eye.
Kane avoiding damage.
A short left from Kane.
Kane lands a shoulder strike.
Kane crunches a lovely knee into da Independente's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
da Independente takes a head kick and keeps coming.
da Independente takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kane throws a nice looking combination but da Independente bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kane clinches.
Kane lands an elbow just above da Independente 's eye.
Kane lands a damaging elbow.
Kane lands an elbow inside that da Independente shrugs off.
The cut above Tiuzao da Independente's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kane lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kane.
Kane lands a damaging elbow.
Kane lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Kane.
Kane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kane lands a hook to the side of the head.
da Independente takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kane putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has da Independente in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kane lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Kane.
Kane creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through da Independente's defenses.
da Independente is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Kane dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
da Independente throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kane dodges the punch combination from da Independente.
da Independente throws a right hand that Kane ducks under and follows up with a left that Kane also avoids with ease.
Kane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab by Kane.
Kane connects with a nice looking jab.
da Independente has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
da Independente takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kane connects with a nice looking jab.
Kane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed da Independente momentarily.
da Independente takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kane lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane lands a nice shot to the body.
Kane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of da Independente's head.
Ron Kane is winning the standup battle so far.
Kane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kane staying out of range there.
da Independente takes one to the side of the head.
da Independente is breathing heavily.
Kane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps da Independente's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kane.
Kane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kane scores with a head kick.
da Independente drops his hands momentarily and Kane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
da Independente stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kane.
da Independente on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kane scores with the left hand. da Independente knows he should have avoided that one.
Kane rushes da Independente and presses him up against the cage.
Kane breaks the clinch.
Kane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kane lands a slapping body shot.
Kane lands a jab to the nose.
Kane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
da Independente takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Kane.
da Independente takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before da Independente has time to react.
Kane throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kane lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane sizes up da Independente with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kane plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
da Independente has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kane scores with a body shot.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that da Independente can do to turn this around?
Kane lands with a straight right. da Independente didn't see that one coming.
Kane scores with a punch to the head.
Kane goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kane connects with a right hand. da Independente shakes it off.
Kane scores with a punch to the head.
Kane lands a slapping body shot.
Kane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by da Independente.
da Independente closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kane lands a head kick!
The crowd cheers as Kane lands an impressive looking overhand right. da Independente doesn't seem phased though.
da Independente walks into a left hand.
Kane cracks da Independente with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kane lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kane lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
da Independente is rocked!
da Independente takes an elbow to the forehead.
da Independente is still on wobbly legs! Can Kane finish him?
Tiuzao da Independente's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
da Independente takes an elbow to the temple.
da Independente seems to have recovered his senses.
Kane lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tiuzao da Independente's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ron Kane!
Ron Kane retains his heavyweight title!
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