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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Trooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trooper comes to the cage accompanied by №1. Kent has chosen Very Sad Piano Music.... Lonely Raindrops by Domokos Elod . as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Super Trooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clark Kent!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent wants to clinch
letting Trooper counter with a right hand.
Kent misses with a jab to the body
and Trooper counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kent won't be happy with that.
Trooper wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kent, who protects the arm well.
Kent felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Trooper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trooper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trooper tries for a kimura but Kent is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trooper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kent is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trooper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Trooper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Trooper wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kent, who protects the arm well.
Kent wants to get back to his feet.
Trooper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trooper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kent tries to escape but Trooper is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trooper wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kent, who protects the arm well.
Trooper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Kent's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trooper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kent knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Trooper wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kent, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent wants to control but Trooper postures up.
Trooper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kent is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kent is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Trooper goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kent has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Trooper but great work by Kent.
Trooper is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kent off and has taken his back!
Trooper is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kent has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Trooper is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kent defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trooper is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kent defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trooper keeps control of the position as Kent tries to break free.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trooper working for the choke.
Trooper is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kent trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kent defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Trooper's arms.
Trooper working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trooper is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kent has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Trooper dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kent wants to clinch
and Trooper counters with a one-two to the body.
Kent wants to clinch
and Trooper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Trooper shoots in looking for a takedown but Kent manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Trooper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kent fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Trooper sprawls well initially but Kent persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Trooper actively working from the bottom here.
Kent wants to work for an arm triangle but Trooper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Trooper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kent's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kent's back!
Kent has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kent tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kent fending off the submission attempt from Trooper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trooper has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kent is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Trooper off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Trooper is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kent defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Trooper looking for the choke but no joy.
Trooper looking for the RNC.
Kent rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trooper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kent doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trooper.
Trooper has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trooper tries to control but Kent wriggling away.
Kent is trying to stand up.
Trooper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trooper prevents Kent from getting the reversal.
Trooper trying to control but Kent is having none of it.
Trooper looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trooper goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kent turns into him and now he's in Trooper's guard.
Trooper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kent is one step ahead there.
Kent must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Trooper is working an open guard so Kent takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Trooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kent.
Trooper looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kent is defending against the submission attempts here by Trooper.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent has one foot on Trooper's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Trooper fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kent takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kent looks to clinch
and Trooper counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kent tries to get to full guard but Trooper has control of the leg.
Trooper looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kent moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Trooper dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kent closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Trooper's guard.
Trooper lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kent!
Kent squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Trooper looking for a guillotine from mount but Kent is having none of it.
Trooper prevents Kent from getting the reversal.
Trooper wants to take Kent's back but he can't do it this time.
Super Trooper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trooper jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kent is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kent and Trooper has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kent is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trooper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Trooper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Trooper is trying to get an arm triangle but Kent is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kent manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Trooper wants to work for an arm triangle but Kent is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kent is trying to stand back up but Trooper is controlling him
Trooper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kent is just riding it out for now. Trooper eventually gives up the hold.
Trooper is looking for a kimura but Kent is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trooper to get the leverage.
Kent manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trooper is pushing down on Kent's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kent is fighting to maintain full guard but Trooper has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kent trying to control here.
Kent gets full guard.
Kent not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trooper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kent swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clark Kent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kent is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kent seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Trooper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent tries to stand and escape but Trooper is controlling the position.
Kent wants to pass to mount but Trooper is defending the position.
Kent is trying to control. Trooper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trooper trying to control from the bottom.
Kent tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Super Trooper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trooper wants to control but Kent is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Trooper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kent in his tracks.
Trooper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kent has time to react.
Trooper missing with a left hand there. Kent was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kent gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent wants to stand and escape but Trooper is having none of it.
Kent not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kent is looking to stand up but Trooper isn't so interested in that idea.
Trooper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kent wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kent is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Trooper wants to pass the guard but Kent is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trooper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kent moves to clinch but Trooper breaks away
and Trooper counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Super Trooper.
Well Trooper 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Trooper!
After the fight, Super Trooper was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Clark Kent spoke after the fight, saying 'Lose, I don't Lose.....Die Bastards!!!!!!!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Dennis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis comes to the cage accompanied by Bark at the moon. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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183 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Dennis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dennis!
Alvarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dennis tries to lock up and control but Alvarez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dennis tries to reverse the position but Alvarez maintains control.
Alvarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dennis wants to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dennis tries to hold on but Alvarez postures up.
Dennis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alvarez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dennis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alvarez tries to control but Dennis wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Alvarez avoids the attempt from Dennis to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dennis is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez prevents Dennis from getting the reversal.
Alvarez controlling the position easily from mount.
Dennis is trying to escape the mount.
Alvarez punching from mount but Dennis doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Alvarez controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looking to control but Dennis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alvarez prevents Dennis from getting the reversal.
Alvarez controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez trying to control but Dennis is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Alvarez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dennis is defended easily by Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a left hand
and Dennis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Alvarez!
Dennis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alvarez is trying to improve his position.
Alvarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dennis working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis lands some shots froms side control.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dennis lands a few punches from side control.
Alvarez is trying to control Dennis's posture but Dennis avoids it.
Dennis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alvarez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dennis's best efforts.
Dennis is looking to advance position but Alvarez won't allow it.
Alvarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alvarez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dennis scoring with some ground and pound.
Dennis chips away with some ground and pound.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennis postures up.
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez looking to control.
Dennis forces his way into half guard.
Dennis is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis thows a huge punch but Alvarez dodges it nicely.
Dennis moves into full mount! Alvarez won't be happy about that!
Dennis raining down shots from the mount!
Dennis avoids the attempt from Alvarez to control.
Alvarez really wants to buck Dennis off and get back to his feet.
Dennis landing strikes from the mount and Alvarez is in trouble!
Dennis lands with some strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dennis with shots to the head and body - Alvarez looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Dennis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dennis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Alvarez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dennis looking to finish Alvarez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Alvarez!
Dennis has control of Alvarez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Alvarez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dennis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alvarez can't escape the position.
Alvarez wants to control but Dennis is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Dennis dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Alvarez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jorge Dennis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Dennis.
Nick Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez scores with a jab.
Dennis staying out of range there.
Alvarez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alvarez throws a hook but Dennis avoids it easily.
Alvarez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alvarez throws the left hand but Dennis avoids the punch easily.
Dennis slips under a jab.
Dennis keeps the fight on the outside.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dennis throws out the jab.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dennis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dennis.
Dennis defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Dennis closes the distance and clinches up with Alvarez, looking for a takedown. Dennis pushes Alvarez against the cage but Alvarez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez lands with an overhand left.
Alvarez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez scores with a hook to the body. Dennis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
Alvarez connects with a body shot.
Horrible takedown by Dennis or perhaps it was just good defense by Alvarez which made him look bad.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Dennis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Dennis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez lands with an overhand left.
Nice defenses there by Dennis.
Dennis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alvarez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dennis on the side of the head.
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!
Alvarez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dennis.
Dennis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dennis loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dennis.
Nick Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dennis looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Dennis checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alvarez defends well and Dennis ends up having to push Alvarez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarez digs a right hand into Dennis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dennis's gas tank.
Alvarez lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Alvarez.
A short left from Alvarez.
Dennis wants a takedown but no success here.
Dennis has Alvarez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alvarez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alvarez is leaning against Dennis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dennis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alvarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alvarez presses Dennis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarez works on Dennis's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alvarez lands a body shot.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvarez lands with a light punch inside.
Alvarez scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Alvarez.
Nick Alvarez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alvarez lands a body shot.
Alvarez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Dennis's head but Dennis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Alvarez does it's job there.
Dennis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dennis walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alvarez 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Alvarez!
Nick Alvarez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jorge Dennis was interviewed post fight and said 'Bom, o que eu tenho a dizer é que Ice Man está de parabéns, tive alguns problemas nos meus treinamentos, mas não é desculpa ele é realmente bom e merece o cinturão.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jia O Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Connor's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Parkway Drive - Feed them to the pigs. Jorge has chosen Tropa de Elite as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tiago Jorge has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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212 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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jia O Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiago Jorge!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorge shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
O Connor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jorge's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jorge's back!
O Connor scores with punches and elbows.
Jorge trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jorge tries to escape but O Connor has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
We've been hearing good reports from O Connor's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
O Connor punches the canvas rather than the man.
Can Jorge hold on?! O Connor is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The referee is taking a good look at Jorge as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from O Connor!
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Connor controls the action.
Jorge trying to control the hands but O Connor breaks the grip.
O Connor throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
O Connor is looking to control Jorge but Jorge is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Connor missing with strikes.
Jorge turns into O Connor and is now in his guard.
Jorge trying to control but O Connor is working from the bottom.
O Connor 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.
Jorge landing with the ground and pound.
Jorge looking to pass the guard.
O Connor 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.
Jorge postures up in O Connor's guard and throws a big left but O Connor blocks it.
Jorge trying to control but O Connor is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control O Connor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
O Connor working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jorge has passed into half guard!
O Connor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jorge perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Jorge has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
O Connor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorge landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Connor trying to control from the bottom.
O Connor is trying to control but Jorge passes into side control!
O Connor is not content to let Jorge control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorge working the ground and pound.
O Connor is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jorge connects with a decent elbow.
O Connor is looking for a sweep.
Jorge scoring with punches and elbows.
Jorge tries to advance to mount but O Connor denies him.
Jorge working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge looks up at the clock and then as O Connor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jorge smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Connor is looking to regain half guard here but Jorge keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
O Connor tries to buck Jorge off but Jorge is having none of it.
Jorge tries to move to mount but O Connor blocks the move with his legs.
Jorge grinds an elbow into O Connor's temple.
O Connor tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Connor is not content to let Jorge control the position.
O Connor takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Jorge dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
O Connor tries a head kick but it misses.
Jorge tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Connor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Connor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jorge wants to clinch.
Tiago Jorge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jorge doesn't manage to clinch there - O Connor circles away.
A clash of legs there as Jorge blocks the low kick.
O Connor misses with a body kick.
Jorge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jorge fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Connor throws a series of punches but Jorge avoids them all with ease.
O Connor keeps the fight on the outside.
O Connor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from O Connor as Jorge shoots in.
O Connor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. O Connor defends it nicely.
O Connor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jorge tries to clinch there but O Connor circles away.
O Connor scores with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Jorge.
O Connor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jorge fails with a takedown attempt.
Jia O Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Jorge.
A nice combination there by O Connor.
O Connor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jorge momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorge moves to clinch but O Connor breaks away
and O Connor counters with a body kick.
Jia O Connor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jorge is breathing heavily.
That kick from O Connor tenderised Jorge's leg. Jorge is trying to keep his angry face on.
O Connor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jorge manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Connor stuffs the takedown attempt from Jorge. Jorge gets slowly back to his feet.
Jorge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jorge moves to clinch but O Connor breaks away
and O Connor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jorge's knee momentarily.
Jorge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jorge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jorge lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
O Connor is looking to reverse the position.
O Connor holds on to Jorge's head and controls the position momentarily.
Jorge working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on O Connor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge is looking to take a break and control but O Connor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Connor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
O Connor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jorge lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jorge postures up in O Connor's guard and throws a big left but O Connor blocks it.
Jorge got a little sloppy there for a moment and O Connor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jorge has managed to get both his arms back between O Connor's legs - danger averted.
Jorge throwing strikes from guard but O Connor blocks nicely.
O Connor controls Jorge momentarily but Jorge frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Connor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jorge passes into half guard.
Jorge wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Connor keeps working.
O Connor is looking for a sweep. Jorge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jorge content to control rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Connor has hold of Jorge's hands but Jorge slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jia O Connor dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
O Connor thows a body shot but no joy.
Jorge is trying hard to land a takedown here. O Connor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
O Connor misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from O Connor as Jorge shoots in.
Jorge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jorge tries to clinch up.
O Connor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jorges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jorge shoots in and drives through. O Connor sprawls well.
Jia O Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Jorge.
O Connor throws a body punch but Jorge moves out of range.
Jorge swinging wildly here.
Jorge shoots in for a takedown but O Connor shows good takedown defense.
Jorge fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Connor throws a head kick that misses.
Jorge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jia O Connor is winning the standup battle so far.
O Connor throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge shoots in for a takedown but O Connor shows good takedown defense.
O Connor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jorge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jorge tries to clinch up but O Connor circles away and keeps his distance.
Jorge closes the distance and clinches up with O Connor, looking for a takedown. Jorge pushes O Connor against the cage but O Connor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
O Connor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
O Connor throws a front kick that sends Jorge stumbling back into the cage.
O Connor looks to land a left hand but Jorge moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jorge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jorge misses with a takedown
and O Connor counters with a low kick, right behind Jorge 's knee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorge shoots in but O Connor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
O Connor is looking to wear down Jorge with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
O Connor throws a head kick but Jorge moves out of range.
O Connor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jorge has time to react.
Jorge tries to close the distance and clinch but O Connor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Connor looks to score with a jab to the body but Jorge is just out of range.
O Connor 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.
Jorge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. O Connor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O Connor missing with a left hand there. Jorge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Connor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice cross by O Connor.
Jorge tries to clinch up but O Connor circles away and keeps his distance.
Jorge tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Connor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Connor lands a glancing blow to the side of Jorge's head.
Jorge blocks a leg kick.
O Connor avoids the body shot from Jorge.
Jorge fails with a takedown attempt.
Jorge doesn't manage to clinch there - O Connor circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge tries to clinch up.
O Connor misses with a low kick.
Jorge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jorge shoots in looking for a takedown. O Connor tries to sprawl out of it but Jorge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. O Connor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jorge on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jorge shoots for a takedown but O Connor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jorge checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
O Connor misses the jab.
O Connor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jorge darts in trying to clinch
and O Connor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jorge is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge tries to clinch up.
Jorge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but O Connor defends well and Jorge ends up having to push O Connor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jorge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Connor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jorge blocks a body shot from O Connor.
O Connor tries to circle away but Jorge has him pinned against the cage.
O Connor wants to stall.
Jorge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. O Connor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Connor misses with a double jab.
Jorge tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Connor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jia O Connor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think O Connor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jia O Connor!
An out of breath Jia O Connor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harold Buck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ice Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shadow on the Sun. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harold Buck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ice Man!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Harold Buck has been cut.
Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buck looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Buck throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Man tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Buck is in Man's guard.
Man wants to sweep but no luck.
Buck tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
Buck drops back, looking for a kneebar! Man looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Man looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Man!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man trying to control the position but Buck is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man happy to just control the position for now.
Man tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck is trying to control Man's posture but Man avoids it.
Man content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ice Man was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Buck throws a big shot that misses.
Buck takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Harold Buck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Buck misses its intended target.
Buck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buck scores with a hook.
It looks like Ice Man has been cut.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Buck.
Buck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buck lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Man misses.
Buck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Man goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man thuds his right hand into Buck's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Buck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Man wants it to stay on the feet.
Man blocks a jab.
Man lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No joy there for Man, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Man sizes up Buck with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Buck is just out of range.
Buck scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buck on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Harold Buck's cut is getting worse.
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!
Buck misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man leaves Buck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ice Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man takes a swing at Buck's ribcage but misses.
Buck has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Buck there as he acknowledges the shot.
Man fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Man takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Buck there.
Buck scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buck throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Buck lands with a straight right. Man didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ice Man will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Buck throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Man.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buck. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man tries to sprawl but Buck drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Man wants to get back to full guard.
Man wants to control but Buck is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buck is looking for a kimura here.
Buck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Man is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buck is trying to work for a kimura but Man is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Man manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man controls Buck momentarily but Buck frees himself.
Buck tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
Buck stopping the sweep attempt from Man.
Buck has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Man is proving hard to escape from.
Buck 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.
Buck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Man is keeping the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck is pushing down on Man's leg trying to pass to half guard. Man is fighting to maintain full guard but Buck has managed to sneak the leg through.
Buck trying to pass the guard but Man defending well.
Buck is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Man sees it coming and defends easily.
Man keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Man makes his way to full guard, as Buck worked for a kimura.
Man wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man pulls Buck in to control the position.
Buck tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
Man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buck.
Buck trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man pulls Buck in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Harold Buck wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Buck dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
A big left from Buck misses.
Buck looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Buck manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Man on his heels. He'll look to pass Man's guard now, I'm sure.
Buck forces his way into half guard.
Buck is looking for a kimura here.
Buck is looking for a kimura here.
Man is looking for a sweep. Buck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck is working for a submission of some sort.
Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Man is trying to stand up here but Buck is controlling him well.
Buck looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Man with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Buck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Man wants to control but Buck is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Man is looking for a sweep. Buck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Buck has gone for a leg lock! Man slips out almost immediately though and dives into Buck's guard.
Buck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Buck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Man gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Buck throws his legs up looking for a submission but Man uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Man decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Man scores with a four punch combination!
Man fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ice Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buck scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab by Buck.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man takes a swing at Buck's ribcage but misses.
Buck rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Man counters with a three punch combo that has Buck backing up. Buck nods at Man to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ice Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Man scores with a hook.
Man lands with a cross.
Man misses with a hook. Buck ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buck misses with a wild combination.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ice Man.
I think Man 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ice Man!
A victorious Ice Man thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ulysses Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyo Kurosaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurosaki has chosen Different Sense - Dir En Grey as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 lbs
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ulysses Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyo Kurosaki!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant lands with a shot to the body.
Grant missing with a left hand there. Kurosaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grant lands with a shot to the body.
Grant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kurosaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grant's sensitive parts.
Grant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grant throws a right hand that Kurosaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Kurosaki also avoids with ease.
We've been told by Grant's head coaches at Ceiba Video Games that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grant lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
Kurosaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Kyo Kurosaki has been cut.
Kurosaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kurosaki wants to slow Grant down by chopping away at his legs.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick which misses Grant's front leg but catches the back leg as Grant tries to avoid it.
Grant drops Kurosaki with a beautiful combination! Kurosaki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Grant is looking for the KO!
Kurosaki is rocked!
Grant fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Kurosaki out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ulysses Grant!
After winning the bout, Ulysses Grant thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gunmetal Grey Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Shanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shanks has chosen Dethklok - The Cyborg Slayers as his entrance music. Michael Shanks has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gunmetal Grey Ii's chin.
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28
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32
188 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gunmetal Grey Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Shanks!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shanks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grey Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shanks.
Shanks just misses with a punch to the body.
Grey Ii blocks a leg kick.
Shanks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grey Ii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shanks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shanks blocks a head kick by Grey Ii.
Grey Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shanks.
Shanks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shanks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grey Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shanks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grey Ii counters with an inside leg kick.
Shanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grey Ii manages to avoid it.
Grey Ii connects with a high kick.
It looks like Michael Shanks has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grey Ii misses with an uppercut. Shanks saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shanks.
Grey Ii looks to throw the jab but Shanks is out of range.
Grey Ii moves out of range of the body kick.
Shanks lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shanks throws a leg kick but Grey Ii moved away.
Grey Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Grey Ii.
Shanks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shanks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michael Shanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grey Ii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shanks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice shot by Grey Ii.
Grey Ii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shanks wants to clinch.
Shanks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grey Ii can pounce on him.
Shanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grey Ii.
Grey Ii throws a body punch but Shanks moves out of range.
Grey Ii throws a solid leg kick but Shanks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grey Ii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Shanks tenderised Grey Ii's leg. Grey Ii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shanks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shanks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grey Ii in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Grey Ii tries to break the clinch but Shanks is controlling the position.
Grey Ii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Grey Ii wants to land a leg kick but Shanks is out of range.
Shanks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shanks looks to throw the jab but Grey Ii is out of range.
Grey Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shanks throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grey Ii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grey Ii connects with a leg kick. Shanks looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shanks scores with a head kick.
Grey Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shanks was well out of range. Poor timing from Grey Ii.
Grey Ii misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shanks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grey Ii circles away quickly and effectively.
Grey Ii cracks Shanks with a good jab.
Shanks lands a body shot.
Grey Ii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shanks throws a one two combo.
Shanks tries to work over Grey Ii's front leg with a kick but Grey Ii checks it.
Grey Ii scores with a nice right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shanks. Grey Ii shrugs it off though.
Shanks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grey Ii.
Shanks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grey Ii is out of range and Shanks settles back down.
Shanks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shanks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shanks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grey Ii rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grey Ii looks to land a right hand but Shanks moved out of range.
Shanks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shanks checks a leg kick.
Shanks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shanks slips a jab from Grey Ii.
Shanks throws a wild body kick that Grey Ii sees coming a mile off.
Shanks misses the jab.
Grey Ii throws out a loose jab but Shanks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shanks thuds a left hand into Grey Ii's body.
Grey Ii throws a big shot that misses.
Shanks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grey Ii blocks the body kick.
Grey Ii lands a glancing blow to the side of Shanks's head.
Shanks checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shanks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grey Ii. That's going to slow Shanks down.
Shanks throws a lazy body kick
and Grey Ii counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Shanks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Shanks's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Grey Ii misses the target.
Grey Ii blocks a head kick by Shanks.
Shanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grey Ii moves away.
Grey Ii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shanks is able to avoid easily.
Grey Ii lands an overhand right.
Grey Ii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shanks will feel that in the morning.
Grey Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shanks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shanks tries a head kick but it misses.
Grey Ii lands the left hand.
Gunmetal Grey Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Shanks has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shanks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grey Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Shanks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grey Ii misses with some punches.
Grey Ii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grey Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shanks struggles to land a body shot inside as Grey Ii controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Shanks - that landed with a thud.
Shanks is trying to maintain a safe position but Grey Ii gets an underhook and turns Shanks into the cage.
Shanks lands a body punch.
Grey Ii breaks from the clinch.
Grey Ii throws a leg kick but Shanks moved away.
Grey Ii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good shot there by Grey Ii.
Shanks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shanks lands with an overhand left.
Grey Ii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shanks lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grey Ii throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shanks is rocked!
Grey Ii slips under a jab from Shanks.
Shanks is still on wobbly legs! Can Grey Ii finish him?
Shanks moves to clinch but Grey Ii breaks away
and Grey Ii makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shanks really felt that one!
Shanks is breathing heavily.
Grey Ii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grey Ii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shanks seems to have recovered his senses.
Grey Ii drops Shanks with a naaaaasty hook - Shanks is in real trouble here! Grey Ii dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunmetal Grey Ii!
Gunmetal Grey Ii thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Genghis Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donovan Smith (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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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Genghis Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donovan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khan.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Khan lands a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khan blocks it with crossed arms.
I was talking to Khan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Khan can't break the clinch.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Khan blocks with his arms.
Khan wants to stall.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Khan blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Khan stalls.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Khan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khan's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Khan.
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 pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Khan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Khan blocks with his arms.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Khan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khan is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
Khan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Khan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Khan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good body shot from Khan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan has Smith pressed against the cage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Khan wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Khan lands a left hand.
Smith misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan prevents a body shot from Smith.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Khan tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genghis Khan dominated that round.
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.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Khan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Khan lands a front kick.
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!
Khan tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Khan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Smith sprawling to the canvas! Smith rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Khan finish him?!
Khan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Khan.
Khan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Smith is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Khan.
Khan fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Smith to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Smith looks to clinch but Khan throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Smith taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Genghis Khan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsubasa J Champ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malietoa Feti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feti is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cradle to Grave - Broken God. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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15 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tsubasa J Champ!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Malietoa Feti!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
J Champ throws a nice inside leg kick.
J Champ slips under a jab from Feti.
Feti scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by J Champ.
J Champ misses with a body kick.
Feti misses with a straight right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from J Champ lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Feti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Feti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
J Champ tried to score with a low kick but Feti checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for J Champ.
J Champ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Feti checks a leg kick.
J Champ drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Tsubasa J Champ has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Feti.
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!
J Champ fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tsubasa J Champ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feti checks the leg kick.
Feti works J Champ's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
J Champ motions for Feti to come forward. J Champ throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
J Champ is looking to score with low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as J Champ blocks the leg kick.
Feti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Feti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Feti crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from J Champ - the referee stops the clock and Feti gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says J Champ. Feti manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
J Champ throws a leg kick that misses.
Feti misses with a body shot.
J Champ is looking to score with low kicks.
Feti moves out of range of the body kick.
J Champ fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Feti is out of range.
Feti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Feti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from J Champ.
This has been an exciting period of action!
J Champ fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Feti is out of range.
Feti lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feti moves out of range of the leg kick from J Champ.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from J Champ.
Feti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
J Champ has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Feti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but J Champ manages to avoid it.
J Champ is looking to land body kicks.
J Champ attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Feti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Feti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Feti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Feti checks a leg kick nicely.
J Champ fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
J Champ throws a front kick aimed at Feti's knee but Feti avoids it well.
J Champ tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Feti is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
J Champ throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Feti is looking to slow J Champ down with leg kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from J Champ.
J Champ wants to land a leg kick but Feti is out of range.
Feti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
J Champ throws a low kick but Feti avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Feti there.
That kick from Feti tenderised J Champ's leg. J Champ is trying to keep his angry face on.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by J Champ.
Feti throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
J Champ on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Feti. Feti obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Feti throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Feti finds it's way through J Champ's defenses.
Feti throws a right hand that J Champ ducks under and follows up with a left that J Champ also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Feti does no damage.
Good work by Feti as he checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for J Champ.
J Champ misses with a body kick.
Feti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Feti throws a leg kick but J Champ sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Feti tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
J Champ throws a leg kick
and Feti counters with a nice kick to the body.
Feti lands with an uppercut that bounces J Champ off the cage and back into range.
J Champ turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
J Champ checks the leg kick nicely there.
J Champ shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
J Champ chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Feti can pounce on him.
J Champ takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Feti looks to throw the jab but J Champ is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malietoa Feti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tsubasa J Champ's cut.
That's time! J Champ's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
J Champ thumps Feti with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Feti.
Feti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
J Champ throws a leg kick
and Feti counters with a straight right hand.
J Champ moves out of range as Feti throws a body kick.
J Champ throws a body kick that misses.
J Champ misses with a low kick.
Feti wants to land a leg kick but J Champ is out of range.
Nice defenses there by J Champ.
Feti is looking to land body kicks.
Feti checks a low kick from J Champ.
J Champ scores with a leg kick.
J Champ lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Feti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and J Champ has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from J Champ and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Feti moves out of range as J Champ throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feti lands a high kick!
J Champ throws a wild body kick that Feti sees coming a mile off.
Feti checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for J Champ.
J Champ connects with an inside leg kick.
Feti moves out of range of the body kick from J Champ.
J Champ misses with an attempted mid kick.
J Champ buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Feti swings for the body but J Champ moves out of range.
J Champ blocks a leg kick.
Feti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from J Champ.
Feti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from J Champ, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
J Champ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Feti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
J Champ throws a leg kick
and J Champ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Feti takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
J Champ throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Feti throws a jab when J Champ was well out of range.
Feti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but J Champ manages to avoid it.
J Champ attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
J Champ fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Feti has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
J Champ throws a body kick that misses.
Feti misses with a leg kick.
Feti throws a nice looking combination but J Champ bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
J Champ misses with a low kick.
J Champ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Feti throws out the jab.
A low kick from J Champ is predictable there
and Feti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
J Champ on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Feti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Feti misses with a body shot.
A low kick from J Champ misses
and Feti counters with a good low kick that J Champ was not able to check.
J Champ pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Feti throws a low kick but J Champ moves out of range easily.
J Champ fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Feti checks it well.
Feti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Feti misses with a body kick.
J Champ throws a leg kick but Feti moved away.
J Champ throws a quick inside leg kick.
Feti tries a head kick but it misses.
Feti tries a head kick but it misses.
J Champ looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
J Champ throws a leg kick
and Feti counters with a left to the body.
J Champ throws out a leg kick but Feti moves out of range and J Champ only half commits.
J Champ connects with a solid leg kick.
J Champ thows a leg kick but Feti checks it
and Feti counters with a leg kick.
J Champ throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
J Champ tries to land a leg kick but Feti saw it coming and moves away.
Feti lands a jab to the head.
J Champ drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Feti works J Champ's body with a nice hook.
Malietoa Feti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from J Champ.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Feti scoring well with a low kick there.
J Champ tries to land a leg kick but Feti saw it coming and moves away.
Feti takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tsubasa J Champ will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tsubasa J Champ's cut.
That's time! J Champ's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Feti misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Feti. That's going to slow J Champ down.
J Champ misses with a low kick as Feti jumps back.
J Champ throws a leg kick but Feti moved away.
J Champ throws a solid leg kick but Feti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at J Champ.
Feti checks a low kick from J Champ.
Feti scoring well with a low kick there.
J Champ pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
J Champ swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Feti jabs J Champ to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Feti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab lands there for Feti.
J Champ goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good work by Feti as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feti checks a leg kick nicely.
J Champ throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
J Champ scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Feti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but J Champ was well out of range. Poor timing from Feti.
A nice leg kick lands there from J Champ.
J Champ throws a leg kick
and Feti holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Feti will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning J Champ up against the cage.
J Champ doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Feti lands a shot to the body.
J Champ misses with the head strike.
J Champ stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
J Champ blocks the elbow strike.
J Champ lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Feti or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Feti.
Feti missing with knees to the body.
Feti misses with a punch on the inside.
Feti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Feti slowing the pace effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Feti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Feti misses with a low kick.
That kick from J Champ tenderised Feti's leg. Feti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from J Champ. Feti shrugs it off though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
J Champ throws a solid leg kick but Feti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at J Champ.
Feti tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Feti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An inside leg kick lands from J Champ.
A chopping leg kick lands by J Champ.
Feti checks the leg kick.
J Champ feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Feti's calf.
Feti misses with a low kick.
Feti moves out of range of the body kick.
J Champ fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Feti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Feti throws a low kick but it's checked well by J Champ.
Feti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
J Champ lands a nice leg kick that just misses Feti's sensitive parts.
Feti blocks the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Feti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from J Champ.
Feti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
J Champ misses with a head kick.
A low kick from J Champ misses
and Feti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
J Champ avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
J Champ scoring well with a low kick there.
J Champ is looking to score with low kicks.
J Champ wants to land a leg kick but Feti is out of range.
Feti checks a leg kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Feti avoids the head kick by J Champ.
J Champ misses with a low kick as Feti jumps back.
Feti blocks a low kick nicely.
Feti misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsubasa J Champ clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tsubasa J Champ's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
J Champ misses with a low kick.
Feti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Feti tries a low kick but J Champ avoids it.
Feti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Feti checks a leg kick.
J Champ throws a leg kick but Feti moved away.
J Champ lands a high kick!
It looks like Malietoa Feti has been cut.
J Champ throws a front kick aimed at Feti's knee but Feti avoids it well.
J Champ throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
J Champ takes a shot right to the bread basket.
J Champ tries to score with a low kick but Feti moves his leg out of the way.
Feti checks a low kick from J Champ.
Feti connects with an inside leg kick.
Feti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
J Champ dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Feti. That did some damage!
J Champ throws out a leg kick but Feti moves out of range and J Champ only half commits.
Feti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but J Champ was well out of range. Poor timing from Feti.
J Champ defending well as Feti loads up on a big left hand.
Feti misses with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Feti.
Feti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Feti feints a jab promting J Champ to slip. Feti then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. J Champ slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
J Champ is looking to score with low kicks.
J Champ slips a straight right by Feti.
J Champ throws the kick towards the body but Feti avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but J Champ moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
J Champ looks to throw a body kick
and Feti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
J Champ takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Feti pivots, looking for a leg kick but J Champ is out of range and Feti settles back down.
J Champ throws a leg kick
and J Champ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
J Champ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Feti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
J Champ dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Feti. That did some damage!
J Champ turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Feti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Feti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
J Champ tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Feti is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
J Champ tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Feti is able to avoid easily.
Feti scores with a three punch combo!
J Champ with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
J Champ is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
J Champ throws a leg kick but Feti sees it coming and moves out of range.
J Champ misses with a kick to the body.
J Champ connects with a leg kick. Feti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
J Champ throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
J Champ throws a leg kick but Feti checks it.
J Champ checks a leg kick.
J Champ misses with a leg kick
and J Champ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Feti moves out of range of the leg kick from J Champ.
J Champ misses with a leg kick
and Feti counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
J Champ tries to move into range but Feti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Feti thuds a left hand into J Champ's body.
Feti throws a leg kick but J Champ checks it.
Feti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
J Champ misses with a low kick as Feti jumps back.
J Champ throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Feti misses with a straight right.
J Champ will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from J Champ misses
letting Feti counter with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Feti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of J Champ's head.
Feti lands with a hook. J Champ tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A low kick from J Champ misses
and Feti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Feti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Malietoa Feti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! J Champ's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Feti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
J Champ gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Feti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but J Champ was well out of range. Poor timing from Feti.
J Champ lands with a thumping leg kick.
Feti scores with a nice head shot.
J Champ looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
J Champ tries to score with a low kick but Feti moves his leg out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Feti blocks the leg kick.
Feti connects with the punch.
J Champ is looking to score with low kicks.
J Champ throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Feti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Feti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by J Champ there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
J Champ will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feti throws a nice inside leg kick.
J Champ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
J Champ takes a shot right to the bread basket.
J Champ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
J Champ lets loose with a powerful body kick. Feti will feel that in the morning.
Feti lands a lovely overhand right.
Feti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from J Champ.
J Champ will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Feti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from J Champ.
J Champ feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Feti's calf.
J Champ does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A shot to the liver by Feti. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
J Champ moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
J Champ is looking to score with low kicks.
J Champ blocks the body kick.
J Champ takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Feti checks a leg kick.
Feti cracks the inside of J Champ's front leg.
J Champ throws a leg kick that is checked
and Feti counters with a low kick, right behind J Champ 's knee.
Feti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from J Champ, right into the meat.
J Champ shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
J Champ will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
J Champ motions for Feti to come forward. J Champ throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Feti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for J Champ.
Feti throws the kick towards the body but J Champ avoids it.
Feti thuds a left hand into J Champ's body.
J Champ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Feti.
J Champ does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
J Champ has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from J Champ there as he acknowledges the shot.
J Champ feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Feti's calf.
Feti moves out of range of the leg kick from J Champ.
Feti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Feti misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Feti.
Feti scoring well with a low kick there.
Feti throws a low kick but it's checked well by J Champ.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feti throws a body punch but J Champ moves out of range.
J Champ blocks a head kick by Feti.
J Champ keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Feti.
Feti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but J Champ manages to avoid it.
J Champ ducks under a wild hook from Feti.
Feti misses with a few strikes there.
J Champ misses with the body kick
and Feti counters with a low kick, right behind J Champ 's knee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
J Champ chopping away at his opponent's legs.
J Champ throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
J Champ fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Feti checks it well.
Feti checks a low kick from J Champ.
An inside leg kick lands from J Champ.
J Champ tries a low kick but Feti avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Malietoa Feti.
Well Feti 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 47:49
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malietoa Feti!
Malietoa Feti is the new light heavyweight champion!
Malietoa Feti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ziggy Cliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Roth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cliff kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is GANJA FARMER. Roth is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shawn Michaels - Sexy Boy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ziggy Cliff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Daniel Roth!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Roth lands in his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cliff pulls Roth in close to his closed guard and prevents Roth from doing any damage or advancing position.
Roth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cliff working a defensive guard here.
Roth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cliff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roth is one step ahead there.
Roth trying to control but Cliff is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cliff 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.
Roth trying to control but Cliff is working from the bottom.
Cliff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daniel Roth has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Roth throws a low kick, looking for Cliff's leg but Cliff calmly moves out of range.
Roth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roth throws a right and a left that Cliff avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roth avoids the body shot from Cliff.
Ziggy Cliff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cliff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Cliff misses.
Cliff on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cliff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Roth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cliff on the side of the head.
Roth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cliff.
Roth thows a body shot but no joy.
Cliff lands with a nice combination. Roth backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Daniel Roth has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cliff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Roth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Roth is looking to slow Cliff down with leg kicks.
Roth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cliff tries a head kick but it misses.
Roth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cliff is trying to keep Roth in close.
Cliff keeping moving, preventing Roth from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth tries to free his leg and advance position but Cliff is retaining full guard.
Roth is fighting to break Cliff's control of his arms but Cliff is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ziggy Cliff just wasn't active enough.
Cliff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roth manages to avoid it.
Cliff misses with a wild body shot.
Roth misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cliff but Cliff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cliff dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roth. That did some damage!
Cliff drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Roth is looking to land body kicks.
Cliff walks into a left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Roth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roth.
Cliff drives through and clinches with Roth against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roth stalling in the clinch but Cliff improves position.
Cliff gets underhooks to prevent Roth's takedown attempt.
Roth can't find room to land a body shot as Cliff controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Cliff fails to land.
Roth lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cliff avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Cliff.
A shot in the inside from Cliff.
Cliff misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Roth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Roth's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Roth swings for the body but Cliff moves out of range.
Cliff misses with a body kick.
Roth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roth takes a swing at Cliff's ribcage but misses.
Roth throws a leg kick but Cliff moved away.
Roth lands a jab to the head.
Cliff throws an off balance right hand
and Roth counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Roth throws a big elbow that misses.
Cliff wants to sweep but no luck.
Roth tries to free his leg and advance position but Cliff is retaining full guard.
Roth won't allow Cliff to sweep him here.
Roth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth is looking to work some ground and pound but Cliff has wrist control.
Cliff wants to sweep here but Roth controlling him for the moment.
Cliff has control of Roth's left arm, preventing Roth from doing any damage.
Roth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Roth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cliff is keeping the position for now.
Roth stopping the sweep attempt from Cliff.
Roth throws a strike but Cliff rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roth has his foot on Cliff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cliff works his way back into a safe position though.
Cliff looking to pass the guard.
Roth is striking but Cliff is not phased and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cliff lands a nice short elbow.
Roth felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cliff is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Daniel Roth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roth is looking to improve his position.
Roth flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Roth is looking to improve his position.
Roth gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roth wants to sweep here but Cliff controlling him for the moment.
Roth doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cliff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roth is keeping the position for now.
Cliff not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cliff preventing the sweep.
Cliff looking to sit in guard and control but Roth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Roth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Roth'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!
Cliff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cliff takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cliff misses with a looping left.
Ziggy Cliff is winning the standup battle so far.
Roth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cliff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cliff misses with a low kick.
Cliff throws a hook but Roth blocks it.
Cliff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roth was well out of range. Poor timing from Cliff.
Roth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cliff fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Roth on the side of the head.
Roth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cliff misses with an uppercut. Roth saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Roth defending well as Cliff loads up on a big left hand.
Cliff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cliff swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Roth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roth throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cliff tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Roth is in Cliff's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roth wants to control from the top but Cliff keeps moving.
Roth is looking to work some ground and pound but Cliff has wrist control.
Roth trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cliff manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Cliff stopping the sweep attempt from Roth.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Cliff from controlling successfully.
Ziggy Cliff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cliff lands a couple of digs.
Roth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cliff.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cliff trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cliff passes into half guard.
Roth is not content to let Cliff control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth is looking for a sweep. Cliff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roth moves into full guard.
Cliff trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom.
Roth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cliff is one step ahead there.
Roth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roth throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cliff escapes and throws Roth's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Roth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cliff wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cliff fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cliff wants to stand but Roth is controlling his arm.
Roth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roth stalling away here and it's allowed Cliff to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Roth looking to sit in guard and control but Cliff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ziggy Cliff.
I think Roth 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Daniel Roth!
In his post fight interview, Daniel Roth started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zack Dio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dio comes into the arena with Megadeth - Dialectic Chaos blaring out of the sound system. Douglas has chosen La La La - Snoop Lion as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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289 lbs
18 - 5 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zack Dio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dustin Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Douglas lands a really nice looking cross but Dio seems unphased.
Douglas tests Dio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Douglas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dio misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Douglas. Beautiful body shot.
Dio is looking to chop away at Douglas's legs.
Douglas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Douglas misses with the combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Douglas.
Dio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Douglas.
Dio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Douglas takes a swing at Dio's ribcage but misses.
Douglas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dio has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Douglas lands with a shot to the body.
Dio tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dio is breathing heavily.
Douglas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dio manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Douglas connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Douglas.
Douglas drops Dio with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dio looks back up at him and smiles so Douglas waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Zack Dio has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douglas thuds a left hand into Dio's body.
Douglas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dio. That did some damage!
Douglas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Douglas, right into the meat.
Douglas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Douglas cracks the inside of Dio's front leg.
Dio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Douglas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Douglas scoring well with a low kick there.
Douglas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That kick from Douglas tenderised Dio's leg. Dio is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas throws a wild body kick that Dio sees coming a mile off.
Dio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Douglas cracks Dio with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Douglas has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dio to stand back up!
Dio is rocked!
Douglas finds Dio's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Dio flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Douglas lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Dio will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dustin Douglas!
As Dustin Douglas got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Who will be the next victim for the Rasta Lion? I am unbreakable!'.
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