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AFC 112 - Zarcarias vs Johnson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Cambiasso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucio Coelho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucio Coelho has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esteban Cambiasso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucio Coelho!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coelho throws a right hand that Cambiasso ducks under and follows up with a left that Cambiasso also avoids with ease.
Coelho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lucio Coelho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coelho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Coelho tries a head kick but it misses.
Coelho misses with a wild combination.
Coelho throws a looping overhand right but Cambiasso ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cambiasso avoids the head kick by Coelho.
Coelho throws a body punch but Cambiasso moves out of range.
Coelho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coelho tries to close the distance and clinch but Cambiasso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cambiasso gets a clinch.
Coelho missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Coelho takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cambiasso tries to pull guard but Coelho holds him up against the cage and eventually Cambiasso drops back down to his feet.
Coelho is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cambiasso is defending well for now.
Cambiasso avoids the elbow strike from Coelho, against the cage.
Coelho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cambiasso keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coelho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coelho throws a leg kick but Cambiasso checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cambiasso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coelho looks to clinch
and Cambiasso counters with a two punch combo.
Cambiasso lands a two punch combo.
Coelho throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Esteban Cambiasso has been cut.
Cambiasso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coelho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cambiasso moves out of range of the body kick from Coelho.
Coelho throws a sloppy head kick and Cambiasso moves out of range easily.
A lazy body kick from Coelho
and Cambiasso counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coelho tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cambiasso avoids it.
Coelho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coelho throws a head kick that half lands.
Coelho wants to clinch.
Coelho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coelho throws a head kick that misses.
Coelho tries to clinch up but Cambiasso circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Cambiasso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coelho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coelho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cambiasso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coelho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coelho is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Coelho.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coelho. Cambiasso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coelho throws a head kick but Cambiasso moves out of range.
Cambiasso misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucio Coelho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Esteban Cambiasso's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cambiasso blocks a jab.
Cambiasso blocks a head kick by Coelho.
Coelho tries to land a body kick
and Cambiasso counters with a series of strikes. Coelho will be more careful next time no doubt.
Coelho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coelho tries to clinch there but Cambiasso circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cambiasso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Coelho.
Coelho tries to clinch but Cambiasso moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coelho misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Coelho misses
and Cambiasso counters with a three punch combo that has Coelho backing up. Coelho nods at Cambiasso to acknowledge the strikes.
Cambiasso displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Coelho misses with a wild body shot.
Cambiasso avoids the head kick by Coelho.
Coelho misses the shot to the body.
Cambiasso defending well as Coelho loads up on a big left hand.
Coelho tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Some wild striking there from Cambiasso.
Coelho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cambiasso counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Coelho!
Cambiasso has hold of Coelho's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Coelho manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Coelho wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Coelho is breathing heavily.
Cambiasso is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Coelho can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cambiasso working for a submission but Coelho is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambiasso looking for a guillotine from mount but Coelho is having none of it.
Cambiasso avoids the attempt from Coelho to control.
Cambiasso goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Coelho is on top in guard.
Cambiasso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coelho defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Coelho wants to stand and escape but instead Cambiasso has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Coelho seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Cambiasso dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Esteban Cambiasso's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Coelho misses with a body shot
and Cambiasso holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Coelho successfully pulls guard.
Coelho has his hands on Cambiasso's head, controlling the position.
Coelho's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Coelho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cambiasso passes Coelho's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cambiasso is pressing down on Coelho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Coelho is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambiasso wants to work for an arm triangle but Coelho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Coelho can do anything to dispel that myth.
Coelho tries to kick Cambiasso off but Cambiasso keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Coelho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cambiasso is looking for a kimura here.
Coelho is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cambiasso is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coelho has managed to free his arm - good work.
Coelho pushes Cambiasso off looking to stand but Cambiasso dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cambiasso avoids the head kick by Coelho.
Coelho lands a jab.
Coelho stuns Cambiasso with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Coelho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lucio Coelho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coelho tries to close the distance and clinch but Cambiasso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coelho tries to close the distance and clinch but Cambiasso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coelho. Cambiasso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coelho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coelho throws a sloppy head kick
and Cambiasso counters with a series of strikes. Coelho will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cambiasso avoids the head kick by Coelho.
Coelho throws a head kick but Cambiasso moves out of range.
Coelho dodges the punch combination from Cambiasso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Coelho throws a sloppy head kick and Cambiasso moves out of range easily.
Cambiasso throws a series of punches but Coelho moves out of range.
A shot to de liver by Coelho. Beautiful body shot.
Cambiasso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coelho throws a combination that misses
and Cambiasso counters with a one-two to the body.
Coelho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lucio Coelho.
I think Coelho 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucio Coelho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Crocopski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solomon has chosen Silence as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Crocopski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roy Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solomon throws a sloppy head kick and Crocopski moves out of range easily.
Solomon throws a head kick but Crocopski moves out of range.
Solomon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crocopski on the side of the head.
It looks like Michael Crocopski has been cut.
Solomon misses with a few strikes there.
Solomon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Solomon misses.
Crocopski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Solomon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Solomon throws an overhand right that lands on Crocopski's shoulder, as Crocopski tries to avoid the shot.
Crocopski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crocopski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Solomon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crocopski throws a head kick but Solomon moves out of range.
Crocopski misses with a body kick.
Crocopski throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Roy Solomon has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solomon walks into a left hand.
Solomon throws a lazy head kick
and Crocopski counters by clinching up.
Crocopski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crocopski misses with an elbow strike.
Solomon avoids the elbow strike from Crocopski, against the cage.
Crocopski misses with a knee to the head.
Solomon wants to break free but Crocopski has control.
Crocopski landing knees to the head.
Crocopski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Solomon's defenses.
Crocopski misses with an elbow over the top.
Solomon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Solomon moves out of range as Crocopski throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Solomon looks gassed!
Crunch! Crocopski slams his shin into Solomon's torso.
Crocopski moves into range and clinches up with Solomon.
Crocopski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Solomon's defenses.
Nice elbow from Crocopski.
Crocopski lands an elbow inside that Solomon shrugs off.
Crocopski misses with an elbow strike.
Solomon avoids a wild elbow strike from Crocopski.
Crocopski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crocopski lands an elbow just above Solomon 's eye.
Crocopski misses with an elbow strike.
Crocopski pushes off an throws an elbow but Solomon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crocopski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Solomon's face.
Crocopski lands an elbow inside that Solomon shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crocopski throws an elbow but misses.
Solomon wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by Crocopski.
That has opened up Roy Solomon's cut even more.
Crocopski lands an elbow just above Solomon 's eye.
Nice elbow from Crocopski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Crocopski.
Crocopski connects with a knee to the head.
Crocopski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crocopski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Solomon's efforts to push away.
Crocopski missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon takes an elbow to the temple.
Solomon blocks an elbow strike.
Crocopski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Crocopski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Solomon is trying to break the clinch but Crocopski has him pressed against the cage.
Solomon avoiding damage as Crocopski throws knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crocopski.
Knees in the clinch landing for Crocopski.
Crocopski lands an elbow inside that Solomon shrugs off.
Crocopski lands an elbow just above Solomon 's eye.
Crocopski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Crocopski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crocopski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Crocopski misses with a knee strike.
Solomon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crocopski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Crocopski misses with an elbow strike.
Crocopski lands a damaging elbow.
Crocopski lands a damaging elbow.
Crocopski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crocopski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Crocopski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocopski looking to throw knees to the head but Solomon is blocking nicely.
Solomon can't break the clinch.
Crocopski crunches a lovely knee into Solomon's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Crocopski.
Crocopski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Crocopski with a knee to the head.
Solomon blocks the elbow strike.
Crocopski lands a knee to the body.
Crocopski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crocopski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Solomon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Crocopski landing knees to the body.
Crocopski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crocopski lands a nice elbow.
Crocopski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crocopski with a knee to the head.
Crocopski lands an elbow inside that Solomon shrugs off.
Solomon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Solomon breaks the clinch.
Crocopski blocks a head kick by Solomon.
Solomon swinging wildly here.
Roy Solomon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crocopski pushes Solomon away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The cut above Roy Solomon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crocopski throws a head kick that half lands.
Solomon darts in trying to clinch
and Crocopski counters with a low kick, right behind Solomon 's knee.
Michael Crocopski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crocopski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Solomon wants to clinch but Crocopski slips to the side
and Crocopski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Crocopski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Solomon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Solomon has had enough of the clinch but Crocopski keeps him there for the moment.
Crocopski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Crocopski throws an elbow but it misses.
Solomon blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crocopski misses with an elbow strike.
Solomon blocks an elbow strike from Crocopski.
Crocopski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Solomon avoids it.
Crocopski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Crocopski tries to land a knee to the head but Solomon blocks with his arms.
Solomon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Crocopski dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Solomon throws a head kick but Crocopski moves out of range.
Solomon lands with a kick to the temple. Crocopski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Crocopski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Solomon's sensitive parts.
Crunch! Crocopski slams his shin into Solomon's torso.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Crocopski here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Solomon throws a lazy head kick
and Crocopski counters with a left to the body.
Crocopski clinches.
Crocopski misses with an elbow over the top.
Crocopski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crocopski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Solomon's defenses.
Solomon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crocopski with a knee to the head.
Solomon avoids the elbow strike from Crocopski, against the cage.
Solomon avoids a wild elbow strike from Crocopski.
Solomon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Crocopski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crocopski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Solomon avoiding damage as Crocopski throws knees to the body.
Solomon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crocopski landing knees to the head.
Solomon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Solomon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon lands a two punch combo.
Solomon misses with a takedown attempt - Crocopski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Solomon closes the distance and clinches up with Crocopski, looking for a takedown. Solomon pushes Crocopski against the cage but Crocopski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crocopski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Solomon in his tracks.
Michael Crocopski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crocopski tries to clinch there but Solomon circles away.
Crocopski forces Solomon back against the cage and clinches.
Solomon blocks an elbow strike from Crocopski.
Solomon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Solomon blocks the elbow strike.
Crocopski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Solomon dodges an elbow strike from Crocopski.
Crocopski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Solomon avoids it.
Crocopski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solomon can do to turn this around?
Solomon wants to break free but Crocopski has control.
Solomon is trying to break the clinch but Crocopski has him pressed against the cage.
Crocopski throws an elbow that misses.
Crocopski lands a knee to the head.
Solomon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crocopski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Michael Crocopski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Solomon.
Solomon avoids the head kick by Crocopski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocopski cracks Solomon with a good jab.
Solomon misses with a two punch combination.
Solomon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Solomon swats away the attempt to clinch by Crocopski.
Crocopski clinches up with Solomon and pushes him back against the cage.
Crocopski tries to land a knee to the head but Solomon blocks with his arms.
Crocopski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Crocopski misses with an elbow strike.
Crocopski trying to land knees to the body.
Crocopski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Solomon is defending well for now.
Crocopski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Solomon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Solomon is looking to break free of the clinch but Crocopski has double underhooks.
Crocopski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Solomon is defending well for now.
Crocopski pushes off an throws an elbow but Solomon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Solomon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crocopski slips a jab and a cross from Solomon.
Crocopski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crocopski counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocopski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Solomon.
Solomon throws a head kick that misses
and Crocopski counters with a head kick.
Solomon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crocopski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crocopski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Crocopski lands with a slapping head kick.
Crocopski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solomon.
Crocopski has managed to clinch.
Crocopski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crocopski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Solomon's brow.
Solomon tries for a takedown but Crocopski manages to get underhooks.
Solomon blocks the elbow strike.
Crocopski lands a nice knee to the body.
Solomon can't break the clinch.
Crocopski pushes off an throws an elbow but Solomon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crocopski has Solomon pressed against the cage, preventing Solomon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crocopski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crocopski lands an elbow inside that Solomon shrugs off.
Crocopski lands an elbow that stopped Solomon in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crocopski obliges.
Crocopski lands an elbow that stopped Solomon in his tracks for a moment.
Crocopski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Solomon blocks an elbow strike.
Crocopski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Solomon.
Crocopski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Solomon is defending well for now.
Crocopski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Michael Crocopski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Solomon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crocopski lands an elbow just above Solomon 's eye.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crocopski obliges.
Crocopski lands a damaging elbow.
Crocopski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Solomon's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crocopski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Solomon.
Solomon avoids the elbow strike from Crocopski, against the cage.
Solomon tries to circle away but Crocopski has him pinned against the cage.
Solomon avoids a wild elbow strike from Crocopski.
Solomon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Crocopski dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
No joy there for Solomon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crocopski clinches with his opponent.
Crocopski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Solomon is defending well for now.
Crocopski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Solomon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crocopski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crocopski lands a damaging elbow.
Solomon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Solomon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Solomon throws a head kick that misses
and Crocopski counters with a big head kick but Solomon shrugs it off.
Crocopski throws a sloppy head kick and Solomon moves out of range easily.
Crocopski moves in looking to clinch but Solomon pushes him off.
Solomon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Solomon throws a head kick that misses
and Crocopski counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Solomon is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Crocopski moves into the clinch successfully.
Crocopski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Crocopski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Solomon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crocopski tries to land a knee to the head but Solomon blocks with his arms.
Crocopski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Solomon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crocopski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Solomon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocopski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Solomon avoids a wild elbow strike from Crocopski.
Crocopski pushes off an throws an elbow but Solomon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crocopski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Solomon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crocopski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Solomon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crocopski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Solomon clinches up with Crocopski and pushes him back against the cage.
Solomon avoids a wild elbow strike from Crocopski.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crocopski.
Crocopski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Crocopski gets underhooks to prevent Solomon's takedown attempt.
Solomon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Solomon takes an elbow to the temple.
Crocopski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crocopski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crocopski has Solomon pressed against the cage, preventing Solomon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Crocopski.
Crocopski lands an elbow inside that Solomon shrugs off.
Crocopski throws an elbow but it misses.
Crocopski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Crocopski lands a knee to the head.
Crocopski misses with an elbow strike.
Crocopski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crocopski lands an elbow that stopped Solomon in his tracks for a moment.
Crocopski missing with knees to the body.
Crocopski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crocopski tries a knee to the head but Solomon blocks it.
Solomon breaks from the clinch.
Solomon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Crocopski clinches.
Crocopski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crocopski throws an elbow but it misses.
Solomon is trying to force a seperation but Crocopski has the dominant position.
Crocopski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crocopski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Solomon blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon working hard to break the clinch.
Solomon breaks from the clinch.
Solomon throws a lazy head kick
and Crocopski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crocopski scores with a jab to the body.
Crocopski misses with a head kick.
Crocopski tries a head kick but it misses.
Solomon keeps the fight on the outside.
Solomon clinches with his opponent.
Solomon wants to break free but Crocopski has control.
Solomon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crocopski throws a head kick that half lands.
Crocopski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Solomon lands with a nice combination. Crocopski backs away looking to recover.
Crocopski tries to clinch but Solomon moves out of range.
Crocopski drives through and clinches with Solomon against the cage.
Solomon avoids the elbow strike from Crocopski, against the cage.
Crocopski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Solomon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Solomon can't break the clinch.
Roy Solomon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon is trying to break the clinch but Crocopski is controlling him.
Crocopski landing knees to the head.
Solomon is trying to break the clinch but Crocopski has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crocopski.
Crocopski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Solomon.
Solomon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Solomon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Crocopski moves into the clinch.
Crocopski prevents the takedown attempt.
Michael Crocopski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Solomon.
Crocopski lands an elbow inside.
Crocopski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Solomon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Solomon blocks an elbow strike from Crocopski.
Crocopski throws an elbow that misses.
Crocopski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crocopski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Solomon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Solomon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Solomon does no damage.
Solomon avoids the head kick by Crocopski.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Crocopski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crocopski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Crocopski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Chips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bate Pesadăo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ted Chips!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chips fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vitor Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belfort slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chips uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belfort.
Belfort with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chips counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Belfort has his hands on Chips's head, controlling the position.
Chips throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belfort works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Belfort looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chips has picked Belfort up and slammed him! Belfort can't keep hold of the triangle and Chips manages to pass to side control!
Chips connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Belfort some visible discomfort.
Belfort tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chips wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chips lands a nice forearm strike.
Chips tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Belfort takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belfort takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Chips crashes against the mat.
Belfort is looking to reverse the position.
Chips throws an elbow but Belfort slips to the side and avoids it well.
Chips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belfort keeps working.
Chips scoring with punches from side control.
Chips working the head and body with strikes.
Chips working the ground and pound from side control.
Chips takes a little break here. Belfort wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Chips working the head with strikes.
Belfort is rocked!
Chips working the body and head with strikes.
Oh Belfort is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chips lands a strong strike to the head of Belfort. That's dazed him! Chips looking to finish here. Belfort is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Chips lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ted Chips!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Blink 182 feat Robert Smith - All of This. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bob Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Robert Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Johnson.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We 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.
Smith wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Johnson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson looks gassed!
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick from Smith lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
It looks like Bob Johnson has been cut.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith wants a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Smith is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Johnson to the mat. Johnson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johnson holds on and takes a little breather.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithis looking to pass into half guard but Johnson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Johnson is in guard.
Smith working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A shot to de liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Johnson backpedaling.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Robert Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Johnson.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Smith pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
Smith drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson looking to control.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith lands a head kick!
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Johnson regains guard.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Smith trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith moves into full mount! Johnson won't be happy about that!
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Smith avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Johnson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Smith is staying active.
Smith fails to move to back control.
Smith wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith looking to finish Johnson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnson!
Smith avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Johnson is in trouble!
Johnson tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Smith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Smith has control of Johnson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johnson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson trying to control here.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith is controlling the pace.
Smith is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bob Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jr Seau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Santiago (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jr Seau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derek Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago shoots in and drives through. Seau sprawls well.
No luck for Santiago with that takedown attempt.
Derek Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santiago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Seau moves into the clinch.
Santiago tries to pull guard but Seau holds him up against the cage and eventually Santiago drops back down to his feet.
Jr Seau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Santiago.
Seau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seau fails to land with a series of punches.
Santiago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seau swivels and escapes.
Santiago changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Seau looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.
Santiago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Santiago is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Seau knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Santiago looks gassed!
Seau tries to bench press Santiago off him but Santiago keeps the position.
Seau wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seau is looking to reverse the position.
Seau sneaks back into half guard.
Seau tries to roll over but Santiago keeps him under control.
Seau manages to get to full guard.
Seau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santiago is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago trying to control but Seau is working from the bottom.
Santiago looking to pass the guard.
Seau scrambles and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santiago.
Seau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Seau tries to clinch but Santiago is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt - Seau sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Santiago is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Seau.
It looks like Derek Santiago has been cut.
Seau clinches up against the cage.
Santiago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Seau smiles and moves away.
Seau connects with a nice cross there... Santiago is looking wobbly and Seau recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Santiago to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Seau jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jr Seau!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Gazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gonzo Winkerbeam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gazer comes to the cage accompanied by Psycho Killer. Winkerbeam has chosen Wild Thing as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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268 lbs
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273 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Gazer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gonzo Winkerbeam!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gazer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winkerbeam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gazer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winkerbeam throws out the jab.
Gazer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Winkerbeam lands a jab to the nose.
Winkerbeam misses with an uppercut. Gazer saw that one coming.
Gazer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winkerbeam just misses with a punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Gazer.
Winkerbeam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winkerbeam connects with a single shot there.
Gazer thuds his shin into the meat of Winkerbeam's side.
Winkerbeam looks gassed!
Gazer thuds his shin into the meat of Winkerbeam's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winkerbeam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gazer connects with a single shot there.
Gazer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Gonzo Winkerbeam has been cut.
Gazer with a nice cross.
Nice body punch from Gazer.
Gazer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gazer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Winkerbeam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gazer misses with a double jab.
Gazer lands with a big left! Winkerbeam is wobbled badly! Gazer comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Winkerbeam to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Gazer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rauno Viittala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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178 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rauno Viittala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viittala throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie defending well as Viittala loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
A big head kick from Viittala and Gracie is sent sprawling to the canvas!
It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viittala is one step ahead there.
Viittala wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Viittala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Viittala is posturing up here but Gracie has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Viittala tries to roll out but it's too tight and Viittala has to tap! Slick submission there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royce Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucky Wasabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasabi has chosen Pokerface as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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200 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Masterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucky Wasabi!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wasabi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wasabi walks into a straight right hand from Masterson.
Wasabi is rocked!
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wasabi checks a leg kick.
Wasabi thows a body shot but no joy.
Wasabi tries to clinch there but Masterson circles away.
Masterson sends Wasabi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Masterson is motioning to the referee to let Wasabi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wasabi is still on wobbly legs! Can Masterson finish him?
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!
Wasabi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masterson. Masterson obviously looking to wear him down.
Masterson feints and then cracks Wasabi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wasabi down.
Wasabi looks gassed!
Masterson grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Wasabi takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Masterson cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Masterson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Merengue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke LaCrosse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Merengue comes to the cage accompanied by Flood of Red - Dont Sleep, Swim.. 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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191 lbs
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202 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Merengue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duke LaCrosse!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaCrosse lands with an uppercut that bounces Merengue off the cage and back into rage.
It looks like Mike Merengue has been cut.
Duke LaCrosse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaCrosse misses with a low kick.
Merengue throws a low kick but it's checked well by LaCrosse.
LaCrosse fails to land the takedown.
Merengue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LaCrosse throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from LaCrosse misses
and Merengue makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Merengue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merengue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaCrosse.
A lazy body kick from LaCrosse
and Merengue counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mike Merengue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Merengue, right into the meat.
LaCrosse wants to clinch up but Merengue keeps it at a distance.
LaCrosse moves away from the strike by Merengue.
Merengue's corner calls for a 1-2. Merengue obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Duke LaCrosse has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
LaCrosse wants to clinch but Merengue slips to the side
and Merengue counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
LaCrosse looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merengue looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Merengue staying out of range there.
LaCrosse shoots in for a double leg but Merengue sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mike Merengue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke LaCrosse.
A chopping leg kick lands by LaCrosse.
Merengue throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse avoids the head kick by Merengue.
Merengue thows a body shot but no joy.
LaCrosse tries for a takedown but Merengue sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
LaCrosse swings away with a body shot that misses
and Merengue counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Merengue misses with a kick to the body
and LaCrosse counters with a nice double leg 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.
Merengue is trying to get back to full guard.
Merengue is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merengue actively working from the bottom here.
Merengue is looking for a sweep. LaCrosse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merengue is looking to control LaCrosse's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merengue avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Merengue dominated that round.
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.
LaCrosse thows a body shot but no joy.
Good work by LaCrosse as he checks the leg kick.
LaCrosse walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Merengue checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
LaCrosse misses with a combination
and Merengue counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
LaCrosse throws a lazy head kick
and Merengue counters with a head kick that drops LaCrosse to the mat! LaCrosse scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
LaCrosse is rocked!
LaCrosse is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merengue thuds a left hand into LaCrosse's body.
LaCrosse is still on wobbly legs! Can Merengue finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Merengue.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Merengue. LaCrosse shrugs it off though.
LaCrosse seems to have recovered his senses.
LaCrosse on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Merengue throws a head kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Merengue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse missing with a left hand there. Merengue was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Merengue is looking to chop away at LaCrosse's legs.
LaCrosse moves away from the strike by Merengue.
Merengue staying out of range there.
Merengue misses with a double jab
and LaCrosse counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mike Merengue is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Merengue avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Merengue misses with a leg kick
and LaCrosse counters with a head kick. That will keep Merengue thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Merengue slips a straight right by LaCrosse.
LaCrosse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
LaCrosse throws a leg kick
and Merengue counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merengue motions for LaCrosse to come forward. Merengue throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Merengue.
Merengue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaCrosse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Merengue thuds a left hand into LaCrosse's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merengue listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Merengue 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 LaCrosse misses.
Merengue feints and then cracks LaCrosse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow LaCrosse down.
LaCrosse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Merengue tries to avoid it but LaCrosse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Merengue to the ground. Merengue escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Merengue throws a lazy head kick
and LaCrosse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaCrosse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Merengue throws out the jab.
LaCrosse buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCrosse drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
LaCrosse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Merengue scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Merengue throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Merengue lands a head kick!
Merengue chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before LaCrosse can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merengue misses with a head kick.
LaCrosse throws a sloppy head kick
and Merengue counters with a big head kick but LaCrosse shrugs it off.
A head kick by Merengue misses
and LaCrosse counters with a nice leg kick.
LaCrosse misses with a straight right.
Merengue misses with a low kick as LaCrosse jumps back.
Merengue throws a leg kick
so LaCrosse counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Merengue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LaCrosse can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse trying to control but Merengue is working from the bottom.
Merengue wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merengue keeping full guard, as LaCrosse tries to pass.
Merengue is controlling LaCrosse's posture.
Merengue will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
LaCrosse drops back, looking for a kneebar! Merengue looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Merengue looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Merengue!
Mike Merengue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LaCrosse is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Duke LaCrosse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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 Mike Merengue.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Merengue, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Merengue!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gilmer Zacarias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gilmer Zacarias could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Johnson's chin.
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26
176 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gilmer Zacarias!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnson. Zacarias shrugs it off though.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Zacarias misses.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Zacarias sees coming a mile off.
Zacarias tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Zacarias keeps it at a distance.
Zacarias with a nice cross.
Zacarias bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zacarias takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zacarias stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body kick from Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Zacarias moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zacarias misses with a looping right.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zacarias throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zacarias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson throws a head kick but Zacarias moves out of range.
Zacarias takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zacarias blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Zacarias circles away.
A big left from Zacarias misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson lands a front kick.
Zacarias throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Zacarias saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Zacarias down.
Johnson slips under a jab from Zacarias.
Zacarias blocks a head kick by Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zacarias stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Zacarias steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Zacarias misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson thumps Zacarias with a low kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
Zacarias swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zacarias paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a spinning back kick!
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zacarias.
Zacarias throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a big head kick but Zacarias shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson rushes Zacarias and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Zacarias.
A head punch on the inside from Zacarias fails to land.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Zacarias shrugs off.
It looks like Gilmer Zacarias has been cut.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zacarias takes an elbow to the forehead.
Come on Johnson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zacarias blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Zacarias misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zacarias works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gilmer Zacarias's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Zacarias circles away.
Zacarias misses with a straight right.
Zacarias avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zacarias throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Johnson slams his shin into Zacarias's torso.
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. Zacarias shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zacarias darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zacarias throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Zacarias is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson lands a head kick!
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Zacarias circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zacarias throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zacarias's head.
Zacarias takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
John Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Zacarias saw that one coming.
Johnson tries to clinch but Zacarias moves out of range.
Zacarias has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Johnson.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Zacarias saw that one coming.
Zacarias takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zacarias takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johnson thows a body kick. Zacarias tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zacarias lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Zacarias will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gilmer Zacarias's cut is getting worse.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Zacarias shrugs off.
Zacarias is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Zacarias takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gilmer Zacarias's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zacarias blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Zacarias wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Zacarias shrugs off.
Jeez, Gilmer Zacarias's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zacarias backwards.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gilmer Zacarias's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Johnson!
John Johnson is the new welterweight champion!
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pop
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