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UVT 278: Man vs Jones PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Fielding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iliek Boubeez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boubeez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 99 Words for boobs kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dexter Fielding has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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240 lbs
12 - 13 - 1 |
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285 lbs
28 - 31 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dexter Fielding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iliek Boubeez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fielding fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boubeez checks a low kick from Fielding.
Boubeez tries to keep at a distance but Fielding has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boubeez goes for a takedown attempt but Fielding pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fielding scores with a hook to the body. Boubeez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fielding darts in looking for a takedown but Boubeez gets double underhooks and turns Fielding into the cage.
Fielding prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boubeez throws a head punch that misses.
Boubeez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boubeez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fielding breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fielding misses with an uppercut
and Boubeez counters with a head kick.
Dexter Fielding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fielding goes for a double leg but Boubeez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boubeez continues to drive forward.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boubeez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fielding creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fielding looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Boubeez.
Fielding throws a head punch that misses.
Boubeez presses Fielding against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boubeez is trying to trip Fielding. He has hold of a leg but Fielding is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Boubeez persists though and gets the takedown into 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.
Boubeez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez won't allow Fielding to get back to his feet.
Boubeez stopping the sweep attempt from Fielding.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Boubeez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fielding has his hands on Boubeez's head, controlling the position.
Fielding seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Boubeez slips nicely into half guard.
Fielding keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fielding wants to control but Boubeez is keeping busy.
Boubeez is taking a breather. Fielding says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boubeez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fielding knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fielding.
Fielding misses with a takedown attempt
and Boubeez counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Fielding. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fielding closes the distance but Boubeez moves to the side
and Boubeez counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fielding dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Fielding misses.
Boubeez tries to bum rush Fielding with a series of wild strikes but Fielding uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boubeez moves away from the strike by Fielding.
Fielding moves away from the strike by Boubeez.
Fielding tries to clinch but Boubeez moves out of range.
Boubeez throws a shot from downtown. Fielding moves away and avoids it.
Boubeez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boubeez showed some decent athleticism there.
Boubeez stops Fielding from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fielding actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iliek Boubeez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boubeez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fielding throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fielding dodges the punch combination from Boubeez.
A cross from Fielding lands.
Boubeez slips a straight right by Fielding.
Fielding misses the shot to the body.
Boubeez clinches with his opponent.
Boubeez tries to pull guard but Fielding won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Boubeez fails to land.
Boubeez goes for a takedown attempt but Fielding pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fielding. Boubeez does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fielding instigates a clinch.
Boubeez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fielding can't find room to land a body shot as Boubeez controls the action.
Boubeez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fielding lands a left hand.
Boubeez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Boubeez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boubeez wants to pass to mount but Fielding is defending the position.
Boubeez wants to stand but Fielding has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez is taking a breather. Fielding says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fielding looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fielding is looking for a sweep. Boubeez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fielding is trying to control but can't.
Fielding tries to roll over but Boubeez keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fielding defending well though.
Boubeez is working for a submission of some sort.
Fielding is trying to get back to full guard.
Boubeez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boubeez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fielding sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fielding tries to get to full guard but Boubeez has control of the leg.
Fielding won't allow Boubeez to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fielding pushes Boubeez off looking to stand but Boubeez dives back in and keeps control.
Fielding flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Boubeez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fielding is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iliek Boubeez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fielding avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fielding. Boubeez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fielding tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boubeez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Boubeez.
Fielding fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boubeez on the side of the head.
Fielding pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fielding lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fielding steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boubeez.
Fielding lands a nice shot to the body.
Fielding shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boubeez pinned against the cage. Boubeez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Fielding, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fielding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fielding misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Fielding. Those never looked like landing.
Fielding is looking to clinch but Boubeez is avoiding it.
Boubeez dodges the punch combination from Fielding.
Fielding will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dexter Fielding is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fielding fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boubeez is out of range.
Dexter Fielding is winning the standup battle so far.
Fielding shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boubeez sprawls well. Boubeez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fielding gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Fielding. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fielding's head.
Boubeez avoids the body shot from Fielding.
Fielding tries to work over Boubeez's front leg with a kick but Boubeez checks it.
Fielding throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boubeez counters with a stiff right hand.
Fielding wants to clinch up but Boubeez keeps it at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boubeez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fielding swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boubeez.
Boubeez slips a jab from Fielding.
Boubeez throws a push kick but Fielding slaps the foot to one side.
A nice combination there by Fielding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fielding - that will leave a mark!
Fielding misses the shot to the body.
Fielding takes a swing at Boubeez's ribcage but misses.
Fielding is looking to wear down Boubeez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boubeez looks for the body kick but Fielding saw that one coming.
Fielding misses with a looping right.
Fielding misses the shot to the body.
Boubeez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fielding paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fielding scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fielding swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boubeez.
Boubeez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boubeez dodges the punch combination from Fielding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fielding lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boubeez circles away quickly and effectively.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boubeez checks a leg kick.
Fielding throws a low kick but Boubeez avoids it.
Fielding looks to land a right hand but Boubeez moved out of range.
Fielding throws a hook but Boubeez avoids it easily.
Fielding fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boubeez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Iliek Boubeez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boubeez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dexter Fielding has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fielding misses with a combination
and Boubeez counters with a big head kick but Fielding shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fielding misses with a body shot.
Fielding misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Fielding showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boubeez 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iliek Boubeez!
In his post fight interview, Iliek Boubeez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ze Minotauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Pinksy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minotauro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Buckethead - jump man. 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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253 lbs
31 - 21 - 1 |
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285 lbs
47 - 35 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Good gas tank |
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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
31 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ze Minotauro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drew Pinksy!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Minotauro.
Pinksy throws a right hand that Minotauro ducks under and follows up with a left that Minotauro also avoids with ease.
Minotauro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Pinksy.
Nice defenses there by Minotauro.
A head kick misses from Pinksy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pinksy.
Minotauro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Pinksy looks to throw a body kick
and Minotauro counters with a straight right hand.
Pinksy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Minotauro takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinksy throws a leg kick but Minotauro moved away.
Pinksy 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.
Minotauro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pinksy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Minotauro backs up against the cage.
Minotauro slips a jab from Pinksy.
Pinksy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Minotauro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice straight punches there by Pinksy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pinksy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Pinksy misses
and Minotauro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinksy jabs at Minotauro's body.
Minotauro walks into a stiff left hand from Pinksy.
Minotauro just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinksy thuds his right hand into Minotauro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Minotauro avoids a kick to the body.
Pinksy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Minotauro.
Nice jab there from Pinksy.
Pinksy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Minotauro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pinksy is looking to slow Minotauro down with leg kicks.
Minotauro tries a head kick but it misses.
Pinksy moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minotauro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Minotauro avoids a kick to the body.
Pinksy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pinksy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Minotauro doesn't seem bothered though.
Minotauro walks into a stiff left hand from Pinksy.
A jab lands there for Pinksy.
Pinksy lands a big head kick that sends Minotauro tumbling to the mat! Pinksy takes a step backwards and waves Minotauro back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Ze Minotauro has been cut.
Pinksy lands a left and a right that send Minotauro crashing to the mat, dazed. Pinksy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Minotauro is rocked!
Pinksy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Minotauro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pinksy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Minotauro's head.
Minotauro throws a body punch but Pinksy moves out of range.
Minotauro seems to have got his legs back now.
Minotauro misses with a looping right.
Minotauro avoids the head kick by Pinksy.
Pinksy lands the left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Minotauro.
Pinksy misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Minotauro.
Pinksy just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinksy takes one on the button.
Minotauro tries to bum rush Pinksy with a series of wild strikes but Pinksy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Minotauro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pinksy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pinksy cracks a nice hook into Minotauro's ribs.
Pinksy lands with an uppercut that bounces Minotauro off the cage and back into range.
Pinksy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minotauro.
Pinksy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Minotauro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Minotauro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pinksy swivels and escapes.
Pinksy staying out of range there.
Minotauro throws a sloppy head kick and Pinksy moves out of range easily.
Minotauro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy lands with a thumping leg kick.
A cross from Pinksy lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinksy lands with a cross.
A combination from Minotauro does no damage.
Minotauro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Minotauro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinksy blocks an uppercut.
Pinksy wants to get back to striking at distance but Minotauro won't allow it.
Pinksy tries to break the clinch but Minotauro is controlling the position.
Pinksy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pinksy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Pinksy
and Minotauro counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minotauro jabs Pinksy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pinksy throws a body kick that misses.
Minotauro throws a low kick, looking for Pinksy's leg but Pinksy calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Pinksy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ze Minotauro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A solid body kick from Pinksy.
Minotauro takes one to the side of the head.
Minotauro tries to clinch up but Pinksy circles away and keeps his distance.
Good leg kick by Minotauro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Minotauro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pinksy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pinksy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Minotauro lands a jab to the head.
Pinksy misses with a body kick.
Pinksy throws a body punch but Minotauro moves out of range.
Minotauro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Minotauro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pinksy misses with a head kick.
Minotauro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinksy misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinksy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Minotauro moves out of range as Pinksy strikes.
Pinksy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pinksy is looking to slow Minotauro down with leg kicks.
Minotauro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Pinksy coming out on top.
Pinksy throws a front kick that sends Minotauro stumbling back into the cage.
A solid body kick from Pinksy.
Pinksy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Minotauro moves out of range of the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Pinksy misses the target.
Pinksy tests Minotauro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pinksy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drew Pinksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy misses with a low kick.
Pinksy misses with a body kick.
Pinksy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pinksy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pinksy duly obliges.
Drew Pinksy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from Pinksy.
Nice body kick there by Minotauro.
Pinksy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A leg kick checked by Minotauro.
Minotauro swings for the body but Pinksy moves out of range.
Pinksy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pinksy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Minotauro doesn't manage to clinch there - Pinksy circles away.
Minotauro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pinksy to score with a decent uppercut.
Pinksy cracks Minotauro with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Minotauro scores with a jab to the head.
Minotauro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pinksy looks to land a combination but Minotauro avoids it well.
Pinksy tests Minotauro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pinksy looks to throw the jab but Minotauro is out of range.
Pinksy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinksy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Minotauro scores with a nice right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Pinksy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pinksy misses with a double jab.
Pinksy takes a swing at Minotauro's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minotauro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pinksy checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pinksy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pinksy is looking to slow Minotauro down with leg kicks.
Pinksy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinksy looks to throw the jab but Minotauro is out of range.
Pinksy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Minotauro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinksy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pinksy swinging wildly here.
Minotauro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pinksy misses with a body kick.
Minotauro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Pinksy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ze Minotauro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Minotauro avoids the head kick by Pinksy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pinksy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Minotauro scores with a nice right hand.
Pinksy cracks Minotauro with a good jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pinksy.
Minotauro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pinksy looks for the body kick but Minotauro saw that one coming.
Pinksy lands a nice looking body shot.
Minotauro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Pinksy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pinksy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Pinksy coming out on top.
Minotauro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Some bone on bone action there as Minotauro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Minotauro stalks Pinksy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pinksy's face. Pinksy staggers backwards, shaken.
Pinksy lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Minotauro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minotauro. Pinksy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinksy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minotauro.
Pinksy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Minotauro ducks right into an uppercut from Pinksy.
Minotauro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pinksy scores with a nice strike.
Minotauro throws a series of punches but Pinksy moves out of range.
Minotauro drops his hands momentarily and Pinksy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pinksy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Minotauro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Minotauro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ze Minotauro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pinksy throws a body kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Pinksy.
Pinksy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minotauro throws a hook to the side of Pinksy's head but Pinksy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pinksy misses with a two punch combination.
Pinksy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinksy looks to land a combination but Minotauro avoids it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Pinksy as he connects with a hook.
Pinksy throws a looping overhand right but Minotauro ducks down to avoid it.
Minotauro moves out of range of the body kick.
Pinksy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Minotauro takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinksy.
Minotauro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Minotauro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pinksy looks to land a right hand but Minotauro moved out of range.
Pinksy avoids the head kick by Minotauro.
Pinksy misses with the combination.
Pinksy lands a nice hook to Minotauro's body. Minotauro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drew Pinksy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Minotauro throws a big shot that misses.
Pinksy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pinksy lands a jab.
Minotauro blocks a head kick by Pinksy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy throws a head kick but Minotauro moves out of range.
Minotauro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pinksy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pinksy catches Minotauro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Minotauro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Minotauro takes a swing at Pinksy's ribcage but misses.
Minotauro avoids a kick to the body.
Pinksy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pinksy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinksy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minotauro moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minotauro misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinksy throws a front kick that sends Minotauro stumbling back into the cage.
Pinksy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Pinksy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pinksy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Pinksy!
A very excited looking Drew Pinksy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar comes to the cage accompanied by 50 Cent - 21 Questions. Machida comes into a darkened arena with his song building. For Whom The Bell Tolls kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35
287 lbs
25 - 9 - 0 |
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205 lbs
33 - 28 - 1 |
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Dangerous knees
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Excellent MT
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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
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Machida.
Lesnar lunges at Machida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machida's hand.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Lesnar pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lesnar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Machida counters with a two punch combo.
Lesnar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym in the buildup to the fight.
Lesnar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machida's waist but Machida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lesnar off to one side.
Lesnar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lesnar.
Machida leaves Lesnar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lesnar misses with a body punch
and Machida counters with a good, hard body kick but Lesnar shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar misses with a head kick.
Lesnar misses with a hook.
Lesnar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lesnar pushes Machida away with a front kick.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lesnar clinches up with Machida and pushes him back against the cage.
Lesnar prevents Machida from breaking the clinch.
Lesnar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lesnar keeps control of Machida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lesnar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machida blocks it with crossed arms.
Lesnar misses with some punches.
Machida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar lands a takedown into guard.
Lesnar pushes down on Machida's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Lesnar is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Machida to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lesnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lesnar being controlled here momentarily.
Lesnar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Machida blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.
Lesnar trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Lesnar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lesnar passes into half guard.
Lesnar is looking for a kimura here.
Lesnar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machida can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is staying active underneath Lesnar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Machida trying to control from the bottom.
Lesnar seems to be working for a kimura but Machida defends the submission attempt.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar is keen to just control but Machida is a slippery customer.
Machida won't allow Lesnar to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Lesnar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lesnar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
Sergio Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar instigates a clinch.
Lesnar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida avoiding damage as Lesnar throws knees to the body.
Lesnar throws a head punch that misses.
Lesnar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lesnar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lesnar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lesnar keeps control of Machida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lesnar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machida keeps the fight on the outside.
Lesnar scores with a jab. Machida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lesnar misses with a body shot
and Machida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lesnar thinking.
Machida slips a straight right by Lesnar.
Sergio Lesnar is winning the standup battle so far.
Machida blocks a head kick by Lesnar.
Machida works Lesnar's body with a nice hook.
Lesnar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Machidas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Machida lands with a nice combination. Lesnar backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Sergio Lesnar has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar throws a big shot that misses.
Lesnar throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar goes for a double leg but Machida avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machida continues to drive forward.
Lesnar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lesnar trying to land knees to the body.
Machida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Lesnar.
Jab by Lesnar.
Lesnar throws a nice looking combination but Machida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lesnar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machida.
Lesnar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Machida fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lesnar on the side of the head.
Lesnar clinches up against the cage.
Lesnar is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar with a knee to the head.
Machida is trying to break free.
Lesnar just leaning against Machida, taking a breather.
Machida has had enough of the clinch but Lesnar keeps him there for the moment.
Lesnar misses with a knee strike.
Lesnar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lesnar digs a right hand underneath Machida's ribcage. Machida let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Machida is trying to break free.
Lesnar wants a takedown.
Lesnar misses with a knee to the head.
Lesnar scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lesnar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lesnar is looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Lesnar.
Lesnar looking to throw knees to the head but Machida is blocking nicely.
Lesnar looking for a takedown.
Machida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnar swings widly with a right hand
and Machida counters with a low kick, right behind Lesnar 's knee.
Lesnar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lesnar misses with a straight left.
Lyoto Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida throws a wild body kick that Lesnar sees coming a mile off.
Machida misses with a series of wild punches.
Lesnar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Lesnar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergio Lesnar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lesnar tries to clinch up but Machida circles away and keeps his distance.
Lesnar misses with a takedown
and Machida counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lesnar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lesnar lands a nice shot to the body.
Lesnar blocks a head kick by Machida.
Machida tries to keep at a distance but Lesnar has taken the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Lesnar.
Lesnar misses with a body punch.
Lesnar is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lesnar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machida blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lesnar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Machida blocking some punches.
Lesnar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machida fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lesnar misses with a looping right.
Lesnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Sergio Lesnar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Lesnar.
Lesnar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lesnar drives through with a takedown into Machida's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar is fighting to break Machida's control of his arms but Machida is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lesnar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lesnar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lesnar lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar connects with a right hand. Machida shakes it off.
Machida missing with a left hand there. Lesnar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lesnar.
A jab from Lesnar misses.
Lesnar throws a right hand that Machida ducks under and follows up with a left that Machida also avoids with ease.
Lesnar looks to land a left hand but Machida moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Lesnar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Lesnar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lesnar. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machida throws out a loose jab but Lesnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but Lesnar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lyoto Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida misses with a two punch combination.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lesnar throws a body shot but no joy.
Lesnar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lesnar misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Lesnar.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Lesnar.
Lyoto Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lesnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lesnar 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Lesnar!
Sergio Lesnar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esoj Aicrag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maverick Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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31
218 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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27
210 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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World class MT
Very quick |
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Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esoj Aicrag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maverick Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson cracks the inside of Aicrag's front leg.
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Aicrag's head back.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Aicrag shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Anderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anderson dips to his left and cracks Aicrag with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aicrag slips a jab from Anderson.
Aicrag shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Aicrag.
Anderson lands an elbow inside.
Anderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aicrag tries to stall but Anderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Anderson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aicrag misses with a low kick.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Aicrag's body. Aicrag takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aicrag walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aicrag changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Aicrag manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esoj Aicrag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Aicrag is breathing heavily.
Anderson swings for the body but Aicrag moves out of range.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
Anderson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Aicrag to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Aicrag looks to clinch but Anderson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Aicrag taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Maverick Anderson!
Esoj Aicrag spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like to thank all the fans for being here tonight! I'm sorry that I lost even thought I knew that I possessed the ability to win. I have learnt much from my opponent in this match and I promise to come back a stronger fighter, and I hope to be able to fight you again in the near future!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tee Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lupercal Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone comes to the cage accompanied by Somebody's gonna get it. Abaddon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Heartless. Tee Bone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
25 - 19 - 1 |
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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
37 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tee Bone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lupercal Abaddon!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abaddon throws a big shot that misses.
Bone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abaddon is fending him off so far but Bone persists. Nope, Abaddon circles away and we're back to standing.
Bone looking to score a takedown here. Abaddon is defending well but Bone drives through and ends up in Abaddon's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Abaddon seems keen to control Bone's posture.
Bone trying to control the position from guard on top but Abaddon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abaddon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bone wants to control from the top but Abaddon keeps moving.
Abaddon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bone slips a jab from Abaddon.
Bone misses with a hook. Abaddon ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Abaddon, right into the meat.
Bone slips under a jab from Abaddon.
Bone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bone or perhaps it was just good defense by Abaddon, which made it look bad.
Bone walks into a left hand.
Bone slips under a jab.
Abaddon lands with an overhand left.
Abaddon keeps Bone at a distance using the push kick.
Abaddon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bone.
Abaddon throws a sloppy head kick and Bone moves out of range easily.
Abaddon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Abaddon connects with a right hand. Bone shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Abaddon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abaddon.
Abaddon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Abaddon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bone.
Abaddon cracks Bone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Bone shoots in for a takedown but Abaddon shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tee Bone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abaddon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bone fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Abaddon to the ground. Bone is now in Abaddon's guard.
Abaddon managing to control the position.
Bone looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bone looking to pass the guard.
Bone trying to control the position from guard on top but Abaddon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Abaddon 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lupercal Abaddon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Abaddon scoring well with a low kick there.
Abaddon fails to land with a series of punches.
Abaddon tries for a takedown but Bone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abaddon's head backwards.
Abaddon throws the left hand but Bone avoids the punch easily.
Abaddon throws a head kick but Bone moves out of range.
Abaddon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bone is thwarting Abaddon's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bone is keen to just control but Abaddon is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Bone seems content to control.
Bone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Abaddon is looking to control Bone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Abaddon avoid being mounted?
Bone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bone is looking for a kimura here.
Bone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abaddon defends it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abaddon is staying active underneath Bone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lupercal Abaddon will probably get the nod.
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.
Abaddon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bone moves out of range as Abaddon strikes.
Bone has a takedown stuffed.
A bone on bone clash there as Bone blocks the leg kick.
Abaddon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Abaddon throws a shot from downtown. Bone moves away and avoids it.
Bone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abaddon.
Bone shoots for a takedown but Abaddon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Abaddon is trying to defend but Bone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Abaddon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abaddon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bone.
Abaddon controlling the position well.
Abaddon tries to roll over but Bone keeps him under control.
Abaddon is not content to let Bone control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bone.
Abaddon is looking to improve his position.
Bone 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.
Tee Bone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Abaddon has his hands clasped together around Bone's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone wants to pass the guard but Abaddon is defending well.
Abaddon trying to control from the bottom.
Bone is working for a submission of some sort.
Bone is thwarting Abaddon's attempts to control the position.
Abaddon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Abaddon has his hands on Bone's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone trying to control the position from guard on top but Abaddon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abaddon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lupercal Abaddon.
Abaddon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bone or perhaps it was just good defense by Abaddon, which made it look bad.
Abaddon has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tee Bone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abaddon.
Abaddon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lupercal Abaddon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bone defending well as Abaddon loads up on a big left hand.
Bone darts in looking for a takedown but Abaddon gets double underhooks and turns Bone into the cage.
Bone fails to pull guard.
Bone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Abaddon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tee Bone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bone is trying to pull guard but Abaddon has him pressed against the cage.
Abaddon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abaddon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abaddon after a bit of a struggle.
Bone is trying to pull guard but Abaddon has him pressed against the cage.
Abaddon misses with a punch on the inside.
Bone is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Abaddon can't fight it off and eventually Bone manages to take the fight to the floor. Abaddon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Abaddon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone trying to control but Abaddon is working from the bottom.
Bone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abaddon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bone wants to sweep but no luck.
Abaddon looking to sit in guard and control but Bone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bone trying to control but Abaddon is working from the bottom.
Lupercal Abaddon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Abaddon is trying to control the position but Bone postures up.
Bone throwing strikes but missing.
Abaddon trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lupercal Abaddon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Abaddon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bone swivels and escapes.
Abaddon misses with a hook. Bone ducked under it nicely.
Abaddon throws a shot from downtown. Bone moves away and avoids it.
Abaddon throws a series of punches but Bone moves out of range.
Tee Bone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon tries to sprawl but Bone drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Abaddon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bone.
Bone is thwarting Abaddon's attempts to control the position.
Abaddon tries to get to full guard but Bone has control of the leg.
Bone wants to pass to mount but Abaddon is defending the position.
Abaddon is trying to maintain the position but Bone is very close to passing his half guard.
Abaddon controlling the position for now.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lupercal Abaddon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Abaddon cracks the inside of Bone's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon lands a head kick!
Abaddon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lupercal Abaddon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bone slips a jab from Abaddon.
Bone lands with a cross.
It looks like Lupercal Abaddon has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abaddon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abaddon throws a right and a left that Bone avoids nicely.
Bone shoots in looking for a takedown. Abaddon tries to sprawl out of it but Bone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abaddon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abaddon.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lupercal Abaddon.
I've got Abaddon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lupercal Abaddon!
Our winner, Lupercal Abaddon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoe Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodney Blake could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zoe Washburn's chin.
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177 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
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodney Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zoe Washburn!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Blake.
Blake takes the fight into the clinch.
Blake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Washburn gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Washburn throwing shots but Blake is blocking nicely.
Washburn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Washburn thows a huge punch but Blake dodges it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washburn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Washburn is trying to control the action in half guard but Blake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Washburn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake wants to improve his position but Washburn is controlling well.
Washburn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Washburn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washburn trying to control from half guard but Blake is working away.
Blake tries to roll over but Washburn keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoe Washburn has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washburn.
Blake clinches up against the cage.
Washburn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washburn works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Washburn distracts Blake with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washburn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blake wants to get back to his feet but Washburn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Washburn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Washburn wants to control but Blake is keeping him busy.
Washburn creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Blake sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Washburn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blake keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Blake is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Washburn throws an elbow but Blake slips to the side and avoids it well.
Blake managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Washburn.
Blake wants to control but Washburn postures up.
Washburn wants to control but Blake is keeping him busy.
Washburn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washburn lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoe Washburn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Washburn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blake defends well and Washburn ends up having to push Blake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Washburn wants a takedown.
Washburn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blake is defending well.
Rodney Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoe Washburn.
Washburn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Washburn is trying to pull guard but Blake turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Washburn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blake walks away with a smile on his face. Washburn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Washburn's coach down at Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Washburn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Washburn moves away from the strike by Blake.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washburn.
A shot to the liver by Blake. Beautiful body shot.
That kick from Blake tenderised Washburn's leg. Washburn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washburn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blake smiles and moves away.
Blake throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake stuffs the takedown.
Blake scores with a hook.
It looks like Zoe Washburn has been cut.
Washburn defending well as Blake loads up on a big left hand.
Washburn rushes Blake and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Washburn.
Washburn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blake is keeping busy.
Blake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washburn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blake smiles and moves away.
Washburn moves into range and clinches up with Blake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn is trying to pull guard but Blake has him pressed against the cage.
Blake is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Blake working aggressively here.
Blake pushes Washburn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Washburn.
Washburn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blake after a bit of a struggle.
Blake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Washburn backwards.
Blake misses with the head strike.
Washburn prevents a body shot from Blake.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washburn.
Washburn tries to stall but Blake uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Washburn has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Blake is trying to keep an underhook but Washburn manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Washburn is looking to stall here but Blake recovers full guard.
Washburn throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Washburn works over Blake with some ground and pound from guard.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Washburn from controlling successfully.
Blake looking to control.
Washburn wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
Washburn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Blake is looking to stand up but Washburn isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Washburn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zoe Washburn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zoe Washburn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A lazy body kick from Blake
and Washburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blake throws a big shot that misses.
Washburn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Washburn.
We've been told by Blake's head coaches at Soco na măe - Stand Up Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blake throws the kick towards the body but Washburn avoids it.
Blake has Washburn up against the cage in a clinch.
Blake throws a head punch that misses.
Washburn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blake prevents the takedown attempt.
Washburn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Washburn pulls Blake into guard.
Washburn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Blake trying to control but Washburn is working from the bottom.
Washburn pulls Blake in close to prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Rodney Blake wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Blake throws an overhand right that lands on Washburn's shoulder, as Washburn tries to avoid the shot.
Washburn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Blake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blake jabs at Washburn's body.
Blake moves into range and clinches up with Washburn.
Blake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washburn can't find room to land a body shot as Blake controls the action.
Blake prevents a body shot from Washburn.
Blake lands a nice uppercut.
Washburn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blake gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rodney Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoe Washburn.
Washburn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Washburn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washburn goes for a takedown attempt but Blake pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Washburn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Washburn is just out of range.
Blake closes the distance and clinches.
Washburn digs a right hand underneath Blake's ribcage. Blake let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Washburn is struggling to control the position.
Blake misses with some punches.
Washburn has picked Blake up - he's going for a ride! Washburn dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Washburn throws a strike but Blake avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Washburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washburn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blake haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn gets to his feet. Blake looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Zoe Washburn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodney Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washburn.
Rodney Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blake misses with a body kick.
Blake takes the fight into the clinch.
Washburn gets a trip takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washburn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blake's head.
Washburn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoe Washburn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Washburn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoe Washburn!
Our winner, Zoe Washburn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Beasty Kanne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaise Lamont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanne comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Cry For Me Argentina. Lamont has chosen Twisted Nerve as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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36
175 lbs
29 - 23 - 1 |
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180 lbs
24 - 15 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
29 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Beasty Kanne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blaise Lamont!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lamont.
Kanne digs a good hook to Lamont's body.
Lamont takes the fight into the clinch.
Kanne working aggressively here.
Kanne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kanne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kanne doesn't manage to clinch there - Lamont circles away.
Kanne scores with a jab.
Lamont throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kanne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lamont tries to clinch but Kanne moves out of range.
Kanne tries to clinch up but Lamont circles away and keeps his distance.
Kanne scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Blaise Lamont has been cut.
Kanne throws a lazy right hand but Lamont sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lamont throws a jab when Kanne was well out of range.
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!
Lamont throws a shot from downtown. Kanne moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kanne defending well as Lamont loads up on a big left hand.
Kanne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamont.
Kanne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lamont. That did some damage!
Kanne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lamont throws a series of punches but Kanne avoids them all with ease.
Kanne moves in looking to clinch but Lamont pushes him off.
Lamont circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kanne scores with a jab to the body.
Kanne works over Lamont's head and body with a nice combination.
Kanne's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kanne duly obliges.
Lamont is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Kanne.
Lamont is still on wobbly legs! Can Kanne finish him?
Beasty Kanne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kanne is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lamont.
Lamont seems to have recovered his senses.
It looks like Beasty Kanne has been cut.
Kanne tries to clinch but Lamont moves away
and Lamont counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lamont throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kanne misses with a low kick.
Lamont rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kanne counters with a one-two to the body.
Lamont looks to land a right hand but Kanne moved out of range.
Kanne closes the distance and pushes Lamont back into the cage.
Lamont lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kanne breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lamont is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kanne is keeping busy.
Kanne tries a body shot but Lamont blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont lands with a left to the head.
Lamont lands an uppercut.
Lamont makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lamont throws a head punch that misses.
Kanne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kanne scores with a shoulder strike.
Kanne lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lamont is trying to stall.
Lamont has a couple of punches blocked by Kanne.
Lamont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kanne blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont prevents a body shot from Kanne.
Kanne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lamont throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kanne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lamont misses with a straight right.
Kanne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kanne throws a nice looking combination but Lamont bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kanne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamont moves away.
Lamont works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kanne works over Lamont's head and body with a nice combination.
Lamont moves out of range of the leg kick from Kanne.
Lamont has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kanne.
We've been told by Kanne's head coaches at Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lamont thuds a left hand into Kanne's body.
Kanne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kanne cracks Lamont with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beasty Kanne dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kanne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lamont connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lamont scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kanne blocks a jab.
Beasty Kanne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kanne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kanne just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Lamont.
Lamont slips under a jab from Kanne.
Kanne throws an overhand right that lands on Lamont's shoulder, as Lamont tries to avoid the shot.
Lamont throws a hook but Kanne blocks it.
Lamont connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lamont throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kanne stalks Lamont and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lamont's face. Lamont staggers backwards, shaken.
That has opened up Blaise Lamont's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lamont.
Lamont showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kanne.
Lamont throws a series of punches but Kanne moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanne staying out of range there.
Kanne scores with a body shot.
Kanne slips a jab and a cross from Lamont.
Kanne tries to clinch up but Lamont circles away and keeps his distance.
Kanne moves in looking to clinch but Lamont pushes him off.
Lamont takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lamont swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Kanne misses.
Lamont swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kanne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lamont throws an overhand right that lands on Kanne's shoulder, as Kanne tries to avoid the shot.
Lamont is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kanne.
Lamont misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Kanne. That snapped Lamont's head back.
A clash of legs there as Lamont blocks the low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kanne throws a head kick but Lamont moves out of range.
Kanne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lamont just misses with a punch to the body.
Kanne throws a series of punches but Lamont moves out of range.
Kanne takes a swing at Lamont's ribcage but misses.
Kanne throws a jab but it's blocked by Lamont.
Lamont fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kanne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kanne.
Kanne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lamont momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanne looks to land a combination but Lamont avoids it well.
Lamont throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lamont throws a hook but Kanne avoids it easily.
Lamont throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lamont fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lamont takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kanne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lamont finds it's way round the side to connect with Kanne's head.
Kanne slips under a jab.
Lamont throws a lazy right hand but Kanne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beasty Kanne is winning the standup battle so far.
Kanne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamont.
Kanne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kanne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lamont's corner calls for a 1-2. Lamont obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamont working aggressively here.
Lamont works on Kanne's body with a couple of short punches.
Lamont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kanne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kanne moves away from the strike by Lamont.
Lamont is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kanne.
Kanne moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lamont scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kanne in his tracks.
Kanne moves in looking to clinch but Lamont pushes him off.
Lamont misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kanne.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kanne. Lamont does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Beasty Kanne will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kanne throws a body kick that misses.
Kanne cracks Lamont with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kanne throws a sloppy head kick and Lamont moves out of range easily.
Kanne misses with a leg kick.
Kanne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kanne is looking to clinch.
Kanne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kanne misses with a left hand
and Lamont counters with a left to the body.
Lamont has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lamont connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kanne momentarily.
Kanne clinches.
Lamont keeps control of Kanne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kanne tries a body shot but Lamont blocks it.
Kanne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamont working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamont.
A short left from Lamont.
Lamont swings wildly with an uppercut but Kanne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lamont or not.
Lamont tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kanne wants to break free but Lamont has control.
Lamont misses with a punch on the inside.
Lamont can't find room to land a body shot as Kanne controls the action.
Kanne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blaise Lamont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamont misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lamont.
Kanne looking to stall.
Kanne blocks an uppercut.
Lamont misses with some punches.
Kanne manages to break the clinch.
Kanne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kanne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lamont connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lamont throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamont uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kanne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanne misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Lamont misses.
Kanne clinches up against the cage.
Lamont makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kanne has a couple of punches blocked by Lamont.
Lamont jumps guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lamont is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kanne wants to pass the guard but Lamont is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont keeping moving, preventing Kanne from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Beasty Kanne wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kanne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beasty Kanne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kanne clinches.
Lamont misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lamont fails to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kanne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lamont tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lamont softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Blaise Lamont.
I think Kanne 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beasty Kanne!
An out of breath Beasty Kanne 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Chyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chyn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Seven Devils. Ryu Chyn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Justin Anthony's chin.
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182 lbs
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186 lbs
29 - 15 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryu Chyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony throws a body shot but no joy.
Anthony throws a wild body kick that Chyn sees coming a mile off.
Anthony keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anthony avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anthony tries to land a front kick but Chyn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chyn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Anthony did well to prevent Chyn getting side control.
Anthony regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anthony wants to stand but Chyn is controlling the position.
Chyn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chyn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anthony wants to sweep here but Chyn controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryu Chyn just wasn't active enough.
Anthony thumps Chyn with a low kick.
Chyn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chyn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anthony to the mat! Anthony manages to get full guard.
Chyn is looking to work some ground and pound but Anthony has wrist control.
Anthony is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chyn stands and throws Anthony's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chyn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chyn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chyn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anthony is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Anthony is looking to regain half guard here but Chyn keeps moving and retains side control.
Chyn trying to control the position but Anthony is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chyn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anthony is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Anthony is looking for a sweep.
Chyn is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chyn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anthony rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chyn's guard! Nice work there by Anthony!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chyn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chyn keeping moving, preventing Anthony from controlling successfully.
Anthony wants to stand but Chyn is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Anthony, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chyn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Anthony is looking to get back to his feet here but Chyn is keeping cool and he's managed to take Anthony's back.
Anthony preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chyn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Chyn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anthony throws a body punch but Chyn moves out of range.
Chyn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chyn looking to pass the guard.
Anthony wants to stand up but Chyn is controlling him.
Chyn looking to pass the guard.
Anthony looking to control.
Ryu Chyn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chyn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anthony is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Anthony seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Justin Anthony hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Chyn misses with a looping right.
Justin Anthony is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chyn moves out of range as Anthony throws a body kick.
Anthony has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chyn is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Anthony misses with a wild body shot.
Anthony swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anthony throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chyn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anthony cracks the inside of Chyn's front leg.
An inside leg kick from Anthony misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anthony.
Chyn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anthony comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ryu Chyn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Chyn blocks the low kick.
Anthony thumps Chyn with a low kick.
Anthony throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chyn avoids the body shot from Anthony.
Anthony avoids a punch combination nicely.
A low kick from Anthony misses
and Chyn counters with a straight right hand.
Anthony closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chyn blocks a body shot from Anthony.
Chyn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anthony backwards.
Chyn stalls.
Chyn wants a takedown but no success here.
Anthony misses with a body punch.
Anthony tries to throw a body punch but Chyn avoids it by throwing Anthony back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chyn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anthony misses with a left hand
and Chyn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anthony is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chyn rather than just go for the knockout.
Chyn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anthony connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony just misses with a punch to the body.
Anthony just misses with a punch to the body.
Anthony misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chyn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chyn checks a leg kick.
Chyn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anthony swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Chyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anthony misses the jab.
Anthony throws a series of punches but Chyn avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chyn slips under a jab from Anthony.
The crowd cheers as Chyn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anthony doesn't seem phased though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anthony looks to score with a jab to the body but Chyn is just out of range.
Chyn shoots for a takedown but Anthony saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anthony swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chyn wants to clinch up but Anthony keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Justin Anthony will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Chyn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
No luck for Chyn with that takedown attempt.
Anthony jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chyn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chyn misses with an uppercut
and Anthony counters with an inside leg kick.
Anthony thows a leg kick but Chyn checks it
and Chyn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Anthony managing to control the position.
Chyn trying to control but Anthony is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony looking for a sweep. Not yet Anthony, not yet.
Chyn trying to control but Anthony is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Ryu Chyn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice shot lands for Chyn.
A jab from Anthony does it's job there.
Anthony lands with a kick to the ribs.
Anthony misses with a kick to the body.
Chyn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anthony fails to land with a series of punches.
Anthony throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony just misses with a punch to the body.
Chyn dives in and grabs Anthony's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anthony pushes down on Chyn's head and hops out.
Justin Anthony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chyn shoots in looking for a takedown. Anthony tries to sprawl out of it but Chyn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anthony manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Chyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anthony slips a jab and a cross from Chyn.
Anthony tries to clinch up but Chyn circles away and keeps his distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anthony lands a head kick!
It looks like Ryu Chyn has been cut.
Anthony 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.
Chyn throws a leg kick but Anthony moved away.
Chyn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anthony will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chyn throws a nice looking combination but Anthony bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Anthony. No joy for Chyn on that attempt.
Anthony lands with a right hand.
Anthony throws a jab but it's blocked by Chyn.
Anthony misses with a body kick.
Anthony swings for the body but Chyn moves out of range.
Chyn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chyn duly obliges.
Anthony misses the shot to the body.
Anthony lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anthony thows a body kick. Chyn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Anthony throws a nice looking combination but Chyn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Chyn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anthony stuffs the takedown attempt from Chyn. Chyn gets slowly back to his feet.
Anthony fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chyn manages to avoid it.
Chyn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anthony goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Anthony takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chyn avoids the body shot from Anthony.
Chyn lands a really nice looking cross but Anthony seems unphased.
Anthony throws a series of punches but Chyn moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anthony misses with a wild body shot.
Chyn closes the distance and clinches.
Anthony keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chyn's efforts to push away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Justin Anthony.
I think Anthony 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 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Anthony!
An out of breath Justin Anthony thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Ryu Chyn stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was robbed!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Kenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Palahnuik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palahnuik has chosen Machine Civilization as his entrance music. Patrick Kenzie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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181 lbs
24 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
37 - 21 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Kenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pete Palahnuik!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenzie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kenzie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kenzie misses with the combination.
Palahnuik tries to land a leg kick but Kenzie saw it coming and moves away.
Palahnuik stuns Kenzie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kenzie misses with a body shot.
Kenzie 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.
Kenzie scores with a shot to the body.
Kenzie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Palahnuik.
Kenzie slips a jab from Palahnuik.
Kenzie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kenzie slips a straight right by Palahnuik.
Kenzie moves out of range of the strikes.
Palahnuik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenzie.
Kenzie scores with a body shot.
Kenzie throws the left hand but Palahnuik avoids the punch easily.
Palahnuik connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palahnuik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kenzie to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Kenzie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenzie avoids the head kick by Palahnuik.
Kenzie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Palahnuik 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.
Palahnuik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Palahnuik connects with a single shot there.
Palahnuik lands a slapping body shot.
Kenzie wants to clinch.
Kenzie lands a slapping body shot.
Kenzie digs a good hook to Palahnuik's body.
Kenzie checks a leg kick.
Kenzie is looking to wear down Palahnuik with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kenzie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Palahnuik throws the kick towards the body but Kenzie avoids it.
Kenzie misses with a straight left.
Kenzie lands a nice shot that snaps Palahnuik's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palahnuik throws a right hand that misses
and Kenzie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Kenzie lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kenzie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kenzie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Palahnuik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Palahnuik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Palahnuik fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kenzie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Palahnuik finds it's way round the side to connect with Kenzie's head.
Palahnuik misses with a right hand
and Kenzie counters with a series of strikes. Palahnuik will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kenzie misses with a right hand
and Palahnuik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kenzie sizes up Palahnuik with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Palahnuik fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kenzie is out of range.
Patrick Kenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenzie checks the leg kick.
Kenzie defending well as Palahnuik loads up on a big left hand.
Kenzie throws an overhand right that lands on Palahnuik's shoulder, as Palahnuik tries to avoid the shot.
Palahnuik misses with a hook.
Palahnuik just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenzie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Palahnuik is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik cracks Kenzie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kenzie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kenzie looks to land a combination but Palahnuik avoids it well.
Palahnuik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenzie.
A jab from Palahnuik misses.
Palahnuik looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenzie is just out of range.
Palahnuik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Palahnuik attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kenzie throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenzie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Palahnuik throws the kick towards the body but Kenzie avoids it.
Kenzie misses with a hook.
Palahnuik looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenzie is just out of range.
Palahnuik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kenzie tries to close the distance and clinch but Palahnuik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kenzie connects with a crisp jab.
Kenzie throws a looping overhand right but Palahnuik ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kenzie's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Kenzie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palahnuik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Palahnuik throws a leg kick but Kenzie moved away.
Kenzie missing with a left hand there. Palahnuik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palahnuik lunges at Kenzie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kenzie's hand.
Kenzie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Palahnuik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenzie manages to avoid it.
Kenzie moves in looking to clinch but Palahnuik pushes him off.
Palahnuik slips under a jab.
Palahnuik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palahnuik lands a jab to Kenzie's midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palahnuik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kenzie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Palahnuik circles away quickly and effectively.
Kenzie avoids the body shot from Palahnuik.
Kenzie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palahnuik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Patrick Kenzie will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kenzie throws out a powerful jab.
Palahnuik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenzie moves out of range of the strikes.
Palahnuik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenzie missing with a left hand there. Palahnuik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kenzie throws a right and a left that Palahnuik avoids nicely.
Palahnuik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Palahnuik misses.
Kenzie blocks a jab.
Palahnuik closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Patrick Kenzie has been cut.
Kenzie lands a jab to the nose.
Palahnuik slips a straight right by Kenzie.
Kenzie misses the shot to the body.
Kenzie has Palahnuik up against the cage in a clinch.
Kenzie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palahnuik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenzie throws a head punch that misses.
Palahnuik cracks Kenzie with a nice body shot.
Palahnuik lands a takedown into guard.
Palahnuik wants to control from the top but Kenzie keeps moving.
Kenzie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Palahnuik advances nicely into full mount.
Palahnuik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palahnuik misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik unloads with some shots from mount but Kenzie bucks and avoids them well.
Palahnuik trying to control but Kenzie is having none of it.
Palahnuik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palahnuik thowing shots but they're missing.
Kenzie tries to hold on but Palahnuik postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kenzie blocking the ground and pound.
Palahnuik can't control as he wanted to and Kenzie manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Palahnuik wants to free his trapped foot but Kenzie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Palahnuik is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pete Palahnuik wasn't active enough on the ground.
Palahnuik throws a hook but Kenzie blocks it.
The fighters circling - Palahnuik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palahnuik tries a head kick but it misses.
Palahnuik slips under a jab from Kenzie.
Palahnuik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenzie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palahnuik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Palahnuik is looking to land body kicks.
Kenzie tries to clinch there but Palahnuik circles away.
Palahnuik misses with a body kick.
Kenzie looks to score with a jab to the body but Palahnuik is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palahnuik lands with an uppercut that bounces Kenzie off the cage and back into range.
Kenzie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palahnuik throws a hook but Kenzie avoids it easily.
Palahnuik throws a hook but Kenzie blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Palahnuik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patrick Kenzie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kenzie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kenzie defending well as Palahnuik loads up on a big left hand.
Palahnuik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Palahnuik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kenzie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Palahnuik finds it's way round the side to connect with Kenzie's head.
Palahnuik misses with a low kick.
Palahnuik looks to land a right hand but Kenzie moved out of range.
Palahnuik wants to land a leg kick but Kenzie is out of range.
Palahnuik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kenzie looks to score with a jab to the body but Palahnuik is just out of range.
Palahnuik staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Kenzie.
Kenzie throws a jab but it's blocked by Palahnuik.
Kenzie misses with a few strikes there.
Kenzie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Palahnuik misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenzie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Palahnuik momentarily.
Kenzie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Palahnuik. That's going to slow Kenzie down.
Kenzie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Palahnuik lands a body shot.
Pete Palahnuik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenzie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palahnuik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kenzie counters with a left to the body.
Palahnuik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kenzie on the side of the head.
Kenzie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Palahnuik scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palahnuik. Kenzie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palahnuik thuds his shin into the meat of Kenzie's side.
Kenzie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palahnuik.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palahnuik tried to score with a low kick but Kenzie checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenzie. Palahnuik does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik lands a nice hook to Kenzie's body. Kenzie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kenzie walks into a jab.
Kenzie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palahnuik.
Kenzie doesn't manage to clinch there - Palahnuik circles away.
Kenzie throws a looping overhand right but Palahnuik ducks down to avoid it.
Palahnuik moves forwards but Kenzie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Palahnuik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Palahnuik misses with a looping left.
Palahnuik keeps the fight on the outside.
Palahnuik loads up on a big right hand but Kenzie slips the punch.
Kenzie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kenzie tries to clinch there but Palahnuik circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Palahnuik, as that shot connected.
Palahnuik connects with a body shot that sends Kenzie's belly button to the back.
Palahnuik has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Palahnuik throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie moves into range and clinches up with Palahnuik.
Palahnuik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenzie blocks a body shot from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik looking to slow down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik misses with some punches.
Kenzie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Palahnuik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palahnuik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenzie's elbow.
Kenzie misses with a punch on the inside.
Palahnuik manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kenzie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kenzie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Palahnuik.
Palahnuik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palahnuik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palahnuik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenzie throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Kenzie does it's job there.
Kenzie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palahnuik.
Kenzie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik throws a right hand that misses
and Kenzie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Palahnuik tries to keep at a distance but Kenzie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Palahnuik swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenzie uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palahnuik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Palahnuik misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Palahnuik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Palahnuik has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Palahnuik!
Pete Palahnuik looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Though we do violence, it is our choice. We must not forget, WE ARE ALL ONE!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ice Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man comes to the cage accompanied by Shadow on the Sun. Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: what's new pussycat. Ice Man has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
41 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ice Man!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Jones!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Man misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Man swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man blocks the elbow strike.
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Man sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Jones walks into a jab.
Man throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Man.
Man misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones instigates a clinch.
Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones drives through and clinches with Man against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Man stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Man blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones stalling the fight.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Ice Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Jones.
Man prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Man is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Man just stands there and leans against the cage.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
Man dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Man just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Man pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Man gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Man wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Man gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Man just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones 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.
Jones moves away from the strike by Man.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Man counters with a nice uppercut.
Man missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones rushes Man and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Man takes a shot to the head.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Man walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Tom Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off.
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Man is looking to improve his position.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Man tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Man wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man's head.
Man avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
My spies in Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym inform me that Jones has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man defending well though.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Man to regain full guard.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Man wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Man avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Man has wrist control.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Man fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Man looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Ice Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Man circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Man shows good takedown defense.
Ice Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Jones.
Man darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Man misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been told by Man's head coaches at Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Man swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Man looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Man scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Man will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Man saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones is rocked!
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Man finish him?
Jones slips under a jab from Man.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Man leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Man lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a wild hook but Man just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Jones gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Man raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ice Man!
Ice Man retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Ice Man made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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