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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Patricio Freire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo De La Natal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcelo De La Natal has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Patricio Freire's chin.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Patricio Freire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo De La Natal!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Natal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Freire defends it nicely.
De La Natal misses with a takedown attempt
and Freire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Freire misses with a hook to the body
and De La Natal counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Freire is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De La Natal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De La Natal's back!
De La Natal rolls, trying to escape but Freire keeps control of the position.
Freire tries to get the hooks in deep but De La Natal pushed the leg off.
Freire looking for the RNC.
De La Natal fending off the submission attempt from Freire.
De La Natal trying to control the hands but Freire won't let him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freire has the hooks in. De La Natal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Natal showing good submission defense here.
Freire working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but De La Natal is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Freire has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! De La Natal taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patricio Freire!
In his post fight interview, Patricio Freire started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Farmery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Philip Farmery enters the cage!
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philip Farmery!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farmery drops Dos Santos with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dos Santos looks back up at him and smiles so Farmery waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Cain Dos Santos has been cut.
Farmery gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dos Santos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farmery pulls Dos Santos in close to prevent any damage.
Dos Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Farmery wants to stand but Dos Santos is controlling the position.
Dos Santos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farmery wants to get back to his feet but Dos Santos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Farmery can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dos Santos controls the pace.
Farmery looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dos Santos is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Farmery manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dos Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Farmery throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Farmery ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Dos Santos's jaw. Dos Santos's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Farmery does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Philip Farmery!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Skipper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Hollywood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harry Skipper!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skipper tries to bum rush Hollywood with a series of wild strikes but Hollywood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hollywood digs a good hook to Skipper's body.
Hollywood thumps Skipper with a low kick.
Hollywood lands with a kick to the temple. Skipper shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Harry Skipper has been cut.
Skipper misses with a takedown attempt
and Hollywood counters with a stiff right hand.
Skipper misses with a straight left.
Hollywood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skipper on the side of the head.
Hollywood keeps Skipper at a distance using the push kick.
Hollywood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skipper doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollywood cracks Skipper with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hollywood has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Skipper to stand back up!
Skipper is rocked!
Hollywood connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Skipper out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Hollywood!
After the big win, Sean Hollywood made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GREEN!160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Warren Peace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Decon Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green has chosen Who Did That To You-John Legend as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Warren Peace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Decon Green!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Peace.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peace throws out the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Peace. No joy for Green on that attempt.
Peace 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.
Peace connects with a right hand. Green shakes it off.
It looks like Decon Green has been cut.
Green misses with a double jab.
Green ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Peace cracks Green with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Green shoots for a takedown but Peace saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Warren Peace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Decon Green.
A punch combination from Peace misses.
Green showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peace.
Peace lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Peace looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peace doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.
Peace tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
Green maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Peace could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Green has cracked it and Peace is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Green!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Decon Green!
Decon Green spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurita Kanazawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archiebold Van Tasslejuggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanazawa comes to the cage accompanied by Yoshu Fukushu - Maximum the Hormone. Archiebold Van Tasslejuggler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kurita Kanazawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Archiebold Van Tasslejuggler!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Tasslejuggler shoots in for a takedown but Kanazawa shows good takedown defense.
Van Tasslejuggler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kanazawa counters by moving into the clinch.
Van Tasslejuggler is trying to pull guard but Kanazawa has him pressed against the cage.
Kurita Kanazawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Archiebold Van Tasslejuggler.
Van Tasslejuggler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kanazawa to keep the fight standing.
Van Tasslejuggler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kanazawa walks away with a smile on his face. Van Tasslejuggler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Van Tasslejuggler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kanazawa moves into the clinch.
Van Tasslejuggler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Van Tasslejuggler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kanazawa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Van Tasslejuggler takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Archiebold Van Tasslejuggler has been cut.
Kanazawa landing knees to the body.
Van Tasslejuggler looks winded!
Kanazawa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kanazawa tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Tasslejuggler avoids the damage to the body.
Kanazawa landing knees to the head.
Van Tasslejuggler takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kanazawa connects with a knee to the head.
Kanazawa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Tasslejuggler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kanazawa trying to land knees to the body.
Van Tasslejuggler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kanazawa walks away with a smile on his face. Van Tasslejuggler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Van Tasslejuggler misses with a takedown attempt - Kanazawa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kanazawa works Van Tasslejuggler's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanazawa lands a nice looking body shot.
Kanazawa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kurita Kanazawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kanazawa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kanazawa connects with a body shot that sends Van Tasslejuggler's belly button to the back.
Kanazawa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kanazawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kanazawa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Tasslejuggler doesn't seem bothered though.
Kanazawa has closed the distance and engaged Van Tasslejuggler in a clinch.
Kanazawa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Tasslejuggler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kanazawa lands a knee to the body.
Kanazawa scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kanazawa stalls.
Kanazawa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kanazawa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kanazawa.
Kanazawa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kanazawa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Tasslejuggler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanazawa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Archiebold Van Tasslejuggler's cut even more.
Kanazawa with a knee to the head.
Van Tasslejuggler being controlled against the cage.
Knees to the body from Kanazawa.
Kanazawa lands an elbow that stopped Van Tasslejuggler in his tracks for a moment.
Kanazawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Archiebold Van Tasslejuggler's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kanazawa lands a nice knee to the body.
Van Tasslejuggler takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van Tasslejuggler takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kanazawa drops Van Tasslejuggler with a big knee straight up the middle! Van Tasslejuggler is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Van Tasslejuggler is rocked!
Archiebold Van Tasslejuggler's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kanazawa drops Van Tasslejuggler with a naaaaasty hook - Van Tasslejuggler is in real trouble here! Kanazawa dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurita Kanazawa!
Kurita Kanazawa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Projekti Mies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Projekti Mies!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Pedro!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedro tries to land a front kick but Mies steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pedro blocks a head kick by Mies.
Mies really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head kick misses from Mies.
We've been hearing reports that Mies has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mies throws a sloppy head kick and Pedro moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Mies misses
and Pedro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pedro'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by George Pedro.
A head kick misses from Mies.
Mies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mies showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pedro.
Mies tries a head kick but it misses.
Pedro throws a shot from downtown. Mies moves away and avoids it.
Pedro takes a swing at Mies's ribcage but misses.
Mies throws a head kick that misses.
Pedro closes the distance and pushes Mies back into the cage.
Mies tries to circle away but Pedro has him pinned against the cage.
Pedro lands a hook that snaps the head of Mies backwards.
A shot in the inside from Pedro.
A head punch on the inside from Pedro fails to land.
Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mies is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pedro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Mies.
Pedro misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Mies.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Mies avoids it by throwing Pedro back against the cage.
Pedro is struggling to control the position.
Pedro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mies tries to break the clinch but Pedro is controlling the position.
Pedro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mies seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pedro can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Pedro fails to land.
Pedro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Mies controls his hands.
Mies stalls.
Mies softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pedro stalling in the clinch.
Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Mies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Pedro.
Mies's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pedro stuns Mies with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pedro misses with a leg kick
and Mies counters with a head kick that drops Pedro to the mat! Pedro scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Mies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mies throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pedro's head.
Pedro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pedro throws a push kick but Mies slaps the foot to one side.
Mies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
George Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Pedro.
Pedro blocks a head kick by Mies.
Mies walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mies throws a sloppy head kick and Pedro moves out of range easily.
Mies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mies connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Pedro will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pedro throws a big shot that misses.
Pedro pushes Mies up against the cage in a clinch.
Mies has Pedro pressed against the cage.
Mies letting Pedro take a breather here.
Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mies.
George Pedro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pedro slows down the pace here.
Mies blocks a body shot from Pedro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Pedro stalls.
Pedro taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Pedro fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pedro effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Mies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pedro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mies's efforts to push away.
Mies wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pedro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mies prevents a body shot from Pedro.
Pedro slows down the pace here.
Pedro lands a right hand.
Pedro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mies stalling in the clinch but Pedro improves position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pedro.
Pedro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pedro tries a low kick but Mies avoids it.
Mies swats away the attempt to clinch by Pedro.
Projekti Mies is winning the standup battle so far.
Pedro is looking to slow Mies down with leg kicks.
Pedro blocks a head kick by Mies.
Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mies.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pedro.
Pedro swinging wildly here.
Mies lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mies misses with a head kick.
Pedro blocks a head kick by Mies.
Mies blocks a head kick by Pedro.
Pedro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mies has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pedro.
Mies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pedro throws a hook but Mies blocks it.
Pedro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mies will feel that in the morning.
Mies throws a head kick but Pedro moves out of range.
Mies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Mies misses
and Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mies has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mies avoids the head kick by Pedro.
Pedro takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Pedro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pedro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mies tries to keep at a distance but Pedro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Mies controls the action.
Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Mies.
Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mies looking to slow down the pace here.
Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Pedro.
A right hook to the body lands for Pedro.
Mies blocking some punches.
Mies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mies backwards.
Mies wants to break free but Pedro has control.
Pedro is struggling to control the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pedro lands a left hand.
Pedro misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Pedro.
Pedro wants to stall.
Mies wants to break free but Pedro has control.
Pedro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miess head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedro lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mies is trying to force a seperation but Pedro has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pedro as Mies tries to tie him up.
Pedro has Mies pressed against the cage.
Mies is trying to break the clinch but Pedro has him pressed against the cage.
Pedro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mies is keeping busy.
Pedro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pedro trying to stall but Mies improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by George Pedro.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pedro, right into the meat.
Mies throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Mies.
Pedro misses with a low kick as Mies jumps back.
Mies tries a head kick but it misses.
Mies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mies takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pedro avoids the head kick by Mies.
Mies defending well as Pedro loads up on a big left hand.
Mies blocks a head kick by Pedro.
Pedro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pedro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mies swats away the attempt to clinch by Pedro.
Mies misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mies throws a head kick but Pedro moves out of range.
Mies throws a sloppy head kick
and Pedro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pedro lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mies wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mies is trying to force a seperation but Pedro has the dominant position.
Come on Pedro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short left from Pedro.
Pedro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pedro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mies backwards.
Mies misses with a punch to the body.
Mies misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pedro really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pedro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mies throws a head kick but Pedro moves out of range.
Pedro blocks a head kick by Mies.
Mies takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pedro connects with a body shot.
Mies throws a sloppy head kick and Pedro moves out of range easily.
Pedro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mies throws a sloppy head kick and Pedro moves out of range easily.
Mies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mies ducks under a wild hook from Pedro.
Pedro blocks a head kick by Mies.
Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro misses with a straight right.
Pedro blocks a head kick by Mies.
Pedro throws a wild body kick that Mies sees coming a mile off.
Pedro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pedro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Pedro.
An inside leg kick from Pedro misses.
Pedro scores with a kick to the body.
Pedro misses with a low kick as Mies jumps back.
Mies showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pedro.
Pedro blocks a head kick by Mies.
Pedro tries to clinch up but Mies circles away and keeps his distance.
Mies misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Mies misses
and Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mies takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pedro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mies swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Pedro.
Pedro throws a jab but it's blocked by Mies.
A head kick misses from Mies.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedro is looking to clinch.
Mies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Mies misses
and Pedro counters with a good low kick that Mies was not able to check.
Pedro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mies throws a head kick but Pedro moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Pedro.
Mies takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pedro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pedro avoids the head kick by Mies.
Pedro sizes up Mies with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
Pedro is looking to clinch.
Pedro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mies stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mies throws a lazy head kick
and Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mies tries a head kick but it misses.
Pedro throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro is looking to clinch.
Pedro connects with a looping right hand.
Mies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pedro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mies stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mies.
Mies throws a head kick that misses.
Pedro is looking to clinch.
Mies throws a sloppy head kick
and Pedro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Mies controls his hands.
Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mies's elbow.
Mies takes a shot to the head.
Pedro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mies wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pedro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pedro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mies's head.
Mies is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mies.
Oh Mies is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mies takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pedro tries to clinch there but Mies circles away.
Mies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Pedro! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). George Pedro!
George Pedro is the new welterweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minotauro Nog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minotauro Nog will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Minotauro Nog!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin fails to land the takedown.
Nog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Martin. Martin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
No luck for Nog with that takedown attempt.
Nog closes the distance and clinches up with Martin, looking for a takedown. Nog pushes Martin against the cage but Martin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nog is defended easily by Martin.
Chris Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minotauro Nog.
Horrible takedown attempt by Martin or perhaps it was just good defense by Nog, which made it look bad.
Nog shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martin pinned against the cage. Martin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nog doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nog tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martin defends well and Nog ends up having to push Martin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nog pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin blocks a head kick by Nog.
Nog doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Martin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Martin cracks Nog with a solid left hand.
Martin throwing strikes but missing.
Martin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin landing with the ground and pound.
Martin drops back looking for a leg! Nog is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nog manages to kick Martin off! Martin jumps back into Nog's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Martin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nog avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Martin works over Nog with some ground and pound from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin stands and throws Nog's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Martin working the ground and pound.
Martin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nog wants to control but Martin postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nog takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nog is working to avoid the ground and pound but Martin connects with a decent elbow.
Martin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Martin lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nog taking a bit of punishment here - Martin scoring with strikes.
Martin has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nog is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Martin yanks on the arm and Nog is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Martin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Martin!
Chris Martin tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terru Wickholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Metelkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Metelkin's choice of entrance music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9bCLPwzSC0. Terru Wickholm could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sasha Metelkin's chin.
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180 lbs
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169 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Terru Wickholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sasha Metelkin!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Metelkin or perhaps it was just good defense by Wickholm, which made it look bad.
Metelkin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wickholm, pushing him back against the cage.
Wickholm letting Metelkin take a breather here.
Metelkin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wickholm smiles and moves away.
Metelkin takes one to the side of the head.
Wickholm misses with an uppercut.
Wickholm takes a swing at Metelkin's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wickholm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Metelkin momentarily.
Wickholm drops Metelkin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Metelkin looks back up at him and smiles so Wickholm waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Metelkin is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wickholm shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Metelkin takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Wickholm sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Metelkin bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terru Wickholm!
Terru Wickholm decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Sasha Metelkin spoke after the fight, saying 'Я специально проиграл этот бой,потому-что не хотеl'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dewey Foley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dewey Foley!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foley lands a right hook to the body.
Foley lands a left and a right that send Santos crashing to the mat, dazed. Foley thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Santos is rocked!
It looks like Gustavo Santos has been cut.
Foley throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
Foley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Foley. No joy for Santos on that attempt.
Nice shot lands for Foley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Foley avoids it really well and circles away.
Foley scores with a sloppy right hand. Santos should have avoided that one.
Santos misses with a takedown
and Foley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Santos! Foley lets Santos back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Gustavo Santos's cut is getting worse.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Foley has cracked Santos with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Foley lands another huge swinging hook and Santos tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Santos, before Foley can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dewey Foley!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Hagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Brathe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brathe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Axewound-Cold. Marcus Brathe struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Marcus Brathe will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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201 lbs
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205 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Hagen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Brathe!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Brathe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hagen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brathe sprawls well initially but Hagen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brathe is defending against the submission attempts here by Hagen.
Brathe is pressing down on Hagen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hagen tries to free his leg and advance position but Brathe is retaining full guard.
Brathe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hagen is one step ahead there.
Hagen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagen forces his way into half guard.
Hagen seems to be looking for submissions.
Brathe wants to improve his position but Hagen is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brathe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hagen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brathe!
Brathe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brathe wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Brathe is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hagen gets his way!
Hagen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Brathe has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hagen avoiding Brathe 's attempts to control his hands.
Hagen doesn't have the hooks in and Brathe manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brathe won't allow Hagen to sweep him here.
Hagen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brathe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brathe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brathe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hagen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hagen advances position into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hagen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brathe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brathe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hagen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hagen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brathe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brathe tries to bench press Hagen off him but Hagen keeps the position.
Hagen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hagen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hagen lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Brathe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brathe is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagen tries for a kimura but Brathe is defending well.
Brathe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hagen's best efforts.
Hagen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brathe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hagen scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hagen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brathe dives on top into guard.
Brathe trying to control but Hagen is working from the bottom.
Hagen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brathe drops back looking for a leg! Hagen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hagen manages to kick Brathe off! Brathe jumps back into Hagen's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Hagen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brathe throws a leg kick but Hagen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hagen slips a straight right by Brathe.
Brathe has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hagen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brathe tries a head kick but it misses.
Brathe scores with a nice right hand.
Hagen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hagen slips under a jab from Brathe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brathe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hagen blocks a jab.
Brathe throws a head kick but Hagen moves out of range.
Brathe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hagen's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hagen defending well as Brathe loads up on a big left hand.
Brathe throws a body kick that misses.
Brathe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brathe throws a head kick that misses.
Hagen slips a jab from Brathe.
Brathe connects with a solid leg kick.
Brathe misses with a head kick.
Brathe misses with an uppercut.
Brathe motions for Hagen to come forward. Brathe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hagen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brathe tries to avoid it but Hagen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brathe to the ground. Brathe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hagen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brathe as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagen moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Brathe.
Brathe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brathe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hagen circles away quickly and effectively.
Danga de danga de dang - Brathe scores with a four punch combination!
Hagen misses with a takedown attempt - Brathe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Hagen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brathe is looking to slow Hagen down with leg kicks.
Hagen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hagen checks a leg kick nicely.
Brathe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brathe misses with a head kick.
Brathe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brathe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hagen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brathe.
Brathe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hagen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brathe connects with a single shot there.
Marcus Brathe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brathe throws a body punch but Hagen moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Brathe. No joy for Hagen on that attempt.
Brathe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hagen moves out of range as Brathe strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brathe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hagen.
Brathe tries a head kick but it misses.
Hagen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hagen lands a couple of digs.
Brathe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hagen drops back looking for a leg! Brathe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brathe manages to kick Hagen off! Hagen jumps back into Brathe's guard.
Hagen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hagen passes Brathe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Brathe 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. This is the final round!
Brathe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Hagen blocks the leg kick.
Hagen checks a low kick from Brathe.
Brathe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Brathe as Hagen shoots in.
Brathe lands a head kick!
Brathe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brathe connects with a nice looking jab.
Tom Hagen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brathe misses with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hagen is defended easily by Brathe.
Brathe scores with a hook to the body. Hagen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brathe is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brathe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hagen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Hagen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hagen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brathe.
Hagen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brathe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hagen is in Brathe's guard.
Brathe pulls Hagen in close to prevent any damage.
Hagen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brathe is looking for a sweep. Hagen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brathe regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brathe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brathe can't keep his opponent in guard - Hagen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hagen seems to be working for a kimura but Brathe defends the submission attempt.
Brathe gets full guard.
Brathe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hagen's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hagen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brathe wants to control from the top but Hagen keeps moving.
Hagen wants to sweep but no luck.
Hagen wants to hit a switch here but Brathe passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hagen there!
Hagen is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brathe looking to secure an arm triangle but Hagen defends it well.
Hagen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Brathe tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hagen working to try and regain half guard.
Brathe working for a guillotine from mount but Hagen is in no mood to give up.
Brathe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hagen is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hagen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Brathe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hagen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brathe pulls his head out easily.
Hagen manages to get to full guard.
Brathe is pushing down on Hagen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hagen is fighting to maintain full guard but Brathe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hagen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hagen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Brathe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brathe 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Brathe!
Marcus Brathe really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sinister Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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