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UFF 29 Skiter vs. Tiberio PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asano Arai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arai comes to the ring accompanied by Fantastic Baby - BIG BANG. 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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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asano Arai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Bourque!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arai wants to slow Bourque down by chopping away at his legs.
Arai throws a series of strikes that have Bourque backpedaling.
A solid body kick from Arai.
Arai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bourque manages to avoid it.
Bourque doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bourque on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arai. Arai obviously looking to wear him down.
Arai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bourque has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bourque has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bourque throws a hook to the side of Arai's head but Arai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arai thows a leg kick but Bourque checks it
and Bourque counters with a three punch combo that has Arai backing up. Arai nods at Bourque to acknowledge the strikes.
Bourque throws a series of punches but Arai avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque misses the jab.
Arai is looking to counter with a body kick.
Arai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bourque, pushing him back against the ropes.
Arai scores with a shoulder strike.
Arai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bourque pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Arai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arai is working for takedown but Bourque is calmly controlling the position for now.
Arai misses with a body punch.
Arai wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asano Arai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arai misses with the head strike.
Arai lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arai tries to score a body lock takedown but Bourque shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arai misses with a punch on the inside.
Arai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arai can't find room to land a body shot as Bourque controls the action.
Bourque is fighting off a takedown attempt but Arai is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bourque to the mat. Bourque regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arai wants to control from the top but Bourque keeps moving.
Arai content to stall in guard here.
Bourque not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arai scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Arai wants to control from the top but Bourque keeps moving.
Arai with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arai throws a leg kick that misses.
Arai throws out a leg kick but Bourque moves out of range and Arai only half commits.
Bourque misses with a right hand
and Arai counters with a straight right hand.
Bourque showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arai manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bourque on his heels. He'll look to pass Bourque's guard now, I'm sure.
Arai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arai postures up in Bourque's guard and throws a big left but Bourque blocks it.
Arai slips nicely into half guard.
Arai 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.
Arai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asano Arai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Arai just misses with a punch to the body.
Bourque connects with a body shot.
Arai lands with a right hand.
Arai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bourque has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Arai throws a body punch but Bourque moves out of range.
Bourque misses with a right hand
and Arai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arai throws out a powerful jab.
Bourque keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Bourque was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arai misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arai drives through with a takedown into Bourque's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bourque is rocked!
Arai passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Arai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bourque can do to turn this around?
Arai in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Arai has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Arai wants to control but Bourque is keeping him busy.
Arai throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Arai wants to control but Bourque is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque is trying to get back to half guard.
Arai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bourque, who protects the arm well.
Arai is looking to take a break and control but Bourque is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arai is really struggling to control Bourque but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Arai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bourque knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arai tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Asano Arai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bourque has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Arai throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bourque works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Arai throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arai throwing shots but Bourque is blocking nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asano Arai dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Arai ducks right into an uppercut from Bourque.
Bourque throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arai is looking to counter with head kicks.
No joy there for Arai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bourque looks to score with a jab to the body but Arai is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Bourque blocks the leg kick.
Arai works Bourque's body with a nice hook.
Arai jabs Bourque right on the nose. Bourque blinks but takes it well.
Arai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arai looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bourque trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arai is working for a kimura but Bourque is defending it quite comfortably.
Arai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bourque's head.
Arai is looking to take a break and control but Bourque is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Arai works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ground and pound from Arai seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bourque has one of Arai's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Adam Bourque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arai wants to control but Bourque is keeping him busy.
Arai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bourque has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arai wants to control but Bourque is keeping him busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Arai is chipping away with strikes.
Arai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Arai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bourque wants to control but Arai postures up.
Arai trying to control the action but Bourque is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bourque on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arai is looking to slow Bourque down with leg kicks.
Arai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asano Arai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asano Arai!
During a confident post fight interview, Asano Arai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tiburcio Valeriano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vrando Vraganza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiburcio Valeriano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiburcio Valeriano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vrando Vraganza!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valeriano connects with a solid leg kick.
Valeriano moves into the clinch successfully.
Valeriano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vraganza blocks it with crossed arms.
Vraganza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vraganza gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Vraganza is trying for a kimura here. Valeriano looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Vraganza wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vrando Vraganza!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Fuego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuego kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is País Tropical. Peterson has chosen The Movement as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Patrick Peterson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Fuego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuego stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fuego wants it to stay on the feet.
Fuego appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Peterson misses with the body kick
and Fuego decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Peterson's guard.
Fuego sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Peterson's guard.
Fuego tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Peterson.
Peterson is not content to let Fuego control the position.
Peterson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuego wants to pass the guard but Peterson is defending well.
Peterson is looking to control Fuego's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peterson avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuego wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Peterson shoots in and bounces Fuego off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Peterson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fuego looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peterson is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is fighting to break Fuego's control of his arms but Fuego is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Peterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuego working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peterson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peterson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fuego has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peterson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fuego pulls Peterson in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson throwing strikes from guard but Fuego blocks nicely.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Fuego is keeping the position.
Fuego might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fuego is on top in guard.
Fuego drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Peterson dives on top into guard.
Peterson stopping the sweep attempt from Fuego.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson scoring with some ground and pound.
Fuego has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fuego is on top in guard.
Fuego controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Peterson wants to control the position but Fuego says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson is staying active underneath Fuego, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fuego throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Fuego dominated that round.
That's time! Fuego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Peterson misses with a takedown
and Fuego counters with a nice body shot.
Fuego clinches up with Peterson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Peterson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fuego pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fuego looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Peterson throws a counter combo.
Fuego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peterson can do to turn this around?
Peterson tries to land a front kick but Fuego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fuego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Peterson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fuego is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Peterson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuego slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fuego is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Peterson works over Fuego with some ground and pound from guard.
Fuego working a defensive guard here.
Peterson trying to move into half guard but instead Fuego has managed to sweep!
Fuego controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Fuego from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fuego controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fuego postures up.
Fuego controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fuego tries to stand but Peterson is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuego closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Peterson's guard.
Peterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fuego. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fuego trying to control the position from guard on top but Peterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peterson wants to hit a switch here but Fuego passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Peterson there!
Peterson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fuego.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Peterson is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuego swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Fuego!
Jose Fuego took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rony Jason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Mutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rony Jason could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jordan Mutch's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rony Jason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jordan Mutch!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Jason wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jason keeps the fight on the outside.
Mutch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mutch tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jason tries a head kick but it misses.
Jason on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Rony Jason has been cut.
Mutch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jason makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jason blocks a head kick by Mutch.
Mutch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mutch throws a jab when Jason was well out of range.
Jason fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mutch just manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Jason's head coaches at Furia Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jason is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutch looks to land a right hand but Jason moved out of range.
Jason lands with an overhand left.
Mutch with a poor takedown
and Jason counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Mutch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mutch.
Jason lands a head kick. Mutch smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mutch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mutch moves into the clinch.
Jason lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mutch.
Jason can't break the clinch.
Jason breaks from the clinch.
Mutch misses with a hook. Jason ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jason lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jason lands an overhand right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jason. That's going to slow Mutch down.
Jason throws out a powerful jab.
Mutch is rocked!
Mutch tries to close the distance and clinch but Jason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jason fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mutch just manages to avoid it.
Mutch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jason jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jason stuffs the takedown attempt from Mutch. Mutch gets slowly back to his feet.
Mutch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jason takes one on the button.
Mutch blocks a head kick by Jason.
Mutch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mutch lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rony Jason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jason turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Jason.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Mutch with that takedown attempt.
And Jason counters with a quick kick to the body but Mutch blocks it.
Rony Jason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Mutch.
Jason lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jason connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jason wants to slow Mutch down by chopping away at his legs.
Jason explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jason staying out of range there.
Mutch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jason throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jason connects with a single shot there.
Mutch misses with a lunging right hand
and Jason counters with a nice body shot.
Jason lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jason dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mutch. That did some damage!
Jason feints and then cracks Mutch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mutch down.
Mutch goes for a double leg but Jason avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Jason continues to drive forward.
Jason thows a body kick. Mutch tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mutch looks winded!
Mutch tries to clinch but Jason is having none of it.
Mutch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jason looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jason connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mutch throws a lazy uppercut
and Mutch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mutch is still on wobbly legs! Can Jason finish him?
Mutch shoots in but no luck this time.
Mutch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jason paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mutch steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jason. That one must have hurt.
Jason scoring well with a low kick there.
Mutch seems to have recovered his senses.
That kick from Jason tenderised Mutch's leg. Mutch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mutch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid body kick from Jason.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rony Jason dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rony Jason's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mutch tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Jason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mutch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jason counters with a nice right hand that sends Mutch toppling to the canvas! Mutch scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jason finish him?!
Mutch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mutch can do to turn this around?
Mutch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
and Jason counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Mutch! He's just covering up as Jason starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rony Jason!
An out of breath Rony Jason thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby TupperIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby TupperIII acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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207 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marko Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby TupperIII!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
TupperIII feints a counter leg kick.
Kersikov lands a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Kersikov.
Kersikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And TupperIII tries to counter it with a takedown but Kersikov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kersikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but TupperIII circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy right hand. TupperIII should have avoided that one.
A cross from Kersikov lands.
Marko Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! TupperIII crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kersikov - the referee stops the clock and TupperIII gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kersikov. TupperIII manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but TupperIII manages to avoid it.
Kersikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and TupperIII counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kersikov!
TupperIII working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
TupperIII tries for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kersikov manages to work his way to half guard, despite TupperIII's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
TupperIII is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kersikov is just riding it out for now. TupperIII eventually gives up the hold.
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!
TupperIII is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
TupperIII is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well.
Kersikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kersikov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kersikov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kersikov!
TupperIII is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but TupperIII keeps working.
Kersikov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt TupperIII will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
TupperIII is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is working TupperIII over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kersikov working the body and head with strikes.
TupperIII is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kersikov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kersikov lands with a punch from half guard.
TupperIII is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Kersikov trying to control the action but TupperIII is working from the bottom.
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but TupperIII defends it.
Kersikov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kersikov lands with a punch from half guard.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kersikov lands a front kick.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
TupperIII feints the counter takedown.
Kersikov misses with a body punch
and TupperIII counters with a single leg into guard. Kersikov didn't expect that.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as TupperIII tries to pass.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but TupperIII is proving a slippery customer.
TupperIII tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TupperIII postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kersikov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of TupperIII, into his guard.
Kersikov works over TupperIII with some ground and pound from guard.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that TupperIII can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kersikov trying to control but TupperIII is working from the bottom.
Kersikov with a nice head shot there.
Our spies down at at Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym inform us that TupperIII has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
TupperIII is looking for a triangle here but Kersikov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
TupperIII tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov controlling from side mount.
TupperIII tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
TupperIII looking for a sweep but Kersikov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov lands a big shot there that rocks TupperIII but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kersikov trying to control but TupperIII is having none of it.
TupperIII can't escape the position.
Kersikov lands with some strikes.
Kersikov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kersikov lands with some strikes.
TupperIII is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
TupperIII working to try and regain half guard.
TupperIII is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to finish TupperIII with some ground and pound. This is bad for TupperIII!
Marko Kersikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kersikov landing strikes from the mount and TupperIII is in trouble!
TupperIII is still in real trouble! Can Kersikov finish him?
Kersikov postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have TupperIII in real trouble here! The ref calls for TupperIII to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Kersikov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Cozard Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cozard Jr comes to the ring accompanied by Kid Rock - Born Free. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
195 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
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198 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Cozard Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Logan Harris!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozard Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cozard Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Harris quickly recovers to half guard.
Harris looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cozard Jr thows a huge punch but Harris dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris pushes Cozard Jr off looking to stand but Cozard Jr dives back in and keeps control.
Cozard Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harris is positioning himself well to prevent Cozard Jr advancing to mount.
Cozard Jr throwing shots but Harris is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris taking some punishment here, with Cozard Jr in his half guard.
Harris wants to control but Cozard Jr is keeping busy.
Harris keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Harris wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cozard Jr shoots for a takedown but Harris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harris moves into the clinch.
Cozard Jr is trying to force a seperation but Harris has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Harris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Harris.
Harris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cozard Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Harris breaks the clinch.
Cozard Jr has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Cozard Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris cracks Cozard Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cozard Jr shoots in for a double leg but Harris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harris is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Harris wants to clinch.
Harris clinches up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Cozard Jr with that takedown attempt.
Cozard Jr fails with the takedown.
Harris fails with the takedown.
Harris slaps away a takedown attempt from Cozard Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cozard Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Harris's guard.
Harris wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Harris has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Cozard Jr has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cozard Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Cozard Jr presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris has Cozard Jr pushed against the ropes.
Harris landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Harris lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Harris.
Cozard Jr is breathing heavily.
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cozard Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Harris tries to sprawl out of it but Cozard Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Harris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cozard Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harris moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Harris dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cozard Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Cozard Jr shows good takedown defense.
Harris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harris has Cozard Jr pressed against the ropes, preventing Cozard Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cozard Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Ryan Cozard Jr has been cut.
Harris utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Harris gets control of Cozard Jr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Harris will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Harris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cozard Jr's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Harris moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Harris.
Harris can't find room to land a body shot as Cozard Jr controls the action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cozard Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Harris has double underhooks.
Cozard Jr letting Harris take a breather here.
Harris lands a right hand.
Harris unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cozard Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cozard Jr is trying to push Harris away but Harris has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Harris can't find room to land a body shot as Cozard Jr controls the action.
Cozard Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cozard Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Harris on his heels. He'll look to pass Harris's guard now, I'm sure.
Harris looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ryan Cozard Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozard Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harris is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Harris controlling the pace.
Harris working Cozard Jr over with strikes.
Harris stands up out of the half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris shoots in but no luck this time.
Cozard Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harris avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Cozard Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryan Cozard Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Harris.
Harris tries to clinch up.
Harris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cozard Jr is fending him off so far but Harris persists. Nope, Cozard Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Cozard Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Harris napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cozard Jr is trying to ground and pound but Harris uses the momentary lack of control by Cozard Jr to regain half guard.
Harris manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Harris closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Harris.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Harris landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Harris scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris jumps into guard, dragging Cozard Jr to the mat.
Harris controlling the position.
Cozard Jr lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harris is on top in guard.
Cozard Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harris is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Cozard Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Harris looks for a takedown but Cozard Jr sprawls well.
Harris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cozard Jr.
Harris throws a fast counter high kick but Cozard Jr manages to duck under it in time.
Cozard Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harris but Harris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Cozard Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harris.
Harris shoots for a takedown but Cozard Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ryan Cozard Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Harris.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Cozard Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris dives in and grabs Cozard Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cozard Jr pushes down on Harris's head and hops out.
Harris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cozard Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harris somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harris is looking to clinch but Cozard Jr is avoiding it.
Harris has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cozard Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ryan Cozard Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cozard Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Harris, looking for a takedown. Cozard Jr pushes Harris against the ropes but Harris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cozard Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Harris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cozard Jr as he jumps to the side.
Harris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cozard Jr.
Cozard Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cozard Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Harris lands with a hook. Cozard Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cozard Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Harris, looking for a takedown. Cozard Jr pushes Harris against the ropes but Harris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harris leaves Cozard Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harris connects with a high kick.
Cozard Jr shoots in and drives through. Harris sprawls well.
Harris unleashes a big counter combination but Cozard Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Harris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cozard Jr circles away.
Cozard Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cozard Jr gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Harris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harris tries to escape but Cozard Jr is in control.
Harris bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Cozard Jr tries to keep at a distance but Harris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harris unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Harris pushes Cozard Jr back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cozard Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cozard Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Harris - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Harris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Cozard Jr shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harris or perhaps it was just good defense by Cozard Jr, which made it look bad.
It looked like Cozard Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cozard Jr fails to land the takedown.
Harris has Cozard Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.
Harris scores with a shoulder strike.
Logan Harris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harris.
Harris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cozard Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cozard Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cozard Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harris avoids it really well and circles away.
Harris darts in looking for a takedown but Cozard Jr gets double underhooks and turns Harris into the ropes.
A little feinted left hand from Cozard Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cozard Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Cozard Jr as Harris shoots in.
Harris manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cozard Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Cozard Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
Harris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harris works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ryan Cozard Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cozard Jr is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harris 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Harris!
Logan Harris 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Raimundo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Soares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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18
140 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Raimundo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Soares!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Raimundo to counter with a crisp jab.
Raimundo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Soares connects with a single shot there.
Raimundo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soares wants to counter with a clinch but Raimundo pushes him away.
Soares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raimundo tries to clinch but Soares moves away
and Soares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raimundo moves away.
Raimundo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Raimundo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soares looks to score with a jab to the body but Raimundo is just out of range.
Soares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raimundo moves in looking to clinch but Soares pushes him off.
Raimundo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Soares throws a big shot that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Soares as Raimundo shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Soares connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raimundo's hands.
Raimundo blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raimundo lands a head kick. Soares smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Lucas Soares has been cut.
Raimundo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Raimundo is rocked!
Soares throws an uppercut from hell that sends Raimundo clean off his feet! He's out cold! Soares stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucas Soares!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tat Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ceiba Wrestling Coach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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155 lbs
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158 lbs
23 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tat Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ceiba Wrestling Coach!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrestling Coach looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Taylor wants to clinch.
Taylor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Taylor showed some decent athleticism there.
Wrestling Coach tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Taylor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Taylor 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.
Taylor is trying to control the action in half guard but Wrestling Coach is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Taylor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wrestling Coach sees it coming and defends easily.
Wrestling Coach is not content to let Taylor control the position.
Wrestling Coach is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wrestling Coach ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wrestling Coach scores with a jab to the body.
Wrestling Coach misses with a shot to the body
and Taylor counters with a three punch combo that has Wrestling Coach backing up. Wrestling Coach nods at Taylor to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling Coach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Wrestling Coach swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wrestling Coach circles away.
Wrestling Coach just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice body punch from Wrestling Coach.
Taylor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wrestling Coach, pushing him back against the ropes.
Wrestling Coach blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Wrestling Coach fails to land.
Taylor prevents a body shot from Wrestling Coach.
Taylor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wrestling Coach lands a body punch in the clinch.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling Coach misses with some punches.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Wrestling Coach to keep the fight standing.
Taylor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wrestling Coach gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tat Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrestling Coach is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wrestling Coach misses with a punch on the inside.
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wrestling Coach has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wrestling Coach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Wrestling Coach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Wrestling Coach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Taylor throws a big counter combination but Wrestling Coach scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ceiba Wrestling Coach will probably get the nod.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wrestling Coach moves into range and clinches up with Taylor.
Taylor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wrestling Coach is defending well for now.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Wrestling Coach won't allow it.
Wrestling Coach tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Wrestling Coach back against the ropes.
Taylor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wrestling Coach in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Taylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wrestling Coach backwards.
A short right from Wrestling Coach on the inside.
Taylor gets underhooks to prevent Wrestling Coach's takedown attempt.
Wrestling Coach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow.
Taylor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wrestling Coach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestling Coach is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Taylor can't fight it off and eventually Wrestling Coach manages to take the fight to the floor. Taylor looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrestling Coach trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Wrestling Coach postures up.
Wrestling Coach missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wrestling Coach doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wrestling Coach manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wrestling Coach trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Wrestling Coach postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wrestling Coach postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wrestling Coach as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taylor is defended easily by Wrestling Coach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tat Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrestling Coach defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taylor.
Wrestling Coach misses with a hook.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wrestling Coach throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wrestling Coach connects with a body shot that sends Taylor's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling Coach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor is looking for a counter combo.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Wrestling Coach pushes him off.
Wrestling Coach is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wrestling Coach tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Wrestling Coach is quick to defend against it.
Taylor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wrestling Coach is fending him off so far but Taylor persists. Nope, Wrestling Coach circles away and we're back to standing.
Wrestling Coach tries to clinch up but Taylor circles away and keeps his distance.
Wrestling Coach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Taylor is looking for a counter combo.
Wrestling Coach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wrestling Coach slips a jab and a cross from Taylor.
It seemed like Wrestling Coach was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Wrestling Coach avoids them all with ease.
Wrestling Coach closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling Coach throws a head punch that misses.
Wrestling Coach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wrestling Coach tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor prevents a body shot from Wrestling Coach.
Wrestling Coach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Taylor darts in looking for a takedown but Wrestling Coach gets double underhooks and turns Taylor into the ropes.
Taylor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wrestling Coach counters with a three punch combo that has Taylor backing up. Taylor nods at Wrestling Coach to acknowledge the strikes.
Wrestling Coach has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Wrestling Coach holds him up against the ropes and eventually Taylor drops back down to his feet.
Wrestling Coach scores with a hook to the body.
Ceiba Wrestling Coach seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wrestling Coach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow.
Wrestling Coach throws a punch but it's blocked by Taylor.
Wrestling Coach struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ceiba Wrestling Coach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taylor swinging wildly here.
Wrestling Coach doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wrestling Coach looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
Taylor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wrestling Coach lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taylor at a distance.
Wrestling Coach scores with a jab to the body.
Wrestling Coach ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Wrestling Coach misses.
Ceiba Wrestling Coach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taylor has his takedown stuffed
and Wrestling Coach counters with a stiff right hand.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wrestling Coach.
Taylor is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling Coach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Wrestling Coach shoots in for a double leg but Taylor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Wrestling Coach looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Wrestling Coach.
Wrestling Coach throws a shot to the body.
Wrestling Coach throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wrestling Coach paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taylor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wrestling Coach to the mat! Wrestling Coach manages to get full guard.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling Coach working a defensive guard here.
Wrestling Coach wants to sweep but no luck.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Wrestling Coach is keeping the position.
Wrestling Coach wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
Wrestling Coach lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Taylor trying to control the position.
Wrestling Coach works over Taylor with some ground and pound from guard.
Tat Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wrestling Coach cracks Taylor with a solid left hand.
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wrestling Coach got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wrestling Coach has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.
Wrestling Coach stands up over Taylor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taylor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wrestling Coach defends it easily.
Taylor is looking to stand back up but Wrestling Coach counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Taylor.
Ceiba Wrestling Coach is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wrestling Coach not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taylor tries to roll over but Wrestling Coach keeps him under control.
Wrestling Coach lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wrestling Coach thows a huge punch but Taylor dodges it nicely.
Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wrestling Coach pulls his head out easily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ceiba Wrestling Coach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wrestling Coach 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ceiba Wrestling Coach!
An out of breath Ceiba Wrestling Coach 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Holden James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think James might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Aerials. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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38
184 lbs
32 - 23 - 1 |
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28
185 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
32 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Holden James!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brick House!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
James throws a hook to the side of House's head but House sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James ducks under a wild hook from House.
James bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of House's head.
It looks like Brick House has been cut.
House throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
House 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.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but House manages to avoid it.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from House.
James lands a nice looking body shot.
James takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
House lands a jab.
James instigates a clinch.
James lands a left hand.
House is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
James lands an elbow just above House 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of House backwards.
A frustrated look appears on House's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James gets through House's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
House wants to break free but James has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
House tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of House backwards.
House has a couple of punches blocked by James.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
House wants to get back to striking at distance but James won't allow it.
James misses with a punch to the body.
House taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as House throws out the jab.
James feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to House's calf.
James moves out of range as House strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for House.
House stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from James.
House fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James scores with a shot to the body.
James throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws a head kick that half lands.
House is rocked!
James throws a monster overhand right that drops House! James follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holden James!
Holden James retains his welterweight title!
A less than humble Holden James misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrick Skiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valmir Tiberio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valmir Tiberio has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rodrick Skiter's chin.
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41
210 lbs
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28
215 lbs
13 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrick Skiter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Valmir Tiberio!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiberio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skiter.
Skiter takes a swing at Tiberio's ribcage but misses.
Rodrick Skiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiberio cracks Skiter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Skiter scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiberio misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tiberio.
A good leg kick by Tiberio.
A good leg kick by Tiberio.
Skiter lands the left hand.
Tiberio throws a hook but Skiter blocks it.
Tiberio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Rodrick Skiter has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiberio. Skiter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skiter tries to clinch up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skiter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tiberio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skiter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiter works Tiberio's body with a nice hook.
Tiberio does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A left lands for Skiter.
Skiter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiberio.
Skiter thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tiberio if he has to take too many more of those.
Skiter is looking to slow Tiberio down with leg kicks.
Tiberio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tiberio loads up on a big right hand but Skiter slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiberio. Skiter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skiter throws a right hand that Tiberio ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiberio also avoids with ease.
Skiter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiberio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiberio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Skiter is out of range.
Tiberio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skiter.
Skiter misses with a combination
and Tiberio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiberio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tiberio loads up on a big right hand but Skiter slips the punch.
Tiberio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tiberio throws a right and a left that Skiter avoids nicely.
Skiter is looking to score with low kicks.
Tiberio connects with the punch.
Tiberio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Skiter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiberio.
Skiter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Skiter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tiberio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skiter.
Skiter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Skiter throws a lazy right hand but Tiberio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiberio flicks out a counter leg kick but Skiter steps away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skiter misses with an uppercut. Tiberio saw that one coming.
Tiberio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tiberio misses with a looping left.
Skiter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Skiter throws a body punch but Tiberio moves out of range.
Tiberio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Skiter with a body shot.
Skiter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tiberio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tiberio.
Tiberio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skiter misses with a punch to the body.
Tiberio blocks an uppercut.
Skiter lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tiberio.
Tiberio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiberio misses with a hook. Skiter ducked under it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Skiter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tiberio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tiberio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Skiter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiberio was well out of range. Poor timing from Skiter.
Tiberio counters with a body kick.
Skiter throws a nice looking combination but Tiberio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tiberio shapes to counter with a head kick.
Skiter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tiberio misses.
Tiberio throws a body shot but no joy.
Skiter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiberio darts in and clinches Skiter up against the ropes.
Tiberio misses with the head strike.
Tiberio blocking some punches.
Skiter lands with a right to the head.
Skiter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skiter prevents a body shot from Tiberio.
Tiberio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiberio misses with some punches.
Tiberio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skiter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skiter lands a nice uppercut.
Tiberio pushes Skiter back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skiter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Rodrick Skiter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rodrick Skiter's cut.
That's time! Skiter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tiberio wants to land a leg kick but Skiter is out of range.
Tiberio throws an overhand right that lands on Skiter's shoulder, as Skiter tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Tiberio.
Tiberio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skiter throws out the jab.
Skiter misses with a wild body shot.
Skiter throws the left hand but Tiberio avoids the punch easily.
Skiter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skiter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiberio connects with a solid leg kick.
Tiberio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tiberio throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skiter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tiberio lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Skiter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skiter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tiberio connects with a leg kick. Skiter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tiberio lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiberio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tiberio connects with a body shot that sends Skiter's belly button to the back.
Skiter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab, jab by Tiberio - just one landing.
Tiberio misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Tiberio. Beautiful body shot.
Good leg kick by Tiberio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tiberio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Skiter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tiberio misses with a hook to the body
and Skiter counters with a nice uppercut.
Skiter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skiter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skiter misses with an uppercut. Tiberio saw that one coming.
Skiter misses with a hook. Tiberio ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiberio throws a body shot but no joy.
Skiter misses with an uppercut.
Skiter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skiter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiberio throws a hook but Skiter avoids it easily.
Skiter swings widly with a right hand
and Tiberio counters with a thumping low kick.
Skiter throws a right hand that Tiberio ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiberio also avoids with ease.
Skiter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tiberio throws a right hand that Skiter ducks under and follows up with a left that Skiter also avoids with ease.
Skiter throws a shot from downtown. Tiberio moves away and avoids it.
Tiberio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tiberio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skiter manages to avoid it.
Skiter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiberio.
Tiberio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skiter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Skiter.
Tiberio throws a big shot that misses.
Tiberio rushes Skiter and presses him up against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Skiter.
Skiter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skiter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tiberios head.
Tiberio tries to stall but Skiter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tiberio prevents a body shot from Skiter.
Tiberio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiberio breaks from the clinch.
Skiter looks to land a combination but Tiberio avoids it well.
Tiberio wants to counter with a clinch but Skiter pushes him away.
Skiter looks for the body kick but Tiberio saw that one coming.
Skiter misses with an uppercut.
Skiter looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiberio is just out of range.
Skiter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tiberio's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiberio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skiter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Skiter is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tiberio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Skiter is able to avoid easily.
Skiter cracks Tiberio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skiter throws a front kick aimed at Tiberio's knee but Tiberio avoids it well.
Tiberio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Skiter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skiter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Skiter tries to land a leg kick but Tiberio saw it coming and moves away.
Tiberio tries to bum rush Skiter with a series of wild strikes but Skiter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tiberio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab lands there for Skiter.
Skiter lands a really nice looking cross but Tiberio seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Valmir Tiberio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rodrick Skiter's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Skiter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skiter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tiberio is looking to clinch but Skiter is avoiding it.
Skiter thinks about countering with a body kick.
Skiter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Skiter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tiberio tries to close the distance and clinch but Skiter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Tiberio misses its intended target.
Tiberio moves out of range as Skiter throws a body kick.
Tiberio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skiter connects with a crisp jab.
Tiberio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skiter.
Skiter looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiberio is just out of range.
Tiberio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Skiter with a body shot.
Tiberio lands with a shot to the body.
Tiberio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiberio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiberio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiberio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tiberio misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Skiter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skiter connects with a nice looking jab.
Tiberio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tiberio takes one on the button.
Skiter lands with an overhand left.
Tiberio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skiter misses with a double jab.
Tiberio throws an overhand right that lands on Skiter's shoulder, as Skiter tries to avoid the shot.
Skiter misses with a body shot.
Skiter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tiberio's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiberio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiberio with a jab.
Skiter missing with a left hand there. Tiberio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skiter scores with the left hand. Tiberio knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from Tiberio.
Tiberio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Skiter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skiter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skiter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skiter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tiberio misses with a looping right.
A big left from Skiter misses.
Tiberio misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiberio slips a straight right by Skiter.
That kick from Skiter tenderised Tiberio's leg. Tiberio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skiter with a nice cross.
Tiberio misses with a hook.
Skiter misses with a right hand
and Tiberio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skiter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiberio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skiter misses with an uppercut
letting Tiberio counter with a right hand.
Rodrick Skiter is winning the standup battle so far.
Skiter moves away from the strike by Tiberio.
Tiberio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Skiter ducks right into an uppercut from Tiberio.
Tiberio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skiter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tiberio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiberio lands a brutal head kick. Skiter looks out on his feet and Tiberio throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Valmir Tiberio!
Valmir Tiberio is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Valmir Tiberio 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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