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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trapp Deathgrip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvain Sauvage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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177 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trapp Deathgrip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sylvain Sauvage!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sauvage is looking to clinch.
Deathgrip will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deathgrip chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sauvage can pounce on him.
Deathgrip fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sauvage tries to counter with a clinch but Deathgrip shakes him off and moves away.
Sauvage clinches up with Deathgrip and pushes him back against the cage.
Deathgrip letting Sauvage take a breather here.
Sauvage prevents Deathgrip from breaking the clinch.
Sauvage landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sauvage avoiding damage.
The referee calls for Sauvage to work.
Deathgrip takes an elbow to the forehead.
Deathgrip can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathgrip looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sauvage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Deathgrip has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sauvage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trapp Deathgrip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deathgrip tries to pull guard but Sauvage holds him up against the cage and eventually Deathgrip drops back down to his feet.
Sauvage wants the takedown. Deathgrip is fighting it off but Sauvage persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Deathgrip's guard against the cage.
Sauvage distracts Deathgrip with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sauvage keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Deathgrip's head.
Deathgrip is rocked!
Sauvage gets to his feet and stands over Deathgrip, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Deathgrip felt that one! Sauvage unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Deathgrip from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sylvain Sauvage!
Sylvain Sauvage decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cristian Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cristian Carver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carver connects with the punch.
Diaz lands with a nice combination. Carver backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Cristian Carver has been cut.
Carver has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carver avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Carver manages to get underhooks.
We've been hearing reports that Carver has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Carver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carver lands a shoulder strike.
Carver lands with a left to the head.
Carver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Carver is controlling the position.
Carver scores with a shoulder strike.
Carver holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Carver prevents it.
Cristian Carver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Diaz.
A short left from Carver.
Carver lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz is rocked!
Carver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Carver finish him?
Carver misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carver is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Come on Carver - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Carver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Carver fails to land.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Carver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Carver.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Carver scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carver.
Carver drops Diaz with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Diaz is out cold! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cristian Carver!
The defeated Diego Diaz had this to say: 'Eu amo este esporte e eu nunca vou parar até que eu estou morto, então eu estarei de volta novamente. (I love this sport & I will never stop until I'm dead so I will be back again)'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monkey Business (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Hein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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300 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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208 lbs
5 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Monkey Business!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Hein!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hein throws a right hand that Business ducks under and follows up with a left that Business also avoids with ease.
Business drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hein sprawls and moves away.
Hein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Business.
Hein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Business counters with a takedown into side control.
Business thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Business will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Business is trying to get an arm triangle but Hein is defending well.
Business working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hein is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Business tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Business has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Business wants to control but Hein is keeping him busy.
Hein is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Business is controlling him well.
Business is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hein has escaped the position, nice work there.
Business looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hein is not content to let Business control the position.
Business taking a break here but Hein is having none of it and regains half guard.
Business is looking for a kimura but Hein is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Business to get the leverage.
Business is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Business trying to control from Hein's half guard. Hein has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Business trying to control but Hein is working from the bottom.
Business looking to pass the guard.
Business works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Business controlling the pace.
Business is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hein sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Business throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Business seems to be looking for submissions.
Business is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hein sees it coming and defends easily.
Business works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Business is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Business!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Monkey Business!
Monkey Business thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hoban Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Chyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Washburn might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Magic Carpet Ride. Chyn has chosen Como Tudo Deve Ser as his entrance music. Hoban Washburn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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35
177 lbs
24 - 17 - 1 |
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182 lbs
36 - 26 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hoban Washburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryu Chyn!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chyn takes the fight into the clinch.
Washburn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chyn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chyn decides to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Washburn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Washburn throwing strikes from guard but Chyn blocks nicely.
Washburn wants to control from the top but Chyn keeps moving.
Chyn looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Washburn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Washburn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chyn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Washburn stopping the sweep attempt from Chyn.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chyn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chyn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Washburn circles away.
Chyn darts in looking for a takedown but Washburn gets double underhooks and turns Chyn into the cage.
Washburn tries to counter by clinching up but Chyn breaks away and moves out of range.
Washburn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chyn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Washburn counters by clinching up.
Hoban Washburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Chyn.
A frustrated look appears on Chyn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Washburn trying to control the position but instead, Chyn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Washburn into the cage.
Washburn presses Chyn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Washburn.
Chyn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Washburn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Washburn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Washburn to work.
Washburn just leaning against Chyn, taking a breather.
Washburn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Washburn seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Chyn breaks from the clinch.
Washburn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chyn's waist but Chyn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Washburn off to one side.
Chyn looking to score a takedown here. Washburn is defending well but Chyn drives through and ends up in Washburn's guard.
Washburn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chyn is one step ahead there.
Washburn keeping moving, preventing Chyn from controlling successfully.
Chyn preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn has his hands on Chyn's head, controlling the position.
Washburn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chyn forces his way into half guard.
Washburn regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Washburn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chyn's guard.
Chyn pulls Washburn in close to his closed guard and prevents Washburn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chyn keeping moving, preventing Washburn from controlling successfully.
Washburn won't allow Chyn to sweep him here.
Chyn controls Washburn momentarily but Washburn frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chyn looking for a sweep. Not yet Chyn, not yet.
Washburn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chyn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Washburn has Chyn in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryu Chyn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chyn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chyn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Washburn. Washburn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chyn misses with a series of wild punches.
Chyn clobbers Washburn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chyn throws the left hand but Washburn avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Chyn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Ryu Chyn has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chyn scores with a nice right hand.
Chyn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chyn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Washburn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chyn thinking.
Chyn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washburn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chyn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn tries to clinch there but Chyn circles away.
Chyn defending well as Washburn loads up on a big left hand.
Washburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Chyn.
Chyn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoban Washburn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washburn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chyn as he avoids it easily.
Chyn feints the counter takedown.
Chyn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Washburn's half guard.
Washburn trying to control from the bottom.
Washburn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Washburn trying to control but Chyn postures up.
Chyn stops Washburn from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn is looking to control Chyn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Washburn avoid being mounted?
Chyn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Washburn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chyn has gone for a leg lock! Washburn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chyn's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washburn throws an elbow that misses. Chyn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Washburn's guard. Nice move by Chyn!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Washburn keeping full guard, as Chyn tries to pass.
Washburn wants to get back to his feet but Chyn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chyn is fighting to break Washburn's control of his arms but Washburn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Washburn keeping moving, preventing Chyn from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Washburn has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chyn has passed into side control.
Washburn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Washburn wants to control but Chyn is keeping him busy.
Washburn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chyn defending well though.
Washburn is trying to control the action in half guard but Chyn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Washburn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chyn is trying to control but can't.
Washburn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Washburn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chyn defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Chyn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryu Chyn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Chyn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Washburn is trying to improve his position.
Ryu Chyn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chyn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washburn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chyn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Washburn trying to hold on to Chyn's head to control him but Chyn postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn wants to get back to full guard.
Washburn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Washburn wants to sweep here but Chyn controlling him for the moment.
Washburn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Washburn wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Chyn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Washburn wants to control but Chyn postures up.
Chyn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chyn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washburn gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chyn prevents Washburn from improving his position.
Washburn wants to get back to full guard but Chyn has passed into side control.
Chyn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washburn keeps working.
Washburn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Washburn gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Washburn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Washburn controls Chyn momentarily but Chyn frees himself.
Chyn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Washburn is keeping the position for now.
Washburn is trying to hold Chyn in close to prevent damage but Chyn has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chyn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Washburn defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Chyn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chyn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Chyn!
Ryu Chyn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Finn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey O Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Von Bondies - C'mon c'mon. 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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42
173 lbs
40 - 20 - 1 |
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177 lbs
36 - 28 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey Finn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey O Neil!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Neil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but O Neil avoids it really well and circles away.
O Neil slaps away a takedown attempt from Finn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mickey O Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Neil scores with a punch to the head.
O Neil throws a shot to the body.
O Neil swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Finn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Neil throws a one two combo.
It looks like Mickey Finn has been cut.
Finn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
O Neil misses with a wild body shot.
O Neil misses with a head kick.
O Neil looks to score with a jab to the body but Finn is just out of range.
Finn moves out of range as O Neil strikes.
Finn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Neil throws a hook to the side of Finn's head but Finn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finn is looking to clinch but O Neil is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neil scores with a jab to the jaw.
O Neil lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Finn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for O Neil!
Finn happy to just control the position for now.
O Neil takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Finn creates some space and throws a big elbow, but O Neil sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
O Neil tries to get back to half guard but can't.
O Neil avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Finn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn trying to control the position but O Neil is working away.
Finn staying calm.
Finn working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Finn is putting a hurting on O Neil here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neil is not content to let Finn control the position.
O Neil is trying to get back to half guard.
Finn laying and praying for a moment but O Neil takes advantage and regains half guard.
O Neil tries to get to full guard but Finn has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Finn 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Finn connects with a nice short shot to O Neil's temple.
Finn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Finn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finn wants to control but O Neil is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mickey O Neil will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mickey Finn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Finn closes the distance and pushes O Neil back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from O Neil fails to land.
Finn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. O Neil darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Finn tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Neil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Neil missing with a left hand there. Finn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Neil throws a lazy uppercut
and Finn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Neil lands with a shot to the body.
O Neil rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Neil misses with a left hand
and Finn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Finn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
O Neil throws a right and a left that both miss.
Finn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Neil scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Neil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Neil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finn.
Finn walks into a stiff left hand from O Neil.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neil lands a right hook to the body.
O Neil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finn.
Finn moves out of range as O Neil strikes.
O Neil misses with a body punch
and Finn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mickey O Neil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Neil takes a swing at Finn's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for O Neil, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Finn avoids the body shot from O Neil.
Finn staying out of range there.
Finn connects with a body shot.
O Neil misses with a double jab.
O Neil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Finn momentarily.
O Neil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
O Neil feints a jab promting Finn to slip. O Neil then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Finn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Neil lands a nice shot to the body.
O Neil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finn.
Finn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Finn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finn has closed the distance and engaged O Neil in a clinch.
O Neil is fighting off a takedown attempt but Finn is just too persistent for him and manages to trip O Neil to the mat. O Neil regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
O Neil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mickey Finn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Finn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn stopping the sweep attempt from O Neil.
O Neil is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Finn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
O Neil keeping full guard, as Finn tries to pass.
O Neil keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Finn misses with a hook
and O Neil makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Finn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. O Neil tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Finn is in O Neil's guard.
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but O Neil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Neil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finn trying to control but O Neil is working from the bottom.
O Neil controls Finn momentarily but Finn frees himself.
Finn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mickey O Neil will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mickey Finn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
O Neil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finn.
O Neil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Finn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O Neil as he jumps to the side.
O Neil gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Finn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
O Neil looking to control but Finn passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn working over O Neil with some ground and pound. O Neil looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Finn not doing much here.
O Neil is looking for a sweep. Finn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neil is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
O Neil on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Finn stalling away here and it's allowed O Neil to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Finn trying to control but O Neil is working from the bottom.
O Neil working a defensive guard here.
Mickey O Neil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Finn trying to control but O Neil is working from the bottom.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Neil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Finn.
Left hook, right uppercut from O Neil.
Finn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Neil is fending him off so far but Finn persists. Nope, O Neil circles away and we're back to standing.
Finn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn pushes O Neil up against the cage in a clinch.
O Neil wants to get back to striking at distance but Finn won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Finn.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
O Neil effectively controlling the action here.
Finn manages to break the clinch.
O Neil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finn wants to clinch but O Neil slips to the side
and O Neil counters with a two punch combo.
Finn closes the distance and clinches.
O Neil manages to break the clinch.
O Neil lands with a right hand.
Finn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Neil lands with an uppercut that bounces Finn off the cage and back into range.
O Neil throws a hook to the side of Finn's head but Finn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Neil lands a nice hook to Finn's body. Finn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finn tries for a takedown but O Neil circles away easily
letting O Neil counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Finn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. O Neil quickly recovers to half guard.
O Neil is looking to escape.
O Neil is looking to improve his position.
Finn trying to control the action but O Neil is working from the bottom.
Finn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mickey Finn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finn is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mickey O Neil.
I've got O Neil winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mickey O Neil!
Mickey O Neil thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bud Macintosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyon Okiro (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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42
212 lbs
30 - 26 - 3 |
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39
219 lbs
32 - 22 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 26 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bud Macintosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyon Okiro!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Macintosh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Macintosh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Okiro tries to bum rush Macintosh with a series of wild strikes but Macintosh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Okiro is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Macintosh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Okiro throws an off balance right hand
enabling Macintosh to counter with a crisp jab.
Okiro connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Okiro misses.
Macintosh tries to counter with a takedown but Okiro is quick to defend against it.
Okiro throws a body punch but Macintosh moves out of range.
Macintosh feinted with a counter takedown.
Lyon Okiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Macintosh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Macintosh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Okiro lands a glancing blow to the side of Macintosh's head.
Okiro throws a sloppy head kick and Macintosh moves out of range easily.
Macintosh drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh looking to pass the guard.
Macintosh is working hard here to advance position.
Okiro keeping moving, preventing Macintosh from controlling successfully.
Macintosh stands and throws Okiro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Okiro stops Macintosh from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Macintosh trying to control the action but Okiro is working from the bottom.
Okiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macintosh tries to move into full mount but can't pass Okiro's legs.
Macintosh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Okiro, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh is working Okiro over with some ground and pound from side control.
Macintosh wants to control but Okiro is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Macintosh crashes against the mat.
Okiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Macintosh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Okiro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Macintosh working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okiro is not content to let Macintosh control the position.
Okiro is looking to reverse the position.
Macintosh tries to advance to mount but Okiro denies him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macintosh wants to control but Okiro is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Macintosh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Okiro throws a hook but Macintosh blocks it.
Okiro tries to land a front kick but Macintosh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Macintosh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Macintosh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Okiro is fending him off so far but Macintosh persists. Nope, Okiro circles away and we're back to standing.
Okiro closes the distance and clinches.
Okiro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Okiro scores with a hook to the body.
Okiro stalls.
A short left from Macintosh.
Okiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Macintosh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okiro clinches with his opponent.
Come on Okiro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Macintosh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okiro throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okiro throws a jab when Macintosh was well out of range.
Macintosh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Okiro moves into the clinch.
Macintosh is trying to pull guard but Okiro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Okiro misses with the head strike.
Macintosh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Okiro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bud Macintosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Macintosh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Macintosh throws a big counter combination but Okiro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Okiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Macintosh.
Macintosh tries to counter with a takedown but Okiro is quick to defend against it.
Okiro connects with a body shot.
Macintosh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Macintosh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Okiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Okiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Macintosh tries to counter with a takedown but Okiro is quick to defend against it.
Lyon Okiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okiro rushes Macintosh and presses him up against the cage.
Macintosh tries to pull guard but Okiro won't allow it.
Macintosh decides to pull guard.
Macintosh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Macintosh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Okiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Macintosh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macintosh wants to control but Okiro passes easily into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macintosh has a hand on Okiro's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Okiro takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Okiro content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh is trying to reverse the position but instead Okiro has taken his back - oops!
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Okiro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Macintosh is really stuck here.
Okiro is trying to stick to Macintosh's back but Macintosh is turning into Okiro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Okiro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Macintosh.
Macintosh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Macintosh trying to control but Okiro is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh passes Okiro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Macintosh wants to pass the guard but Okiro is defending well.
Macintosh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Okiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Macintosh stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okiro is refusing to be controlled, as Macintosh sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Okiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck for Macintosh with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Okiro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Macintosh defending well as Okiro loads up on a big left hand.
Macintosh shoots in and bounces Okiro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Macintosh is pushing down on Okiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Okiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Macintosh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Macintosh is trying to control the action in half guard but Okiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macintosh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Macintosh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okiro keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh passes to full mount!
Macintosh swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Okiro is now in Macintosh's guard. A big mistake from Macintosh there, giving up the dominant position!
Okiro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Okiro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Macintosh looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Macintosh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okiro controlling the position.
Macintosh wants to control from the top but Okiro keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh being controlled here momentarily.
Macintosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Okiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macintosh throws a strike but Okiro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Okiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macintosh looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Okiro passes into half guard.
Okiro trying to control the action but Macintosh is working from the bottom.
Macintosh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okiro pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macintosh tries to roll over but Okiro keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bud Macintosh.
I think Macintosh has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bud Macintosh!
An out of breath Bud Macintosh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Aguete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cosmo Carboni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aguete comes to the cage accompanied by Los Redondos - El pibe de los astilleros. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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25
202 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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30
300 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Aguete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cosmo Carboni!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Aguete. Carboni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carboni tries to counter by closing the distance.
Aguete throws a head kick that misses.
Carboni lands a jab to the nose.
Rafael Aguete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carboni throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carboni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carboni is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Carboni shuts the power down on Aguete. Lights out, game over! Carboni is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cosmo Carboni!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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45
270 lbs
52 - 25 - 0 |
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45
272 lbs
43 - 43 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
52 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timothy Bourque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 43 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourque tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Ghotha tries to counter it with a takedown but Bourque pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bourque scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bourque swings for the body but Ghotha moves out of range.
Ghotha with the counter takedown but Bourque avoids it easily.
Ghotha decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bourque is not content to let Ghotha control the position.
Ghotha prevents Bourque from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghotha 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha throwing shots but Bourque is blocking nicely.
Ghotha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bourque's head.
Ghotha is controlling the pace.
Bourque really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bourque is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ghotha is looking for a kimura here.
Bourque is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ghotha lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ghotha throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ghotha wants to take a breather but Bourque is having none of it.
Bourque keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ghotha lands a nice short elbow.
Bourque gets back to full guard.
Ghotha is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha throws an elbow that misses. Bourque uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ghotha's guard. Nice move by Bourque!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ghotha is on top in guard.
Bourque can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ghotha controls the pace.
Ghotha's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bourque keeping moving, preventing Ghotha from controlling successfully.
Ghotha is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bourque works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bourque has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ghotha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bourque trying to control the position.
Ghotha trying to control but Bourque is working from the bottom.
Ghotha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ghotha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghoul Ghotha dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ghotha gets a double leg takedown into Bourque's guard.
Bourque controls Ghotha momentarily but Ghotha frees himself.
Ghotha trying to control but Bourque is working from the bottom.
Ghotha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ghotha throws a strike but Bourque rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghotha wants to sweep but no luck.
Ghotha lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ghotha drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bourque manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ghotha has Bourque in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ghotha is keeping the position for now.
Bourque won't allow Ghotha to sweep him here.
Bourque will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bourque postures up in Ghotha's guard and throws a big left but Ghotha blocks it.
Bourque won't allow Ghotha to sweep him here.
Ghotha has a closed guard, preventing Bourque from standing up.
Ghoul Ghotha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bourque trying to control but Ghotha is working from the bottom.
Ghotha has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bourque has passed into side control.
Bourque is trying to move to mount but Ghotha reverses beautifully and ends up in Bourque's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ghotha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ghotha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bourque utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ghotha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ghotha is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ghotha wants to control from the top but Bourque keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ghotha throwing strikes from guard but Bourque blocks nicely.
Ghotha trying to control but Bourque is working from the bottom.
Ghotha has gone for a leg lock! Bourque slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ghotha's guard.
Bourque loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bourque pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ghotha is keeping the position for now.
Bourque tries to stand but Ghotha is controlling from the bottom.
Ghotha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bourque is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ghotha has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bourque is looking to defend but Ghotha has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bourque! Ghotha pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bourque taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ghoul Ghotha!
Ghoul Ghotha decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Francois Dubonet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Equinox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francois Dubonet!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
56 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Equinox!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubonet misses with a leg kick
and Dubonet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dubonet wants to clinch but Equinox slips to the side
and Equinox counters with a stiff right hand.
Dubonet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dubonet scores with a punch to the head.
Equinox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Equinox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dubonet.
Dubonet throws a head kick but Equinox moves out of range.
We've been informed that Equinox has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Equinox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dubonet moves into the clinch.
Equinox tries to stall but Dubonet uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Dubonet.
Dubonet is trying to force a seperation but Equinox has the dominant position.
Equinox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Equinox.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dubonet lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Equinox.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Equinox.
Dubonet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dubonet has had enough of the clinch but Equinox keeps him there for the moment.
Dubonet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dubonet can't find room to land a body shot as Equinox controls the action.
Dubonet really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dubonet throws a head punch that misses.
Dubonet lands with a left to the head.
Equinox lands a right hand.
Dubonet wants to get back to striking at distance but Equinox won't allow it.
Equinox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dubonets head.
Dubonet wants to break free but Equinox has control.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Dubonet lands a nice shot to the body.
Dubonet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Dubonet.
Equinox struggles to land a body shot inside as Dubonet controls his hands.
Equinox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dubonet backwards.
Equinox misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Dubonet.
A short body shot lands from Equinox as the two fighters clinch.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dubonet's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Equinox is working Dubonet over against the cage.
Dubonet swings wildly with an uppercut but Equinox uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Dubonet blocking some punches.
Dubonet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dubonet slowing the pace effectively.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dubonet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dubonet lands a left hand.
Dubonet prevents a body shot from Equinox.
A nice right hand lands inside from Equinox.
Dubonet breaks the clinch.
Equinox tries to clinch but Dubonet moves away
and Dubonet finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dubonet fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been told by Dubonet's head coaches at Sanitarium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dubonet checks a leg kick.
Dubonet tries to clinch up but Equinox circles away and keeps his distance.
Equinox is looking for the big counter here.
Dubonet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Equinox circles away quickly and effectively.
Equinox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dubonet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Equinox momentarily.
Dubonet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Equinox misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dubonet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dubonet breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dubonet tries to close the distance and clinch but Equinox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dubonet throws a lazy head kick
and Equinox counters with a stiff right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dubonet, right into the meat.
Equinox connects with a nice looking jab.
Dubonet darts in trying to clinch
and Equinox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Francois Dubonet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dubonet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dubonet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dubonet closes the distance looking to clinch
and Equinox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Equinox dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Equinox ducks under a wild hook from Dubonet.
Equinox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Equinox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dubonet - that will leave a mark!
Dubonet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Equinox, pushing him back against the cage.
Equinox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Equinox tries to throw a body punch but Dubonet avoids it by throwing Equinox back against the cage.
Dubonet takes a shot to the head.
Equinox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Equinox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Equinox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dubonet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Equinox lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dubonet.
Equinox lands with a short shot to the head.
Dubonet misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Equinox digs a right hand into Dubonet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dubonet's gas tank.
Equinox stalling in the clinch.
Equinox blocks an uppercut.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Equinox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Equinox lands a hook that snaps the head of Dubonet backwards.
Dubonet takes a shot to the head.
Equinox lands a body punch.
Dubonet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dubonet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dubonet tries to clinch up.
Dubonet is looking to clinch but Equinox is avoiding it.
Dubonet blocks a jab.
Dubonet throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dubonet throws a body kick that misses
and Equinox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dubonet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dubonet drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dubonet falls off balance throwing a combination
and Equinox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dubonet is rocked!
Dubonet tries to clinch up but Equinox circles away and keeps his distance.
Equinox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dubonet.
Dubonet clinches with his opponent.
Equinox misses with the head strike.
Equinox blocks a body shot from Dubonet.
Equinox will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dubonet up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dubonet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dubonet misses with some punches.
Dubonet tries to throw a body punch but Equinox avoids it by throwing Dubonet back against the cage.
Equinox leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dubonet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dubonet checks a leg kick nicely.
Dubonet doesn't manage to clinch there - Equinox circles away.
Equinox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Equinox pushes Dubonet up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dubonet.
Dubonet misses with some punches.
Dubonet is trying to break the clinch but Equinox has him pressed against the cage.
Equinox misses with the head strike.
Dubonet breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Dubonet catches Equinox right on the button with a cross.
Equinox is looking to clinch.
Equinox checks the leg kick.
A combination from Dubonet does no damage.
Equinox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Equinox does it's job there.
Dubonet wants to clinch.
Equinox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Equinox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dubonet throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Equinox misses.
Equinox tries to land a front kick but Dubonet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Equinox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Equinox tries to land a front kick but Dubonet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Equinox rushes Dubonet and presses him up against the cage.
Equinox swings wildly with an uppercut but Dubonet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Equinox misses with a punch to the body.
Equinox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
Dubonet wants to break free but Equinox has control.
Equinox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dubonet's efforts to push away.
Dubonet manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Equinox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dubonet throws a leg kick that is checked
and Equinox counters with a series of strikes. Dubonet will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dubonet pushes Equinox up against the cage in a clinch.
Dubonet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Equinox swings wildly with an uppercut but Dubonet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dubonet breaks the clinch.
Dubonet darts in trying to clinch
and Equinox counters with a nice uppercut.
Dubonet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Equinox moves into the clinch.
Equinox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dubonet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Equinox backwards.
Dubonet blocks a body shot from Equinox.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.
Dubonet lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equinox lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Equinox working aggressively here.
Equinox pushes Dubonet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
John Equinox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Equinox scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Equinox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Equinox misses with a body punch.
Equinox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Equinox tries a body shot but Dubonet blocks it.
Dubonet lands a shot to the body.
Dubonet tries to circle away but Equinox has him pinned against the cage.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Dubonet.
Dubonet wants to get back to striking at distance but Equinox won't allow it.
Dubonet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Equinox.
Equinox misses with the head strike.
Equinox lands a hook that snaps the head of Dubonet backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox lands a nice uppercut.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Dubonet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Equinox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Equinox has Dubonet pushed against the cage.
Dubonet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Equinox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Equinox has a couple of punches blocked by Dubonet.
Equinox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Dubonet.
Dubonet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dubonet is looking to score with low kicks.
Equinox lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dubonet.
Dubonet is looking to clinch.
Equinox wants to counter the offense by Dubonet and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equinox blocks a head kick by Dubonet.
Equinox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Equinox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dubonet blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dubonet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Equinox blocks an uppercut.
Equinox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dubonet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Equinox misses with a looping left.
Equinox sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dubonet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dubonet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Equinox's sensitive parts.
Dubonet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dubonet throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Equinox really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dubonet misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Dubonet misses
and Equinox moves into the clinch.
Equinox has Dubonet pressed against the cage, preventing Dubonet from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Equinox is trying to stall.
Dubonet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Equinox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dubonet backwards.
Dubonet throws a punch but it's blocked by Equinox.
Equinox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dubonet's elbow.
Dubonet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Equinox lands a right hand.
Equinox has Dubonet pressed against the cage, preventing Dubonet from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Equinox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Dubonet.
Dubonet wants to break free but Equinox has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Dubonet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dubonet tries to circle away but Equinox has him pinned against the cage.
Dubonet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Equinox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Equinox pushes Dubonet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Equinox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Equinox lands with a right to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Equinox.
Dubonet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dubonet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dubonet.
Dubonet moves out of range as Equinox throws a body kick.
Dubonet throws a quick counter head kick but Equinox was just out of range.
Dubonet fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Equinox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dubonet wants to clinch but Equinox slips to the side
and Equinox counters with a straight right hand.
Dubonet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Equinox walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dubonet.
Equinox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Equinox misses with a right hand
and Dubonet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dubonet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Equinox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dubonet throws a shot from downtown. Equinox moves away and avoids it.
Equinox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dubonet tries to clinch up but Equinox circles away and keeps his distance.
Equinox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dubonet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Equinox throws a body shot but no joy.
John Equinox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Equinox lands a right hook to the body.
Equinox has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dubonet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Equinox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Equinox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Equinox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dubonet is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dubonet lands a nice looking kick to the body. Equinox takes a step back to recover.
A left lands for Equinox.
Dubonet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dubonet rushes Equinox and presses him up against the cage.
Equinox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dubonet lands a nice uppercut.
Dubonet is trying to break the clinch but Equinox is controlling him.
Dubonet blocks an uppercut.
Equinox misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet tries to throw a body punch but Equinox avoids it by throwing Dubonet back against the cage.
Equinox lands an uppercut.
Dubonet tries to circle away but Equinox has him pinned against the cage.
Equinox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Equinox lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Equinox tries a body shot but Dubonet blocks it.
Equinox is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Equinox misses with a punch to the body.
Dubonet is trying to stall.
Equinox trying to stall but Dubonet improves his position.
Equinox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dubonet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Equinox dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Dubonet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Equinox misses with a hook.
Equinox thuds his right hand into Dubonet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Equinox lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dubonet backs up against the cage.
Oh Dubonet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dubonet doesn't manage to clinch there - Equinox circles away.
Equinox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dubonet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dubonet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Equinox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Equinox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Equinox misses with a lunging right hand
and Dubonet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dubonet seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Equinox.
Equinox checks a leg kick.
Dubonet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dubonet looks to clinch
and Equinox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubonet tries to move into range but Equinox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Equinox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dubonet throws the left hand but Equinox avoids the punch easily.
Dubonet wants to clinch.
Equinox closes the distance and pushes Dubonet back into the cage.
Dubonet tries to throw a body punch but Equinox avoids it by throwing Dubonet back against the cage.
Equinox lands a body shot.
Equinox lands a body punch in the clinch.
John Equinox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equinox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Equinox.
Dubonet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Dubonet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dubonet.
Equinox is leaning against Dubonet and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Equinox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dubonet is trying to break the clinch but Equinox is controlling him.
Equinox lands with a light punch inside.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Equinox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Equinox.
Equinox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dubonet backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox lands a nice shot to the body.
Dubonet working hard to break the clinch.
Dubonet looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Equinox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dubonet takes a shot to the head.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Dubonet.
Equinox lands a left hand.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Equinox.
A right hook to the body lands for Dubonet.
Equinox's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dubonet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dubonet breaks from the clinch.
Dubonet tries to close the distance and clinch but Equinox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Equinox blocks a low kick nicely.
Equinox swats away the attempt to clinch by Dubonet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet throws a leg kick
and Equinox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Equinox avoids a kick to the body.
Dubonet tries to clinch but Equinox moves out of range.
Francois Dubonet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Equinox keeps the fight on the outside.
Dubonet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Equinox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dubonet slips under a jab.
Dubonet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Equinox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dubonet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Equinox circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dubonet throws a head kick but Equinox moves out of range.
Equinox misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Equinox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Equinox has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 45:50
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Equinox!
John Equinox is the new featherweight champion!
John Equinox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bleh Wha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rai Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bleh Wha and Rai Leonardo. Wha comes to the cage accompanied by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bleh Wha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rai Leonardo!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonardo lands a body shot.
Leonardo tests Wha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wha darts in and clinches Leonardo up against the cage.
Leonardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leonardo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Leonardo tries to work over Wha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Leonardo works on Wha's body with a couple of short punches.
Leonardo scores with a shoulder strike.
Wha misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonardo working Wha over with knees to the body.
Leonardo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wha goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonardo misses with a wild combination.
Wha takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wha moves away from the strike by Leonardo.
Leonardo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leonardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wha.
Leonardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wha moves away.
Wha tries to clinch there but Leonardo circles away.
Leonardo wants to counter with a clinch but Wha pushes him away.
Wha misses with an uppercut.
Wha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Leonardo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wha.
Leonardo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leonardo's calf.
Leonardo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice jab there from Leonardo.
Wha checks the leg kick.
Wha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leonardo swats away the attempt to clinch by Wha.
Leonardo throws the left hand but Wha avoids the punch easily.
Wha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo throws a lazy right hand but Wha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wha tries to close the distance and clinch but Leonardo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Wha.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Leonardo 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 Wha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wha misses with a body shot.
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!
Leonardo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leonardo throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Wha misses.
Wha tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonardo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leonardo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonardo misses the target.
Wha blocks a head kick by Leonardo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leonardo.
Wha throws a right and a left that Leonardo avoids nicely.
Leonardo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wha misses with a body shot.
Wha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wha misses with a two punch combination.
Leonardo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wha throws a series of punches but Leonardo avoids them all with ease.
Leonardo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leonardo wants to counter the offense by Wha and move into the clinch position.
Wha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wha sizes up Leonardo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leonardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonardo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice straight punches there by Leonardo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leonardo.
Leonardo lands with a kick to the temple. Wha shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Leonardo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonardo scores with a three punch combo!
Leonardo connects with a right hand. Wha shakes it off.
Wha misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonardo tries to clinch there but Wha circles away.
Nice body kick from Leonardo.
The fighters circling - Leonardo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leonardo doesn't manage to clinch there - Wha circles away.
Leonardo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wha tries to score with a low kick but Leonardo moves his leg out of the way.
Wha looks to throw the jab but Leonardo is out of range.
Wha lands a nice shot to the body.
Leonardo lands a nice looking body kick.
Leonardo tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonardo throws a head kick that misses.
Wha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonardo manages to avoid it.
Wha walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Leonardo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wha.
Leonardo scoring well with a low kick there.
Leonardo just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonardo lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonardo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wha staying out of range there.
Wha is looking for a counter combo.
Wha tries to close the distance and clinch but Leonardo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wha throws a series of punches but Leonardo moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rai Leonardo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wha misses with a body kick.
Wha walks into a left hand.
Leonardo lands a leg kick that knocks Wha off balance momentarily.
Leonardo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wha defending well as Leonardo loads up on a big left hand.
Wha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leonardo moves away.
Leonardo misses with a head kick.
Bleh Wha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wha.
Wha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leonardo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Wha.
Rai Leonardo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leonardo lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leonardo.
Donk. Leonardo catches Wha right on the button with a cross.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Leonardo.
Leonardo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Leonardo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wha throws a right hand that misses
letting Leonardo counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leonardo lands a big head kick that sends Wha tumbling to the mat! Leonardo takes a step backwards and waves Wha back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bleh Wha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leonardo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wha scrambles back to his feet.
Wha is rocked!
Leonardo lands with a right that hurts Wha. Wha looks to clinch but Leonardo throws a short knee that drops Wha. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Rai Leonardo!
Rai Leonardo is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Rai Leonardo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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