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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krabis Kropelis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Aurelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Krabis Kropelis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kropelis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aurelius circles away.
Kropelis shoots in and drives through. Aurelius sprawls well.
Aurelius went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aurelius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aurelius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kropelis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Aurelius manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Aurelius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kropelis circles away quickly and effectively.
Kropelis drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kropelis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kropelis tries to free his leg and advance position but Aurelius is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius wants to stand but Kropelis is controlling the position.
Kropelis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kropelis is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Kropelis 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aurelius definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aurelius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aurelius wants it to stay on the feet.
Marcus Aurelius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krabis Kropelis.
Aurelius slaps away a takedown attempt from Kropelis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kropelis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kropelis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aurelius looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kropelis remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kropelis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Kropelis might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius is looking to get back to his feet here but Kropelis is keeping cool and he's managed to take Aurelius's back.
Kropelis biding his time, controlling Aurelius.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aurelius wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Aurelius will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kropelis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kropelis trying to mount his opponent but Aurelius defends it.
Aurelius is trying to stand back up but Kropelis is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelius scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kropelis manages to mount him!
Kropelis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kropelis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
More stalling from Kropelis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aurelius is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kropelis controlling from mount.
Aurelius's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kropelis controlling from the full mount.
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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kropelis.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kropelis with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Kropelis is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aurelius fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kropelis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kropelis is taking a breather. Aurelius says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kropelis wants to free his trapped foot but Aurelius is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aurelius is trying to stand back up but Kropelis is controlling him
Kropelis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krabis Kropelis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kropelis closes the distance and clinches up with Aurelius, looking for a takedown. Kropelis pushes Aurelius against the cage but Aurelius circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aurelius seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kropelis is defended easily by Aurelius.
Kropelis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kropelis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marcus Aurelius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krabis Kropelis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kropelis.
Aurelius bucks up and tries to throw Kropelis off but instead Kropelis has got his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius is trying to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kropelis is riding his opponent, not letting Aurelius buck him off.
Kropelis is continuing to stall.
Aurelius is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kropelis is riding his opponent, not letting Aurelius buck him off.
The adventures of Kropelis the control monster continue. Boring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krabis Kropelis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kropelis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krabis Kropelis!
A less than humble Krabis Kropelis misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marc Du Vale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Craddock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marc Du Vale has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marc Du Vale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Craddock!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craddock moves into range and clinches up with Du Vale.
Du Vale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Craddock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Du Vale wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Craddock has him pressed against the cage.
Craddock prevents Du Vale from breaking the clinch.
Craddock crunches a lovely knee into Du Vale's ribcage.
Craddock keeps control of Du Vale as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Craddock looking for a takedown.
Craddock breaks from the clinch.
Du Vale connects with a single shot there.
Du Vale scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Du Vale lands an impressive looking overhand right. Craddock doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craddock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Du Vale tries to break the clinch but Craddock is controlling the position.
Craddock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Du Vale's face.
Craddock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Craddock moves into the clinch.
Du Vale wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Vale wants to break free but Craddock has control.
Craddock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Du Vale wants to get back to striking at distance but Craddock won't allow it.
Craddock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Craddock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Du Vale gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Craddock tries to land knees in the clinch but Du Vale avoids the damage to the body.
Du Vale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Craddock fails with the takedown
and Du Vale counters with a three punch combo that has Craddock backing up. Craddock nods at Du Vale to acknowledge the strikes.
Marc Du Vale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Craddock.
Du Vale lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marc Du Vale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Du Vale cracks the inside of Craddock's front leg.
Craddock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Craddock darts in and clinches Du Vale up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Du Vale is trying to break free.
Du Vale is trying to force a seperation but Craddock has the dominant position.
Craddock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Du Vale is breathing heavily.
Craddock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Du Vale's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Du Vale tries to circle away but Craddock has him pinned against the cage.
Craddock lands a knee to the head.
Craddock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Du Vale is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Craddock obliges.
Craddock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Du Vale in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Craddock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Craddock is struggling to control the position.
I was talking to Du Vale's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Du Vale tries to circle away but Craddock has him pinned against the cage.
Craddock breaks from the clinch.
Craddock pushes Du Vale up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craddock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Craddock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Du Vale's face.
Craddock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Craddock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Craddock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Craddock drives through and clinches with Du Vale against the cage.
Craddock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Du Vale wants to break the clinch but can't.
Craddock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Craddock landing knees to the body.
Craddock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Craddock scores a nice knee to the body.
Craddock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Du Vale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craddock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Craddock landing knees to the head.
Craddock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Du Vale in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craddock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Craddock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Craddock connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Marc Du Vale has been cut.
Craddock lands a knee to the body.
Du Vale blocks a body shot from Craddock.
Craddock crunches a lovely knee into Du Vale's ribcage.
Du Vale avoids a wild elbow strike from Craddock.
We've been informed that Craddock has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Craddock lands a good knee to the midsection. Du Vale won't want to take too many of those.
Craddock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Craddock dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Du Vale really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Craddock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Craddock.
Craddock working Du Vale over with knees to the body.
Craddock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Craddock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marc Du Vale's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Craddock closes the distance and clinches.
Craddock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Du Vale tries to keep at a distance but Craddock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Craddock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Craddock.
Craddock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Craddock keeps control of Du Vale as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craddock prevents Du Vale from breaking the clinch.
Craddock crunches a lovely knee into Du Vale's ribcage.
Craddock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Craddock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees to the body from Craddock.
Craddock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Du Vale's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Vale avoids a wild elbow strike from Craddock.
Craddock slowing the pace effectively.
Craddock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Craddock keeps control of Du Vale as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Craddock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Du Vale smiles and moves away.
Craddock drives through and clinches with Du Vale against the cage.
Du Vale working hard to break the clinch.
Craddock has Du Vale pressed against the cage, preventing Du Vale from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Craddock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Craddock lands a knee to the body.
Craddock lands a nice knee to the body.
Craddock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Du Vale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Craddock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craddock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Du Vale's face.
Craddock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craddock lands an elbow just above Du Vale 's eye.
Craddock with a knee to the head.
Craddock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Craddock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Du Vale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Craddock landing knees to the body.
Du Vale working hard to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Craddock obliges.
Craddock slows down the pace here.
Craddock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Craddock tries to throw a body punch but Du Vale avoids it by throwing Craddock back against the cage.
Du Vale blocks a body shot from Craddock.
Craddock lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craddock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Craddock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Craddock is struggling to control the position.
Craddock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Craddock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Du Vale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Craddock crunches a lovely knee into Du Vale's ribcage.
Craddock with a knee to the head.
Craddock avoiding damage.
Craddock can't find room to land a body shot as Du Vale controls the action.
Billy Craddock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Craddock.
Craddock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Du Vale takes a knee to the side of the body.
Craddock landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craddock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Craddock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Du Vale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The referee calls for Craddock to work.
Craddock connects with a knee to the head.
Craddock tries for a takedown but Du Vale manages to get underhooks.
Marc Du Vale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Craddock.
Knees to the body from Craddock.
Craddock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Craddock is trying to pull guard but Du Vale has him pressed against the cage.
Craddock prevents Du Vale from breaking the clinch.
Craddock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Craddock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marc Du Vale is winning the standup battle so far.
Craddock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Craddock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Craddock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Du Vale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Craddock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marc Du Vale's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Craddock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Craddock.
Craddock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Craddock crunches a lovely knee into Du Vale's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Craddock.
Craddock lands a good knee to the midsection. Du Vale won't want to take too many of those.
Craddock scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Craddock.
Craddock working Du Vale over with knees to the body.
Craddock lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Craddock.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Craddock landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Craddock.
Craddock tries a body shot but Du Vale blocks it.
Craddock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Du Vale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craddock has Du Vale up against the cage in a clinch.
Craddock lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Craddock.
Craddock pressing his opponent against the cage.
Craddock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Craddock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Craddock dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Craddock prevents Du Vale from breaking the clinch.
Du Vale gets underhooks to prevent Craddock's takedown attempt.
Du Vale takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craddock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Craddock lands a nice knee to the body.
Craddock crunches a lovely knee into Du Vale's ribcage.
Craddock is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Du Vale pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Craddock lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craddock connects with a knee to the head.
Craddock lands a knee to the body.
Craddock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Craddock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Craddock landing knees to the body.
Craddock drags the fight down to the ground.
Du Vale prevents Craddock from getting back to his feet.
Du Vale wants to stand but Craddock is controlling his posture from full guard.
Craddock is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craddock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Du Vale is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Craddock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Craddock gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Billy Craddock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marc Du Vale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Craddock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Du Vale.
Craddock closes the distance and clinches.
Craddock stalling.
Du Vale wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Craddock prevents Du Vale from breaking the clinch.
Du Vale wants to break the clinch but can't.
Du Vale is trying to push Craddock away but Craddock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Du Vale is trying to force a seperation but Craddock has the dominant position.
Du Vale tries to circle away but Craddock has him pinned against the cage.
Craddock keeps control of Du Vale as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marc Du Vale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Craddock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Du Vale's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Craddock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Craddock winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 25:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Craddock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksis Aaltonen (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Barrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aleksis Aaltonen!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aaltonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aaltonen throws a jab when Barrera was well out of range.
Barrera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aaltonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aaltonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barrera misses with a body kick.
Barrera slips under a jab.
Barrera has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Studio in the buildup to the fight.
Barrera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barrera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aaltonen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A left hand lands to the body for Barrera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aaltonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aaltonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aaltonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrera misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aaltonen can't find room to land a body shot as Barrera controls the action.
Aaltonen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aaltonen is looking to break free of the clinch but Barrera has double underhooks.
Barrera pushes Aaltonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aaltonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aaltonen misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aaltonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Aaltonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Barrera's head.
Aaltonen throws a lazy right hand but Barrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barrera slips under a jab.
Barrera misses with the body kick
and Aaltonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aaltonen misses with an uppercut. Barrera saw that one coming.
Barrera throws a body kick that misses
and Aaltonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Aaltonen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barrera under the eye.
Aaltonen lunges at Barrera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barrera's hand.
Barrera scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrera throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Aaltonen counters with a nice body shot.
Barrera throws out a loose jab but Aaltonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aaltonen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barrera throws a shot from downtown. Aaltonen moves away and avoids it.
Aaltonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera slips a straight right by Aaltonen.
Barrera needs to keep his hands up - Aaltonen had a free shot at his head there.
Barrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aaltonen throws out the jab.
Barrera looks to throw the jab but Aaltonen is out of range.
Aaltonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barrera closes the distance and clinches.
Barrera misses with a hook to the ribs.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barrera will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aaltonen up against the cage.
Barrera seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Aaltonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barrera backwards.
Barrera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aaltonen misses with the head strike.
Barrera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aaltonen backwards.
Aaltonen presses Barrera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barrera tries to throw a body punch but Aaltonen avoids it by throwing Barrera back against the cage.
Aaltonen just leaning against Barrera, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aaltonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrera slows down the pace here.
Barrera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aaltonen misses with the head strike.
Aaltonen misses with some punches.
Aaltonen working aggressively here.
Barrera lands a right hand.
Aaltonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barrera breaks the clinch.
Barrera avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksis Aaltonen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Aaltonen.
Barrera is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Aaltonen.
Barrera slips under a jab.
Barrera lets loose with a powerful body kick. Aaltonen will feel that in the morning.
Aaltonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barrera wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Aaltonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Aaltonen.
Aaltonen throws a jab when Barrera was well out of range.
Barrera quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Aaltonen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barrera misses with a lunging right hand
and Aaltonen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aleksis Aaltonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aaltonen.
A punch combination from Barrera misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera connects with an inside leg kick.
Aaltonen missing with a left hand there. Barrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barrera throwing a counter right hand but Aaltonen manages to avoid it.
Barrera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aaltonen.
Barrera is looking to land body kicks.
Aaltonen lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrera. Aaltonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Aaltonen misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Barrera misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aaltonen, as that shot connected.
Barrera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aaltonen. Aaltonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aaltonen swings widly with a right hand
letting Barrera counter with a right hand.
Aaltonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barrera misses with a hook
and Aaltonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aaltonen throws a lazy right hand but Barrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Barrera.
Aaltonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barrera delivers a nice body kick.
Barrera misses with a straight right.
Aaltonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Aaltonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aaltonen takes a swing at Barrera's ribcage but misses.
Barrera fails to land with a series of punches.
Barrera throws a sloppy head kick and Aaltonen moves out of range easily.
Aaltonen throws out a counter right but Barrera avoids it with no problem.
Barrera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aaltonen throws out a counter right but Barrera avoids it with no problem.
Barrera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barrera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Aaltonen.
Barrera throws a looping overhand right but Aaltonen ducks down to avoid it.
Barrera moves to clinch but Aaltonen breaks away
and Barrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Aaltonen catches Barrera right on the button with a cross.
Aaltonen scores with a nice right hand.
Barrera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aaltonen's sensitive parts.
A big left from Aaltonen misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aaltonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Aaltonen swings widly with a right hand
and Barrera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aleksis Aaltonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Aaltonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aaltonen moves out of range of the body kick from Barrera.
Aaltonen throws out a counter right but Barrera avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Aaltonen coming out on top.
Barrera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aaltonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aaltonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrera.
Aaltonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aaltonen misses with a hook.
As Aaltonen tries to get set, Barrera tries to push him back and clinch up but Aaltonen manages to avoid the attempt.
Barrera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aaltonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aaltonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barrera tries to bum rush Aaltonen with a series of wild strikes but Aaltonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Aaltonen.
A punch lands to the side of Aaltonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aaltonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barrera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aaltonen misses with a left hand
and Barrera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barrera scores with a jab to the head.
Aaltonen connects with a body shot.
Barrera lands a right hook to the body.
Aaltonen lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera avoids the body shot from Aaltonen.
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!
Barrera throws a poor cross that misses
and Aaltonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Aaltonen lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Barrera misses.
Good exchange - Barrera coming out on top.
Barrera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aaltonen punishes Barrera's body with a nice straight punch.
Barrera misses with a right hand
and Aaltonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barrera throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera moves out of range as Aaltonen strikes.
Aaltonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aaltonen scores with a sloppy right hand. Barrera should have avoided that one.
Aaltonen throws a nice looking combination but Barrera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aaltonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Barrera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barrera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barrera is looking to land body kicks.
Barrera tries to clinch but Aaltonen is having none of it.
Barrera moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aaltonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrera.
Barrera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barrera misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Aaltonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barrera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Barrera misses.
Aaltonen loads up on a big right hand but Barrera slips the punch.
Barrera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aaltonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mario Barrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barrera moves out of range as Aaltonen strikes.
It appears Barrera was looking to counter with a kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksis Aaltonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aaltonen 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksis Aaltonen!
Aleksis Aaltonen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Walood Kassab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Howson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kassab comes into the arena with Merauder - Life Is Pain blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Walood Kassab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Howson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kassab is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kassab misses with a takedown
and Howson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Howson sizes up Kassab with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kassab is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kassab is trying hard to land a takedown here. Howson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Howson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Walood Kassab has been cut.
Kassab with a poor takedown
and Howson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kassab! Howson lets Kassab back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kassab is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walood Kassab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kassab walks straight into a right hand from Howson - that's dropped him! Howson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kassab from any more punishment! Kassab complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dan Howson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SobQQWTmfbA as his entrance music. Ryan Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bruce Lee's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gracie eats them both and turns towards Lee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Gracie's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Lee dives in looking to finish as Gracie flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Lee's strikes! Lee is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Gracie's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Gracie was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Lee!
A relieved looking Bruce Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roddy Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Perez Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roddy Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Perez Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Perez Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Banks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Banks misses its intended target.
Perez Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Banks pushes him away.
Perez Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roddy Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banks avoids the head kick by Perez Jr.
Banks throws a big counter combination but Perez Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Banks scores with a sloppy right hand. Perez Jr should have avoided that one.
Banks swats away the attempt to clinch by Perez Jr.
Perez Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perez Jr defending well as Banks loads up on a big left hand.
Banks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks connects with a combination that backs up Perez Jr into the cage. Banks lands a flurry of punches that gets past Perez Jr's guard. Perez Jr is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Banks bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roddy Banks!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyrie Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Starling Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyrie Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Starling Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Perry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva clobbers Perry with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Kyrie Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva slips under a jab.
Perry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Perry.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Perry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Silva!
Silva tries to clinch there but Perry circles away.
Perry cracks Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Perry's front leg but catches the back leg as Perry tries to avoid it.
Silva slips a jab from Perry.
Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silva is rocked!
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Perry finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice shot by Silva.
Perry misses with a looping right.
Silva takes a swing at Perry's ribcage but misses.
Silva moves forwards but Perry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Perry takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Perry.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perry throws out the jab.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Perry scores with a decent looking hook.
Perry throws a big shot that misses.
Silva lands a front kick.
Perry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Perry.
Perry lands a glancing blow to the side of Silva's head.
Perry swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva moves away from the strike by Perry.
Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Perry thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice body kick there by Silva.
Perry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Perry just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Perry misses.
Perry is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
Perry misses with a hook.
Silva tries to counter by closing the distance.
A cross from Silva lands.
Perry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva misses with an uppercut
and Perry counters with a straight right hand.
Perry walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.
Perry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Perry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva wants to counter the offense by Perry and move into the clinch position.
Perry missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perry misses with a straight left.
Perry misses with a straight right.
Perry throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perry.
Perry is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Perry blocks it.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Perry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Perry controls his hands.
Perry blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perry avoids it.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kyrie Perry will probably get the nod.
That's time! Perry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Perry sees coming a mile off.
Perry sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Perry throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Perry swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Kyrie Perry is winning the standup battle so far.
Perry misses with a right hand
and Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Perry's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Perry back against the cage.
Perry tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry throws a head punch that misses.
Silva works on Perry's body with a couple of short punches.
Perry stalling the fight.
Perry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva lands an uppercut.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perry.
Perry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Perry is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silva up against the cage.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Perry is blocking nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Perry avoids the damage to the body.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Perry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perry blocks it with crossed arms.
Perry misses with a body punch.
Perry tries to stall but Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva pushes Perry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva prevents a body shot from Perry.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Perry won't want to take too many of those.
Perry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to work over Perry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Perry controls his hands.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Perry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Perry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Perry blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Starling Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Perry swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Perry misses the target.
Perry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Perry.
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Perry missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perry missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Perry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva clinches up with Perry and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perry.
Perry blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Silva misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silva as Perry tries to tie him up.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry blocking some punches.
Perry avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perry backwards.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Perry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Perry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Perry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
Silva prevents a body shot from Perry.
Silva misses with some punches.
Perry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Perry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perry tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perry avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Perry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Perry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perry looking to slow down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Starling Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Starling Silva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean The Strangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emerson Sheik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean The Strangler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emerson Sheik!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sheik wants it to stay on the feet.
Sheik's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sheik duly obliges.
It looks like Sean The Strangler has been cut.
Sheik throws a right and a left that The Strangler avoids nicely.
The Strangler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sheik scores with a one two! The Strangler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The Strangler moves out of range as Sheik throws a body kick.
The Strangler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sheik lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The Strangler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sheik tries to avoid it but The Strangler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sheik to the ground. Sheik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sheik misses with a hook to the body
and The Strangler counters with a shoot takedown. Sheik fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheik wants to stand up but The Strangler is controlling him.
Sheik looking for a sweep. Not yet Sheik, not yet.
Sheik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Strangler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Strangler drops back looking for a leg! Sheik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sheik manages to kick The Strangler off! The Strangler jumps back into Sheik's guard.
The Strangler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheik has control of The Strangler's left arm, preventing The Strangler from doing any damage.
The Strangler wants to control from the top but Sheik keeps moving.
The Strangler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Strangler drops back looking for a leg! Sheik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sheik manages to kick The Strangler off! The Strangler jumps back into Sheik's guard.
The Strangler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Strangler trying to control but Sheik is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Strangler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Strangler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Strangler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sheik is keeping the position for now.
Sheik scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The Strangler defending well as Sheik loads up on a big left hand.
The Strangler avoids the head kick by Sheik.
Sheik moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sheik throws a push kick but The Strangler slaps the foot to one side.
The Strangler fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean The Strangler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheik gets off balance looking for a body kick
and The Strangler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The Strangler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sheik is looking for a sweep. The Strangler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Strangler is working for a submission of some sort.
The Strangler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Strangler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sheik is trying is best to control the position here.
The Strangler wants to pass to mount but Sheik is defending the position.
Sheik wants to get back to his feet.
The Strangler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Strangler is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emerson Sheik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean The Strangler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Strangler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sheik.
Sheik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Strangler blocks a head kick by Sheik.
The Strangler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The Strangler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sheik.
Emerson Sheik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheik works over The Strangler's head and body with a nice combination.
Sheik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sheik moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sheik connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Strangler. The Strangler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sheik misses with a body shot
and The Strangler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sheik's guard.
Sheik is looking to stand back up but The Strangler counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sheik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Strangler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The Strangler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sheik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Strangler.
Sheik kicks The Strangler off and gets back to his feet.
Sheik throws an overhand right that lands on The Strangler's shoulder, as The Strangler tries to avoid the shot.
Sheik throws a head kick that misses.
Sheik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Strangler manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Sheik - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Strangler staying out of range there.
Sheik throws a nice looking combination but The Strangler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Strangler fails with a takedown attempt.
Sheik moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sheik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheik fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sheik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Strangler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sheik.
Sheik tries to land a front kick but The Strangler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sheik scores with a three punch combo!
Sheik walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Strangler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Strangler fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Sheik misses.
Sheik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sheik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheik cracks The Strangler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sheik looks to land a combination but The Strangler avoids it well.
Sheik stuns The Strangler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Sheik misses.
The Strangler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sheik sprawls well initially but The Strangler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sheik kicks The Strangler off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Emerson Sheik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Sheik.
The Strangler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sheik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emerson Sheik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sean The Strangler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sheik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Strangler on the side of the head.
Sheik gets caught napping as The Strangler dives in and scores a takedown. Sheik manages to retain guard.
Sheik pushes The Strangler off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sheik lands a jab-cross combination.
The Strangler avoids the head kick by Sheik.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sheik lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sheik pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Strangler back to the cage. Sheik follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sheik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sheik throws a combination that misses
and The Strangler counters with a nice body shot.
Sheik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sheik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Strangler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sheik sprawls well. Sheik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Strangler gets slowly back to his feet.
Sheik throws a counter combo.
The Strangler shoots in looking for a takedown. Sheik tries to sprawl out of it but The Strangler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sheik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sheik throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Strangler counters with a shoot takedown. Sheik fights it but they end up in guard.
Sheik has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes The Strangler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Sheik.
The Strangler defending well as Sheik loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Strangler dodges the punch combination from Sheik.
Sheik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sheik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Strangler advances position into side control!
The Strangler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Strangler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sheik knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sheik is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Sheik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sheik pushes The Strangler away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, The Strangler gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The Strangler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sheik, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Strangler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Strangler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sheik has escaped the position, nice work there.
The Strangler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sheik is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sheik can do anything to dispel that myth.
The Strangler trying to control the action but Sheik is working from the bottom.
Sheik is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emerson Sheik really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean The Strangler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sheik fakes the leg kick and cracks The Strangler in the body.
Sheik throws a shot from downtown. The Strangler moves away and avoids it.
A lazy body kick from Sheik
enabling The Strangler to counter with a crisp jab.
The Strangler has a takedown stuffed.
The Strangler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sheik.
The Strangler dodges the punch combination from Sheik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Strangler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sheik defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Strangler ducks under a wild hook from Sheik.
The Strangler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sheik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean The Strangler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Strangler shoots for a double leg takedown but Sheik sprawls well. He's pushed The Strangler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The Strangler shoots in but no luck this time.
The Strangler drops his hands momentarily and Sheik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sheik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emerson Sheik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Sheik. Those never looked like landing.
Sheik throws a head kick that misses.
The Strangler tries to counter with a takedown but Sheik is quick to defend against it.
Sheik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Strangler feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Sheik.
A head kick by Sheik misses
so The Strangler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sheik looking for a sweep. Not yet Sheik, not yet.
The Strangler stands up and waves to Sheik to follow him.
The Strangler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sheik tries to avoid it but The Strangler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sheik to the ground. Sheik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Strangler shoots in but Sheik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Strangler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sheik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Strangler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sheik manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Sheik lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Strangler doesn't seem phased though.
Sheik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sheik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Strangler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sheik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sheik scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sheik lands with a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Sheik as The Strangler shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Strangler's hands.
Sheik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Strangler counters with a shoot takedown. Sheik fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Strangler tries to free his leg and advance position but Sheik is retaining full guard.
The Strangler preventing the sweep.
Sheik pushes The Strangler off and gets back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Sheik.
Sheik plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sheik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emerson Sheik dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sean The Strangler's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sheik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Strangler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The Strangler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Sheik. Those never looked like landing.
The Strangler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Strangler dives in and grabs Sheik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sheik pushes down on The Strangler's head and hops out.
Sheik unleashes a big counter combination but The Strangler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sheik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Strangler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The Strangler shoots in but Sheik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheik throws a right hand that The Strangler ducks under and follows up with a left that The Strangler also avoids with ease.
The Strangler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sheik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sheik throws a series of punches but The Strangler moves out of range.
The Strangler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sheik sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Strangler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sheik misses with a double jab
and The Strangler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Strangler fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean The Strangler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheik throws a lazy head kick
and The Strangler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sheik kicks off The Strangler and gets to his feet.
Sheik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sheik is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sheik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Strangler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sheik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sheik throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Strangler slips a jab and a cross from Sheik.
The Strangler dodges the punch combination from Sheik.
Sheik tries to bum rush The Strangler with a series of wild strikes but The Strangler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sheik scores with a head kick. The Strangler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sheik throws a shot from downtown. The Strangler moves away and avoids it.
The Strangler darts in looking for a takedown but Sheik gets double underhooks and turns The Strangler into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheik throws a right and a left that The Strangler avoids nicely.
Sheik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Sheik tries to get set, The Strangler tries to push him back and clinch up but Sheik manages to avoid the attempt.
Sean The Strangler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Strangler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sheik.
The Strangler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sheik misses with the combination.
No luck for The Strangler with that takedown attempt.
Sheik throws a series of punches but The Strangler avoids them all with ease.
The Strangler slips a jab and a cross from Sheik.
Sheik misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Strangler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sheik unleashes a big counter combination but The Strangler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sheik scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Strangler in his tracks.
Emerson Sheik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Strangler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sheik lands with a kick to the temple. The Strangler shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The Strangler drops his hands momentarily and Sheik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sheik throws a lazy head kick
and The Strangler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Strangler.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emerson Sheik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sheik 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 45:50
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emerson Sheik!
Emerson Sheik is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James La Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seok Yi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Grande comes to the cage accompanied by Gemini Club-Sparklers. Yi has chosen Sir Sly - You Haunt Me (Soysauce Edition) as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James La Grande!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seok Yi!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Grande ducks under a wild hook from Yi.
La Grande feinted with a counter takedown.
La Grande feints and as Yi raises his hands in defense, La Grande changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
La Grande loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
La Grande trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
La Grande is looking to work some ground and pound but Yi has wrist control.
La Grande has gone for a leg lock! Yi slips out almost immediately though and dives into La Grande's guard.
La Grande has his foot on Yi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yi works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi trying to control but La Grande is working from the bottom.
Yi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
La Grande is looking for a triangle but Yi pushes his legs off easily.
Yi has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing La Grande to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Yi is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - La Grande pulls down on the head and he's put Yi to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James La Grande!
James La Grande retains his welterweight title!
James La Grande 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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