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KOTB Challenger Series 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darnell Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curt Hennig (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darnell Cane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curt Hennig !
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hennig is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hennig .
And Hennig tries to counter it with a takedown but Cane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cane swinging wildly here.
A jab from Cane finds it's way through Hennig 's defenses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hennig has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hennig misses with a looping right.
Cane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hennig throws a lazy right hand but Cane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane cracks Hennig with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cane looks to throw the jab but Hennig is out of range.
Hennig changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cane. Hennig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cane takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane misses the jab.
Cane lands a slapping body shot.
Cane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hennig gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hennig with the counter takedown but Cane avoids it easily.
Hennig walks into a straight right hand from Cane.
Cane moves out of range of the strikes.
Hennig shoots in for a double leg but Cane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice straight punches there by Cane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cane.
A shot to the liver by Hennig . Beautiful body shot.
Cane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hennig looks to land a right hand but Cane moved out of range.
Hennig throws a lazy uppercut
and Hennig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hennig shoots in but Cane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cane appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane sizes up Hennig with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hennig looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hennig throws a jab when Cane was well out of range.
Hennig throws a shot from downtown. Cane moves away and avoids it.
Cane drops Hennig with a beautiful combination! Hennig stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cane is looking for the KO!
Hennig is rocked!
It looks like Curt Hennig has been cut.
Hennig scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hennig is still in real trouble! Can Cane finish him?
Hennig thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hennig seems to have recovered his senses.
Hennig trying to pass the guard but Cane defending well.
Hennig prevents Cane from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennig is keen to just control but Cane is a slippery customer.
Hennig misses with a head shot. Cane uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hennig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cane wants to sweep but no luck.
Cane keeping moving, preventing Hennig from controlling successfully.
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.
Hennig wants to pass the guard but Cane is keeping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hennig trying to control but Cane is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hennig thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hennig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cane misses with a right hand
and Hennig makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Cane misses its intended target.
Hennig bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cane is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Curt Hennig '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.
Hennig takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hennig on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cane cracks Hennig with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donk. Cane catches Hennig right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Cane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cane is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hennig fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cane avoids it really well and circles away.
Cane throws a big counter combination but Hennig scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hennig .
Hennig shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cane manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hennig trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cane manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane stopping the sweep attempt from Hennig .
Hennig keeping moving, preventing Cane from controlling successfully.
Hennig controls Cane momentarily but Cane frees himself.
Cane stopping the sweep attempt from Hennig .
Cane postures up and lands a big shot to Hennig 's brow.
Cane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hennig trying to control the position.
Cane looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hennig working a defensive guard here.
Hennig lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Cane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hennig is one step ahead there.
Hennig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hennig looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hennig looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennig trying to control the position from guard on top but Cane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hennig looking to pass the guard.
Hennig wants to control from the top but Cane keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Hennig moves away from the strike by Cane.
Cane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hennig decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cane's guard.
Hennig looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hennig trying to control but Cane is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hennig working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hennig tries to free his leg and advance position but Cane is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Darnell Cane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Curt Hennig 's cut.
That's time! Cane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hennig 's hands.
Hennig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hennig changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hennig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cane.
Hennig is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cane misses with a left hand
and Hennig counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cane!
The ground and pound from Hennig seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hennig is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hennig wants to control but Cane is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane being controlled for a moment.
Cane is not content to let Hennig control the position.
Hennig swings around for an armbar but Cane sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hennig 's guard.
Hennig wants to sweep here but Cane controlling him for the moment.
Cane throws a big elbow that misses.
Darnell Cane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hennig is trying to keep Cane in close.
Cane trying to control the position from guard on top but Hennig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cane looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cane'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennig working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cane controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hennig staying out of range there.
Cane throws a lazy uppercut
and Cane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Cane. No joy for Hennig on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Cane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cane scores with a jab.
Hennig loads up on a big right hand but Cane slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Cane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cane scores with a body shot.
Hennig walks into a jab.
Jab by Cane.
Hennig has a takedown stuffed.
Darnell Cane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curt Hennig .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hennig .
Hennig takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hennig misses with an uppercut.
Cane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hennig tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cane looks to land a left hand but Hennig moved out of range nicely.
Hennig walks into a jab.
Darnell Cane is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hennig takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A cross from Cane lands.
Curt Hennig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A decent looking cross lands there for Cane.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darnell Cane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cane, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darnell Cane!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Santoyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazimierz Foka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santoyo comes into the arena with Roots Bloody Roots blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Santoyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kazimierz Foka!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santoyo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Foka's coach down at Sentinel Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Foka's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Santoyo closes the distance and clinches.
Santoyo is trying to trip Foka. He has hold of a leg but Foka is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Santoyo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Foka working for a triangle but Santoyo defends it easily.
Santoyo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Foka is looking for a triangle here but Santoyo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Santoyo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foka taking punishment in the form of punches.
Santoyo trying to control the action but Foka is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Foka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Foka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Foka actively working from the bottom here.
Foka is trying to control but can't.
Santoyo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foka keeps working.
Santoyo working Foka over with strikes.
Foka trying to control from the bottom.
Santoyo thows a huge punch but Foka dodges it nicely.
Foka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santoyo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foka trying to control here.
Santoyo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Foka is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bruno Santoyo!
Bruno Santoyo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KGM Laundry (85%), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Craddock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casey Frost 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Craddock!
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, Casey Frost!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craddock misses with an uppercut. Frost saw that one coming.
Frost tries to counter with a clinch but Craddock shakes him off and moves away.
Craddock instigates a clinch.
Craddock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Craddock working Frost over with knees to the body.
Craddock landing knees to the head.
Craddock being controlled against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Craddock.
Frost stalling against the cage.
Frost tries to land a knee to the head but Craddock blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craddock avoids a wild elbow strike from Frost.
Frost fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Frost takes a knee to the side of the body.
Frost looks winded!
Craddock lands a good knee to the midsection. Frost won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craddock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Craddock landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Craddock.
Frost prevents a body shot from Craddock.
Craddock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Craddock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Craddock takes the fight into the clinch.
Craddock leaning against his opponent.
Craddock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Frost is trying to stall.
Craddock pressing his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craddock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Craddock gets a double leg takedown into Frost's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craddock is posturing up here but Frost has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Craddock tries to roll out but it's too tight and Craddock has to tap! Slick submission there by Frost!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Casey Frost!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Pedrosian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Pedrosian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zach Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedrosian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harrison tries to avoid it but Pedrosian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harrison to the ground. Harrison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pedrosian takes the fight into the clinch.
Pedrosian'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.
Pedrosian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Pedrosian has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pedrosian controlling the action here for a moment.
Pedrosian gets through Harrison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harrison throws a head kick but Pedrosian moves out of range.
Harrison throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison fails to land with a series of punches.
Pedrosian appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Harrison fails to land with a series of punches.
Harrison misses with a kick to the body.
Pedrosian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Whack! Pedrosian lands a heavy head kick that drops Harrison. The ref tackles Pedrosian to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Harrison was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Tim Pedrosian!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Aims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Aims will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hector Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gary Aims!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Aims misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Reyes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reyes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aims throws a big shot that misses.
Aims misses with a double jab.
A quick step to the side and Reyes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aims lunges at Reyes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reyes's hand.
Sloppy strikes from Reyes. Those never looked like landing.
Reyes ducks under a wild hook from Aims.
Aims stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Hector Reyes has been cut.
Reyes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reyes lands with a hook. Aims tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aims drops Reyes with a beautiful combination! Reyes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Aims is looking for the KO!
Aims keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aims connects with a stiff jab that staggers Reyes - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gary Aims!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Kina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kina comes to the cage accompanied by Savages by Theory of a Deadman. Mike Kina could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Evan Thomas's chin.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Kina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Evan Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kina drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thomas explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kina changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to avoid it but Kina manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thomas to the ground. Thomas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kina connects with a high kick.
It looks like Evan Thomas has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kina gets tackled into the cage by Thomas. Thomas maintains the clinch.
Kina is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kina just leaning against Thomas, taking a breather.
Kina is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thomas is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Kina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Kina.
Kina misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kina defends it nicely.
Kina shoots and misses
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Kina gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kina fails to pull guard.
Kina wants a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thomas's brow.
Kina tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thomas smiles and moves away.
Kina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kina's half guard.
Thomas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas decides to stand up.
Kina gets caught napping as Thomas dives in and scores a takedown. Kina manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kina looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thomas tries to stand but Kina is controlling from the bottom.
Thomas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kina looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thomas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kina working a defensive guard here.
Thomas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like Thomas 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.
Thomas postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kina shoots in and bounces Thomas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thomas has his feet on Kina's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kina is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Mike Kina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kina gets tackled into the cage by Thomas. Thomas maintains the clinch.
Kina trying to land knees to the body.
Thomas jumps guard and drags Kina to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kina looking to sit in guard and control but Thomas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kina's guard.
Thomas stands up from Kina's guard - Thomas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thomas fails with the takedown.
Kina throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Kina, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice side step and Thomas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evan Thomas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kina sprawls well. Kina wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Kina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Kina.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Kina.
Kina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kina shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thomas counters with a single leg into guard. Kina didn't expect that.
Thomas is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kina is looking to stand back up but Thomas counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kina.
Thomas gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Mike Kina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas throws a push kick but Kina slaps the foot to one side.
Kina fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kina shoots in looking for a takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl out of it but Kina keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thomas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Kina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kina dives in for a single leg takedown but Thomas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thomas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kina to the mat! Kina manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kina being controlled here, momentarily.
Kina tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thomas sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kina wants to stand but Thomas is controlling the position.
Thomas wants to stand but Kina has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Thomas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kina fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kina is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Kina tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Kina on that attempt.
Mike Kina is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Kina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas scores with a jab.
Thomas moves into the clinch successfully.
Kina jumps guard.
Thomas passes Kina's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thomas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kina looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kina wants to get back to his feet.
Kina looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kina trying to get back to full guard but Thomas takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas controlling his opponent.
Kina can't escape the position.
Thomas controlling from the full mount.
Kina working to try and regain half guard.
Kina regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kina wants to control but Thomas passes into side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Evan Thomas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kina fails with a takedown attempt.
Kina gets caught napping as Thomas dives in and scores a takedown. Kina manages to retain guard.
Kina can't keep his opponent in guard - Thomas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thomas trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kina is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
A head kick by Kina misses
and Thomas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kina is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Kina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kina shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thomas dives in and grabs Kina's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kina pushes down on Thomas's head and hops out.
Kina looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thomas!
Thomas is trying to improve his position.
I wouldn't like to be where Thomas is right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is looking for a sweep.
Kina working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kina sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thomas is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kina in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Thomas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kina tries to advance to mount but can't.
Thomas gets back to half guard.
Thomas tries to kick Kina off but Kina keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kina lands a nice short elbow.
Thomas has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kina is on him like a limpet, forcing Thomas back against the cage.
Thomas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Kina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Kina fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Kina.
Thomas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kina drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thomas sprawls and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kina.
Kina darts in looking for a takedown but Thomas gets double underhooks and turns Kina into the cage.
Thomas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Kina as Thomas shoots in.
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kina shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thomas sprawls well. Thomas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kina gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas feints and as Kina raises his hands in defense, Thomas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kina is wriggling around but Thomas manages to pass to half guard.
Evan Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Thomas!
Our winner, Evan Thomas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Darsani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dre Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dallas Darsani could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dre Adams's chin.
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dallas Darsani!
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, Dre Adams!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams takes a swing at Darsani's ribcage but misses.
Adams lands a right hook to the body.
Adams throws a series of punches but Darsani avoids them all with ease.
Adams misses with a hook to the body
and Darsani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adams stuffs the takedown.
Darsani slips under a jab from Adams.
Darsani lands a really nice looking cross but Adams seems unphased.
Adams is rocked!
Adams 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.
Adams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adams looks to score with a jab to the body but Darsani is just out of range.
Adams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adams connects with a body shot that sends Darsani's belly button to the back.
Darsani needs to keep his hands up - Adams had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darsani fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adams lands with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adams takes a swing at Darsani's ribcage but misses.
Darsani tests Adams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Darsani finish him?
Darsani ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
Adams just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDarsani.
Adams seems to have recovered his senses.
Darsani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dre Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darsani misses with a hook. Adams ducked under it nicely.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darsani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adams! But no joy.
Darsani walks into a straight right hand from Adams.
Darsani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Dallas Darsani has been cut.
Darsani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
Darsani misses with a two punch combination.
Darsani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams.
Darsani is breathing heavily.
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adams cracks a nice hook into Darsani's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Adams.
Adams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams thuds a left hand into Darsani's body.
Adams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Darsani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darsani moves away.
Darsani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Adams.
Darsani drops his hands momentarily and Adams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Adams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Darsani at a distance.
Adams throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Adams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darsani moves forwards but Adams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A cross from Adams lands.
Adams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Darsani stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adams jabs at Darsani's body.
Adams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Darsani rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice uppercut lands for Adams. That snapped Darsani's head back.
Darsani gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Darsani is looking for a counter combo.
Adams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Darsani.
Adams is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Darsani had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Adams pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Darsani back to the cage. Adams follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Darsani walks into a straight right hand from Adams.
Darsani gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adams.
Adams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Darsani walks into a straight right hand from Adams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams throws a series of punches but Darsani avoids them all with ease.
Darsani tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Adams manages to circle out of the way.
Adams goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Adams lands a lovely overhand right.
Adams connects with a single shot there.
Darsani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Adams 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams misses with the combination.
Darsani misses with a combination
and Adams counters with a straight right hand.
Darsani moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Darsani throws a big counter combination but Adams scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Adams with a hook.
Adams works the jab nicely.
A lazy left from Adams finds it's target.
Darsani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Darsani takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, jab by Adams - just one landing.
Adams dodges the punch combination from Darsani.
Adams is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Adams misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dre Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dallas Darsani's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Adams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Adams throws a right and a left that Darsani avoids nicely.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Darsani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Darsani throws a big counter combination but Adams scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Adams misses with a few strikes there.
Adams swinging wildly here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Adams in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Darsani throws a leg kick but Adams sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Darsani.
Darsani looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams misses with a wild body shot.
Darsani misses with a double jab.
Darsani avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheers as Darsani lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adams doesn't seem phased though.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adams is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darsani moves away from the strike by Adams.
Adams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Darsani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darsani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.
Adams throws a looping overhand right but Darsani ducks down to avoid it.
Adams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Darsani.
Adams slips a jab from Darsani.
Adams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Darsani moves out of range as Adams strikes.
Darsani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Adams.
Adams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No joy there for Darsani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Darsani on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Darsani is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Adams looks to land a right hand but Darsani moved out of range.
Darsani shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adams as he jumps to the side.
Adams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Darsani misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Darsani doesn't seem bothered though.
Adams tries to bum rush Darsani with a series of wild strikes but Darsani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adams's corner calls for a 1-2. Adams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adams cracks Darsani with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Adams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Darsani has time to react.
Dre Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adams lands a nice shot to the body.
Adams scores with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Adams.
Darsani misses with a few strikes there.
Adams punishes Darsani's body with a nice straight punch.
Darsani has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Darsani there as he acknowledges the shot.
Adams misses with the combination.
Darsani walks into a jab.
Nice shot by Adams.
Adams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Darsani drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Darsani takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adams lands a really nice looking cross but Darsani seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams tries to bum rush Darsani with a series of wild strikes but Darsani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Adams missing with a left hand there. Darsani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darsani throws a right hand that Adams ducks under and follows up with a left that Adams also avoids with ease.
Nice body punch from Adams.
Adams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Darsani.
Adams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Darsani.
Adams lands with an overhand left.
Darsani takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Darsani misses with a hook.
Adams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darsani walks into a jab.
Adams scores with a sloppy right hand. Darsani should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darsani looks for a takedown but Adams sprawls well.
Darsani is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Adams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dre Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dallas Darsani's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Adams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut there from Adams.
Darsani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adams misses with a hook.
A lazy left from Adams finds it's target.
Darsani drops Adams with a right and a left! Darsani comes rushing in but Adams regains his composure and manages to keep Darsani in guard.
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!
Adams wants to sweep here but Darsani controlling him for the moment.
Adams is trying to control the position but Darsani postures up.
Darsani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Darsani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darsani decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sloppy strikes from Adams. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darsani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darsani uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adams, as that shot connected.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Darsani fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Adams is out of range.
Darsani slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
Darsani's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Darsani scrambles back to his feet.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Adams looks to move away, Darsani throws a big counter combo but Adams just gets out of the way.
The fighters circling - Adams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dallas Darsani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adams wants it to stay on the feet.
Adams throws a combination. Darsani tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams scores with a one two! Darsani had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Darsani throws an overhand right that lands on Adams's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Darsani stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adams lands with a good body shot.
Darsani is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Darsani.
Adams throws out a powerful jab.
Adams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Darsani under the eye.
A big left from Darsani misses.
Adams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Darsani has time to react.
Adams lands a jab.
Adams tests Darsani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Darsani fails to land with a series of punches.
Adams jabs Darsani to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adams cracks Darsani with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Darsani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Adams.
Adams digs a good body shot into Darsani's ribs.
Adams with a nice cross.
Darsani looks to land a right hand but Adams moved out of range.
Adams lands with an uppercut that bounces Darsani off the cage and back into range.
Adams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Darsani takes one to the chin there.
Adams punishes Darsani's body with a nice straight punch.
Adams throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Adams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams misses the jab.
Adams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Darsani moves forwards but Adams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dallas Darsani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dre Adams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Darsani loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.
Adams lands a nice hook to Darsani's body. Darsani takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adams throws a one two combo.
Darsani takes one on the button.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Darsani throws a series of punches but Adams moves out of range.
Adams dips to his left and cracks Darsani with an uppercut!
Adams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adams throws a right and a left that Darsani avoids nicely.
Darsani misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Darsani.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Adams.
Adams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adams connects with a body shot that sends Darsani's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dre Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Adams 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 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dre Adams!
After the fight, Dre Adams was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vallar Morghulis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vallar Morghulis!
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, Earl Allen!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen moves into range and clinches up with Morghulis.
Allen gets control of Morghulis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Allen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Allen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morghulis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Allen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Morghulis, into his guard.
Allen trying to control but Morghulis is working from the bottom.
Morghulis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Allen is aware though and is defending well.
Morghulis is looking for a triangle here but Allen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Morghulis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Allen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morghulis is trying to improve his position.
Morghulis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Allen is pressing down on Morghulis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morghulis is holding on for now.
Morghulis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morghulis actively working from the bottom here.
Allen trying to control from half guard but Morghulis is working away.
Morghulis actively working from the bottom here.
Allen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Morghulis's coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Morghulis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morghulis looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morghulis defends it well.
Morghulis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Allen pulls his head out easily.
Allen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Morghulis to get to his feet.
Morghulis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Allen to the ground. Morghulis is now in Allen's guard.
Morghulis looking to pass the guard.
Morghulis postures up.
Morghulis has gone for a leg lock! Allen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Morghulis's guard.
Allen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Allen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morghulis keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Allen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Allen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Allen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Allen trying to control but Morghulis is working from the bottom.
Morghulis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morghulis keeping full guard, as Allen tries to pass.
Morghulis looking for subs off his back but Allen has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've been informed that Allen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Allen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morghulis has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morghulis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morghulis looking for submissions off his back.
Morghulis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morghulis tries to get to full guard but Allen has control of the leg.
Morghulis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Allen pulls his head out easily.
Allen trying to control the action but Morghulis is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morghulis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Allen pulls his head out easily.
Allen seems to be looking for submissions.
Morghulis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Allen pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Allen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Allen gets a double leg takedown into Morghulis's guard.
Morghulis is looking for a triangle but Allen pushes his legs off easily.
Allen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Allen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morghulis working for a triangle but Allen defends it easily.
Allen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morghulis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morghulis looking for a guillotine here but Allen defends easily.
Allen trying to control but Morghulis is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morghulis is refusing to be controlled, as Allen sits in half guard.
Allen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morghulis sees it coming and defends easily.
Allen wants to pass the guard but Morghulis is defending well.
Allen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morghulis defends it well.
Allen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Allen is looking to take a break and control but Morghulis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Allen 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.
Morghulis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Allen pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morghulis actively working from the bottom here.
Morghulis looking for subs from the bottom but Allen mounts him!
Earl Allen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morghulis is looking to get to half guard.
Morghulis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Morghulis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Allen is looking for a kimura here.
Morghulis is looking for a sweep. Allen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen is looking for a kimura but Morghulis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Allen to get the leverage.
Allen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morghulis is just riding it out for now. Allen eventually gives up the hold.
Morghulis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morghulis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Allen pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morghulis manages to get to full guard.
Morghulis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Allen controls the pace.
Morghulis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Allen 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.
Allen slips nicely into half guard.
Allen seems to be working for a kimura but Morghulis defends the submission attempt.
Morghulis is looking for a sweep. Allen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Allen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Allen is looking for a kimura but Morghulis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Allen to get the leverage.
Morghulis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Allen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morghulis has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Allen 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Morghulis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Allen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Allen is looking for a sweep.
Morghulis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Allen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morghulis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Allen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Morghulis but great work by Allen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen trying to control the action but Morghulis is working from the bottom.
Allen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Allen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morghulis is trying to get back to half guard.
Morghulis is working hard here to advance position.
Morghulis prevents Allen from moving into mount.
Morghulis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Allen seems to be working for a kimura but Morghulis defends the submission attempt.
Morghulis with the active half guard here but Allen passes nicely into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morghulis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Morghulis is looking to regain half guard here but Allen keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morghulis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Allen off and has taken his back!
Morghulis is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Morghulis has the hooks in. Allen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Morghulis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Allen fending off the submission attempt from Morghulis.
Allen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morghulis is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Allen is trying to break free.
Allen showing good submission defense here.
Allen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Allen wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morghulis working for the choke.
Morghulis gets his hands free as Allen looks to control.
Morghulis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Allen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Allen for a finish.
Morghulis is persistently looking for the submission but Allen is defending it well.
Morghulis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Allen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morghulis looking for the choke from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vallar Morghulis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Allen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earl Allen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Anus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop (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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19
165 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Anus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anus misses with a wild body shot.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Some bone on bone action there as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Anus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with a crisp jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anus throws a head kick that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop wants to counter with a clinch but Anus pushes him away.
Anus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop finds it's way round the side to connect with Anus's head.
Anus misses with a left hand
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anus misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been told by Anus's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anus's calf.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anus momentarily.
Anus tries to bum rush Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with a series of wild strikes but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop catches Anus right on the button with a cross.
Anus throws a lazy right hand but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anus circles away quickly and effectively.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick which misses Anus's front leg but catches the back leg as Anus tries to avoid it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop rushes Anus and presses him up against the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Anus.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a shot to the side of Anus's head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a nice shot to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop struggles to land a body shot inside as Anus controls his hands.
A short right from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a punch but it's blocked by Anus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pushes Anus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop as he connects with a hook.
Anus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Anus 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.
That kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tenderised Anus's leg. Anus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is looking to clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anus.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids the body shot from Anus.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anus 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.
Anus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Nice body punch from Anus.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a big head kick that sends Anus tumbling to the mat! Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a step backwards and waves Anus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Anus is rocked!
Anus misses with a body shot.
Oh Anus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Anus is aggressively charging in as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop backs up avoiding any damage. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tosses out a jab and Anus runs right into it face first! Anus is out cold! Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop dropped down on all fours and is barking in Anus's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Von Thronstahl - Dressed in black uniforms. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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201 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Lee!
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, Antonio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSilva.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Lee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Antonio Silva has been cut.
Bruce Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Lee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Lee is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silva looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
A big head kick from Silva and Lee is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva stands and steps away. Lee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Silva drops Lee with a straight right hand, right on the button! Silva follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Silva!
Bruce Lee was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back stronger than ever!'.
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