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KOTB 33: Mano PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tito Gomez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tito Gomez!
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, Benny Perez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez misses with a takedown attempt - Perez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Perez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Perez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomez.
Perez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Perez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gomez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gomez is looking for a sweep.
Gomez sneaks back into half guard.
Gomez works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez has gone for a leg lock! Gomez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Perez's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gomez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Perez wants to get back to his feet but Gomez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Perez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Perez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomez's guard.
Perez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Perez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gomez's head.
Perez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Perez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Perez is aware though and is defending well.
Perez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Perez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gomez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Perez has Gomez in his guard.
Perez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Perez dives on top into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gomez is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomez has gone for a leg lock! Perez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gomez's guard.
Perez has gone for a leg lock! Gomez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Perez's guard.
Perez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gomez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez passes into half guard.
Gomez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Perez sees it coming and defends easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Perez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gomez is trying to control. Perez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Perez is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gomez wants to pass to mount but Perez is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perez trying to control but Gomez postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benny Perez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gomez closes the distance and clinches up with Perez, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes Perez against the cage but Perez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gomez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Perez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez is pressing down on Perez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Perez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gomez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Perez pulls Gomez in close to prevent any damage.
Gomez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Perez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gomez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gomez.
Gomez moves into full mount! Perez won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez wants to take Perez's back but he can't do it this time.
Perez tries to hold on but Gomez pushes him away.
Gomez has control of Perez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Perez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gomez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Perez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gomez working for a guillotine from mount but Perez is in no mood to give up.
Perez regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez has his hands clasped together around Gomez's back. He's all about the action.
Gomez prevents Perez from improving his position.
Gomez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Perez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomez is working for a kimura but Perez is defending it quite comfortably.
Gomez is looking to advance position but Perez won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez moves nicely into side control.
Gomez working the ground and pound.
Gomez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Perez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Perez is not content to let Gomez control the position.
Perez struggling a bit here.
Gomez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez tries to buck Gomez off but Gomez is having none of it.
Gomez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gomez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gomez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Perez, who protects the arm well.
Gomez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perez struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Gomez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gomez gets a takedown into half guard.
Gomez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Perez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tito Gomez!
Tito Gomez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curt Hennig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Youssef El Basmati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curt Hennig !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Youssef El Basmati!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hennig digs a good body shot into El Basmati's ribs.
Hennig misses the jab.
El Basmati tries to clinch but Hennig is having none of it.
Hennig was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
El Basmati moves into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Hennig has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
El Basmati working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hennig prevents a body shot from El Basmati.
Hennig is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. El Basmati can't fight it off and eventually Hennig manages to take the fight to the floor. El Basmati looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
El Basmati utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Basmati keeping full guard, as Hennig tries to pass.
Hennig advances to half guard.
El Basmati really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hennig . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hennig wants to take a breather but El Basmati is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennig wants to pass to mount but El Basmati is defending the position.
Hennig is trying to control. El Basmati wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hennig trying to mount his opponent but El Basmati defends it.
El Basmati keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hennig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hennig trying to mount his opponent but El Basmati defends it.
El Basmati controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hennig throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hennig throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hennig is keen to just control but El Basmati is a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hennig misses with a takedown attempt
and El Basmati holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hennig is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables El Basmati to keep the fight standing.
Good body shot from El Basmati.
El Basmati swings wildly with an uppercut but Hennig uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Basmati misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from El Basmati.
Hennig wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Hennig . That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from El Basmati.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Basmati lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for El Basmati.
El Basmati lands a nice uppercut.
El Basmati lands a hook that snaps the head of Hennig backwards.
Hennig tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. El Basmati smiles and moves away.
El Basmati throws an overhand right that lands on Hennig 's shoulder, as Hennig tries to avoid the shot.
Hennig blocks a head kick by El Basmati.
El Basmati lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hennig at a distance.
El Basmati throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hennig to counter with a crisp jab.
Hennig misses with a hook.
A low kick from El Basmati is predictable there
and Hennig counters with a shoot takedown. El Basmati fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hennig tries to free his leg and advance position but El Basmati is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hennig throws a big elbow that misses.
Hennig wants to control from the top but El Basmati keeps moving.
Hennig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hennig advances to half guard.
Hennig frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hennig controlling the pace for now.
Hennig trying to control but El Basmati is having none of it.
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 Curt Hennig will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice straight punches there by El Basmati. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of El Basmati.
El Basmati fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot lands for El Basmati.
El Basmati throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hennig on the side of the head.
El Basmati jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Hennig on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Basmati smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
El Basmati catches Hennig with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
El Basmati looks to land a left hand but Hennig moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Basmati misses with an uppercut.
Hennig half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
El Basmati is looking to clinch.
El Basmati misses with a leg kick.
Hennig throws an ugly left hook that misses
and El Basmati counters with a straight right hand.
El Basmati takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Youssef El Basmati seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hennig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Basmati.
El Basmati throws a hook but Hennig avoids it easily.
It looked like Hennig wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Youssef El Basmati seems to be getting the better of the standup.
El Basmati misses the shot to the body.
El Basmati has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
El Basmati waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hennig .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hennig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Basmati.
Hennig moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
El Basmati throws an off balance right hand
and Hennig counters with a nice uppercut.
Hennig throws a jab when El Basmati was well out of range.
El Basmati lands a nice hook to Hennig 's body. Hennig takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
El Basmati throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hennig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hennig takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hennig throws a lazy uppercut
and El Basmati makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hennig misses with a right hand
and El Basmati counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Basmati displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hennig .
Hennig has a takedown stuffed.
Youssef El Basmati is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by El Basmati - just one landing.
Hennig gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and El Basmati counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Hennig . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hennig moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Basmati misses with a wild body shot.
Hennig attempts a counter takedown but El Basmati avoids it well and moves away.
El Basmati dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hennig takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
El Basmati throws a hook but Hennig avoids it easily.
Hennig takes one on the button.
El Basmati throws an off balance right hand
and Hennig counters with a nice double leg into side control. El Basmati won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hennig is looking to take a break and control but El Basmati is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hennig moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Youssef El Basmati 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hennig misses with a wild body shot.
El Basmati looks to throw the jab but Hennig is out of range.
Hennig swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Hennig misses.
It seemed like El Basmati was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hennig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Basmati was well out of range. Poor timing from Hennig .
El Basmati wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from El Basmati misses.
El Basmati scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hennig with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hennig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hennig swings for the body but El Basmati moves out of range.
El Basmati slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Basmati throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Hennig counter with a right hand.
El Basmati misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
El Basmati pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
El Basmati throws a right and a left that Hennig avoids nicely.
El Basmati ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hennig throws an ugly left hook that misses
and El Basmati counters with a lovely straight right hand!
El Basmati throws a sloppy head kick
and Hennig counters with a lovely straight right hand!
El Basmati misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Basmati cracks Hennig with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by El Basmati. That's going to slow Hennig down.
El Basmati tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hennig manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
El Basmati has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Basmati connects with a looping right hand.
Hennig throws a right hand that misses
and El Basmati counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Basmati lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
El Basmati ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hennig is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hennig looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for El Basmati!
You can see the frustration on El Basmati's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennig tries for a kimura but El Basmati is defending well.
El Basmati wants to control but Hennig postures up.
El Basmati is not content to let Hennig control the position.
Hennig working the ground and pound from side control.
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.
El Basmati prevents Hennig from improving position.
El Basmati tries to improve position but can't.
El Basmati can't do much from the bottom here.
Hennig is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, El Basmati has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hennig trying to control the action but El Basmati is working from the bottom.
Hennig tries to advance to mount but El Basmati denies him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Youssef El Basmati.
I think El Basmati 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Youssef El Basmati!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Nazirite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Kina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kina comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Savages by Theory of a Deadman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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289 lbs
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Good knees
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samson Nazirite!
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, Mike Kina!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazirite throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kina drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nazirite defends it well.
Kina closes the distance but Nazirite moves to the side
and Nazirite makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nazirite throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
An inside leg kick from Kina misses.
Nazirite wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nazirite misses with a hook. Kina ducked under it nicely.
Kina shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nazirite defends it nicely.
As Kina tries to get set, Nazirite tries to push him back and clinch up but Kina manages to avoid the attempt.
Kina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kina closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nazirite counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazirite stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nazirite wants it to stay on the feet.
Nazirite lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kina fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Samson Nazirite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Kina.
Kina shoots in for a takedown but Nazirite shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kina has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nazirite lands with an uppercut that bounces Kina off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nazirite tries to bum rush Kina with a series of wild strikes but Kina uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kina looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nazirite misses with a looping left.
Kina moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Samson Nazirite has been cut.
Nazirite stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nazirite wants it to stay on the feet.
Kina misses with a head kick.
Kina throws a sloppy head kick
and Nazirite moves into the clinch.
Nazirite lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kina backwards.
Nazirite throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kina blocks it with crossed arms.
Nazirite lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kina looks winded!
Kina tries for a takedown but Nazirite manages to get underhooks.
Nazirite lands a body punch.
Nazirite lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Mike Kina has been cut.
Nazirite connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kina's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazirite lands a shot to the body.
Nazirite connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kina's face.
Nazirite connects with a knee to the head.
Nazirite with a knee to the head.
Nazirite manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazirite fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kina on the side of the head.
Kina misses with a combination
and Nazirite counters by moving into the clinch.
Nazirite breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nazirite connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kina. Kina circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nazirite closes the distance and clinches.
Nazirite putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kina in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nazirite lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nazirite lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nazirite is working Kina over against the cage.
Nazirite breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kina takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kina is rocked!
Nazirite seems to be stalking Kina here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Kina drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Samson Nazirite!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Spice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvio Gasaspo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spice's entrance music is Grayson Sanders – Beautiful Crime . A fine choice. Silvio Gasaspo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kimbo Spice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silvio Gasaspo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gasaspo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spice's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gasaspo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spice is just riding it out for now. Gasaspo eventually gives up the hold.
Gasaspo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gasaspo prevents Spice from improving his position.
Spice'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.
Gasaspo is working for a submission of some sort.
Gasaspo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spice wants to improve his position but Gasaspo is controlling well.
Gasaspo is trying to work for a kimura but Spice is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spice tries to roll over but Gasaspo keeps him under control.
Gasaspo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Spice manages to get to full guard.
Spice looking for a sweep. Not yet Spice, not yet.
Spice keeping moving, preventing Gasaspo from controlling successfully.
Spice wants to sweep here but Gasaspo controlling him for the moment.
Gasaspo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gasaspo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gasaspo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spice is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gasaspo wants to control from the top but Spice keeps moving.
Gasaspo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gasaspo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gasaspo preventing the sweep.
Gasaspo advances position into side control!
Gasaspo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gasaspo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Spice is looking for a sweep.
Gasaspo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spice has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gasaspo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spice knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gasaspo wants to control but Spice is keeping him busy.
Spice manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gasaspo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spice defends it well.
Spice is trying to get back to full guard.
Gasaspo is working for a kimura but Spice is defending it quite comfortably.
Gasaspo is trying to work for a kimura but Spice is defending well.
Gasaspo 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.
Gasaspo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gasaspo prevents Spice from improving his position.
Spice is pressing down on Gasaspo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gasaspo stopping the sweep attempt from Spice.
Spice is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gasaspo is aware though and is defending well.
Spice keeping moving, preventing Gasaspo from controlling successfully.
Gasaspo passes Spice's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Spice is looking for a sweep. Gasaspo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gasaspo seems to be working for a kimura but Spice defends the submission attempt.
Spice is pressing down on Gasaspo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Spice lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gasaspo looking for a guillotine here but Spice defends easily.
Gasaspo trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Gasaspo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gasaspo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spice bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gasaspo's guard.
Gasaspo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gasaspo wants to get back to his feet but Spice is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gasaspo working for a triangle but Spice defends it easily.
Gasaspo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gasaspo 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 one minute gone in the round.
Gasaspo is looking for a triangle but Spice pushes his legs off easily.
Spice advances to half guard.
Spice tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gasaspo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gasaspo trying to control but Spice postures up.
Gasaspo looking for submissions off his back.
Spice is pressing down on Gasaspo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gasaspo is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gasaspo is looking to improve his position.
Spice is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gasaspo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gasaspo trying to hold on to Spice's head to control him but Spice postures up.
Gasaspo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gasaspo.
Spice has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gasaspo looking for a triangle here. Spice is fighting it but it looks tight! Gasaspo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Spice is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Silvio Gasaspo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Celio Aravinda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azevedo has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. The key to victory for Celio Aravinda has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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130 lbs
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141 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Celio Aravinda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augusto Azevedo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo scores with a takedown into Aravinda's guard.
Azevedo looking to pass the guard.
Azevedo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aravinda manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Azevedo has Aravinda in his guard.
Azevedo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Aravinda has picked Azevedo up and slammed him! Azevedo can't keep hold of the triangle and Aravinda manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo tries to improve position but can't.
Azevedo stops Aravinda from passing to mount.
Azevedo looking for a sweep but Aravinda has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Azevedo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aravinda tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aravinda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Azevedo is working to get back to half guard.
Azevedo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Azevedo is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo has given up his back here.
I really don't envy Azevedo right now.
Azevedo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Azevedo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aravinda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aravinda wants to stand but Azevedo is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
We've been hearing good reports from Aravinda's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Azevedo working to try and regain half guard.
Aravinda avoids the attempt from Azevedo to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aravinda prevents Azevedo from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Celio Aravinda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Azevedo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Azevedo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Azevedo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Azevedo content just to control the position here.
Azevedo goes for an armbar but Aravinda turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Aravinda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo is trying to keep Aravinda in close.
Celio Aravinda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo 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.
Azevedo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Azevedo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Azevedo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Azevedo has his foot on Aravinda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aravinda works his way back into a safe position though.
Aravinda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azevedo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aravinda has managed to get both his arms back between Azevedo's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Azevedo is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo is stalling in the full guard.
Aravinda keeping full guard, as Azevedo tries to pass.
Azevedo controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Azevedo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aravinda manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Azevedo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aravinda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azevedo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aravinda is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Azevedo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Aravinda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aravinda wants it to stay on the feet.
Aravinda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Azevedo.
Aravinda attempts a counter takedown but Azevedo avoids it well and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Azevedo or perhaps it was just good defense by Aravinda, which made it look bad.
Celio Aravinda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Azevedo.
Azevedo closes the distance and clinches up with Aravinda, looking for a takedown. Azevedo pushes Aravinda against the cage but Aravinda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aravinda tries to counter with a takedown but Azevedo is quick to defend against it.
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aravinda as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aravinda swats away the attempt to clinch by Azevedo.
Aravinda leaves Azevedo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo closes the distance and clinches up with Aravinda, looking for a takedown. Azevedo pushes Aravinda against the cage but Aravinda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aravinda feinted with a counter takedown.
Aravinda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Azevedo.
Aravinda attempts a counter takedown but Azevedo avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Azevedo is defended easily by Aravinda.
Azevedo dives in for a single leg takedown but Aravinda sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Azevedo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Azevedo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aravinda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aravinda tries to get to full guard but Azevedo has control of the leg.
Aravinda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo is taking a breather. Aravinda 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.
Aravinda is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo wants to pass to mount but Aravinda is defending the position.
Azevedo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Azevedo is working for a kimura but Aravinda is defending it quite comfortably.
Azevedo 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.
Azevedo trying to mount his opponent but Aravinda defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Azevedo in particular looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Azevedo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aravinda sprawls well initially but Azevedo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aravinda wants to stand back up but Azevedo manages to pass into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azevedo throws a strike aimed at the side of Aravinda's head but Aravinda avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Celio Aravinda.
I think Aravinda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Brezlav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Evan Thomas has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Evan Thomas seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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26
275 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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26
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Evan Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Brezlav!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brezlav has Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brezlav's coach down at The Warehouse was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brezlav's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A bit of stalling here from Thomas.
Brezlav tries to pull guard but Thomas holds him up against the cage and eventually Brezlav drops back down to his feet.
Thomas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brezlav.
Thomas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brezlav jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thomas walks away with a smile on his face. Brezlav gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Evan Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Brezlav.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brezlav fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AXIS - Rio Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas sets himself, and Brezlav steps forward looking for the clinch! Thomas avoids it this time.
Brezlav tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brezlav scores with a takedown into Thomas's guard.
Brezlav tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
Brezlav wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas controlling the position.
Brezlav is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
Brezlav won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
Brezlav trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brezlav postures up.
Brezlav postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brezlav scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brezlav pushing down on Thomas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brezlav is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Thomas is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Igor Brezlav!
Igor Brezlav thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Papas Kanamun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekiel Puchowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puchowski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Code Orange - My World kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Papas Kanamun has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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26
210 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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27
220 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Granite 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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Papas Kanamun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ezekiel Puchowski!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Puchowski both land. Nice combination.
Puchowski throws a series of punches but Kanamun moves out of range.
Kanamun fails with the takedown
and Puchowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kanamun tries to clinch up but Puchowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Puchowski cracks Kanamun with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Puchowski has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kanamun to stand back up!
Kanamun is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Kanamun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kanamun tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Puchowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Puchowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kanamun seems to have got his legs back now.
Puchowski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Puchowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Puchowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kanamun moves in looking to clinch but Puchowski pushes him off.
Puchowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Puchowski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oooooh!!! Puchowski has knocked Kanamun down with a huge combo! Puchowski steps away and waves a wobbly Kanamun back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Puchowski rushes Kanamun and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Puchowski lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kanamun to his knees! Puchowski keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezekiel Puchowski!
After the fight, Ezekiel Puchowski 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ganbaatar Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giblert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Seed - Watch It Burn. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ganbaatar Khan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giblert Melendez !
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khan, pushing him back against the cage.
Melendez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Melendez lands a right hand.
Khan has had enough of the clinch but Melendez keeps him there for the moment.
Melendez lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Melendez .
Khan is trying to force a seperation but Melendez has the dominant position.
Khan tries to break the clinch but Melendez is controlling the position.
Melendez lands a hook that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Melendez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khan's efforts to push away.
Melendez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Melendez .
Khan prevents a body shot from Melendez .
Khan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khan connects with a nice looking jab.
Khan jabs at Melendez 's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melendez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Melendez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Melendez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Khan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Melendez eats them both and turns towards Khan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Giblert Melendez has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melendez .
Khan avoids the body shot from Melendez .
Khan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khan misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheers as Melendez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khan doesn't seem phased though.
Khan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melendez .
Melendez lands a right hook to the body.
Khan swings for the body but Melendez moves out of range.
We've been informed that Melendez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Melendez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khan.
As Khan backs off Melendez throws a huge counter combo but Khan manages to avoid it all.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Melendez avoids the head kick by Khan.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Melendez moves out of range easily.
Khan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khan dodges the punch combination from Melendez .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melendez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Melendez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Khan rather than just go for the knockout.
Khan scores with a body shot.
Melendez punishes Khan's body with a nice straight punch.
Melendez rushes Khan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khan tries to break free but Melendez pushes him back against the cage.
Melendez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Melendez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan working hard to break the clinch.
Melendez gets through Khan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Melendez takes a shot to the head.
Melendez presses Khan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Melendez lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Melendez .
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ganbaatar Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melendez clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Khan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Melendez .
Melendez tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Melendez back against the cage.
Good body shot from Melendez .
Khan is looking to break free of the clinch but Melendez has double underhooks.
Khan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Melendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Melendez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Melendez lands with a right to the head.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Melendez .
Melendez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khan is trying to force a seperation but Melendez has the dominant position.
Melendez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khan is rocked!
Khan takes a shot to the head.
Oh Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Melendez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khan tries to break free but Melendez pushes him back against the cage.
Melendez throws a big uppercut that drops Khan! More strikes from Melendez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Khan lies dazed against the cage as Melendez celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giblert Melendez ! Giblert Melendez retains his middleweight title!
Giblert Melendez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Ganbaatar Khan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Looks like my job here is done. Thanks for the cash KOTB *HAHAHAHA*'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandu Lungu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin comes into the arena with Blessed blaring out of the sound system. Lungu has chosen You Ain't Stoppin Me as his entrance music. Sandu Lungu will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito Griffin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sandu Lungu!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Griffin - just one landing.
We've been told by Griffin's head coaches at Thirteenth Legion MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lungu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lungu throws a leg kick which misses Griffin's front leg but catches the back leg as Griffin tries to avoid it.
Lungu rushes Griffin and presses him up against the cage.
Lungu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lungu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griffin misses with a punch on the inside.
Griffin throws a punch but it's blocked by Lungu.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lungu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lungu working aggressively here.
Griffin scores with a shoulder strike.
Griffin missing with knees to the body.
Lungu tries to throw a body punch but Griffin avoids it by throwing Lungu back against the cage.
Griffin throws a head punch that misses.
Lungu misses with the head strike.
Lungu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Griffin misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lungu misses with some punches.
Lungu managing to block the knees to the body from Griffin.
Lungu looking to slow down the pace here.
Lungu managing to block the knees to the body from Griffin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Griffin scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Lungu.
Griffin trying to land knees to the body.
Griffin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lungu blocks an uppercut.
Lungu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Griffin is defending well for now.
Lungu lands a left hand.
Lungu managing to block the knees to the body from Griffin.
Lungu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lungu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griffin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Griffin has a couple of punches blocked by Lungu.
Lungu lands a left hand.
Lungu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Griffin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Griffin pushes Lungu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lungu misses with the head strike.
Lungu swings wildly with an uppercut but Griffin uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Lungu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin wants to stall.
Lungu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lungu misses with a punch on the inside.
Lungu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lungu misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffin.
Lungu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Griffin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Griffin takes a shot to the head.
Griffin pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lungu.
A short right from Lungu on the inside.
Lungu blocking some punches.
Griffin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lungu is rocked!
Griffin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lungu is still on wobbly legs! Can Griffin finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is looking to land a big knee to finish this one. He's got control of the head and as Lungu tries to break Griffin's hands from around his neck, Griffin unloads with that fight ending knee, right up the middle! Oh man, that was nasty! Lungu will need to get back to the training room and learn how to defend against the thai clinch! Oooh, his nose is a mess. Hopefully it's not broken.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Tito Griffin!
Tito Griffin retains his super heavyweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Tito Griffin said 'Thank you to my manager Oliver Glanville....my fans could't of done it without all of you and to my opponet thank you for the amazing challenge you brought forth!!'.
The defeated Sandu Lungu had this to say: 'Didn't expect that from Griffin. I have to congratulate him, but I will come back stronger then ever for that title and next time will be a total different outcome.'.
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