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QFC Tournament 612 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phill Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cosma Svendsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks's entrance music is Cult Of Personality. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Svendsen's choice of entrance music: Rocky. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Phill Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cosma Svendsen!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks throws a sloppy body shot
and Svendsen counters with a one-two to the body.
A combination from Brooks does no damage.
Svendsen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Svendsen darts in looking for a takedown but Brooks gets double underhooks and turns Svendsen into the cage.
Brooks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Svendsen throws a head kick that misses.
Svendsen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Svendsen tries to pull guard but Brooks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brooks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Svendsen uses from the top position.
Svendsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brooks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brooks trying to keep a closed guard but Svendsen is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brooks is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svendsen pulls Brooks in close to prevent any damage.
Svendsen keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Svendsen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Svendsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brooks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brooks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Svendsen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Svendsen has escaped and now he's on top!
Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Svendsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Svendsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Svendsen preventing the sweep.
Brooks is trying to control the position but Svendsen postures up.
Svendsen slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svendsen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Svendsen wants to pass to mount but Brooks is defending the position.
Brooks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brooks tries to get out of the position.
Svendsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Svendsen is taking a breather. Brooks 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brooks gets full guard.
Brooks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brooks is working hard here to advance position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A combination from Svendsen does no damage.
As Svendsen tries to get set, Brooks tries to push him back and clinch up but Svendsen manages to avoid the attempt.
Brooks shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Svendsen's guard.
Svendsen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brooks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cosma Svendsen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brooks closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Svendsen quickly recovers to half guard.
Svendsen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Svendsen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Svendsen looks to land a body kick but Brooks moved away.
Svendsen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks lands a high kick!
No luck for Svendsen with that takedown attempt.
As Svendsen tries to get set, Brooks tries to push him back and clinch up but Svendsen manages to avoid the attempt.
Brooks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Svendsen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svendsen lands a jab-cross combination.
Brooks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Svendsen tries to avoid it but Brooks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Svendsen to the ground. Svendsen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Svendsen goes for a double leg but Brooks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brooks continues to drive forward.
Svendsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Phill Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cosma Svendsen.
Svendsen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brooks as he jumps to the side.
Brooks looks for a takedown but Svendsen sprawls well.
Cosma Svendsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Svendsen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brooks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Svendsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Brooks, which made it look bad.
Svendsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Brooks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Svendsen.
Svendsen closes the distance and clinches up with Brooks, looking for a takedown. Svendsen pushes Brooks against the cage but Brooks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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!
Svendsen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks fails to land the takedown.
Svendsen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brooks as he avoids it easily.
Brooks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Svendsen is defended easily by Brooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svendsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Svendsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brooks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Svendsen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brooks jumps guard.
Svendsen won't allow Brooks to sweep him here.
Svendsen stands and steps away. Brooks gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Brooks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Svendsen did well to prevent Brooks getting side control.
Svendsen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Brooks is on him like a limpet, forcing Svendsen back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cosma Svendsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Svendsen throws a sloppy head kick and Brooks moves out of range easily.
Svendsen tries for a takedown but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brooks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brooks leaves Svendsen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Svendsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Phill Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cosma Svendsen.
Brooks scores with a punch to the head.
Brooks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brooks tries a head kick but it misses.
Svendsen tries to counter with a clinch but Brooks shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svendsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brooks avoids it really well and circles away.
Svendsen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brooks tries to avoid it but Svendsen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brooks to the ground. Brooks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Svendsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks clinches up against the cage.
Svendsen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brooks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brooks gets a double leg takedown into Svendsen's guard.
Svendsen keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brooks chips away with some ground and pound.
Svendsen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brooks controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svendsen trying to control the position.
Svendsen keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Svendsen is on top in guard.
Brooks keeping full guard, as Svendsen tries to pass.
Brooks is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svendsen is trying to drag Brooks to the mat but Brooks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brooks is looking for a takedown.
Svendsen is trying to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling him.
Svendsen is looking to break free of the clinch but Brooks has double underhooks.
Brooks breaks from the clinch.
Brooks connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Svendsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Svendsen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brooks looks for a takedown but Svendsen sprawls well.
Brooks leaves Svendsen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Svendsen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brooks but Brooks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svendsen shoots in for a takedown but Brooks shows good takedown defense.
Svendsen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phill Brooks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Svendsen 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight for Cosma Svendsen!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Cosma Svendsen!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Cosma Svendsen!
Cosma Svendsen wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Cosma Svendsen, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skythe Mangor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Skythe Mangor!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Mangor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Diaz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mangor is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mangor staying calm.
Mangor has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangor controlling from mount.
Mangor in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Mangor has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
A nice elbow there by Mangor.
Mangor working Diaz over with strikes here.
Mangor controlling from the full mount.
Diaz trying desperately to get to his feet.
Mangor controlling from the full mount.
Mangor cracks Diaz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mangor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Diaz looks a forlorn figure.
Mangor controlling from the full mount.
Diaz is bucking up trying to escape but Mangor cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangor with the ground and pound from mount.
Mangor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Diaz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big strike lands for Mangor! That's really hurt Diaz and he's turned his back - Mangor keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Mangor jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Skythe Mangor!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cranky Toni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Zulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cranky Toni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maurice Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toni is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toni fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zulu slaps away a takedown attempt from Toni, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zulu drives through with a takedown into Toni's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zulu working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu postures up and lands a big shot to Toni's brow.
Toni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zulu's guard.
Zulu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Toni is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu wriggles free and stands up.
Toni shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zulu but Zulu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cranky Toni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zulu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zulu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zulu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toni circles away quickly and effectively.
Toni moves in looking to clinch but Zulu pushes him off.
Zulu has Toni up against the cage in a clinch.
Zulu tries to pull guard but Toni forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Toni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Toni's guard.
Zulu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zulu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Toni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zulu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zulu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Toni is looking to stand up but Zulu isn't so interested in that idea.
Toni might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zulu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zulu postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zulu is in close to Toni's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Toni is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toni controls Zulu momentarily but Zulu frees himself.
Zulu working some strikes from top position.
Zulu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Toni's head.
Zulu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zulu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zulu distracts Toni with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Toni could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Toni being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Zulu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zulu is in close to Toni's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zulu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Zulu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Zulu working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zulu is in close to Toni's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zulu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zulu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Toni is rocked!
Zulu gets to his feet and stands over Toni, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Toni felt that one! Zulu unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Toni from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurice Zulu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Mcdugg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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273 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Mcdugg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Styles!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mcdugg looks for a takedown but Styles sprawls well.
Styles throws a nice looking combination but Mcdugg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Styles misses with a two punch combination.
Mcdugg is looking to clinch but Styles is avoiding it.
Styles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcdugg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Styles swivels and escapes.
Mcdugg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Styles tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mcdugg is in Styles's guard.
Mcdugg gets to his feet. Styles looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mcdugg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Styles to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Mcdugg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Styles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mcdugg attempts a counter takedown but Styles avoids it well and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Styles misses with a wild combination.
Styles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcdugg moves into the clinch.
Mcdugg can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles stalling against the cage.
Mcdugg decides to pull guard.
Mcdugg has a closed guard, preventing Styles from standing up.
Styles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mcdugg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mcdugg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Styles pushes Mcdugg off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles connects with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Styles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Styles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Styles looks winded!
Styles breaks the clinch.
Mcdugg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Styles as he avoids it easily.
Styles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcdugg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Styles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Styles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mcdugg counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Styles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mcdugg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdugg wants to work for an arm triangle but Styles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mcdugg decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Styles keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Styles.
Mcdugg tries to clinch there but Styles circles away.
Mcdugg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mcdugg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcdugg slips nicely into half guard.
Mcdugg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mcdugg connects with a nice short shot to Styles's temple.
Styles pushes Mcdugg off looking to stand but Mcdugg dives back in and keeps control.
Mcdugg decides to stand up.
Styles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Styles is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mcdugg scores with a spinning back kick!
Mcdugg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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 Jim Mcdugg will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mcdugg cracks a nice hook into Styles's ribs.
Styles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jim Mcdugg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Styles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck for Mcdugg with that takedown attempt.
Styles leaves Mcdugg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mcdugg dives in for a single leg takedown but Styles sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Mcdugg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Styles cracks Mcdugg with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mcdugg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Styles has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mcdugg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Styles swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Styles lands.
Styles throws a body punch but Mcdugg moves out of range.
Styles throws a sloppy head kick and Mcdugg moves out of range easily.
Mcdugg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcdugg shoots in looking for a takedown. Styles tries to sprawl out of it but Mcdugg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Styles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Styles is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mcdugg with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles scores with a shot to the body.
Styles closes the distance and clinches.
Styles prevents Mcdugg from breaking the clinch.
Mcdugg breaks from the clinch.
Styles misses with a few strikes there.
Mcdugg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mcdugg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Styles is fending him off so far but Mcdugg persists. Nope, Styles circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcdugg shoots in for a takedown but Styles shows good takedown defense.
Styles throws a series of punches but Mcdugg avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdugg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Styles.
Mcdugg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jason Styles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcdugg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mcdugg swats away the attempt to clinch by Styles.
Styles misses with a lunging right hand
and Mcdugg counters with a one-two to the body.
Mcdugg tries to bum rush Styles with a series of wild strikes but Styles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Mcdugg backs off Styles throws a huge counter combo but Mcdugg manages to avoid it all.
Styles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcdugg shoots in looking for a takedown but Styles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcdugg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mcdugg takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Styles misses with a hook
and Mcdugg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcdugg is defended easily by Styles.
Jason Styles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Styles does no damage.
Styles stuffs the takedown.
Styles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mcdugg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Styles swivels and escapes.
Styles feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mcduggs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mcdugg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Styles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Styles steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mcdugg.
Mcdugg tries to clinch up.
Mcdugg shoots in for a double leg but Styles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Styles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mcdugg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Styles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcdugg manages to avoid it.
Styles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Styles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcdugg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles fails to land with a series of punches.
Styles just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcdugg.
Styles stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcdugg. Mcdugg gets slowly back to his feet.
Styles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcdugg circles away quickly and effectively.
Mcdugg wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mcdugg fails with a takedown attempt.
Styles appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcdugg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mcdugg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mcdugg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcdugg blocks a head kick by Styles.
Mcdugg fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Styles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mcdugg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Styles is looking to clinch.
Styles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Styles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Styles punishes Mcdugg's body with a nice straight punch.
Styles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Styles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mcdugg slips under a jab from Styles.
Mcdugg moves out of range of the strikes.
Styles scores with a nice right hand.
Mcdugg blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdugg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Styles pinned against the cage. Styles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcdugg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mcdugg shoots for a double leg takedown but Styles sprawls well. He's pushed Mcdugg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdugg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Styles.
Styles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Mcdugg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Styles closes the distance and clinches.
Mcdugg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Styles manages to break the clinch.
Styles tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcdugg dodges the punch combination from Styles.
Mcdugg wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdugg doesn't manage to clinch there - Styles circles away.
Mcdugg shoots in looking for a takedown but Styles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcdugg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mcdugg moves out of range as Styles strikes.
Mcdugg throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot by Styles.
Styles is looking to clinch.
Mcdugg has a takedown stuffed.
Mcdugg tries for a takedown but Styles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Styles doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Styles lands a slapping body shot.
Styles misses with a shot to the body
and Mcdugg moves into the clinch.
Mcdugg can't find room to land a body shot as Styles controls the action.
Jason Styles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdugg can't get the takedown.
Mcdugg wants a takedown.
Styles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Styles swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcdugg.
A head kick misses from Styles.
Mcdugg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Styles tries to clinch up.
Mcdugg appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mcdugg, right into the meat.
Styles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles throws a sloppy head kick and Mcdugg moves out of range easily.
Mcdugg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Styles falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Mcdugg counter with a right hand.
Mcdugg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mcdugg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcdugg shoots for a takedown but Styles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mcdugg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcdugg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Styles misses with a wild combination.
Jim Mcdugg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Styles wants to clinch up but Mcdugg keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Styles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Styles 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Jason Styles!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Jason Styles!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Jason Styles!
Jason Styles wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Jason Styles thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craven Morehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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168 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Craven Morehead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Morehead finds it's target.
Morehead throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Morehead moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Morehead pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morehead throws a nice head kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Morehead.
Craven Morehead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morehead stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morehead wants it to stay on the feet.
Craven Morehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.
Morehead lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morehead connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morehead lands with an overhand left.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morehead but Morehead pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Morehead sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morehead tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morehead plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Morehead feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morehead misses the shot to the body.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morehead but Morehead pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morehead lands with a nice body punch.
A left and a right from Morehead both land. Nice combination.
Morehead darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morehead is struggling to control the position.
Morehead lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
The referee calls for Morehead to work.
Morehead avoiding damage.
Morehead is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morehead pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morehead lands with a slapping head kick.
A cross from Morehead lands.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morehead defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Morehead into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Morehead throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Morehead, right into the meat.
Morehead swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Morehead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morehead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Morehead.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morehead is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morehead moves into the clinch.
Morehead pulls Diaz into guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Morehead keeps moving.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Morehead.
Morehead seems keen to control Diaz's posture.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Morehead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craven Morehead dominated that round.
That's time! Morehead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Morehead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Morehead.
Morehead with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Morehead bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morehead looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Morehead is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morehead is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz wants to control but Morehead is keeping busy.
Morehead content to control rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
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.
Diaz wants to control but Morehead is keeping busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morehead stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morehead wants it to stay on the feet.
As Diaz tries to get set, Morehead tries to push him back and clinch up but Diaz manages to avoid the attempt.
Craven Morehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.
Morehead looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Morehead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Morehead frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Morehead has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morehead controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diaz wants to control but Morehead is having none of it.
Morehead sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diaz wants to hold on but Morehead pushes him away.
Morehead throws a wild left hand from mount and Diaz manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Morehead thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz trying to hold on to Morehead's head to control him but Morehead postures up.
Morehead throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morehead controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craven Morehead dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Morehead lands with a good body shot.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Morehead.
Morehead cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Morehead stuffs the takedown.
Morehead scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Morehead closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Morehead has Diaz pushed against the cage.
Morehead pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morehead has Diaz pushed against the cage.
Morehead breaks the clinch.
Craven Morehead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morehead scores with a head kick.
Morehead has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diaz has Morehead pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morehead manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morehead manages to break the clinch.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Morehead counters with a straight right hand.
Craven Morehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.
Morehead scores with a jab to the body.
Morehead throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morehead finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.
Morehead is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Morehead avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morehead continues to drive forward.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morehead throws a body shot but no joy.
Craven Morehead is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Morehead shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diaz enables Morehead to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diaz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Morehead controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morehead postures up.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morehead is stalling in the full guard.
Morehead throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morehead manages to get himself to full guard.
Morehead pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Morehead tries to strike from the bottom.
Diaz trying to control but Morehead is working from the bottom.
Diaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Diaz stops Morehead from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Morehead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Craven Morehead is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morehead.
Morehead decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Morehead sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Morehead has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craven Morehead showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morehead has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Craven Morehead!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Craven Morehead!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Craven Morehead!
Craven Morehead wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heron Palms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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262 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heron Palms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leo Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palms tries to land a front kick but Pitbull steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pitbull checks a low kick from Palms.
Palms lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pitbull throws a head kick that misses.
Palms appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Palms falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pitbull counters with a left and a right that stings Palms.
Palms looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Palms gets caught flat footed, as Pitbull shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pitbull stopping the sweep attempt from Palms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Palms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palms will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pitbull advances position into side control!
Pitbull is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Palms has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull decides to stand up, so the ref orders Palms to his feet.
Pitbull tries a head kick but it misses.
Palms throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pitbull counters with a nice body shot.
Pitbull fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pitbull tries to clinch up but Palms circles away and keeps his distance.
Palms lands a nice shot that snaps Pitbull's head back.
Palms listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pitbull throws a head kick that misses.
Pitbull thows a leg kick but Palms checks it
and Palms counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Palms.
Pitbull is looking for a triangle but Palms pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palms 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.
Palms with a nice head shot there.
Palms is stalling in the full guard.
Palms'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.
Further stalling from Palms.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palms tries to free his leg and advance position but Pitbull is retaining full guard.
Palms controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pitbull throws a sloppy head kick and Palms moves out of range easily.
Heron Palms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palms misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Palms.
Pitbull clinches up against the cage.
Pitbull pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palms finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Palms.
Palms keeps the fight on the outside.
Pitbull misses with a wild body shot.
Palms tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitbull throws out a counter right but Palms avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palms.
Pitbull walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pitbull wants to clinch up but Palms keeps it at a distance.
Palms lands a nice shot that snaps Pitbull's head back.
Pitbull takes one to the chin there.
Palms throws a jab when Pitbull was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitbull closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Palms's guard.
Palms managing to control the position.
Pitbull wants to get up but he can't break Palms's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pitbull prevents Palms from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Heron Palms will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Danga de danga de dang - Palms scores with a four punch combination!
Palms is looking to score with low kicks.
Heron Palms is winning the standup battle so far.
Palms avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Palms jabs Pitbull right on the nose. Pitbull blinks but takes it well.
Pitbull feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Palms has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pitbull can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Palms looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pitbull is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palms keeping moving, preventing Pitbull from controlling successfully.
Palms is pulling down on Pitbull's head to control his posture.
Pitbull stands and steps away. Palms gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Palms is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Palms looks to land a right hand but Pitbull moved out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pitbull.
Pitbull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pitbull avoids a kick to the body.
Palms is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pitbull on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pitbull scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Palms has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pitbull but great work by Palms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palms in side control, just content to control the action for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palms working away.
Palms slows the pace down.
Palms tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Palms staying calm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pitbull prevents Palms from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heron Palms dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pitbull wants to clinch up but Palms keeps it at a distance.
Palms misses with a hook. Pitbull ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Palms. Those never looked like landing.
Pitbull throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pitbull slips a jab from Palms.
Pitbull closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pitbull lands in his opponent's guard.
Pitbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Palms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palms pulls Pitbull in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palms keeping moving, preventing Pitbull from controlling successfully.
Pitbull works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Palms is trying to control but can't.
Pitbull is looking to stall here but Palms recovers full guard.
Palms has Pitbull pulled in close to control his posture.
Palms wants to sweep here but Pitbull controlling him 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.
Pitbull wants to control from the top but Palms keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Palms shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pitbull's guard.
Pitbull looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palms is one step ahead there.
Palms controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Palms looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palms not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Palms gets to his feet. Pitbull looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pitbull blocks a head kick by Palms.
Palms rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pitbull counters with a left and a right that stings Palms.
Leo Pitbull is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pitbull clinches.
Palms pulls guard.
Pitbull throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palms lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Heron Palms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Palms content to stall in guard here.
Heron Palms is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Palms is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Pitbull working a defensive guard but Palms manages to pass into side control anyway.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pitbull gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Leo Pitbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palms sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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 Heron Palms.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Palms, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight for Heron Palms!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Heron Palms!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Heron Palms!
Heron Palms wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugo Alonso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Howell!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howell gets a double leg takedown into Alonso's guard.
Howell preventing the sweep.
Howell throws a big right hand that misses.
Alonso is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Howell is fighting to break Alonso's control of his arms but Alonso is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Howell is working Alonso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Howell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Howell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Howell advances to half guard.
Howell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Howell thows a huge punch but Alonso dodges it nicely.
Howell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alonso taking some punishment here, with Howell in his half guard.
Alonso is rocked!
Howell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Alonso is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alonso trying to control from the bottom.
Alonso seems to have got his legs back now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Howell connects with a nice short shot to Alonso's temple.
Howell should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Howell scores with a big shot! Alonso's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Alonso! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Howell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonny Howell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mack Craig!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Mack Craig has been cut.
Craig throws a lazy head kick
and Howell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Howell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Howell misses with a knee strike.
Howell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Craig's efforts to push away.
Craig has had enough of the clinch but Howell keeps him there for the moment.
Howell with a knee to the head.
Craig is rocked!
Howell cracks Craig on the chin with a massive knee! He's been separated from consciousness before he even hits the floor! Absolutely fantastic knee and a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jonny Howell!
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