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RFL 003 Muller vs Vinci PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diogo Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diogo Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigues paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Araujo misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodrigues! But no joy.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodrigues throws the kick towards the body but Araujo avoids it.
As Rodrigues tries to get set, Araujo tries to push him back and clinch up but Rodrigues manages to avoid the attempt.
Rodrigues fails with the takedown.
Araujo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Araujo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodrigues.
Araujo looks to land a combination. Rodrigues sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Araujo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigues paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodrigues slaps away a takedown attempt from Araujo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodrigues is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Araujo both land. Nice combination.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodrigues as he jumps to the side.
Rodrigues is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodrigues napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rodrigues looking for a sweep but Araujo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Araujo tries to control but Rodrigues wriggling away.
Araujo avoids the attempt from Rodrigues to control.
Rodrigues is desperately trying to improve his position but Araujo has a good base and remains in mount.
Rodrigues blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues tries to reverse the position but Araujo maintains control.
Rodrigues is trying to stand.
Rodrigues sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Araujo is keen to just control but Rodrigues is a slippery customer.
Araujo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rodrigues is trying to escape the mount.
Araujo content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues holds of for dear life.
Rodrigues is trying to reverse the position but instead Araujo has taken his back - oops!
Rodrigues covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Araujo trying to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Rodrigues.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Can Rodrigues hold on?! Araujo is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Araujo looking for the choke from the back.
Araujo lands a shot to the head.
Araujo is punishing Rodrigues with strikes - can he finish him?!
You can see the frustration on Rodrigues's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Araujo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rodrigues fending off the submission attempt from Araujo.
Rodrigues is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Araujo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Araujo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Araujo.
Araujo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rodrigues was covering up waiting for the punch and Araujo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodrigues can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rodrigues looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodrigues, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Araujo won't allow Rodrigues to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Rodrigues lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rodrigues is stalling in the full guard.
Rodrigues trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Araujo trying to control the position.
Araujo is looking for a triangle but Rodrigues pushes his legs off easily.
Rodrigues stands and throws Araujo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rodrigues wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Rodrigues wants to stand but Araujo is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues working the body and head with strikes.
Rodrigues is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Araujo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Araujo wants to control but Rodrigues postures up.
Rodrigues really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Araujo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Araujo is not content to let Rodrigues control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Araujo shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodrigues tries to sprawl out of it but Araujo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodrigues manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carlos Araujo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodrigues has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Araujo enables Rodrigues to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Araujo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodrigues trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Rodrigues must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Rodrigues showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Rodrigues moves into range and clinches up with Araujo.
Rodrigues wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rodrigues is working for takedown but Araujo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Araujo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rodrigues is defending well.
Araujo drags the fight down to the ground.
Carlos Araujo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodrigues controls the pace.
Rodrigues cracks Araujo with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo looking for a sweep. Not yet Araujo, not yet.
Rodrigues passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Rodrigues prevents Araujo from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues wants to stand up but Araujo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Rodrigues blocks the strikes from Araujo.
Still in half guard, Rodrigues seems content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's 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.
Rodrigues is keen to just control but Araujo 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.
Rodrigues misses with a head kick.
Araujo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rodrigues tests Araujo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt.
Araujo scores with a head kick.
Rodrigues misses with a jab, cross combination.
Araujo gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rodrigues gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodrigues goes for a takedown attempt but Araujo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rodrigues gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Araujo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Araujo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rodrigues quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Araujo trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Rodrigues is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodrigues keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Araujo slows the pace down in half guard.
Rodrigues is trying to maintain the position but Araujo is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diogo Rodrigues.
I think Rodrigues 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Rodrigues!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christoffe Forsberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Pettis is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christoffe Forsberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis throws a hook but Forsberg avoids it easily.
Forsberg takes the fight into the clinch.
Pettis gets through Forsberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pettis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Forsberg jumps guard but Pettis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pettis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Forsberg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pettis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pettis throws a big uppercut that drops Forsberg! More strikes from Pettis and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Forsberg lies dazed against the cage as Pettis celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Pettis!
Anthony Pettis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tikuana St Regis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Weston could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tikuana St Regis 's chin.
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303 lbs
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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
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Weston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tikuana St Regis !
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Regis has a takedown stuffed.
St Regis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matt Weston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Regis has his takedown stuffed
and Weston counters with a nice uppercut.
Weston is looking to slow St Regis down with leg kicks.
Weston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
St Regis looks winded!
Nice cross by Weston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weston lands a big uppercut and St Regis crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but St Regis looks OK. Weston waves St Regis back to his feet!
St Regis is rocked!
It looks like Tikuana St Regis has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weston gets in close and instigates a clinch.
St Regis is still on wobbly legs! Can Weston finish him?
Still in the clinch, Weston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Weston drops St Regis onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! St Regis is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston drops St Regis onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! St Regis is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Weston drops St Regis onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! St Regis is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weston creates a bit of distance for himself, with St Regis pressed up against the cage and cracks St Regis with a massive uppercut! St Regis goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Weston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Weston!
Matt Weston decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Gowing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Cameron Gowing has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cameron Gowing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leon Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gowing. Gowing obviously looking to wear him down.
Valentine stuffs the takedown attempt from Gowing. Gowing gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Gowing with a poor takedown
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Gowing shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron Gowing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gowing shoots in looking for a takedown but Valentine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gowing's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Valentine takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gowing shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valentine defends it nicely.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gowing wants to land a leg kick but Valentine is out of range.
Gowing tries to clinch but Valentine is having none of it.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gowing is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valentine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gowing misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Gowing avoids it with no problem.
Gowing throws a nice head kick!
Gowing tries for a takedown but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gowing darts in looking for a takedown but Valentine gets double underhooks and turns Gowing into the cage.
Gowing instigates a clinch.
Gowing lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valentine can't break the clinch.
Valentine stops a takedown attempt from Gowing.
Gowing's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gowing throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gowing fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valentine on the side of the head.
Gowing throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gowing fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No luck for Gowing with that takedown attempt.
Gowing gets a takedown into half guard.
Gowing stands up out of the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Valentine as Gowing shoots in.
Gowing closes the distance and clinches up with Valentine, looking for a takedown. Gowing pushes Valentine against the cage but Valentine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gowing shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valentine as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gowing shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gowing throws a head kick that misses
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Gowing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Gowing lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Gowing dominated that 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gowing is defended easily by Valentine.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Gowing avoids it with no problem.
Gowing closes the distance and clinches up with Valentine, looking for a takedown. Gowing pushes Valentine against the cage but Valentine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cameron Gowing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine slaps away a takedown attempt from Gowing, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron Gowing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gowing moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gowing has Valentine pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Valentine manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gowing is pushing Valentine up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Valentine tries to break free but Gowing pushes him back against the cage.
Gowing tries to pull guard but Valentine won't allow it.
Valentine wants to break the clinch but can't.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Valentine in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gowing tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valentine just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gowing jumps guard but Valentine turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gowing throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valentine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gowing has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gowing works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gowing trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gowing controls from within his opponent's guard.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Gowing from controlling successfully.
Valentine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gowing doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gowing manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gowing controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gowing forces his way into half guard.
Gowing decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Valentine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gowing.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valentine dodges the punch combination from Gowing.
Gowing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Gowing avoids it with no problem.
Gowing shoots in but Valentine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gowing gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gowing pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Gowing 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!
Gowing shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leon Valentine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gowing throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valentine's waist but Valentine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gowing off to one side.
Valentine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gowing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron Gowing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gowing shoots and misses
and Gowing takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gowing looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gowing misses with a takedown attempt - Valentine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gowing doesn't manage to clinch there - Valentine circles away.
Gowing scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gowing wants to clinch up but Valentine keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gowing shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense.
Gowing tries to score with a low kick but Valentine moves his leg out of the way.
Gowing dives in and grabs Valentine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valentine pushes down on Gowing's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gowing fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gowing shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gowing content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gowing seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Valentine for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine wants to control but Gowing is keeping busy.
Gowing stands up out of the half guard.
Valentine stuffs the takedown attempt from Gowing. Gowing gets slowly back to his feet.
Gowing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Gowing tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valentine defends well and Gowing ends up having to push Valentine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gowing is looking to clinch but Valentine is avoiding it.
Gowing throws a right hand that Valentine ducks under and follows up with a left that Valentine also avoids with ease.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gowing tries for a takedown but Valentine circles away easily
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valentine stuffs the takedown.
Gowing throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valentine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gowing is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leon Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cameron Gowing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gowing lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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 Cameron Gowing.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gowing, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Gowing!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joahim Loew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virgil Morgan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
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134 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
30 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Virgil Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joahim Loew!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Morgan.
Loew misses with a right hand
and Morgan counters with a big head kick but Loew shrugs it off.
Morgan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Loew is rocked!
Morgan lands a right hook to the body.
Loew is still on wobbly legs! Can Morgan finish him?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Morgan.
Morgan throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Loew's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Morgan dives in looking to finish as Loew flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Morgan's strikes! Morgan is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Loew's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Loew was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Virgil Morgan!
An out of breath Virgil Morgan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Porra Caralho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne Kerr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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138 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wayne Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Porra Caralho!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caralho misses with a kick to the body
and Kerr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Caralho's guard.
Kerr tries to free his leg and advance position but Caralho is retaining full guard.
Kerr 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.
Kerr trying to control but Caralho is working from the bottom.
Caralho is pulling down on Kerr's head. It's preventing any offense from Kerr, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr stands and throws Caralho's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kerr happy to just control the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caralho is trying to control Kerr's posture but Kerr avoids it.
Kerr slows the pace down.
Kerr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Caralho for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caralho gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kerr controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two 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.
Kerr wants to control the pace but Caralho is squirming around nicely.
Kerr wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Caralho is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kerr is trying to control here but Caralho has managed to regain half guard.
Kerr is looking to advance position but Caralho won't allow it.
Kerr is trying to work for a kimura but Caralho is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caralho is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Kerr has latched onto it... Big trouble! Kerr pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Caralho is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Kerr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wayne Kerr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fourth Foot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Konrad Koltun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fourth Foot!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Koltun throws a shot from downtown. Foot moves away and avoids it.
Foot checks a leg kick nicely.
Koltun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foot slips under a jab.
Foot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Koltun tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koltun throws a hook but Foot avoids it easily.
Koltun throws a hook but Foot blocks it.
Foot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Foot lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Koltun throws out a loose jab but Foot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koltun fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Foot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Koltun takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koltun tries a head kick but it misses.
Koltun throws a sloppy head kick and Foot moves out of range easily.
Koltun tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun throws out a leg kick but Foot moves out of range and Koltun only half commits.
Foot lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Koltun goes down and covers up as Foot starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fourth Foot!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Fourth Foot made sure he mentioned Pitt Nutrition 160Q! 10% Laundry plus fees!!!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uzziah Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tymoteusz Filipowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tymoteusz Filipowicz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
212 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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205 lbs
10 - 10 - 2 |
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uzziah Judah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tymoteusz Filipowicz!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judah throws a hook but Filipowicz blocks it.
Judah misses the shot to the body.
Filipowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Judah bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Judah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Filipowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Judah bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Judah throws the left hand but Filipowicz avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Judah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah connects with a body shot.
Judah misses with a body shot.
As Judah backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Judah manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filipowicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah.
Filipowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Judah bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Judah cracks Filipowicz with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Filipowicz.
A left and a right from Judah both land. Nice combination.
Judah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Filipowicz doesn't seem bothered though.
Judah lands a big right hand that sends Filipowicz crashing to the mat! Judah stays standing though and waves Filipowicz back to his feet!
Filipowicz is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filipowicz drops his hands momentarily. Judah doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Filipowicz staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Filipowicz doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uzziah Judah!
Uzziah Judah thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jai Malek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugenio Antonio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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260 lbs
45 - 23 - 0 |
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275 lbs
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Dangerous knees
KO power |
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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
45 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jai Malek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eugenio Antonio!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malek drives through and clinches with Antonio against the cage.
Malek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malek throws a head punch that misses.
Malek tries to land a knee to the head but Antonio blocks with his arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Malek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Antonio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Antonio tries a body shot but Malek blocks it.
Malek blocks a body shot from Antonio.
Antonio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Antonio.
Antonio cracks Malek with a nice body shot.
Antonio working aggressively here.
Antonio prevents a body shot from Malek.
Antonio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Antonio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Antonio can't find room to land a body shot as Malek controls the action.
Antonio has a couple of punches blocked by Malek.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Antonio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Antonio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malek misses with a knee to the head.
Malek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malek stalling in the clinch but Antonio improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malek landing knees to the head.
Malek wants to stall.
Malek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Antonio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malek backwards.
Antonio lands an uppercut.
Antonio has a couple of punches blocked by Malek.
A short left from Antonio.
A nice right hand lands inside from Antonio.
Malek is rocked!
Antonio drops Malek onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Malek is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Malek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malek is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Malek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Antonio pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Malek out cold! The fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eugenio Antonio!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bode Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigurd Vinci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muller comes to the cage accompanied by Feuer Frei. Sigurd Vinci told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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34
226 lbs
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32
195 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bode Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sigurd Vinci!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Muller.
Muller throws out a loose jab but Vinci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller scores with a jab. Vinci acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Muller has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vinci takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Muller connects with a nice looking jab.
Muller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vinci is able to avoid easily.
Vinci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muller.
Muller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vinci. Vinci circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Muller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Muller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Muller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Muller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muller misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller throws an overhand right that lands on Vinci's shoulder, as Vinci tries to avoid the shot.
Vinci tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muller scores with a jab to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Muller.
It looks like Sigurd Vinci has been cut.
Muller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vinci swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Muller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vinci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muller.
Muller lands a jab.
Muller with a hook.
Vinci misses with a hook. Muller ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinci tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muller looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Muller looks to land a right hand but Vinci moved out of range.
Bode Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinci moves away.
Vinci steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Muller.
A telegraphed right hand from Muller misses the target.
A left and a right from Muller both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller connects with a leg kick. Vinci looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Muller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vinci has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Vinci controls the action.
Muller creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Vinci's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Vinci drops to his knees and Muller pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bode Muller!
Bode Muller thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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