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UVT 11: Turmoil PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Fellows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerrod Steinbeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerrod Steinbeck is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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295 lbs
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292 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damien Fellows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerrod Steinbeck!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fellows showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steinbeck.
Steinbeck looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fellows closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fellows is nestled in close to Steinbeck, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Fellows connects with a nice short shot to Steinbeck's temple.
Fellows is working for a kimura but Steinbeck is defending it quite comfortably.
Steinbeck is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fellows scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fellows is nestled in close to Steinbeck, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Steinbeck is rocked!
Fellows in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Steinbeck tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fellows!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damien Fellows!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Razor De Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Mathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshall Mathers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Razor De Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marshall Mathers!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Costa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mathers tries to avoid it but De Costa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mathers to the ground. Mathers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mathers misses with a takedown attempt
and De Costa counters with a shoot takedown. Mathers fights it but they end up in guard.
De Costa wants to control from the top but Mathers keeps moving.
De Costa scoring with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mathers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mathers is looking for a triangle but De Costa pushes his legs off easily.
Mathers throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mathers looks gassed!
De Costa is looking to work some ground and pound but Mathers has wrist control.
De Costa wants to pass the guard but Mathers is keeping the position.
De Costa working some strikes from top position.
It looks like Marshall Mathers has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Costa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mathers is rocked!
De Costa working some strikes from top position.
Mathers is still in real trouble! Can De Costa finish him?
The cut above Marshall Mathers's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marshall Mathers's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Razor De Costa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistar Oberream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamus McHorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alistar Oberream has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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236 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alistar Oberream!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shamus McHorn!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oberream moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McHorn gets caught flat footed, as Oberream shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McHorn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McHorn wants to sweep but no luck.
Oberream working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oberream will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oberream pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McHorn is keeping the position for now.
McHorn keeping moving, preventing Oberream from controlling successfully.
Oberream loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McHorn trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oberream wants to pass the guard but McHorn is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McHorn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oberream scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McHorn doesn't seem bothered though.
McHorn looks gassed!
Oberream shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McHorn's guard.
Oberream wants to control from the top but McHorn keeps moving.
Oberream pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McHorn is keeping the position for now.
Oberream is looking to work some ground and pound but McHorn has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHorn keeping full guard, as Oberream tries to pass.
Oberream loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oberream thows a big elbow that misses.
McHorn keeping moving, preventing Oberream from controlling successfully.
McHorn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Oberream cracks a nice hook into McHorn's ribs.
Oberream moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McHorn is rocked!
McHorn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oberream counters with a big takedown. That's hurt McHorn! Oberream smells blood and goes in for the kill. Serveral hard shots later and the ref calls an end to the fight by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Alistar Oberream!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aage Furset (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sab Bopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bopp has chosen The Chase Is Better Than The Catch as his entrance music. Aage Furset had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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250 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aage Furset!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sab Bopp!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furset throws a right hand that Bopp ducks under and follows up with a left that Bopp also avoids with ease.
Furset throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bopp on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Furset fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bopp manages to avoid it.
Furset swinging wilding here.
Furset drops Bopp with a beautiful combination! Bopp stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Furset is looking for the KO!
Bopp is rocked!
Furset missing with a left hand there. Bopp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Furset fails to land with a series of punches.
Bopp blocks a jab.
No joy there for Furset, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Furset misses with a two punch combination.
Furset changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Furset missing with a left hand there. Bopp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Furset slow jab from Bopp misses its intended target.
Bopp is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Furset.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furset throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furset keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bopp is still on wobbly legs! Can Furset finish him?
Furset swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bopp seems to have recovered his senses.
Bopp avoids the body shot from Furset.
Furset throws a body punch but Bopp moves out of range.
Furset jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Furset.
Bopp clinches.
Furset manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Furset escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aage Furset seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bopp throws a hook but Furset avoids it easily.
Bopp dodges the punch combination from Furset.
Bopp tries to clinch but Furset is having none of it.
Bopp avoids the body shot from Furset.
Furset throws a body punch but Bopp moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Furset.
Furset is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furset throws a right and a left that Bopp avoids nicely.
Furset punishes Bopp's body with a nice straight punch.
Furset misses with a two punch combination.
Furset missing with a left hand there. Bopp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bopp takes the fight into the clinch.
Bopp breaks the clinch.
Bopp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Furset.
Bopp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Furset.
Bopp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Furset misses with a lunging right hand
and Bopp makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Furset takes a swing at Bopp's ribcage but misses.
Bopp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bopp gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Furset to work.
Furset is pressed up against the cage. Bopp has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Furset down to the mat. Furset avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Furset throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bopp counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Furset's guard now.
Bopp wants to stand but Furset has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Furset tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Furset is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furset has Bopp pulled in close to control his posture.
Furset is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bopp is controlling him.
Furset has Bopp pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bopp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Furset knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bopp on the ground.
Bopp wants to pass the guard but Furset is keeping the position.
Furset controlling Bopp's posture.
Bopp won't allow Furset to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Furset wants to sweep here but Bopp controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aage Furset dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Furset misses with a head kick.
Furset drops Bopp with a right and a left! Furset comes rushing in but Bopp regains his composure and manages to keep Furset in guard.
Bopp looking to control.
Furset might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bopp wants to sweep but no luck.
Bopp wants to stand but Furset is controlling the position.
Bopp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Furset manages to get himself to full guard.
Furset keeping moving, preventing Bopp from controlling successfully.
Bopp is breathing heavily.
Furset tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Furset pulls Bopp in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bopp stops Furset from standing up.
Furset is trying to keep Bopp in close.
Furset is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Furset not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Furset keeping full guard, as Bopp tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Furset will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Furset swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two 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.
Furset misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aage Furset is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bopp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Furset throws out the jab.
Bopp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Furset.
Aage Furset is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bopp is looking to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Furset darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Furset scores with a one two! Bopp had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Furset throws a right hand that Bopp ducks under and follows up with a left that Bopp also avoids with ease.
Furset misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Furset scores with a one two! Bopp had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Furset fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bopp manages to avoid it.
Furset cracks Bopp with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bopp tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Furset pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bopp is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aage Furset!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filipe Belo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belo's entrance music is Apaga mais năo bate. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Flores's choice of entrance music: Lazee - im not pop . Filipe Belo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Filipe Belo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Flores!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flores looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flores tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Belo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flores shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flores is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Belo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flores pinned against the cage. Flores gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Belo misses with a takedown attempt - Flores sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Belo shoots for a double leg takedown but Flores sprawls well. He's pushed Belo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filipe Belo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flores lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Flores pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flores goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Belo feints and as Flores raises his hands in defense, Belo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Flores looks gassed!
Belo drops back looking for a leg! Flores is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flores manages to kick Belo off! Belo jumps back into Flores's guard.
Belo stops Flores from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belo looking to pass the guard.
Belo pushing down on Flores's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Belo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Flores wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flores trying to hold on to Belo's head to control him but Belo postures up.
Belo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Belo is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Flores is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Filipe Belo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Per Moller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Per Moller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Albert Fish!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moller shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Moller was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Moller with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fish can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fish is trying to stand.
Moller swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fish is now in Moller's guard. A big mistake from Moller there, giving up the dominant position!
Moller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fish is one step ahead there.
Moller is breathing heavily.
Moller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish wants to stand but Moller has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moller is working an open guard so Fish takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fish tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moller fails with the takedown.
Fish moves in looking to clinch but Moller pushes him off.
Fish drives through and clinches with Moller against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Fish scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fish lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fish gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fish looking for a takedown.
Fish makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fish prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Per Moller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fish lands an elbow inside that Moller shrugs off.
Fish has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fish.
Fish lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fish lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moller.
Moller has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fish uses from the top position.
Fish would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Moller trying to control the position.
Fish stopping the sweep attempt from Moller.
Moller trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moller can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fish controls the pace.
Moller can't keep his opponent in guard - Fish advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fish trying to mount his opponent but Moller defends it.
Fish wants to stand up but Moller has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Moller kicks off Fish and gets to his feet.
Fish tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moller keeps the fight on the outside.
Fish wants to clinch up but Moller keeps it at a distance.
Moller fails to land the takedown.
Moller swats away the attempt to clinch by Fish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moller.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moller.
Moller has managed to clinch.
Fish keeps control of Moller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moller slows down the pace here.
Fish lands a shoulder strike.
Fish scores with a shoulder strike.
Moller takes a shot to the head.
Fish misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fish stops a takedown attempt from Moller.
Fish pushes Moller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moller jumps guard but Fish stands there with Moller around his waist. Moller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moller tries to land knees in the clinch but Fish avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Fish on the inside.
Fish throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moller missing with knees to the body.
Fish lands an elbow inside that Moller shrugs off.
Moller jumps into guard, dragging Fish to the mat.
Fish is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Moller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Albert Fish will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fish showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moller.
Fish tries to clinch but Moller moves away
and Moller counters with a head kick.
Fish tries to clinch but Moller moves away
and Moller counters with a head kick. That will keep Fish thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fish wants to clinch
and Moller counters with a head kick.
Fish tries to clinch up.
Fish tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fish closes the distance but Moller moves to the side
and Moller counters with a nice body kick.
Moller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fish wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish has managed to clinch.
Fish lands a nice shot to the body.
Fish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fish fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fish clinches but Moller breaks the clinch
and Moller counters with a head kick. That will keep Fish thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Moller circles away from the clinch attempt
and Moller counters with a three punch combo that has Fish backing up. Fish nods at Moller to acknowledge the strikes.
Fish looks to clinch
and Moller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fish gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moller wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Per Moller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moller takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Fish.
Fish breaks from the clinch.
Fish doesn't manage to clinch there - Moller circles away.
Moller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fish tries to avoid it but Moller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fish to the ground. Fish escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fish clinches but Moller breaks the clinch
and Moller counters with a thumping low kick.
Moller swats away the attempt to clinch by Fish.
Fish tries to clinch up.
Fish pushes Moller up against the cage in a clinch.
Fish is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fish lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish lands a shoulder strike.
Moller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fish is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fish lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moller backwards.
Moller decides to pull guard.
Moller looking for a sweep. Not yet Moller, not yet.
Moller is controlling Fish's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fish looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fish postures up.
Moller trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fish wants to stand but Moller is controlling his posture from full guard.
Moller controls Fish momentarily but Fish frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moller has a closed guard, preventing Fish from standing up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fish looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fish has Moller up against the cage in a clinch.
Fish lands on the inside with an uppercut.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Fish creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fish wants to clinch up but Moller keeps it at a distance.
Fish tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fish doesn't manage to clinch there - Moller circles away.
Fish fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moller avoids the head kick by Fish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moller keeps the fight on the outside.
Moller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fish fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fish closes the distance and clinches.
Moller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fish works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fish tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fish gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Moller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moller throws an elbow but it misses.
Fish keeps control of Moller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moller tries to score a body lock takedown but Fish shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A hook to the body from Fish.
Moller tries for a takedown but Fish manages to get underhooks.
Moller looking for a takedown.
Fish gets through Moller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fish.
Moller decides to pull guard.
Moller keeping moving, preventing Fish from controlling successfully.
Moller looking for a sweep. Not yet Moller, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Fish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Moller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Moller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fish is fending him off so far but Moller persists. Nope, Fish circles away and we're back to standing.
Fish closes the distance and clinches.
Moller looking to throw knees to the head but Fish is blocking nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Fish.
A right hook to the body lands for Fish.
Fish lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moller is trying to maintain a safe position but Fish gets an underhook and turns Moller into the cage.
Fish digs a right hand underneath Moller's ribcage. Moller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fish is leaning against Moller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fish lands with a right to the head.
Fish lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moller.
Come on Moller - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fish lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Fish as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fish.
Moller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moller jumps guard but Fish stands there with Moller around his waist. Moller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Fish.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Fish.
Fish lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moller lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Moller is tying to control. Fish wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fish slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moller trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moller trying to control but Fish is working from the bottom.
Moller is looking to work some ground and pound but Fish has wrist control.
Moller wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving.
Moller is really struggling to control Fish but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Moller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Per Moller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fish tries to clinch but Moller moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fish tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Moller counters with a head kick.
Fish moves in looking to clinch but Moller pushes him off.
Fish tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Moller.
Fish doesn't manage to clinch there - Moller circles away.
Fish tries to close the distance and clinch but Moller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moller misses with a few strikes there.
Moller tries to clinch but Fish moves out of range.
Fish avoids a kick to the body.
Fish wants to clinch
and Moller counters with a takedown into side control.
Fish is looking to reverse the position.
Moller is trying to ground and pound but Fish uses the momentary lack of control by Moller to regain half guard.
Fish controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Moller performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fish wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moller is looking to take a break and control but Fish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fish regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Moller.
Moller sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moller tries to free his leg and advance position but Fish is retaining full guard.
Fish looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moller trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Per Moller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moller with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 Per Moller.
I think Fish 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Fish!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Euphranor Ailbhe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ailbhe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Life Burns by Apocalyptica. Euphranor Ailbhe has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Euphranor Ailbhe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Penn with that takedown attempt.
Ailbhe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Penn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Penn shoots in and drives through. Ailbhe sprawls well.
Ailbhe tries a head kick but it misses.
Ailbhe tries a head kick but it misses.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Euphranor Ailbhe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn.
A head kick misses from Ailbhe.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ailbhe as he jumps to the side.
Penn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ailbhe swivels and escapes.
Penn shoots in for a double leg but Ailbhe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Penn blocks a jab.
Horrible takedown by Penn or perhaps it was just good defense by Ailbhe which made him look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Penn showed some decent athleticism there.
Ailbhe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ailbhe trying to control but Penn postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is tying to control. Ailbhe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Penn in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ailbhe tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). BJ Penn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Green Pea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kjell Bergqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kjell Bergqvist will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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130 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Green Pea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kjell Bergqvist!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bergqvist, right into the meat.
Horrible takedown by Pea or perhaps it was just good defense by Bergqvist which made him look bad.
Bergqvist shoots in and drives through. Pea sprawls well.
Pea shoots for a double leg takedown but Bergqvist sprawls well. He's pushed Pea's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bergqvist throws a series of strikes that have Pea backpedaling.
Bergqvist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pea changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bergqvist looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pea prevents Bergqvist from escaping the position.
Pea tries for a kimura but Bergqvist is defending well.
Pea has knee on belly momentarily but Bergqvist bucks him off and regains half guard.
Pea uses his free foot to push down on Bergqvist's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bergqvist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Bergqvist really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Pea working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pea jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bergqvist is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bergqvist and Pea has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pea tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pea is breathing heavily.
Bergqvist is pushing Pea's head away, looking to escape. Pea manages to hold on to the position though.
Pea tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pea landing a few strikes.
Pea tries for a kimura but Bergqvist is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergqvist is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bergqvist sneaks out the side door and pushes Pea away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Pea shoots in for a double leg but Bergqvist sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Green Pea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bergqvist stalks Pea and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pea's face. Pea staggers backwards, shaken.
Bergqvist throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bergqvist wants to clinch.
Pea shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bergqvist as he avoids it easily.
Bergqvist throws a head kick that half lands.
Horrible takedown by Pea or perhaps it was just good defense by Bergqvist which made him look bad.
Bergqvist throws a nice head kick!
Pea has Bergqvist up against the cage in a clinch.
Bergqvist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bergqvist is trying to break free.
Pea manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pea looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pea controls Bergqvist momentarily but Bergqvist frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pea had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bergqvist is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pea Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bergqvist's back instead.
Pea is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Will Pea go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pea is looking for the choke from the back position but Bergqvist is controlling his hands well.
Pea has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bergqvist's body.
Pea is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bergqvist defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bergqvist showing good submission defense here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergqvist holding both Pea 's hands and preventing any damage.
Pea working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pea looking for the choke from the back.
Bergqvist preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pea.
Pea controlling the position well here. Bergqvist rolled but Pea kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pea working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pea thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Green Pea dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pea closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bergqvist prevents Pea from improving position.
Pea wants to take a breather but Bergqvist manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Pea.
Pea wants to pass the guard but Bergqvist is keeping the position.
Pea connects with a couple of short punches.
Pea looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pea thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pea tries to free his leg and advance position but Bergqvist is retaining full guard.
Pea drops back looking for a leg! Bergqvist is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bergqvist manages to kick Pea off! Pea jumps back into Bergqvist's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peais looking to pass into half guard but Bergqvist pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bergqvist is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pea is working an open guard so Bergqvist takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pea fails to land the takedown.
Bergqvist lands a nice shot to the body.
Bergqvist lands a head kick. Pea smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pea is rocked!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bergqvist.
Pea on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pea 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.
Pea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bergqvist is keeping the position for now.
Bergqvist is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pea advances to half guard.
Pea works his way into side control.
Pea is looking to take a break and control but Bergqvist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pea is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bergqvist knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergqvist wants to get back to his feet but Pea drags him back down.
Pea trying to control the position but Bergqvist is working away.
Bergqvist wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pea tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pea passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bergqvist!
Pea looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bergqvist is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Pea wants to control the pace but Bergqvist is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergqvist is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Pea wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Pea is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Bergqvist scores with a three punch combo!
Pea looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bergqvist is defending against the submission attempts here by Pea.
Pea throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pea tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bergqvist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pea is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bergqvist is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Green Pea!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Carolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Mackie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carolla comes to the cage accompanied by Gotta Get It On from Taboo 2. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Carolla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roland Mackie!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carolla throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mackie.
A nice combination there by Carolla.
Carolla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carolla, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Carolla misses.
Carolla misses with a series of wild punches.
Carolla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mackie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carolla lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Carolla throws a right hand that Mackie ducks under and follows up with a left that Mackie also avoids with ease.
Mackie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carolla lands with a right that hurts Mackie. Mackie looks to clinch but Carolla throws a short knee that drops Mackie. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Adam Carolla!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blair Howatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Svenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svenn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. We Taking Over kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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171 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blair Howatt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Svenn!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Howatt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Howatt throws a head kick that misses.
Howatt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Tom Svenn has been cut.
Svenn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Svenn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Howatt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Svenn off and has taken his back!
Svenn is keeping busy.
Svenn tries to escape but Howatt has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Howatt doesn't have the hooks in and Svenn manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svenn trying to control the position from guard on top but Howatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howatt is trying to control the position but Svenn postures up.
Svenn trying to control the position from guard on top but Howatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howatt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Svenn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Howatt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Howatt has escaped and now he's on top!
Howatt trying to control the position from guard on top but Svenn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Svenn throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Howatt wants to pass the guard but Svenn is keeping the position.
Howatt passes Svenn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Howatt prevents Svenn from improving his position.
Svenn looks gassed!
Howatt is looking to take a break and control but Svenn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Svenn slips a jab and a cross from Howatt.
Svenn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Howatt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Svenn's head backwards.
Howatt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Svenn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Svenn working the ground and pound but Howatt is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howatt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Howatt gets back to full guard.
Svenn preventing the sweep.
Svenn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howatt controls Svenn momentarily but Svenn frees himself.
Howatt looking for a guillotine here but Svenn defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svenn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Svenn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Svenn throwing strikes but missing.
Svenn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svenn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Howatt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Svenn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Howatt looking to control.
Howatt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Svenn is pushing down on Howatt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Howatt is fighting to maintain full guard but Svenn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Svenn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Howatt defending well though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Svenn shoots in and bounces Howatt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Howatt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Svenn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Svenn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Howatt is trying to keep Svenn in close.
Svenn connects with a couple of short punches.
Howatt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Svenn wants to pass the guard but Howatt is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svenn looking to sit in guard and control but Howatt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Svenn is on top in guard.
Svenn is looking to advance position but Howatt has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Svenn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Howatt tries to control but Svenn wriggling away.
Svenn wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howatt is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Howatt working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svenn preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Howatt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blair Howatt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Svenn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Svenn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Howatt manages to get to full guard.
Svenn passes Howatt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Howatt looking for submissions off his back.
Howatt wants to improve his position but Svenn is controlling well.
Howatt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Howatt tries to roll over but Svenn keeps him under control.
Howatt is working hard here to advance position.
Blair Howatt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Howatt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Svenn is working away from the top position though.
Howatt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howatt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Svenn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Svenn won't allow Howatt to sweep him here.
Howatt working a defensive guard here.
Svenn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Svenn trying to control but Howatt is working from the bottom.
Svenn is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Svenn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Svenn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Howatt keeping moving, preventing Svenn from controlling successfully.
Howatt looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Svenn is defending well. Howatt quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Svenn has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Howatt celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blair Howatt!
Blair Howatt retains his welterweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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