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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wuji Tianya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh James will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wuji Tianya!
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, Josh James!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tianya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tianya looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
Tianya is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Tianya closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
Tianya feints and as James raises his hands in defense, Tianya changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tianya postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
Tianya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
Tianya looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
James landing some decent shots from guard.
It looks like Wuji Tianya has been cut.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tianya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James controls from within his opponent's guard.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
James postures up in Tianya's guard and throws a big left but Tianya blocks it.
James won't allow Tianya to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tianya has momentary wrist control but James slips an elbow through the middle.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Tianya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tianya wants to sweep but no luck.
James wants to control from the top but Tianya keeps moving.
Tianya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James wants to control from the top but Tianya keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tianya looks to land a combination. James sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tianya counters with a head kick. That will keep James thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tianya is breathing heavily.
Tianya fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tianya gets caught flat footed, as James shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tianya keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tianya keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Tianya being controlled here, momentarily.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tianya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tianya tries to get out of the position.
James won't allow Tianya to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wuji Tianya's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tianya throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. James tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tianya is in James's guard.
Tianya could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tianya drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but James manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tianya has James in his guard.
Tianya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tianya wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and James manages to pass to side control.
James with the ground and pound but Tianya uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
James postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
James is stalling in the full guard.
Tianya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
James trying to control but Tianya is working from the bottom.
James connects with a couple of short punches.
James throws a strike but Tianya rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tianyais looking to pass into half guard but James pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now James is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Tianya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James throwing strikes but missing.
James slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
James content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
James postures up.
Tianya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
James works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tianya is not content to let James control the position.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
James winds up and cracks Tianya with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wuji Tianya's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tianya darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wuji Tianya's cut is getting worse.
Tianya is looking to stall here but James recovers full guard.
Tianya throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tianya has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tianya throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tianya trying to stand up but can't free himself from James's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tianyais looking to pass into half guard but James pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now James is in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
James is putting a hurting on Tianya here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wuji Tianya's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wuji Tianya's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Josh James!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Grohl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Menegale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grohl comes to the cage accompanied by Avenged Sevenfold - Beast and the Harlot. Gabriel Grohl has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Grohl!
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, Joao Menegale!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menegale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grohl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grohl stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grohl wants it to stay on the feet.
Menegale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Menegale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Menegale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grohl is fending him off so far but Menegale persists. Nope, Grohl circles away and we're back to standing.
Menegale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Menegale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Menegale tries to clinch but Grohl is having none of it.
Menegale has a takedown stuffed.
Gabriel Grohl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Menegale.
Menegale tries to clinch up but Grohl circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menegale misses with a body kick.
Grohl jabs Menegale right on the nose. Menegale blinks but takes it well.
Grohl throws a head kick that misses.
Menegale fails to land the takedown.
Menegale fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grohl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grohl slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Menegale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grohl as he jumps to the side.
Grohl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Grohl catches Menegale right on the button with a cross.
Menegale shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grohl defends it nicely.
Menegale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grohl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Grohl there.
Grohl throws a sloppy head kick and Menegale moves out of range easily.
Menegale wants to clinch up but Grohl keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Menegale.
Menegale looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menegale tries to clinch but Grohl is having none of it.
Menegale takes one on the button.
Gabriel Grohl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Menegale takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Menegale wants to clinch.
Menegale doesn't manage to clinch there - Grohl circles away.
Grohl plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grohl stuffs the takedown.
Menegale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Menegale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Menegale is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Grohl finds it's way through Menegale's defenses.
Joao Menegale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grohl lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grohl stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Menegale shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grohl but Grohl pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice jab there from Grohl.
Menegale takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Menegale doesn't manage to clinch there - Grohl circles away.
Grohl lands with a kick to the temple. Menegale shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grohl swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Menegale.
Grohl works the jab nicely.
Menegale looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grohl scores with a nice strike.
Grohl lands an overhand right.
Grohl is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grohl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grohl lands the left hand.
Grohl with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menegale takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grohl, as that shot connected.
Grohl moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grohl bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Menegale's head backwards.
Menegale on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice takedown defense from Grohl. No joy for Menegale on that attempt.
Menegale closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grohl lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Menegale with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grohl to score with a decent uppercut.
Grohl scores with a body shot.
Menegale takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grohl throws a good cross that connects.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grohl scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grohl connects with a good right hand that stumbles Menegale. Menegale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grohl scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Grohl dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Grohl throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Menegale shoots for a takedown but Grohl saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Menegale might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Grohl has got the better of the exchanges.
Grohl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Menegale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grohl keeps the fight on the outside.
Menegale is looking to clinch but Grohl is avoiding it.
Grohl throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Menegale on the side of the head.
Menegale tries to clinch but Grohl moves out of range.
Menegale moves in looking to clinch but Grohl pushes him off.
Menegale wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grohl lands with an overhand left.
A head kick by Menegale misses
and Grohl counters with a nice uppercut.
Grohl lands a head kick!
Menegale is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menegale closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grohl connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gabriel Grohl is winning the standup battle so far.
Menegale tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Menegale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menegale fails with the takedown
letting Grohl counter with a right hand.
Menegale tries to clinch
and Grohl cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Grohl lands.
Menegale wants to clinch
and Grohl cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Menegale misses with a takedown
and Grohl cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gabriel Grohl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Menegale.
Menegale takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Menegale takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grohl throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grohl.
Menegale takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grohl scores with a jab to the jaw.
A low kick from Menegale is predictable there
letting Grohl counter with a right hand.
Menegale misses with a jab to the body
and Grohl counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Menegale closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Menegale takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Grohl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Menegale can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menegale on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Menegale has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grohl lands a head kick!
Grohl with a jab.
Menegale tries to clinch up
letting Grohl counter with a right hand.
Grohl throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grohl ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grohl lands a jab to the head.
Grohl connects with a right hand. Menegale shakes it off.
Grohl lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Menegale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grohl finds it's way round the side to connect with Menegale's head.
Grohl scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Menegale fails with the takedown
letting Grohl counter with a right hand.
Grohl lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Grohl.
Menegale is trying desperately to land a takedown but Grohl is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Menegale.
Grohl scores with a push kick.
A shot to the liver by Grohl. Beautiful body shot.
Grohl plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Menegale has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Menegale there as he acknowledges the shot.
Menegale takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grohl lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grohl lands with a cross.
Menegale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Menegale shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Menegale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grohl circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grohl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menegale moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grohl throws a head kick but Menegale moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grohl uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grohl lands the left hand.
Grohl paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Menegale drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Grohl dominated that second round.
That's time! Grohl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Menegale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grohl finds it's way round the side to connect with Menegale's head.
Menegale with a poor takedown
and Grohl connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grohl lands with a straight right. Menegale didn't see that one coming.
Menegale tries to clinch
and Grohl counters with a straight right hand.
Grohl lands with a kick to the temple. Menegale shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Joao Menegale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Menegale wants to clinch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Grohl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menegale misses with a takedown attempt
and Grohl counters with a thumping low kick.
Grohl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menegale.
Menegale wants to clinch but Grohl slips to the side
and Grohl counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grohl lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grohl tests Menegale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Menegale throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grohl cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grohl lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Menegale shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Menegale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menegale shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grohl counters with a straight right hand.
Gabriel Grohl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Menegale.
Grohl lunges at Menegale with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Menegale's hand.
Menegale throws a lazy head kick
and Grohl counters with a nice uppercut.
Grohl lands with a kick to the temple. Menegale shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grohl lands a glancing blow to the side of Menegale's head.
Menegale takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grohl ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left lands for Grohl.
Menegale closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab lands there for Grohl.
Grohl lets loose with a powerful body kick. Menegale will feel that in the morning.
Menegale tries to clinch up
and Grohl cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grohl scores with a kick to the midsection.
Grohl's corner calls for a 1-2. Grohl obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grohl connects with a jab.
Grohl cracks a nice hook into Menegale's ribs.
A left lands for Grohl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grohl throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Menegale with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grohl counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grohl scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grohl lands a nice hook to Menegale's body. Menegale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Menegale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grohl punishes Menegale's body with a nice straight punch.
Grohl throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Menegale's head.
Grohl digs a good hook to Menegale's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menegale takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Menegale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grohl misses with a head kick.
Menegale walks into a stiff left hand from Grohl.
Menegale takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Menegale throws a sloppy head kick
and Grohl counters with a head kick. That will keep Menegale thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Grohl scores with a nice strike.
Menegale shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grohl counters with a nice uppercut.
Menegale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grohl lands a nice hook to Menegale's body. Menegale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grohl fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Menegale on the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Grohl.
Grohl tests Menegale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grohl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Menegale throws a head kick that misses
and Grohl counters with a nice uppercut.
Grohl with a nice cross.
Grohl scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grohl thuds a left hand into Menegale's body.
Grohl lands a jab.
Grohl dips to his left and cracks Menegale with an uppercut!
Grohl circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grohl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menegale tries to clinch but Grohl moves away
and Grohl counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Joao Menegale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gabriel Grohl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Menegale looks to clinch
and Grohl counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Grohl showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grohl has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:24
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:24
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Grohl!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Segel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Segel looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Segel !
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Segel tries to clinch up.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Segel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machida counters with a nice body kick.
Segel looks gassed!
No luck for Machida with that takedown attempt.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but Segel shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Machida scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Jason Segel has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Segel tries to keep at a distance but Machida has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machida tries for a takedown. No joy.
Machida turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Machida manages to end up in side control.
Machida landing strikes.
Machida has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Machida looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Segel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Segel is working an open guard so Machida takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Machida lands a jab to Segel 's midsection.
Machida shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Segel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Machida decides to stand back up. Machida steps back and let's Segel get back to his feet.
Machida shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Segel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Segel keeping moving, preventing Machida from controlling successfully.
Segel has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Machida off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Segel tries to clinch
and Machida moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida has Segel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Machida pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Segel tumbling to the mat - Machida dives into Segel 's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida trying to control but Segel is working from the bottom.
Segel is trying to hold Machida in close to prevent damage but Machida has managed to pass into half guard.
Machida has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Machida slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Segel tries to kick Machida off but Machida keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Segel keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Segel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lyoto Machida.
Segel tries to clinch up
and Machida counters with a takedown into side control.
Segel is looking to regain half guard here but Machida keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machida is looking to take a break and control but Segel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Segel tries to buck Machida off but Machida is having none of it.
Machida lands some shots froms side control.
Segel is looking for a sweep.
Machida content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Machida trying to control the action but Segel is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machida stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Segel 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Segel stuffs the takedown.
Segel wants to clinch
and Machida counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Segel !
Segel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Segel has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Machida has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Segel 's body.
Machida seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Segel for as long as he can get away with.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Segel is trying to get back to his feet but Machida has full control of the position and if anything, Segel has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is riding his opponent, not letting Segel buck him off.
Machida looking for the choke but no joy.
Segel is trying to break free.
Machida scores with punches from the back.
Segel tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Machida has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Segel is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lyoto Machida!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akainu Sakazuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldo has chosen Rollin - Limp Bizkit as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Leo Aldo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akainu Sakazuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leo Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo wants to clinch up but Sakazuki keeps it at a distance.
Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakazuki blocks a head kick by Aldo.
Aldo wants to clinch up but Sakazuki keeps it at a distance.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakazuki circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Aldo.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sakazuki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sakazuki gets a takedown into half guard.
Aldo is trying to stand up here but Sakazuki is controlling him well.
Sakazuki trying to control the pace.
Aldo tries to kick Sakazuki off but Sakazuki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aldo is trying to escape back to his feet but Sakazuki uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Sakazuki remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo wants to get back to his feet.
Sakazuki slows the pace down.
Sakazuki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aldo being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aldo tries to escape but Sakazuki is in control.
Aldo trying to remain calm as Sakazuki controls from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Akainu Sakazuki.
Sakazuki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sakazuki looking for a guillotine from mount but Aldo is having none of it.
Sakazuki is breathing heavily.
A nice elbow there by Sakazuki.
Sakazuki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aldo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakazuki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo is trying to stand.
Sakazuki controlling the position easily from mount.
Aldo wants to try and get back to his feet.
Sakazuki controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aldo wants to get back to his feet.
Aldo has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Sakazuki has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Aldo's body.
Sakazuki is cranking Aldo's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Aldo! He's tightened the choke and Aldo is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Akainu Sakazuki!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony DeSouza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiko Zanetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony DeSouza could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kiko Zanetti's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony DeSouza!
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, Kiko Zanetti!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSouza closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - DeSouza lands in his opponent's guard.
Zanetti looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
DeSouza pushes down on Zanetti's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSouza content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zanetti is refusing to be controlled, as DeSouza sits in half guard.
DeSouza takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zanetti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
DeSouza passes to full mount!
DeSouza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSouza with good strikes from the mount here!
DeSouza tries to control but Zanetti wriggling away.
DeSouza pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSouza controlling the pace for now.
DeSouza wants to control the pace but Zanetti is squirming around nicely.
DeSouza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSouza moves to the back.
Zanetti is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
DeSouza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
DeSouza doesn't have the hooks in and Zanetti manages to turn into his guard.
Zanetti should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tony DeSouza.
Zanetti with a poor takedown
and DeSouza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by DeSouza.
Zanetti throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
DeSouza advances to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSouza is controlling the pace.
Zanetti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but DeSouza scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSouza 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! Zanetti is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony DeSouza!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Exfivt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Exfivt had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Exfivt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Casey Cullen!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cullen lands with a nice body punch.
Casey Cullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exfivt fails with a takedown attempt.
Cullen misses with a few strikes there.
Cullen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Exfivt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cullen has Exfivt up against the cage in a clinch.
Cullen lands a nice shot to the body.
Cullen lands an elbow inside.
Cullen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cullen tries to land a knee to the head but Exfivt blocks with his arms.
Exfivt has Cullen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cullen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cullen lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Andre Exfivt has been cut.
Cullen lands a nice elbow.
Exfivt is breathing heavily.
A short left from Cullen.
Exfivt is looking to break free of the clinch but Cullen has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Cullen.
Cullen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short uppercut from Cullen.
Cullen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cullen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Exfivt takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen stops a takedown attempt from Exfivt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Exfivt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cullen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cullen lands an elbow that stopped Exfivt in his tracks for a moment.
Cullen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cullen lands an elbow just above Exfivt 's eye.
Cullen lands an elbow that stopped Exfivt in his tracks for a moment.
Cullen lands a nice elbow.
Cullen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Exfivt's defenses.
Cullen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cullen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cullen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Exfivt is rocked!
Exfivt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Exfivt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Exfivt takes an elbow to the temple.
Exfivt seems to have got his legs back now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cullen obliges.
Cullen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Exfivts head.
Exfivt takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cullen lands a right hand.
Cullen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Exfivt backwards.
Cullen lands an elbow inside that Exfivt shrugs off.
Cullen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cullen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cullen lands an elbow that stopped Exfivt in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cullen.
Cullen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cullen lands a damaging elbow.
Cullen lands a right hand.
Cullen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cullen lands a damaging elbow.
Cullen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cullen lands an elbow that stopped Exfivt in his tracks for a moment.
Cullen lands an elbow just above Exfivt 's eye.
Cullen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cullen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cullen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cullen pushes Exfivt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Exfivt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cullen lands an elbow inside.
Cullen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cullen lands an elbow just above Exfivt 's eye.
Exfivt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cullen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cullen stuns Exfivt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Exfivt throws a sloppy head kick and Cullen moves out of range easily.
Cullen looks to land a combination. Exfivt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cullen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cullen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cullen scores with a shot to the body.
Cullen lands a nice hook to Exfivt's body. Exfivt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Exfivt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Exfivt showed some decent athleticism there.
Exfivt trying to control the action but Cullen is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen is trying to stand.
Exfivt is trying to control. Cullen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Exfivt is working for a kimura but Cullen is defending it quite comfortably.
Cullen pushes Exfivt off looking to stand but Exfivt dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casey Cullen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Exfivt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Cullen. Beautiful body shot.
Cullen takes a swing at Exfivt's ribcage but misses.
Exfivt thuds his right hand into Cullen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cullen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Exfivt rather than just go for the knockout.
Cullen lands with a shot to the body.
Exfivt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cullen swivels and escapes.
Cullen stuns Exfivt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cullen with a jab.
Cullen lands the left hand.
Cullen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cullen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cullen with a nice cross.
Cullen stuns Exfivt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Exfivt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Exfivt doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Exfivt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice jab there from Cullen.
Cullen tests Exfivt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cullen connects with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Cullen. Beautiful body shot.
Cullen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Exfivt.
Cullen moves into the clinch.
Cullen lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Cullen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cullen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cullen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Exfivt's defenses.
Cullen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen lands an elbow just above Exfivt 's eye.
Cullen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cullen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Exfivt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cullen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cullen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cullen lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Cullen.
Cullen lands an elbow just above Exfivt 's eye.
Cullen lands an elbow inside.
Exfivt takes an elbow to the temple.
Exfivt is working for takedown but Cullen is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Exfivt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cullen lands a damaging elbow.
Cullen lands a damaging elbow.
Cullen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cullen scores a nice knee to the body.
Cullen lands a damaging elbow.
Cullen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cullen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Exfivt backwards.
Exfivt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Casey Cullen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cullen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cullen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Exfivt's defenses.
Cullen lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exfivt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cullen lands a damaging elbow.
Cullen lands an elbow just above Exfivt 's eye.
Cullen lands an elbow just above Exfivt 's eye.
Exfivt takes a shot to the head.
Cullen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Exfivt's defenses.
Cullen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cullen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cullen lands a damaging elbow.
Cullen lands an elbow inside that Exfivt shrugs off.
Cullen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Exfivt backwards.
Cullen lands an elbow inside.
Cullen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cullen lands an elbow inside that Exfivt shrugs off.
Cullen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cullen lands an elbow inside.
Cullen lands an elbow just above Exfivt 's eye.
Cullen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cullen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cullen lands an elbow that stopped Exfivt in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen scores a nice knee to the body.
Cullen lands an elbow just above Exfivt 's eye.
A short right from Cullen on the inside.
Cullen lands an elbow inside that Exfivt shrugs off.
Cullen lands an elbow inside.
Cullen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Cullen.
Exfivt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Cullen.
Cullen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cullen lands an elbow inside that Exfivt shrugs off.
Cullen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cullen lands a damaging elbow.
Cullen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Exfivt's defenses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cullen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cullen - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cullen lands an elbow that stopped Exfivt in his tracks for a moment.
Cullen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees to the body from Cullen.
Cullen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cullen slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casey Cullen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andre Exfivt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cullen scores with a nice head shot.
Cullen thows a body shot but no joy.
Cullen takes a swing at Exfivt's ribcage but misses.
Casey Cullen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cullen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cullen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Exfivt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Exfivt looks to score with a jab to the body but Cullen is just out of range.
Cullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exfivt was well out of range. Poor timing from Cullen.
Exfivt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cullen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exfivt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cullen pinned against the cage. Cullen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Exfivt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Exfivt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Exfivt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cullen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Exfivt doesn't seem bothered though.
Exfivt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cullen just misses with a punch to the body.
Exfivt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cullen misses with a two punch combination.
Exfivt slips a jab and a cross from Cullen.
Exfivt shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Exfivt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cullen's corner calls for a 1-2. Cullen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Cullen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cullen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Exfivt has a takedown stuffed.
Cullen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cullen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cullen tests Exfivt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cullen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cullen throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cullen punishes Exfivt's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cullen cracks a nice hook into Exfivt's ribs.
Cullen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Exfivt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Exfivt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cullen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Exfivt on the side of the head.
Cullen takes a swing at Exfivt's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Cullen misses.
Cullen throws a right hand that Exfivt ducks under and follows up with a left that Exfivt also avoids with ease.
Cullen scores with a jab to the body.
Cullen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Exfivt's hands.
Exfivt throws a hook to the side of Cullen's head but Cullen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Exfivt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen lands with a shot to the body.
Cullen moves into the clinch.
Exfivt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cullen scores a nice knee to the body.
Cullen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Exfivt takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Cullen.
Cullen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Exfivt's face.
Cullen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cullen lands a nice elbow.
Exfivt takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hook to the body lands for Cullen.
Andre Exfivt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cullen lands an elbow just above Exfivt 's eye.
Cullen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Exfivt's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Exfivt takes an elbow to the temple.
Cullen lands a left hand.
Cullen lands an elbow inside.
Casey Cullen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot in the inside from Cullen.
Cullen lands an elbow inside that Exfivt shrugs off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casey Cullen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cullen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 25:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casey Cullen!
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