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FFB 23: Fantana vs. Gordon PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pacal Votan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Gable has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pacal Votan's chin.
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pacal Votan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Gable!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gable looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gable postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Votan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gable distracts Votan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Votan has his foot on Gable's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gable works his way back into a safe position though.
Votan keeping moving, preventing Gable from controlling successfully.
Votan striking from the bottom.
Gable lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gable postures up in Votan's guard and throws a big left but Votan blocks it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gable has eaten all the pies!
Gable pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Votan is keeping the position for now.
Votan throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Votan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Votan drops Gable with a nice combination! Votan dives into Gable's guard, looking to finish!
Gable is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Votan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gable can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gable has his hands on Votan's head, controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Votan thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Votan wanted to stand there but Gable had control of the position.
Votan stopping the sweep attempt from Gable.
Votan drops back looking for a leg! Gable is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gable manages to kick Votan off! Votan jumps back into Gable's guard.
Gable tries to strike from the bottom.
Votan 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Votan is looking to clinch.
Gable looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gable is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Votan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Votan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gable scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Votan is trying to stand up here but Gable is controlling him well.
Gable is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gable wants to lay and pray for a moment but Votan keeps working.
Votan trying to hold on to Gable's head to control him but Gable postures up.
Votan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Votan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gable tries to reverse the position but Votan maintains control.
Votan with a couple of short strikes.
Gable is desperately trying to improve his position but Votan has a good base and remains in mount.
Votan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gable tries to hold on but Votan postures up.
Gable is in all sorts of trouble here.
Votan wants to get back to his feet but Gable is holding on tight.
Gable is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gable wants to control but Votan is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable working to try and regain half guard.
Gable looks gassed!
Votan working the ground and pound effectively.
Gable tries to reverse the position but Votan maintains control.
Votan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gable?
Votan is working for a guillotine from mount but Gable frees his head quite easily.
Gable gets back to half guard.
Gable landing a few short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Votan throwing shots but Gable is blocking nicely.
Votan 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.
Gable is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Votan pulls his head out easily.
Gable taking some punishment here, with Votan in his half guard.
Votan is tying to control. Gable wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gable tries to get to full guard but Votan has control of the leg.
Gable is staying active underneath Votan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Gable fails with the takedown.
Gable shoots in but Votan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Votan lands a high kick to the side of Gable's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Votan dives into guard, looking to finish.
Gable is still in real trouble! Can Votan finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gable lands a decent shot there.
Gable seems to have recovered his senses.
Gable controls Votan momentarily but Votan frees himself.
Gable keeping moving, preventing Votan from controlling successfully.
Votan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gable gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Votan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gable avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gable lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pacal Votan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gable shoots in and bounces Votan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gable really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Votan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gable with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gable working some strikes from top position.
Gable lands a couple of digs.
Gable looking to pass the guard.
Gable is working Votan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Votan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gable scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gable scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gable trying to control the position from guard on top but Votan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Votan is looking for a triangle but Gable pushes his legs off easily.
Gable postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gable drops back looking for a leg! Votan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Votan manages to kick Gable off! Gable jumps back into Votan's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Votan had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gable is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Votan Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gable's back instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can Gable hold on?! Votan is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Votan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gable is trying to break free.
Votan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gable knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gable for a finish.
You can see the frustration on Gable's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gable covers up after that shot from Votan.
Votan connects with a big shot to the side of Gable's head.
Gable defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gable tries to break free.
Votan is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Gable with him. Gable is trying to defend but Votan has an arm under the chin now! Gable grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pacal Votan!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeganathan Mondero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Ricard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Ricard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeganathan Mondero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Ricard!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mondero has Ricard up against the cage in a clinch.
Ricard is looking to break free of the clinch but Mondero has double underhooks.
Mondero keeps control of Ricard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ricard looking for a takedown.
Mondero breaks from the clinch.
Mondero closes the distance and clinches up with Ricard, looking for a takedown. Mondero pushes Ricard against the cage but Ricard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mondero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ricard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mondero's waist but Mondero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ricard off to one side.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mondero.
Mondero scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ricard to see if he's OK.
Mondero slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mondero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mondero is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ricard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mondero works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mondero decides to stand back up. Mondero steps back and let's Ricard get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Ricard.
Ricard moves into the clinch successfully.
Mondero has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ricard is trying to keep an underhook but Mondero manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ricard is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Mondero pulls his head out easily.
Ricard is looking to escape.
Ricard is in trouble now - Mondero has advanced to mount!
Ricard tries to hold on but Mondero pushes him away.
Mondero unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondero stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Mondero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondero has Ricard up against the cage in a clinch.
Ricard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mondero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jeganathan Mondero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Ricard.
Ricard staying out of range there.
Ricard fails with the takedown
and Mondero counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ricard looks gassed!
Mondero has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mondero controlling his opponent.
Mondero in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mondero 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondero lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mondero controlling his opponent.
Mondero lands a heavy elbow.
Ricard is rocked!
Mondero postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Ricard badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Mondero around the waist but Mondero pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Mondero is the winner by TKO! Mondero jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeganathan Mondero!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Choncho Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eriko Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez comes to the cage accompanied by haunted. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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, Choncho Rodriguez!
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, Eriko Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Rodriguez does no damage.
Corleone looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Corleone tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Corleone fails with the takedown.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that Corleone ducks under and follows up with a left that Corleone also avoids with ease.
Rodriguez shoots in but Corleone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Corleone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Corleone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez connects with a nice cross there... Corleone is looking wobbly and Rodriguez recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Corleone to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Rodriguez jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Choncho Rodriguez!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shooter McGavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Chaves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marco Chaves struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 137.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Marco Chaves is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shooter McGavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Chaves!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGavin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chaves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGavin forces Chaves back against the cage and clinches.
McGavin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chaves is pressing down on McGavin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McGavin preventing the sweep.
McGavin has gone for a leg lock! Chaves slips out almost immediately though and dives into McGavin's guard.
Chaves looking to pass the guard.
McGavin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chaves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chaves looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaves won't allow McGavin to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Chaves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGavin as he jumps to the side.
A jab lands there for Chaves.
Chaves scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chaves wants to control but McGavin is keeping him busy.
McGavin is trying to improve his position.
Chaves goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McGavin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chaves but great work by McGavin.
Chaves looks gassed!
McGavin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Chaves to his feet.
Chaves doesn't manage to clinch there - McGavin circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chaves has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McGavin uses from the top position.
McGavin preventing the sweep.
Chaves throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
McGavin wants to get up but he can't break Chaves's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McGavin wants to control from the top but Chaves keeps moving.
Chaves can't keep his opponent in guard - McGavin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McGavin prevents Chaves from improving his position.
McGavin throwing shots but Chaves is blocking nicely.
Chaves is looking for a sweep. McGavin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
McGavin gets caught flat footed, as Chaves shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chaves stands and throws McGavin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chaves working the head with strikes.
McGavin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McGavin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McGavin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGavin works his way into full mount!
Chaves is squirming around, avoiding McGavin's attempts to control the action.
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.
Chaves can't escape the position.
Chaves tries to improve his position but instead McGavin has taken his back!
McGavin gets his hands free as Chaves looks to control.
McGavin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chaves is defending well though. McGavin let's go of the attempt for now.
McGavin tightening his grip on Chaves, looking for the choke.
McGavin gets his hands free as Chaves looks to control.
McGavin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGavin wants to control but Chaves is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marco Chaves will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McGavin darts in trying to clinch
and Chaves counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McGavin wants to get back to his feet.
Chaves lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McGavin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chaves.
Chaves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGavin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chaves stalling away here and it's allowed McGavin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Marco Chaves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chaves gets to his feet. McGavin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGavin tries to clinch but Chaves is having none of it.
Chaves misses with a takedown attempt - McGavin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGavin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGavin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chaves counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGavin won't be happy with that.
McGavin struggling a bit here.
Chaves wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McGavin, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on McGavin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGavin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chaves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chaves landing strikes.
McGavin tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
McGavin is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGavin prevents Chaves from taking his back.
Chaves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chaves working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McGavin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McGavin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGavin tries to control the position but Chaves now has his back.
McGavin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chaves gets his way!
Chaves is not going to allow McGavin to sit and survive in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaves patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
McGavin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McGavin avoids the strikes from Chaves.
Chaves controlling well, preventing McGavin from escaping the position.
McGavin just trying to survive but Chaves is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
McGavin showing good submission defense here.
Chaves misses with punches from the back.
Chaves looking for the choke from the back.
Chaves has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Chaves trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McGavin doesn't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaves scores with strikes from the back.
Chaves controlling from the back.
McGavin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chaves's arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
I really don't envy McGavin right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGavin is working hard here to advance position.
McGavin turns into Chaves and is now in his guard.
McGavin wants to control from the top but Chaves keeps moving.
Chaves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Chaves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McGavin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chaves decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGavin's guard.
McGavin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chaves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGavin's guard.
Chaves is thwarting McGavin's attempts to control the position.
McGavin punching from the bottom.
McGavin has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Chaves escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Chaves!
McGavin gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McGavin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGavin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGavin looking for a sweep. Not yet McGavin, not yet.
Chaves sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chaves wants to control from the top but McGavin keeps moving.
Chaves looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGavin is on top in guard.
McGavin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chaves keeping moving, preventing McGavin from controlling successfully.
Chaves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGavin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chaves is working an open guard so McGavin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaves wants to clinch.
McGavin shoots and misses
and Chaves counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McGavin!
Chaves thowing shots but they're missing.
McGavin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGavin tries to lock up and control but Chaves gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McGavin is trying to escape the mount.
Chaves jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McGavin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McGavin is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaves stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Chaves has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGavin tries to stall but Chaves uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chaves managing to block the knees to the body from McGavin.
McGavin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chaves has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McGavin uses from the top position.
McGavin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chaves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chaves has his foot on McGavin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGavin works his way back into a safe position though.
McGavin trying to control but Chaves is working from the bottom.
McGavin advances to half guard.
Well, if McGavin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGavin throwing shots but Chaves is blocking nicely.
McGavin not doing much here.
McGavin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chaves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGavin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chaves is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Chaves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chaves has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Chaves!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenta Kobashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Okusaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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282 lbs
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289 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenta Kobashi!
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, Richard Okusaka!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okusaka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Okusaka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kobashi is fending him off so far but Okusaka persists. Nope, Kobashi circles away and we're back to standing.
Kobashi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Okusaka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kobashi wants to control but Okusaka is keeping busy.
Okusaka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kobashi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Okusaka performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kobashi is looking to control Okusaka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kobashi avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobashi tries to get to full guard but Okusaka has control of the leg.
Kobashi wants to sweep but Okusaka has passed to side control!
Kobashi is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Kobashi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kobashi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Okusaka counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kobashi's guard now.
Okusaka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kobashi looking to control.
Okusaka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okusaka is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Okusaka's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kobashi is looking to reverse the position.
Okusaka just content to control the position.
Kobashi is trying to work for a sweep but Okusaka has mounted him!
Kobashi has given up his back here. Will Okusaka look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Kobashi is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi is trying to break free.
Kobashi just trying to survive but Okusaka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kobashi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Okusaka's guard. Nice work there by Kobashi.
Kobashi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Okusaka trying to control the position here.
Kobashi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kobashi wants to pass the guard but Okusaka is keeping the position.
Okusaka trying to control the position.
Kobashi wants to pass the guard but Okusaka is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Okusaka holds on and takes a little breather.
Okusaka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kobashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Okusaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kobashi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kobashi misses with a takedown attempt
and Okusaka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenta Kobashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okusaka trying to control but Kobashi is working from the bottom.
Kobashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kobashi could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Okusaka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobashi wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Okusaka dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kobashi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Okusaka to the mat! Okusaka manages to get full guard.
Kobashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Okusaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okusaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kobashi throwing strikes from guard but Okusaka blocks nicely.
Kobashi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Okusaka trying to keep a closed guard but Kobashi is proving a slippery customer.
Okusaka lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kobashi!
Kobashi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Okusaka wants to control but Kobashi is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobashi trying to get back to full guard but Okusaka takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Okusaka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kobashi is looking to improve his position but Okusaka isn't that keen on the idea.
Kobashi is working hard here to advance position.
Kobashi tries to hold on but Okusaka pushes him away.
Okusaka controlling his opponent.
Kobashi wants to control but Okusaka is having none of it.
Kobashi flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's two 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.
Kobashi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Okusaka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Richard Okusaka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kobashi is just holding on here. Okusaka manages to take his back.
Okusaka controlling well, preventing Kobashi from escaping the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kobashi breaks Okusaka's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kobashi looking to pass the guard.
Kobashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Okusaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okusaka is pulling down on Kobashi's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi wants to control from the top but Okusaka keeps moving.
Kobashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Okusaka is retaining full guard.
Okusaka is pulling down on Kobashi's head. It's preventing any offense from Kobashi, at least for the moment.
Okusaka trying to control the position.
Okusaka keeping moving, preventing Kobashi from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kobashi with a poor takedown
and Okusaka counters with a single leg into guard. Kobashi didn't expect that.
Kobashi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kobashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okusaka won't allow Kobashi to sweep him here.
Okusaka postures up.
Kobashi is pulling down on Okusaka's head. It's preventing any offense from Okusaka, at least for the moment.
Kobashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okusaka is one step ahead there.
Kobashi trying to keep a closed guard but Okusaka is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kobashi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Okusaka counters with a single leg into guard. Kobashi didn't expect that.
Kobashi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kobashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Okusaka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okusaka won't allow Kobashi to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Okusaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Kobashi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kobashi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Okusaka counters with a takedown into side control.
Kobashi tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Okusaka easily slips into full mount!
Okusaka controlling the pace for now.
Okusaka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Okusaka controlling from the full mount.
Kobashi tries to reverse the position but Okusaka maintains control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Okusaka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kobashi is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kobashi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kobashi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Okusaka pulls Kobashi in to control the position.
Okusaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kobashi trying to control but Okusaka is working from the bottom.
Okusaka is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Despite being in the dominant position, Richard Okusaka just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kobashi with a poor takedown
and Okusaka counters with a shoot takedown. Kobashi fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenta Kobashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okusaka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kobashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kobashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Okusaka advances to half guard.
Kobashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okusaka not doing much here.
Kobashi wants to control but Okusaka is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi landing a few short strikes.
Kobashi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Okusaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kobashi is keeping the position for now.
Kobashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kobashi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Okusaka trying to control but Kobashi is working from the bottom.
Kobashi wants to sweep here but Okusaka controlling him for the moment.
Okusaka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kobashi gets back to full guard.
Kobashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kobashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Okusaka looking to sit in guard and control but Kobashi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kenta Kobashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kobashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Okusaka controlling Kobashi's posture.
Kobashi works over Okusaka with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Okusaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Okusaka 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Okusaka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oohlong Phart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donovan Couch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oohlong Phart looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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18
253 lbs
2 - 2 - 1 |
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18
240 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Very confident |
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oohlong Phart!
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, Donovan Couch!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phart clinches with his opponent.
Phart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Couch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phart is fending him off so far but Couch persists. Nope, Phart circles away and we're back to standing.
Couch tries to keep at a distance but Phart has taken the fight into the clinch.
Phart gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Couch is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Phart pulls his head out easily.
Couch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Phart is working away from the top position though.
Couch gets back to full guard.
Couch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Couch wants to sweep here but Phart controlling him for the moment.
Phart decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Couch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Phart pinned against the cage. Phart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Couch looks gassed!
Phart stalks Couch and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Couch's face. Couch staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phart gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phart manages to break the clinch.
Phart closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Phart has Couch pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Phart pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Couch tumbling to the mat - Phart dives into Couch's guard.
Couch is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Phart has his hands clasped together but Couch extends an breaks Phart's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Couch.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donovan Couch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pieter Aart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justus J Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aart's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eye of the Tiger. Justice has chosen What We Do (ft. Twista, Lethal Bizzle,) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pieter Aart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justus J Justice!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice throws a right hand that Aart ducks under and follows up with a left that Aart also avoids with ease.
Aart scores a takedown into full mount!
Aart tries to take his opponent's back but Justice turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Aart wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aart looking for a guillotine here but Justice defends easily.
Justice wants to stand but Aart has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Aart looking for a sweep. Not yet Aart, not yet.
Aart is looking for a triangle but Justice pushes his legs off easily.
Justice stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Aart shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Justice tries to avoid it but Aart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Justice to the ground. Justice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Justice swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pieter Aart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aart is breathing heavily.
Aart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Justice pinned against the cage. Justice gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aart is looking to clinch.
Aart has a takedown stuffed.
Aart throws an overhand right that lands on Justice's shoulder, as Justice tries to avoid the shot.
Aart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Justice is fending him off so far but Aart persists. Nope, Justice circles away and we're back to standing.
Justice closes the distance and clinches.
Aart changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Justice fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pieter Aart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aart.
Aart closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aart lands in his opponent's guard.
Aart pushing down on Justice's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice is not content to let Aart control the position.
Aart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aart is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Justice doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aart.
Aart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aart wants to pass the guard but Justice is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Justice tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice trying to control but Aart postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Justice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aart closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Justice moves into full guard.
Aart passes Justice's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aart is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Justice trying to control from the bottom.
Aart looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aart is trying to work for a kimura but Justice is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Justice.
Aart drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Justice manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aart has Justice in his guard.
Justice trying to control but Aart is working from the bottom.
Justice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Justice trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aart's guard.
Justice passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pieter Aart dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aart moves in looking to clinch but Justice pushes him off.
Aart misses with a head kick.
Aart shoots in for a takedown but Justice shows good takedown defense.
Aart wants to clinch but Justice slips to the side
and Justice counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Aart!
Aart has given up his back here.
Aart breaks Justice's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Justice controls Aart momentarily but Aart frees himself.
Justice kicks Aart off and gets to his feet.
Aart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Justice gets a takedown into half guard.
Justice seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aart is looking to get back to full guard here but Justice has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aart is looking to get to half guard.
Aart is working hard here to advance position.
Justice moves to the back position.
Justice is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Aart is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Justus J Justice!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ariel Levin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adriano Cezar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cezar has chosen Racionais Mcs - A Vida E Desafio as his entrance music. Ariel Levin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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23
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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22
142 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariel Levin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriano Cezar!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cezar to the mat! Cezar manages to get full guard.
Levin won't allow Cezar to sweep him here.
Cezar has momentary wrist control but Levin slips an elbow through the middle.
Levin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Levin distracts Cezar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cezar can't keep his opponent in guard - Levin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cezar is trying to get back to full guard.
Levin drops an elbow to the side of Cezar's head.
Levin 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.
Cezar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Levin landing some decent shots from guard.
Levin stays in close to Cezar's body and controls the position.
Levin looking to pass the guard.
Cezar wants to sweep here but Levin controlling him for the moment.
Levin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cezar is trying to control the position but Levin postures up.
Levin 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.
Cezar keeping moving, preventing Levin from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cezar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Levin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cezar won't be happy with that.
Levin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Levin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cezar down.
Cezar prevents Levin from improving position.
Levin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cezar sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Levin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cezar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Levin working the ground and pound.
Cezar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Levin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cezar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Levin is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cezar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Levin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cezar.
Cezar wants to work for an arm triangle but Levin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Levin is trying to get back to full guard.
Levin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cezar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Levin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cezar is one step ahead there.
Cezar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Levin is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Levin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cezar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Levin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cezar, who protects the arm well.
Levin lands a few punches from side control.
Cezar is trying to control Levin's posture but Levin avoids it.
Cezar is looking for a sweep.
Levin working away.
Levin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Cezar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Levin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Levin working the head and body with strikes.
Cezar is trying to control Levin's posture but Levin avoids it.
Cezar tries to bench press Levin off him but Levin keeps the position.
That's four 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.
Levin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cezar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cezar manages to get back to half guard.
Levin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Levin wants to control the action but instead Cezar gets a body lock and reverses into Levin's guard! Nice work!
Levin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cezar is one step ahead there.
Cezar trying to control the position from guard on top but Levin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Cezar is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Levin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Cezar's back instead.
Levin tries to keep control of the position but Cezar is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ariel Levin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cezar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Levin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Levin wants to control from the top but Cezar keeps moving.
Cezar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Levin's guard.
Cezar trying to control but Levin is working from the bottom.
Levin striking off his back.
Levin lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Cezar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Levin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cezar is one step ahead there.
Cezar wants to control from the top but Levin keeps moving.
Levin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cezar is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cezar wants to control from the top but Levin keeps moving.
Ariel Levin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Levin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Levin showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cezar tries to roll over but Levin keeps him under control.
Levin passes to full mount!
Levin lands a heavy elbow.
Levin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cezar's face.
Cezar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cezar tries to get to full guard but Levin has control of the leg.
Cezar looking for submissions off his back.
Levin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cezar is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levin looking for a guillotine from mount but Cezar is having none of it.
Levin raining down shots from the mount!
Levin lands with some strikes.
Cezar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Levin with a couple of short strikes.
Cezar is looking to get to half guard.
Cezar tries to hold on but Levin pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cezar manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Cezar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Levin working the head with strikes.
Levin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Levin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levin is working Cezar over with some ground and pound from side control.
Levin scores with punches from side control.
Levin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cezar, who protects the arm well.
Levin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cezar takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Levin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cezar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cezar prevents Levin from improving position.
Levin tries for a kimura but Cezar is defending well.
Cezar is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cezar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Levin wants to improve his position but Cezar is controlling well.
Cezar seems to be looking for submissions.
Levin wants to get back to full guard.
Cezar working over Levin with some ground and pound. Levin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cezar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cezar tries for a kimura but Levin is defending well.
Levin gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levin is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Cezar pulls his head out easily.
Cezar thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Levin to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ariel Levin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Levin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cezar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Levin throws a looping overhand right but Cezar ducks down to avoid it.
Cezar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Levin striking from the bottom here.
Cezar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cezar trying to control but Levin is working from the bottom.
Levin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cezar wants to pass the guard but Levin is keeping the position.
Cezar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Levin wants to sweep here but Cezar controlling him for the moment.
Levin has his foot on Cezar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cezar works his way back into a safe position though.
Cezar passes Levin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Levin is pressing down on Cezar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Levin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cezar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cezar wants to control from the top but Levin keeps moving.
Levin keeping full guard, as Cezar tries to pass.
Levin keeping busy on the bottom but Cezar has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cezar is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Levin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Levin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cezar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cezar's back!
Levin looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Cezar taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ariel Levin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Fantana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Gorden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Fantana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Gorden!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fantana as he avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Fantana scores with a four punch combination!
Fantana lands a two punch combo.
Gorden drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantana wants to stand but Gorden is controlling the position.
Fantana is trying to control the position but Gorden postures up.
Fantana can't keep his opponent in guard - Gorden advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gorden is looking to advance position but Fantana won't allow it.
Fantana is trying to stand up here but Gorden is controlling him well.
Fantana tries to roll over but Gorden keeps him under control.
Fantana is not content to let Gorden control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fantana with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gorden changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fantana looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gorden looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The strikes coming from Gorden are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gorden trying to control the position but Fantana is working away.
Gorden tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gorden has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gorden tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gorden looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorden swings around for an armbar but Fantana sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gorden's guard.
Gorden keeping moving, preventing Fantana from controlling successfully.
Fantana wanted to stand there but Gorden had control of the position.
Gorden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorden wants to sweep but no luck.
Fantana trying to control but Gorden is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fantana won't allow Gorden to sweep him here.
Fantana is looking to stand up but Gorden won't let him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fantana scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gorden in his tracks.
Fantana throws a right and a left that Gorden avoids nicely.
Fantana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantana misses with a two punch combination.
Fantana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantana connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gorden tries to move into range but Fantana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantana misses with a few strikes there.
Fantana misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorden misses with a takedown attempt - Fantana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gorden shoots for a takedown but Fantana saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brian Fantana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Gorden.
A punch combination from Fantana misses.
Gorden feints and as Fantana raises his hands in defense, Gorden changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantana wants to stand and escape but Gorden is having none of it.
Gorden passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantana is pushing Gorden's head away, looking to escape. Gorden manages to hold on to the position though.
Gorden tries for a kimura but Fantana is defending well.
Gorden tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gorden has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fantana is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Gorden will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fantana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fantana misses with a series of wild punches.
Gorden shoots in looking for a takedown. Fantana tries to sprawl out of it but Gorden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fantana manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Fantana. No joy for Gorden on that attempt.
Gorden gets the takedown into side control.
Gorden prevents Fantana from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantana is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gorden tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fantana's legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorden working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fantana gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gorden is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gorden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fantana knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gorden controlling the action here.
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.
Gorden is trying to work for a kimura but Fantana is defending well.
Gorden has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gorden trying to control but Fantana is having none of it.
Fantana is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gorden punching from mount but Fantana doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gorden swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fantana is now in Gorden's guard. A big mistake from Gorden there, giving up the dominant position!
Fantana has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fantana decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gorden, up you get!
Fantana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gorden tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brian Fantana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Gorden.
Gorden changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fantana fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brian Fantana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Fantana.
Fantana lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantana throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorden shoots in but no luck this time.
Fantana lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gorden backs up against the cage.
A punch combination from Fantana misses.
Brian Fantana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gorden has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantana throws a right hand that Gorden ducks under and follows up with a left that Gorden also avoids with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gorden.
Fantana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantana rushes Gorden and presses him up against the cage.
Gorden tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fantana smiles and moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Fantana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Fantana dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fantana throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gorden on the side of the head.
Fantana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gorden misses with a takedown attempt - Fantana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fantana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ben Gorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorden has a takedown stuffed.
Brian Fantana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Gorden.
Fantana rushes Gorden and presses him up against the cage.
Gorden looking for a takedown.
Fantana leaning against his opponent.
Fantana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gorden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fantana prevents it.
Fantana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gorden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantana throws a series of punches but Gorden avoids them all with ease.
Fantana works over Gorden's head and body with a nice combination.
Gorden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fantana.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gorden.
Fantana throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gorden shoots in but Fantana avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fantana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gorden.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorden shoots in and bounces Fantana off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gorden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gorden postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fantana is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gorden, into his guard.
Gorden isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fantana stacks Gorden on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fantana!
Gorden is looking to reverse the position.
Fantana stands up and beckons Gorden to his feet.
Fantana lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Fantana both land. Nice combination.
Gorden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fantana slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gorden is looking for a kimura here.
Gorden is working for a submission of some sort.
Gorden is working for a kimura but Fantana is defending it quite comfortably.
Gorden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fantana doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gorden.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorden wants to control but Fantana is keeping him busy.
Gorden is looking to advance position but Fantana won't allow it.
Fantana trying to control but Gorden postures up.
Gorden wants to pass the guard but Fantana is defending well.
Fantana is trying to maintain the position but Gorden is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Fantana clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gorden shoots in for a takedown but Fantana shows good takedown defense.
Brian Fantana is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantana catches Gorden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gorden has a takedown stuffed.
Gorden fails with a takedown attempt.
Brian Fantana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Gorden.
Fantana throws a series of strikes that have Gorden backpedaling.
Fantana connects with a jab.
Gorden shoots in but no luck this time.
Fantana throws a series of punches but Gorden avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana gets caught flat footed, as Gorden shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gorden wants to control from the top but Fantana keeps moving.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gorden pushes down on Fantana's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gorden is keen to just control but Fantana is a slippery customer.
Fantana wants to get back to his feet.
Gorden has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gorden moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fantana has worked his arm free - good work by Fantana!
Gorden is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fantana knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorden looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gorden goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fantana has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gorden but great work by Fantana.
Gorden is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Gorden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gorden looking for a sweep but Fantana has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Gorden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gorden?
Gorden gets back to half guard.
Gorden is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Fantana pulls his head out easily.
Gorden works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fantana wanted to stand there but Gorden had control of the position.
Fantana won't allow Gorden to sweep him here.
Fantana tries to stand but Gorden is controlling from the bottom.
Gorden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fantana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fantana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorden wants to improve his position but instead Fantana has moved into half guard.
Gorden is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Fantana pulls his head out easily.
Gorden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fantana controlling the action here.
Gorden wants to sweep but Fantana has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ben Gorden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fantana with a jab.
Fantana displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gorden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fantana swivels and escapes.
Fantana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gorden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gorden shoots in but Fantana avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fantana lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gorden is rocked!
Fantana lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Gorden is looking to close the distance but Fantana sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Gorden crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Gorden is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Brian Fantana!
Brian Fantana is the new bantamweight champion!
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