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GFL 2: Rumble in Rio PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaur Kaalikas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaur Kaalikas!
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, Jamal Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kaalikas as he avoids it easily.
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Kaalikas.
Hernandez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kaalikas's waist but Kaalikas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hernandez off to one side.
Kaalikas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kaalikas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kaalikas has Hernandez pressed against the cage.
Kaalikas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kaalikas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kaur Kaalikas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Hernandez.
Kaalikas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hernandezs head.
Kaalikas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hernandez's face.
It looks like Jamal Hernandez has been cut.
Kaalikas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kaalikas digs a right hand underneath Hernandez's ribcage. Hernandez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hernandez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kaalikas has Hernandez pressed against the cage.
Kaalikas lands an elbow inside that Hernandez shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaalikas pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hernandez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hernandez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kaalikas smiles and moves away.
Kaalikas wants to clinch up but Hernandez keeps it at a distance.
Kaur Kaalikas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches up with Kaalikas, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes Kaalikas against the cage but Kaalikas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hernandez feints and as Kaalikas raises his hands in defense, Hernandez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard.
Hernandez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kaalikas 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.
Kaalikas wants to stand up but Hernandez is controlling him.
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.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hernandez shoots for a takedown but Kaalikas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaalikas throws a sloppy head kick and Hernandez moves out of range easily.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Kaalikas is having none of it.
Hernandez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaalikas swivels and escapes.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kaalikas as he avoids it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hernandez.
Hernandez looks gassed!
Kaalikas prevents Hernandez from improving position.
Hernandez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kaalikas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kaalikas manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikas pushes Hernandez off and gets back to his feet.
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kaur Kaalikas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaalikas pushes Hernandez up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaalikas with a knee to the head.
Kaalikas lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kaalikas.
Kaalikas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kaalikas gets underhooks to prevent Hernandez's takedown attempt.
Kaalikas lands a nice elbow.
Kaalikas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hernandez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kaalikas misses with a knee strike.
Kaalikas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but Kaalikas holds him up against the cage and eventually Hernandez drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but Kaalikas holds him up against the cage and eventually Hernandez drops back down to his feet.
Hernandez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kaalikas landing knees to the body.
Hernandez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kaalikas prevents it.
Kaalikas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kaalikas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kaalikas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kaalikas tries to land a knee to the head but Hernandez blocks with his arms.
Kaalikas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kaalikas lands with a short shot to the head.
Hernandez goes for a takedown attempt but Kaalikas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kaalikas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hernandez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaur Kaalikas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamal Hernandez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kaalikas wants to clinch but Hernandez slips to the side
and Hernandez counters with a single leg into guard. Kaalikas didn't expect that.
Kaalikas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Kaalikas keeps moving.
Kaalikas looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaalikas, not yet.
Hernandez 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.
Kaalikas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hernandez is controlling him.
Hernandez 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.
Hernandez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kaalikas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hernandez, into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Kaalikas from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaalikas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaalikas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hernandez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kaalikas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kaalikas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hernandez.
Hernandez working for a guillotine from mount but Kaalikas is in no mood to give up.
Kaalikas is trying to escape the mount.
Hernandez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kaalikas is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez works his way to his opponent's back.
Kaalikas looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hernandez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kaalikas has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hernandez sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Kaalikas taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jamal Hernandez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Helio Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Hymen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helio Campos!
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, Buster Hymen!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campos shoots in for a double leg but Hymen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Campos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hymen chips away with some ground and pound.
Hymen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hymen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hymen slips nicely into half guard.
Hymen is looking to take a break and control but Campos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hymen is pressing down on Campos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Campos is holding on for now.
Hymen thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Campos to regain full guard.
Hymen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hymen wants to pass the guard but Campos is keeping the position.
Hymen throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hymen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hymen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hymen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Campos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hymen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hymen cracks Campos with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Campos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hymen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Campos keeps working.
Hymen has an Americana. Campos didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hymen is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hymen hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Buster Hymen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LieHarder Machete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good 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, Helio Gracie!
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, LieHarder Machete!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machete gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Machete keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Machete keeping busy on the bottom but Gracie has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machete doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Machete wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie 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.
Machete wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Machete is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Machete looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machete trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Machete has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Machete defends it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Machete misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Machete.
Machete has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Machete is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gracie rolls with it to try and escape but Machete cranks on the arm and Gracie is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). LieHarder Machete!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Munez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolly Parton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parton has chosen 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Santiago Munez!
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, Dolly Parton!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parton scores a takedown into full mount!
Parton controlling his opponent.
Munez is trying to escape the mount.
Munez is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parton content just to control the position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Munez tries to hold on but Parton postures up.
Parton content just to control the position here.
Munez is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Munez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Munez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Parton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Munez is working to get back to half guard.
Parton unloading with bombs!
Munez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Munez wants to control but Parton is having none of it.
Parton controlling the position easily from mount.
Munez working to try and regain half guard.
Parton content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dolly Parton just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Munez throws a good cross that connects.
Munez connects with a single shot there.
Parton fails with a takedown attempt.
Parton looks gassed!
Munez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Munez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Munez misses with a few strikes there.
Munez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Munez duly obliges.
Parton is rocked!
Munez jabs Parton right on the nose. Parton blinks but takes it well.
Parton is still on wobbly legs! Can Munez finish him?
Munez lands with a right hand.
Parton gets the takedown into side control.
Parton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Parton seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parton has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Parton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Munez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parton wants to stand up but Munez is controlling the position.
Still in half guard, Parton seems content to control.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dolly Parton just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Parton shoots for a takedown but Munez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Santiago Munez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dolly Parton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parton.
Munez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Parton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Munez as he jumps to the side.
Parton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Munez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parton looks for a takedown but Munez sprawls well.
Munez misses with a series of wild punches.
Parton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parton shoots in for a double leg but Munez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Parton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Munez tries to bum rush Parton with a series of wild strikes but Parton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parton feints and as Munez raises his hands in defense, Parton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munez had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Parton is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Munez Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Parton's back instead.
Parton 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 Munez gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dolly Parton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Parton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Munez scores with a punch to the head.
Parton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Munez swivels and escapes.
Munez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jab from Munez.
Munez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Munez trying to control but Parton is working from the bottom.
Parton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Munez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Munez 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.
Munez tries to free his leg and advance position but Parton is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Munez stops Parton from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Parton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Munez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Parton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Munez wants to get back to full guard.
Munez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Munez.
Munez looking for a guillotine here but Parton defends easily.
Parton passes Munez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Munez tries to get to full guard but Parton has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munez is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Parton pulls his head out easily.
Parton is looking to advance position but Munez won't allow it.
Munez wants to improve his position but Parton is controlling well.
Parton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Munez actively working from the bottom here.
Parton gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Nice shot by Munez.
Parton has his takedown stuffed
and Munez counters with a stiff right hand.
Parton gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parton postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Munez to stand up.
Good exchange - Munez coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Munez.
Good exchange - Munez coming out on top.
Munez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Parton on the side of the head.
Munez looks for a takedown but Parton sprawls well.
Munez lands with a cross.
Munez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Munez throws a jab when Parton was well out of range.
Munez scores with a hook.
Munez lands a two punch combo.
Munez lands the left hand.
Munez shoots in looking for a takedown. Parton tries to sprawl out of it but Munez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Parton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Munez misses with a takedown attempt
and Parton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Munez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Munez has his foot on Parton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parton works his way back into a safe position though.
Parton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Munez is looking for a triangle but Parton pushes his legs off easily.
Munez has his foot on Parton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parton works his way back into a safe position though.
Munez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Munez is looking for a triangle but Parton pushes his legs off easily.
Parton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Munez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Munez has a closed guard, preventing Parton from standing up.
Parton postures up.
Parton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Parton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dolly Parton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Let's hope that Parton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Santiago Munez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Parton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Munez is being controlled here.
Munez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Munez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Munez wants to sweep but no luck.
Parton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Munez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Parton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Parton wants to stand but Munez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Munez has his foot on Parton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parton works his way back into a safe position though.
Parton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Parton looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Munez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parton pushing down on Munez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Parton wants to stand up but Munez is controlling the position.
Parton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Munez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Munez is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Parton pulls his head out easily.
Parton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Munez looking for submissions off his back.
Parton is looking to take a break and control but Munez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parton prevents Munez from improving his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Munez throws a series of punches but Parton moves out of range.
Parton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Munez misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Parton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Munez swivels and escapes.
Parton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Parton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Munez!
Parton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Munez is looking to improve his position but Parton isn't that keen on the idea.
Parton looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munez is desperately trying to improve his position but Parton has a good base and remains in mount.
Parton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dolly Parton just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Munez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parton counters with a single leg into guard. Munez didn't expect that.
Munez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Parton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Munez had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Parton is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Munez Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Parton's back instead.
You can see the frustration on Parton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Parton controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Parton tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parton is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Parton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Munez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Parton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Munez doesn't have the hooks in and Parton manages to turn into his guard.
Munez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Parton controls the pace.
Munez looking for a guillotine here but Parton defends easily.
Parton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Munez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parton trying to control but Munez is working from the bottom.
Munez is looking for a triangle but Parton pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parton trying to control the position from guard on top but Munez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dolly Parton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Parton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dolly Parton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Walnutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mel Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulie Walnutz!
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, Mel Gray!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walnutz gets a clinch.
Walnutz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Walnutz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Walnutz.
Gray takes an elbow to the temple.
Walnutz lands a nice knee to the body.
Walnutz lands a nice knee to the body.
Gray looks gassed!
Walnutz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Walnutz lands a knee to the head.
Gray takes an elbow to the temple.
Walnutz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gray lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Walnutz scores a nice knee to the body.
Walnutz stalling in the clinch.
Walnutz lands an elbow inside.
Walnutz lands a knee to the body.
Gray takes a knee right on the jaw!
Walnutz lands an elbow that stopped Gray in his tracks for a moment.
Walnutz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Walnutz landing knees to the head.
Walnutz controlling the action here for a moment.
A knee to the head by Walnutz.
Walnutz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walnutz scores a nice knee to the body.
Walnutz with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Walnutz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Walnutz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gray blocks an elbow strike.
Gray tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walnutz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Walnutz tries to land a knee to the head but Gray blocks with his arms.
Walnutz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Walnutz prevents Gray from breaking the clinch.
Gray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gray jumps guard but Walnutz stands there with Gray around his waist. Gray gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Walnutz tries a knee to the head but Gray blocks it.
Gray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Walnutz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gray has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Walnutz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gray lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Walnutz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gray lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Walnutz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Walnutz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gray lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Walnutz lands an elbow just above Gray 's eye.
Walnutz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Walnutz landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walnutz lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walnutz lands a nice knee to the body.
Walnutz lands a nice knee to the body.
Walnutz landing knees to the head.
Gray managing to block the knees to the body from Walnutz.
Walnutz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Walnutz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Walnutz tries a knee to the head but Gray blocks it.
Walnutz stalling.
Walnutz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Walnutz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gray.
Gray dodges an elbow strike from Walnutz.
Walnutz throws an elbow that misses.
Walnutz prevents Gray from breaking the clinch.
Walnutz trying to stall but Gray improves his position.
Gray wants to get back to striking at distance but Walnutz won't allow it.
Walnutz keeps control of Gray as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Walnutz misses with an elbow strike.
Walnutz wants to stall.
Gray is trying to break the clinch but Walnutz has him pressed against the cage.
Gray avoiding damage as Walnutz throws knees to the body.
Gray tries to break the clinch but Walnutz is controlling the position.
Gray tries to pull guard but Walnutz won't allow it.
Paulie Walnutz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mel Gray.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Walnutz missing with knees to the body.
Gray wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gray wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Walnutz has him pressed against the cage.
Gray avoids the elbow strike from Walnutz, against the cage.
Gray is trying to break free.
Walnutz tries to land knees in the clinch but Gray avoids the damage to the body.
Walnutz misses with a knee strike.
Walnutz wants to stall.
Walnutz tries to land a knee to the head but Gray blocks with his arms.
Walnutz scores a nice knee to the body.
Walnutz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gray's face.
Walnutz lands a knee to the body.
Walnutz stalling in the clinch.
Walnutz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gray lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Walnutz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gray lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Walnutz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gray's face.
Walnutz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Walnutz stalling in the clinch.
Gray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gray managing to block the knees to the body from Walnutz.
Gray tries to pull guard but Walnutz holds him up against the cage and eventually Gray drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walnutz lands an elbow inside that Gray shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Walnutz.
Gray tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walnutz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gray is looking to break free of the clinch but Walnutz has double underhooks.
Walnutz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gray avoiding damage as Walnutz throws knees to the body.
Walnutz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gray.
Gray wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gray wants to break the clinch but can't.
The is referee keeping an eye on Walnutz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gray jumps guard but Walnutz stands there with Gray around his waist. Gray gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Walnutz tries to land knees in the clinch but Gray avoids the damage to the body.
Walnutz tries to land a knee to the head but Gray blocks with his arms.
Gray wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walnutz landing knees to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walnutz scores a nice knee to the body.
Walnutz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gray takes an elbow to the forehead.
Walnutz stalls.
Walnutz lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Walnutz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Walnutz gets a clinch.
Walnutz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Walnutz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Walnutz lands a knee to the head.
Walnutz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gray lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Walnutz just leaning against Gray, taking a breather.
Gray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Walnutz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Walnutz lands an elbow inside that Gray shrugs off.
Paulie Walnutz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gray managing to block the knees to the body from Walnutz.
Walnutz missing with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Walnutz.
A knee to the head by Walnutz.
Walnutz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gray blocks it with crossed arms.
Gray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Walnutz smiles and moves away.
Gray throws a series of punches but Walnutz moves out of range.
Walnutz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gray's head.
Gray is rocked!
Walnutz rushes Gray and presses him up against the cage.
Gray is still on wobbly legs! Can Walnutz finish him?
Walnutz taking a breather.
Gray seems to have recovered his senses.
Walnutz missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walnutz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gray is breathing heavily.
Walnutz connects with a knee to the head.
Walnutz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Walnutz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Walnutz connects with a knee to the head.
Walnutz has Gray pressed against the cage.
Walnutz crunches a lovely knee into Gray's ribcage.
Walnutz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Walnutz just leaning against Gray, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Paulie Walnutz.
Walnutz throws a head kick that half lands.
Gray with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Gray 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gray throws a right hand that Walnutz ducks under and follows up with a left that Walnutz also avoids with ease.
Walnutz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gray, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walnutz gets underhooks to prevent Gray's takedown attempt.
Paulie Walnutz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mel Gray.
Walnutz is trying to stall.
Gray is looking to break free of the clinch but Walnutz has double underhooks.
Gray managing to block the knees to the body from Walnutz.
Gray has had enough of the clinch but Walnutz keeps him there for the moment.
Gray wants to break free but Walnutz has control.
Gray wants to break free but Walnutz has control.
Gray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Walnutz misses with a knee strike.
Gray is trying to break the clinch but Walnutz has him pressed against the cage.
Walnutz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Walnutz.
Walnutz lands an elbow that stopped Gray in his tracks for a moment.
Walnutz lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walnutz landing knees to the body.
Gray managing to block the knees to the body from Walnutz.
Walnutz with a knee to the head.
Walnutz tries to land knees in the clinch but Gray avoids the damage to the body.
Walnutz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gray is trying to break free.
Walnutz is trying to maintain a safe position but Gray gets an underhook and turns Walnutz into the cage.
Walnutz trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walnutz slows down the pace here.
Gray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Walnutz lands a knee to the body.
Walnutz trying to land knees to the body.
Walnutz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gray blocks it with crossed arms.
Gray has had enough of the clinch but Walnutz keeps him there for the moment.
Walnutz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gray blocks it with crossed arms.
Gray tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walnutz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Walnutz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Walnutz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Walnutz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Walnutz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Walnutz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Walnutz lands a nice elbow.
Walnutz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Walnutz lands an elbow just above Gray 's eye.
Walnutz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stalling in the clinch from Walnutz.
Walnutz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gray's face.
Gray takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gray can't break the clinch.
Walnutz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gray's face.
Gray fails to pull guard.
Walnutz lands a nice knee to the body.
Walnutz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Walnutz connects with a knee to the head.
Gray takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Mel Gray has been cut.
Gray takes an elbow to the temple.
Walnutz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Walnutz lands a big knee to the head and Gray goes down! Walnutz pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulie Walnutz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Mendonca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nexo B (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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203 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonardo Mendonca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nexo B!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendonca connects with a nice looking jab.
B looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
B moves out of range as Mendonca throws a body kick.
B throws a head kick that misses.
B wants to clinch up but Mendonca keeps it at a distance.
Mendonca throws a head kick that misses.
Mendonca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
B connects with a high kick.
Mendonca looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mendonca throws the kick towards the body but B avoids it.
Leonardo Mendonca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
B misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
B takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendonca throws a head kick but B moves out of range.
B avoids the head kick by Mendonca.
Mendonca fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendonca is looking to slow B down with leg kicks.
Mendonca tries a head kick but it misses.
B lands a jab to Mendonca's midsection.
Mendonca avoids the head kick by B.
B on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
B takes a kick to the side of the head.
B ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
B throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mendonca thows a body kick. B tries to catch it but that hurt him.
B avoids a kick to the body.
Mendonca throws a head kick that half lands.
B is rocked!
Mendonca throws a push kick but B slaps the foot to one side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mendonca, right into the meat.
B shoots in looking for a takedown. Mendonca tries to sprawl out of it but B keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mendonca manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendonca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mendonca throws a sloppy head kick and B moves out of range easily.
B pushes Mendonca up against the cage in a clinch.
B fails to pull guard.
Mendonca manages to break the clinch.
B looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mendonca!
Mendonca blocking the ground and pound.
The referee warns Mendonca that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mendonca is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
B looking to control but Mendonca is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendonca wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
B thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
B won't let Mendonca get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
B has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendonca trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
B lands a big elbow.
Mendonca wants to get back to his feet.
Mendonca stops B from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mendonca is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
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.
B looking to ground and pound but Mendonca is blocking nicely.
Mendonca is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
B goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mendonca turns into him and now he's in B's guard.
Mendonca gets to his feet. B looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mendonca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
B on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mendonca throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mendonca throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Mendonca misses
and B counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendonca fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. B looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mendonca scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leonardo Mendonca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
B changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
B lands with a nice combination. Mendonca backs away looking to recover.
B misses with a double jab.
B chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mendonca can pounce on him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mendonca misses with a straight right.
B lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
B tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick by Mendonca misses
and B counters with a head kick. That will keep Mendonca thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mendonca misses with a low kick as B jumps back.
Mendonca misses with a head kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Mendonca! B is out on his feet! Mendonca rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - B is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! B is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Mendonca!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon's entrance music is It's A Fight by Three 6 Mafia. A fine choice. Bob Smith is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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22
176 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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18
177 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mason Dixon!
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, Bob Smith!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Dixon pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dixon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is looking for a kimura but Dixon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Dixon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dixon is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dixon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dixon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith throwing shots but Dixon is blocking nicely.
Smith stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dixon counters with a one-two to the body.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith scores a takedown into full mount!
Dixon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Dixon is trying to escape the mount.
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dixon gets back to half guard.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dixon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith prevents Dixon from improving his position.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dixon's head.
Dixon trying to control but Smith postures up.
Dixon actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is not content to let Smith control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Dixon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dixon stops Smith from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dixon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dixon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dixon has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Smith doesn't defend quickly enough and Dixon has managed to lock this one up! Can Smith escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dixon on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mason Dixon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Braganca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Braganca has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Braganca!
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, TJ Harper!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harper throws a head kick that misses.
Braganca will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Braganca looks for a takedown but Harper sprawls well.
Harper drops Braganca with a left right combo! Harper follows him down to the ground into side control.
Braganca is rocked!
It looks like Gabriel Braganca has been cut.
Harper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Braganca. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Braganca knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Oh Braganca is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Braganca tries to bench press Harper off him but Harper keeps the position.
Braganca is working hard here to advance position.
Braganca seems to have got his legs back now.
Harper trying to control the position but Braganca is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braganca sneaks back into half guard.
Braganca wants to improve his position but Harper is controlling well.
Braganca moves into full guard.
Braganca has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braganca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harper is one step ahead there.
Harper would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Harper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harper trying to stand up but can't free himself from Braganca's guard.
Braganca escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Braganca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braganca wants to sweep here but Harper controlling him for the moment.
Braganca has a closed guard, preventing Harper from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Braganca working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Braganca looking for a guillotine here but Harper defends easily.
Braganca is breathing heavily.
Braganca has a closed guard, preventing Harper from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Braganca is on top in guard.
Braganca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harper is looking for a triangle but Braganca pushes his legs off easily.
Braganca passes Harper's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Braganca moves nicely into side control.
Braganca advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper is squirming around, avoiding Braganca's attempts to control the action.
Braganca is working to isolate an arm here. It's a choreographed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Braganca extends the arm and Harper is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Braganca!
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