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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Viera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoruba Ahimbe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Yoruba Ahimbe was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wilson Viera! 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, Yoruba Ahimbe! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Viera misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahimbe looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Viera displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Viera throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Viera throws a right and a left that Ahimbe avoids nicely. Ahimbe dodges the punch combination from Viera.
Viera throws a right and a left that both miss. Viera lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Viera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Viera stuffs the takedown attempt from Ahimbe. Ahimbe gets slowly back to his feet. Ahimbe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Ahimbe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Viera scores with a three punch combo!
Ahimbe is rocked! Viera swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ahimbe doesn't manage to clinch there - Viera circles away.
Viera's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Viera duly obliges. Ahimbe is still on wobbly legs! Can Viera finish him? Ahimbe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ahimbe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Viera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Ahimbe seems to have recovered his senses. Viera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Viera avoids the body shot from Ahimbe.
Viera displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Viera tries to bum rush Ahimbe with a series of wild strikes but Ahimbe uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A punch combination from Viera misses. Viera misses with the combination.
Ahimbe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Viera throws a series of punches but Ahimbe moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Viera scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yoruba Ahimbe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A combination from Viera does no damage. Viera is working the combinations to good effect here. Ahimbe shoots in but no luck this time. Wilson Viera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoruba Ahimbe. Ahimbe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Ahimbe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ahimbe takes a swing at Viera's ribcage but misses. Viera misses with a series of wild punches.
Viera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahimbe moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Viera throws a leg kick but Ahimbe checks it. Ahimbe moves in looking to clinch but Viera pushes him off. Viera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahimbe throws out the jab. Ahimbe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Viera swivels and escapes. Viera looks to land a combination but Ahimbe avoids it well. Ahimbe shoots in but Viera avoids the takedown attempt easily. Ahimbe looks gassed! Viera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ahimbe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Viera jabs at Ahimbe's body. Viera misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Viera.
Viera fails to land with a series of punches.
Ahimbe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahimbe shoots in and drives through. Viera sprawls well. Ahimbe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Viera counters with a straight right hand. Viera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahimbe. Ahimbe is trying desperately to land a takedown but Viera is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ahimbe. Viera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Ahimbe dodges the punch combination from Viera.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Viera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahimbe moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Viera tries to bum rush Ahimbe with a series of wild strikes but Ahimbe uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ahimbe fails with the takedown and Viera counters with a left to the body. Viera goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Viera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Viera tries to bum rush Ahimbe with a series of wild strikes but Ahimbe uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ahimbe with a poor takedown and Viera counters with a two punch combo. Viera lands a jab-cross combination. Viera misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ahimbe with a poor takedown letting Viera counter with a right hand. Ahimbe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Viera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Viera fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Viera dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Ahimbe clinches. Ahimbe is trying to break free. Viera tries to break the clinch but Ahimbe is controlling the position. Viera breaks the clinch.
Viera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Viera moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Viera misses with a double jab.
Ahimbe with a poor takedown letting Viera counter with a right hand. Viera misses with a few strikes there.
Ahimbe dodges the punch combination from Viera.
Viera misses with a series of wild punches.
Ahimbe with a poor takedown and Viera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Viera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahimbe slips a jab and a cross from Viera.
Wilson Viera is winning the standup battle so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ahimbe with a poor takedown and Viera counters with a two punch combo. Wilson Viera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoruba Ahimbe. Viera lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ahimbe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Viera punishes Ahimbe's body with a nice straight punch. Viera misses with a wild combination.
Viera fails to land with a series of punches.
Ahimbe with a lazy takedown attempt and Viera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A combination from Viera does no damage. Ahimbe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Ahimbe dodges the punch combination from Viera.
Viera swinging wilding here.
Viera jabs Ahimbe right on the nose. Ahimbe blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Viera throws a nice looking combination but Ahimbe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Viera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Viera misses with a few strikes there.
Ahimbe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Viera wants to sweep here but Ahimbe controlling him for the moment. Ahimbe passes Viera's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Viera is looking to improve his position.
Ahimbe wants to free his trapped foot but Viera is holding on for dear life with his legs. Still in half guard, Ahimbe seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ahimbe is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Viera is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoruba Ahimbe!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jayson Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pika Kalei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Famous-Puddle of Mud. 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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jayson Jackson! 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, Pika Kalei! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kalei moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off. Kalei fails with a takedown attempt. Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Kalei moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off. Kalei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kalei shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense. Jayson Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pika Kalei. Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Kalei shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kalei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kalei content to stall in guard here. Kalei won't allow Jackson to sweep him here. Kalei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Jackson trying to control the position.
Kalei wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kalei controls the pace. Kalei wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Jackson throws a body kick that misses. Kalei should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Pika Kalei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kalei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalei blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson pushes Kalei away with a front kick. Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Kalei moves his leg out of the way. Kalei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson is breathing heavily. Kalei misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Kalei moves out of range of the body kick. Kalei has a takedown stuffed. Some wild striking there from Kalei.
Jayson Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Pika Kalei has been cut. Kalei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jayson Jackson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Pika Kalei's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kalei closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away. No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Kalei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kalei shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily. Jayson Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pika Kalei. Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kalei is looking to land body kicks. Kalei is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jackson throws a series of punches but Kalei avoids them all with ease. Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalei moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kalei throws a quick inside leg kick. Kalei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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. Kalei tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance. Kalei decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Kalei has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Kalei wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely. Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Kalei gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Kalei throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Kalei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one. Kalei fails with a takedown attempt. Kalei wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown by Kalei or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad. Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Kalei on that attempt. Kalei moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pika Kalei will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Pika Kalei's cut. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kalei tries to clinch up. Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson throws a head kick but Kalei moves out of range.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Kalei moves out of range. Kalei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Kalei persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kalei shoots in but no luck this time. Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jayson Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Kalei shoots in. Jayson Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pika Kalei. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kalei shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily. Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Kalei moves out of range easily. Kalei shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well. Jackson misses with a double jab.
Kalei tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes. Jackson keeps the fight on the outside. Kalei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one. Kalei darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Jackson pushes Kalei off looking to stand but Kalei dives back in and keeps control.
Kalei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working. Kalei has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Kalei content just to control the position here. Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kalei gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Jackson throws a low kick but Kalei avoids it. Kalei blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Kalei tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Kalei shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Kalei looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Jackson looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kalei drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kalei jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Kalei wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position. Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalei is one step ahead there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kalei wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight! Pika Kalei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Kalei 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pika Kalei!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Valondez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvano Assunicao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Valondez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Animal I Have Become-Three Days Grace. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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219 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Valondez! 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, Silvano Assunicao! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Valondez fails in his attempt to clinch. Assunicao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valondez is looking to clinch but Assunicao is avoiding it.
Valondez tries to clinch there but Assunicao circles away.
Valondez tries to clinch but Assunicao is having none of it. Valondez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valondez tries to clinch but Assunicao is having none of it. Assunicao shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Assunicao punishing his opponent with strikes. Assunicao looking for a guillotine from mount but Valondez is having none of it. Valondez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Assunicao.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Assunicao looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Valondez is rocked!
It looks like Chris Valondez has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Valondez is in a horrible position here. Assunicao smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Valondez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Assunicao is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Assunicao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Silvano Assunicao!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandalphon Azaael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alviero Gonalves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonalves comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tema dos Guerreiros-Pregador Luo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Alviero Gonalves enters the cage!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sandalphon Azaael! 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, Alviero Gonalves! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Azaael fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gonalves tries to clinch up. Azaael circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gonalves moves in looking to clinch but Azaael pushes him off. Azaael avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonalves wants to clinch. Gonalves gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Gonalves is looking for a triangle but Azaael pushes his legs off easily.
Azaael is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gonalves has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Azaael is looking to defend but Gonalves has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Azaael! Gonalves pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Azaael taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alviero Gonalves!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baboo Valencia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Redneck. Baboo Valencia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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, Nathaniel Silva! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Baboo Valencia! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Valencia is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Valencia looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Silva lands with a punch from half guard.
Valencia is rocked! Ground and pound from Silva. Valencia is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him? Silva moves nicely into side control. Silva looks up at the clock and then as Valencia takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Silva smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Silva decides to stand back up. Silva shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Valencia is unconscious as Silva celebrates over his stricken foe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Nathaniel Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wand Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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, Cesar Chavez! 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, Wand Silva! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chavez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Chavez does no damage. Chavez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Chavez throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
Chavez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Chavez wants to stand but Silva is controlling his posture from full guard. Silva looking for a guillotine here but Chavez defends easily.
Chavez stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Chavez darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Chavez throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Silva feints and as Chavez raises his hands in defense, Silva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Chavez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Silva passes Chavez's left leg - he's now in half guard. Chavez is in trouble now - Silva has advanced to mount! Chavez is breathing heavily. Silva has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chavez's face.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chavez?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Silva dominating with strikes here.
Chavez is rocked! Chavez's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Silva wants to finish this one by submission but Chavez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silva. Silva working the ground and pound effectively.
Oh Chavez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Chavez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Chavez seems to have got his legs back now. Chavez taking shots to the head. Silva lands with some strikes. Chavez wants to try and get back to his feet. Silva prevents Chavez from getting the reversal. Chavez is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silva lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chavez really wants to buck Silva off and get back to his feet. Chavez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva won't let Chavez get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Silva putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Silva landing shots from mount. Silva has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chavez's face.
Silva putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Chavez can't escape the position.
Silva lands a big elbow. 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! Chavez's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Chavez bucks Silva off and manages to get back to his feet! Chavez misses with a few strikes there.
Chavez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chavez throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A punch combination from Chavez misses. Silva clinches with his opponent.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chavez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Chavez. Chavez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chavez throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range. Chavez throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Chavez stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Chavez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chavez. Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Chavez circles away.
Cesar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chavez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva. Chavez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chavez stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken. Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chavez. Chavez throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease. Silva slips a jab and a cross from Chavez.
Chavez clinches. Chavez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage. Chavez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chavez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva lands a jab to the nose. Chavez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chavez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Chavez which made him look bad. Chavez closes the distance and lands a one-two. Silva throws a right and a left that both miss. Silva has managed to clinch.
Silva slows down the pace here.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva pulls guard successfully.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Chavez is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Silva Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Chavez's back instead. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Can Chavez hold on?! Silva is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
This has been an exciting period of action! Silva scores with punches and elbows. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wand Silva dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chavez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Chavez will be more careful next time no doubt. Chavez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Chavez.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Chavez.
Chavez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Silva slips a jab and a cross from Chavez.
Chavez is working the combinations to good effect here. Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Chavez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Chavez misses with a few strikes there.
Chavez clinches with his opponent.
Chavez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chavez has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment. Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chavez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chavez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chavez thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Chavez connects with a single shot there. Chavez looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well. Chavez misses with a few strikes there.
Chavez misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A nice combination there by Chavez.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chavez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Silva cracks Chavez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Chavez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Silva finish him?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Silva darts in trying to clinch and Chavez counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt. Chavez misses with a few strikes there.
Silva is looking to clinch. Silva tries to clinch but Chavez is having none of it. Chavez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Chavez throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range. Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chavez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chavez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Silva dodges the punch combination from Chavez.
Chavez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cesar Chavez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Chavez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably and Chavez counters with a three punch combo that has Silva backing up. Silva nods at Chavez to acknowledge the strikes. Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chavez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Cesar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wand Silva. Chavez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Chavez duly obliges. Danga de danga de dang - Chavez scores with a four punch combination! A combination from Chavez does no damage. A punch combination from Chavez misses. Chavez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chavez's waist but Chavez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side. Chavez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chavez lands a jab-cross combination. Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Chavez throws a head kick that half lands.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Chavez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Chavez works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination. Silva tries to clinch up. Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Silva dodges the punch combination from Chavez.
Silva drives through with a takedown into guard. Silva stands up from guard. Let's bang! Silva tries to clinch but Chavez moves out of range. Chavez swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva. Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chavez but Chavez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chavez's waist but Chavez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side. Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Chavez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Chavez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chavez lands a lovely overhand right. Chavez lands a jab-cross combination. Chavez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chavez!
Chavez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Chavez decides to stand and escape the position. Chavez misses with a two punch combination.
Chavez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chavez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut. Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. 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! Chavez kicks off Silva and gets to his feet. Cesar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far. Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Silva postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Chavez to stand up. The fight stays on the outside here - Chavez looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Chavez throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chavez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Chavez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva. Chavez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chavez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Silva clinches up against the cage. Silva prevents Chavez from breaking the clinch. Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Silva breaks the clinch.
Chavez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chavez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chavez closes the distance and clinches. Chavez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva gets a clinch. Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The fight moves into the clinch position. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva lands a shoulder strike. Chavez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva has Chavez pushed against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wand Silva 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!
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chavez but Chavez pushes him off and we're back to square one. Chavez misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chavez!
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva tries to clinch there but Chavez circles away.
Chavez closes the distance and lands a one-two. Silva tries to clinch there but Chavez circles away.
Chavez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Silva clinches with his opponent.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva is trying to trip Chavez. He has hold of a leg but Chavez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Silva persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Chavez keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. Chavez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Chavez gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Chavez looking for a sweep. Not yet Chavez, not yet. Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Silva stands up and waves to Chavez to follow him. Left hook, right uppercut from Chavez.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chavez wants to clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Chavez lands with a right hand. Chavez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Chavez closes the distance and lands a one-two. Chavez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick. Chavez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silva lands in his opponent's guard. Silva won't allow Chavez to sweep him here. Chavez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chavez sprawls well initially but Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Silva thows a huge punch but Chavez dodges it nicely.
Chavez manages to escape and get back to his feet! Silva forces Chavez back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Chavez digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs. Chavez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chavez fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Chavez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chavez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chavez drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva pulls guard successfully.
Chavez gets to his feet - Silva follows without any prompting. Silva tries to clinch but Chavez is having none of it. Silva fails to land the takedown. Cesar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wand Silva. Chavez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Chavez pushes him off. Chavez lands a two punch combo.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Silva has a takedown stuffed. Chavez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Silva moves in looking to clinch but Chavez pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Chavez tries to get back to half guard but can't. Silva working Chavez over with strikes here. Chavez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Silva is in the full mount, landing strikes. Silva lands a nice shot to the head. Chavez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Silva landing strikes from the mount. Silva has hold of Chavez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chavez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Chavez bucks Silva off and manages to get back to his feet! Silva fails to land the takedown. Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chavez lands a jab-cross combination. Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chavez.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chavez.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chavez swinging wilding here.
A left and a right from Chavez both land. Nice combination. Chavez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chavez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage.
Chavez digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Chavez misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Chavez tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Chavez tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control. Chavez is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard. Silva passes to side control. Wand Silva has got the better of the ground game so far. Chavez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Chavez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Silva has just dragged him back down to the mat. Cesar Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Chavez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Silva decides to stand back up. Silva steps back and let's Chavez get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Wand Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Silva 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wand Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kurt The Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hurt comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Said Knock You Out. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kurt The Hurt! 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, Brock Mitchell! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The Hurt throws a right hand that Mitchell ducks under and follows up with a left that Mitchell also avoids with ease. Mitchell looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! The Hurt on the wrong end of a nice jab. Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Hurt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mitchell as he jumps to the side. Mitchell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in The Hurt's guard. The Hurt is trying to control the position but Mitchell postures up. The Hurt is really struggling to control Mitchell but he's trying to hold on to the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The Hurt wants to stand up but Mitchell is controlling him. The Hurt keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully. The Hurt wants to improve his position but instead Mitchell has moved into half guard.
The Hurt wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. The Hurt slips a jab and a cross from Mitchell.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Hurt throws a series of punches but Mitchell avoids them all with ease. Mitchell doesn't succeed with the takedown and The Hurt counters with a series of strikes that sends Mitchell to the canvas! The Hurt follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Mitchell is rocked! The Hurt stands up and waves to Mitchell to follow him. Mitchell is still on wobbly legs! Can The Hurt finish him? Mitchell clinches. The Hurt gets underhooks to prevent Mitchell's takedown attempt.
Mitchell seems to have recovered his senses. The Hurt lands an elbow that stopped Mitchell in his tracks for a moment. Mitchell breaks the clinch.
The Hurt tries to clinch up and Mitchell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Hurt's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The Hurt thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. The Hurt is wriggling around but Mitchell manages to pass to half guard.
Mitchell stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows The Hurt to get to his feet. Kurt The Hurt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mitchell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. The Hurt is staying active underneath Mitchell, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The Hurt is pressing down on Mitchell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. The Hurt wants to sweep but no luck. The Hurt is trying to control the position but Mitchell postures up. The Hurt tries to land a sweep but no joy. The Hurt looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. A low kick from Mitchell misses and The Hurt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The Hurt stuffs the takedown attempt from Mitchell. Mitchell gets slowly back to his feet. Kurt The Hurt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Mitchell. The Hurt cracks a nice hook into Mitchell's ribs. The Hurt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mitchell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Hurt gets a clinch. The Hurt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. The Hurt lands with a right to the head. The Hurt breaks from the clinch.
Mitchell avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Hurt throws a shot to the body.
Mitchell closes the distance and clinches. A short right from The Hurt. The Hurt lands with a left to the head. Still in the clinch, The Hurt scores with a nice short uppercut. Mitchell tries to pull guard but The Hurt won't allow it.
The Hurt lands a nice knee to the body. The Hurt lands an elbow that stopped Mitchell in his tracks for a moment. Mitchell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Hurt just stands there and leans against the cage. The Hurt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards. The Hurt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The Hurt clinches but Mitchell breaks the clinch and Mitchell counters with a single leg into guard. The Hurt didn't expect that. Mitchell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mitchell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on The Hurt, up you get! This has been an exciting period of action! Mitchell doesn't succeed with the takedown and The Hurt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Mitchell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Hurt.
Mitchell misses with a takedown and The Hurt counters into the clinch. Nicely done. The Hurt lands a nice elbow. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Mitchell takes an elbow to the forehead. A short uppercut from The Hurt. A left hand lands to the body for The Hurt.
The Hurt lands a shoulder strike. The Hurt lands an elbow that stopped Mitchell in his tracks for a moment. Mitchell fails to pull guard.
The Hurt lands a knee to the body.
The Hurt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Mitchell fails with the takedown. Brock Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The Hurt drives through and clinches with Mitchell against the cage.
The Hurt crunches a lovely knee into Mitchell's ribcage. The Hurt prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt The Hurt dominated that round. That's time! The Hurt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mitchell keeps the fight on the outside. Mitchell avoids the body shot from The Hurt.
The Hurt throws a right and a left that Mitchell avoids nicely. Mitchell shoots in but no luck this time. Mitchell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mitchell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A combination from The Hurt does no damage. The Hurt misses with a series of wild punches.
The Hurt clinches but Mitchell breaks the clinch and Mitchell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Hurt's guard. The Hurt throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mitchell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Hurt swivels though and keeps the full guard. The Hurt controls Mitchell momentarily but Mitchell frees himself. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Hurt keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully. Brock Mitchell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Mitchell shoots in and bounces The Hurt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Mitchell tries to free his leg and advance position but The Hurt is retaining full guard. The Hurt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Mitchell connects with a couple of short punches. The Hurt wants to get back to his feet but Mitchell is in a dominant position and won't allow it. There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Hurt is on top in guard.
The Hurt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mitchell on the ground. The Hurt trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. 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. The Hurt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because The Hurt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. The Hurt looking to pass the guard. The Hurt is working hard here to advance position. Mitchell being controlled here, momentarily. The Hurt stopping the sweep attempt from Mitchell. The Hurt trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. The Hurt tries to clinch and Mitchell counters by clinching up. Mitchell manages to pull guard.
Mitchell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The Hurt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mitchell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Mitchell slips a jab and a cross from The Hurt.
The Hurt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Mitchell has a takedown stuffed. The Hurt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Mitchell fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kurt The Hurt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Mitchell. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mitchell. Mitchell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mitchell keeps the fight on the outside. The Hurt tries to clinch there but Mitchell circles away.
Kurt The Hurt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Donk. The Hurt catches Mitchell right on the button with a cross. Mitchell swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Hurt counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Mitchell to take - he tumbles to the cavas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by The Hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kurt The Hurt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Cavalcante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soto comes to the cage accompanied by Mexican Rap-Cypress Hill. Cavalcante is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sons of Plunder-Disturbed. Ricardo Cavalcante is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edgar Soto! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Cavalcante ! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight stays on the outside here - Cavalcante looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Soto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Soto misses with a series of wild punches.
Soto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cavalcante tries to clinch up. The fight stays on the outside here - Cavalcante looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cavalcante avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soto scores with a three punch combo!
Soto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cavalcante moves in looking to clinch but Soto pushes him off. Soto fails to land with a series of punches.
Cavalcante tries to clinch up. Soto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Cavalcante tries to clinch but Soto is having none of it. Soto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Soto throws a series of punches but Cavalcante moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cavalcante slips a jab and a cross from Soto.
Soto throws a nice looking combination but Cavalcante bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A punch combination from Soto misses. Soto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cavalcante is looking to clinch. Soto throws a right and a left that Cavalcante avoids nicely. Cavalcante tries to clinch up. Soto throws a right hand that Cavalcante ducks under and follows up with a left that Cavalcante also avoids with ease. Soto misses with a few strikes there.
Soto throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round. Soto throws a series of punches but Cavalcante moves out of range. Soto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Soto!
Cavalcante dodges the punch combination from Soto.
Soto misses with a series of wild punches.
Cavalcante fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cavalcante fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cavalcante fails in his attempt to clinch. Cavalcante tries to clinch there but Soto circles away.
Cavalcante is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cavalcante fails in his attempt to clinch. Cavalcante is looking to clinch. Soto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Soto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cavalcante fails in his attempt to clinch. Soto fails to land with a series of punches.
Soto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cavalcante is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Left hook, right uppercut from Soto. Soto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Soto does no damage. Cavalcante tries to clinch there but Soto circles away.
Cavalcante tries to clinch there but Soto circles away.
Soto swinging wilding here.
Cavalcante tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Cavalcante avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soto misses with a series of wild punches.
Soto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soto throws a right and a left that Cavalcante avoids nicely. The fight stays on the outside here - Cavalcante looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cavalcante fails in his attempt to clinch. Cavalcante slips a jab and a cross from Soto.
Cavalcante fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cavalcante showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soto.
Soto tries to bum rush Cavalcante with a series of wild strikes but Cavalcante uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Soto!
Soto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soto tries to bum rush Cavalcante with a series of wild strikes but Cavalcante uses good footwork to avoid the assault. No joy there for Soto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soto throws a right and a left that both miss. Soto misses with a double jab.
Cavalcante tries to clinch up. Cavalcante wants to clinch. Cavalcante is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Soto. Soto scores with a three punch combo!
Soto swats away the attempt to clinch by Cavalcante .
That's three minutes gone in the round. Soto misses with a two punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Soto. Cavalcante is looking to clinch. A punch combination from Soto misses. Soto throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Soto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Soto keeps the fight on the outside. Soto looks to land a combination. Cavalcante sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Cavalcante tries to clinch but Soto is having none of it. The fight stays on the outside here - Cavalcante looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Soto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cavalcante . Soto tries to bum rush Cavalcante with a series of wild strikes but Cavalcante uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Soto looks to land a combination but Cavalcante avoids it well. Soto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cavalcante . Soto throws a right and a left that Cavalcante avoids nicely. Cavalcante is looking to take this fight into the clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Cavalcante looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cavalcante tries to clinch but Soto moves out of range. Cavalcante fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cavalcante tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Soto misses with a wild combination.
Cavalcante tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Soto swinging wilding here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Soto misses with a wild combination.
Soto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soto throws a right and a left that both miss. Soto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cavalcante moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Cavalcante tries to clinch but Soto moves out of range. Soto swats away the attempt to clinch by Cavalcante . Soto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Soto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cavalcante dodges the punch combination from Soto.
Cavalcante tries to clinch up. Soto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cavalcante is looking to clinch. Cavalcante wants to clinch up but Soto keeps it at a distance. Cavalcante is looking to clinch. Soto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Some wild striking there from Soto.
Soto swats away the attempt to clinch by Cavalcante . Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cavalcante moves in looking to clinch but Soto pushes him off. Cavalcante tries to clinch up but Soto circles away and keeps his distance. Soto throws a nice looking combination but Cavalcante bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Cavalcante slips a jab and a cross from Soto.
Cavalcante dodges the punch combination from Soto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Soto dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cavalcante is looking to clinch but Soto is avoiding it.
Soto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soto swats away the attempt to clinch by Cavalcante . Edgar Soto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Soto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cavalcante doesn't manage to clinch there - Soto circles away.
Cavalcante moves in looking to clinch but Soto pushes him off. Soto tries to bum rush Cavalcante with a series of wild strikes but Cavalcante uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Soto throws a series of punches but Cavalcante avoids them all with ease. Soto misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Soto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cavalcante fails in his attempt to clinch. Soto swats away the attempt to clinch by Cavalcante . Soto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Soto throws a series of punches but Cavalcante avoids them all with ease. Cavalcante fails in his attempt to clinch. Soto keeps the fight on the outside. Cavalcante is looking to clinch but Soto is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Soto misses with a two punch combination.
Soto keeps the fight on the outside. Cavalcante tries to clinch there but Soto circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Cavalcante tries to clinch but Soto is having none of it. Cavalcante tries to clinch up but Soto circles away and keeps his distance. Some wild striking there from Soto.
Cavalcante tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Soto swats away the attempt to clinch by Cavalcante . Cavalcante tries to clinch there but Soto circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cavalcante doesn't manage to clinch there - Soto circles away.
Soto is working the combinations to good effect here. Cavalcante moves in looking to clinch but Soto pushes him off. Cavalcante fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cavalcante is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Soto. Soto misses with a few strikes there.
Cavalcante moves in looking to clinch but Soto pushes him off. Cavalcante tries to clinch but Soto is having none of it. Soto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soto misses with a few strikes there.
Cavalcante is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Soto misses with a double jab.
Soto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cavalcante is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cavalcante moves in looking to clinch but Soto pushes him off. Cavalcante tries to clinch there but Soto circles away.
Cavalcante is looking to clinch. Cavalcante dodges the punch combination from Soto.
Cavalcante tries to clinch up but Soto circles away and keeps his distance. A punch combination from Soto misses. Soto works over Cavalcante 's head and body with a nice combination. Soto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Soto.
Cavalcante is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Soto looks to land a combination but Cavalcante avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Soto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cavalcante moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Soto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cavalcante moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Cavalcante fails in his attempt to clinch. Cavalcante wants to clinch up but Soto keeps it at a distance. Cavalcante wants to clinch up but Soto keeps it at a distance. Cavalcante tries to clinch up but Soto circles away and keeps his distance. Soto looks to land a combination but Cavalcante avoids it well. Cavalcante tries to clinch but Soto moves out of range. A nice combination there by Soto.
Cavalcante wants to clinch up but Soto keeps it at a distance. The fight stays on the outside here - Cavalcante looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cavalcante doesn't manage to clinch there - Soto circles away.
Soto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Soto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soto throws a nice looking combination but Cavalcante bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Soto scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Soto throws a series of punches but Cavalcante avoids them all with ease. Soto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Soto misses. Soto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cavalcante wants to clinch up but Soto keeps it at a distance. Soto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soto misses with the combination.
Soto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Soto throws a nice looking combination but Cavalcante bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. No joy there for Soto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cavalcante is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A punch combination from Soto misses. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Danga de danga de dang - Soto scores with a four punch combination! Soto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Soto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Soto. Cavalcante is looking to clinch. Soto fails to land with a series of punches.
Cavalcante showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soto.
Soto throws a nice looking combination but Cavalcante bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Cavalcante is looking to clinch but Soto is avoiding it.
No joy there for Soto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Soto.
Soto misses with the combination.
Soto scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Soto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Soto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soto throws a right and a left that both miss. Soto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Cavalcante doesn't manage to clinch there - Soto circles away.
Soto misses with the combination.
Cavalcante moves in looking to clinch but Soto pushes him off. Cavalcante slips a jab and a cross from Soto.
Cavalcante tries to clinch but Soto moves out of range.
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. Cavalcante fails in his attempt to clinch. Soto keeps the fight on the outside. Cavalcante wants to clinch. Cavalcante wants to clinch up but Soto keeps it at a distance. The fight stays on the outside here - Cavalcante looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Soto throws a series of punches but Cavalcante avoids them all with ease. Soto keeps the fight on the outside. Soto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cavalcante fails in his attempt to clinch. Cavalcante is looking to clinch. Cavalcante takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Soto throws a series of punches but Cavalcante moves out of range. Cavalcante is looking to clinch but Soto is avoiding it.
Soto throws a right and a left that both miss. Cavalcante tries to clinch but Soto moves out of range. Soto throws a right hand that Cavalcante ducks under and follows up with a left that Cavalcante also avoids with ease. Cavalcante tries to clinch but Soto is having none of it. Cavalcante tries to clinch there but Soto circles away.
Cavalcante wants to clinch. Cavalcante has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Soto throws a right and a left that both miss. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Danga de danga de dang - Soto scores with a four punch combination! Cavalcante is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cavalcante tries to clinch up but Soto circles away and keeps his distance. Cavalcante tries to clinch there but Soto circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Soto dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! 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.
Soto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cavalcante . Soto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cavalcante backs up against the cage.
Cavalcante wants to clinch. Cavalcante dodges the punch combination from Soto.
No joy there for Soto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cavalcante tries to clinch but Soto is having none of it. Cavalcante tries to clinch but Soto moves out of range. Cavalcante tries to clinch up but Soto circles away and keeps his distance. Soto lands a jab-cross combination. Cavalcante takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Cavalcante tries to clinch up. Soto throws a series of punches but Cavalcante moves out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Cavalcante looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Soto misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Soto misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cavalcante tries to clinch up. Soto misses with a wild combination.
Cavalcante showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soto.
Soto looks to land a combination. Cavalcante sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Soto throws a series of punches but Cavalcante avoids them all with ease. Soto misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Soto misses with a few strikes there.
Soto keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Soto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cavalcante backs up against the cage.
Cavalcante tries to clinch up but Soto circles away and keeps his distance. Cavalcante wants to clinch up but Soto keeps it at a distance. Soto misses with a series of wild punches.
Cavalcante tries to clinch but Soto moves out of range. Soto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left and a right from Soto both land. Nice combination. Cavalcante wants to clinch up but Soto keeps it at a distance. Cavalcante fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soto misses with a wild combination.
Soto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Cavalcante fails in his attempt to clinch. Some wild striking there from Soto.
Soto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cavalcante wants to clinch up but Soto keeps it at a distance. Soto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soto swats away the attempt to clinch by Cavalcante . A left and a right from Soto both land. Nice combination. A nice combination there by Soto.
Cavalcante tries to clinch up but Soto circles away and keeps his distance. Soto throws a right and a left that Cavalcante avoids nicely. A combination from Soto does no damage. Cavalcante fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ricardo Cavalcante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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. Soto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cavalcante . Soto misses with a few strikes there.
Soto looks to land a combination but Cavalcante avoids it well. Soto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soto throws a right hand that Cavalcante ducks under and follows up with a left that Cavalcante also avoids with ease. Soto keeps the fight on the outside. Soto looks to land a combination but Cavalcante avoids it well. Soto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cavalcante tries to clinch but Soto moves out of range. Soto fails to land with a series of punches.
Cavalcante dodges the punch combination from Soto.
Soto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cavalcante . Soto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cavalcante moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Soto fails to land with a series of punches.
Soto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soto throws a series of punches but Cavalcante avoids them all with ease. Soto misses with a series of wild punches.
Soto scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Cavalcante tries to clinch but Soto moves out of range. Cavalcante tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Soto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cavalcante looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cavalcante closes the distance and clinches. Cavalcante with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cavalcante throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Soto blocks it with crossed arms. Cavalcante tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Soto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cavalcante tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Soto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Soto wants to break free but Cavalcante has control.
Soto scores with a nice hook to the head. Soto is trying to break free. Soto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soto manages to break the clinch.
Soto keeps the fight on the outside. Cavalcante tries to clinch up. Soto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cavalcante tries to clinch up but Soto circles away and keeps his distance. Cavalcante dodges the punch combination from Soto.
Cavalcante throws a nice looking combination but Soto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. No joy there for Soto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cavalcante is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cavalcante tries to clinch but Soto moves out of range. Cavalcante tries to clinch there but Soto circles away.
Cavalcante is looking to clinch. Cavalcante dodges the punch combination from Soto.
Cavalcante is looking to clinch but Soto is avoiding it.
Cavalcante tries to clinch up but Soto circles away and keeps his distance. Cavalcante tries to clinch up but Soto circles away and keeps his distance. Cavalcante tries to clinch there but Soto circles away.
Cavalcante tries to clinch but Soto is having none of it. The fight stays on the outside here - Cavalcante looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cavalcante tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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. Soto swats away the attempt to clinch by Cavalcante . Soto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Soto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cavalcante slips a jab and a cross from Soto.
Cavalcante fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cavalcante doesn't manage to clinch there - Soto circles away.
Soto throws a nice looking combination but Cavalcante bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. The fight stays on the outside here - Cavalcante looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cavalcante fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cavalcante fails in his attempt to clinch. Cavalcante fails in his attempt to clinch. Cavalcante tries to clinch but Soto is having none of it. Cavalcante takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Soto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cavalcante tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Cavalcante throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Cavalcante is looking to clinch. Cavalcante moves in looking to clinch but Soto pushes him off. Soto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Soto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cavalcante moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Soto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soto throws a right and a left that both miss. Cavalcante throws a push kick but Soto slaps the foot to one side. The fight stays on the outside here - Cavalcante looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Soto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight! Edgar Soto showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Soto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar Soto!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Demian Sands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenardo Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sands comes to the cage accompanied by Numbe Encore-Jay-z and Linkin Park. Gonzalez has chosen "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley as his entrance music. Glenardo Gonzalez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demian Sands! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glenardo Gonzalez! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gonzalez gets a clinch. Sands manages to pull guard.
Sands really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Sands is looking for a triangle but Gonzalez pushes his legs off easily.
Gonzalez slips nicely into half guard. Gonzalez prevents Sands from improving his position. Gonzalez moves nicely into side control. Gonzalez advances to full mount. Gonzalez controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sands is looking to get to half guard. Gonzalez controlling the pace for now. Sands tries to reverse the position but Gonzalez maintains control. Gonzalez controlling from the full mount. Sands is trying desperately to improve position.
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. Gonzalez controlling his opponent.
Despite being in the dominant position, Glenardo Gonzalez just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A combination from Sands does no damage. Gonzalez slips a jab and a cross from Sands.
Sands throws a nice looking combination but Gonzalez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Sands is breathing heavily. Sands looks to land a combination but Gonzalez avoids it well. Sands fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sands throws a series of punches but Gonzalez avoids them all with ease. Gonzalez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Well, if Gonzalez 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 three minutes gone in the round. Sands might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. I looks like Gonzalez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Let's hope that Gonzalez 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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Glenardo Gonzalez just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gonzalez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sands.
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. Sands scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Some wild striking there from Gonzalez.
Sands throws a combination that misses and Gonzalez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sands's guard now. Gonzalez content to stall in guard here. Sands is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sands working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonzalez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonzalez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Gonzalez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Sands working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenardo Gonzalez dominated that round. That's time! Sands's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sands throws a combination that misses and Gonzalez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Sands is trying to control but can't.
Sands is looking to escape. Gonzalez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Gonzalez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Sands wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping busy and won't allow it. Gonzalez is taking a breather. Sands says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Gonzalez is breathing heavily. Sands trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzalez controlling the pace. Sands wants to get back to his feet.
Gonzalez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Sands is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Gonzalez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Despite being in the dominant position, Glenardo Gonzalez just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Sands throws a series of punches but Gonzalez moves out of range. Sands misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Gonzalez misses. Gonzalez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Gonzalez controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sands tries to improve position but can't. Gonzalez moves into full mount! Gonzalez controlling the position easily from mount. Glenardo Gonzalez has got the better of the ground game so far. Gonzalez prevents Sands from getting the reversal. Gonzalez controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Glenardo Gonzalez just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Sands throws a one two combo.
Demian Sands is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gonzalez misses with a body kick. Sands falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gonzalez counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Sands is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Still in half guard, Gonzalez seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gonzalez works his foot free and advances to mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gonzalez controlling the position easily from mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Despite being in the dominant position, Glenardo Gonzalez just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Sands throws a combination that misses and Gonzalez counters by clinching up. Gonzalez pressing his opponent against the cage. Sands is trying to break free. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenardo Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A combination from Sands does no damage. Sands rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonzalez moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Sands fails to land with a series of punches.
Sands misses with a double jab
and Gonzalez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Gonzalez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Gonzalez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Gonzalez pushing down on Sands's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Gonzalez sitting and controlling from the half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sands tries to get to full guard but Gonzalez has control of the leg. Gonzalez uses his free foot to push down on Sands's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sands. Gonzalez avoids the attempt from Sands to control. Gonzalez controlling his opponent. Demian Sands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Glenardo Gonzalez just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Sands misses with a double jab
and Gonzalez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sands's guard now. Sands wants to stand up but Gonzalez is controlling him. Gonzalez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Sands tries to land a sweep but no joy. Sands doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sands trying to control the position.
Sands tries to land a sweep but no joy. Gonzalez is stalling in the full guard. Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Sands throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gonzalez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sands won't be happy with that. Sands struggling a bit here. Gonzalez blocks the strikes from Sands.
Sands wants to control but Gonzalez postures up. Sands is looking for a sweep. Gonzalez works to advance to full mount. Sands defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Sands working to try and regain half guard.
Gonzalez controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gonzalez avoids the attempt from Sands to control. Gonzalez controlling the pace for now. Sands can't escape the position.
Gonzalez controlling his opponent. Sands is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Glenardo Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Gonzalez 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 25:30 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glenardo Gonzalez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demian Bustamante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Williams is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demian Bustamante! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Williams! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bustamante slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Williams throws the kick towards the body but Bustamante avoids it. Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bustamante's head. A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Bustamante misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Bustamante looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Bustamante persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing. Bustamante checks the leg kick. Bustamante checks a leg kick nicely. A combination from Williams does no damage. Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Williams stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Bustamante. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bustamante is breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Williams throws a leg kick that misses. Bustamante looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well. Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bustamante shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Bustamante shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bustamante was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Williams's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bustamante. Williams is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bustamante wants to take Williams's back but he can't do it this time. Williams's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. The referee warns Williams that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bustamante working for a submission but Williams is keeping him at bay. Bustamante with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bustamante lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Williams hang on? Williams is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bustamante in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Williams is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bustamante 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. Bustamante working for a submission but Williams is keeping him at bay. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Williams tries to buck Bustamante off but he can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bustamante wants to finish this one by submission but Williams is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bustamante. Williams wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bustamante looking to secure an arm triangle but Williams defends it well. Williams wants to try and get back to his feet. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! BOOM! Bustamante connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Williams is trying to stand up. Bustamante looking to secure an arm triangle but Williams defends it well. Williams squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Bustamante unloading with bombs! Bustamante jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Williams manages to avoid the submission attempt. Williams is trying to buck Bustamante off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bustamante tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bustamante has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Williams pushes Bustamante away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bustamante gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Bustamante tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Bustamante prevents Williams from escaping the position. Williams is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Bustamante decides to take the fight back to the feet. Bustamante moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Rick Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Williams throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bustamante is rocked! Bustamante tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Oh Bustamante is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! An inside leg kick lands from Williams. Bustamante seems to have got his legs back now. Williams throws a leg kick which misses Bustamante's front leg but catches the back leg as Bustamante tries to avoid it. Williams looks to land a body kick but Bustamante moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bustamante checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Williams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williams thuds his shin into the meat of Bustamante's side. Bustamante closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. 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! Williams is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Bustamante is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Williams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Williams is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bustamante has just dragged him back down to the mat. Bustamante tries to advance to mount but can't. Williams is trying to get back to his feet. Bustamante decides to stand back up. Bustamante shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense. Bustamante closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Bustamante pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Williams jabs Bustamante right on the nose. Bustamante blinks but takes it well. Bustamante fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Bustamante will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Horrible takedown by Bustamante or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams which made him look bad. Williams attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Nice body kick from Williams. Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Donk. Williams catches Bustamante right on the button with a cross. Bustamante takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rick Williams will probably get the nod. That's time! Bustamante's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Williams lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams. Bustamante walks straight into a right hand from Williams - that's dropped him! Williams jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bustamante from any more punishment! Bustamante complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rick Williams!
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