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FFB 59: Shurk vs. Gracie PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huge Colossos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colossos comes to the cage accompanied by The Game - Money. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Huge Colossos!
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, Antonio Alves!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Colossos.
It looks like Antonio Alves has been cut.
Colossos thuds a left hand into Alves's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves instigates a clinch.
Colossos tries to break the clinch but Alves is controlling the position.
Alves drags the fight down to the ground.
Colossos wanted to stand there but Alves had control of the position.
Alves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Colossos.
Colossos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alves's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Colossos is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Alves Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Colossos's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alves throws a series of strikes and Colossos wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Colossos wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves has hold of Colossos's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Colossos manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Colossos is working to get back to half guard.
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.
Alves looking to finish with strikes here!
Alves working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Colossos looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Alves! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Antonio Alves!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gonzala Kerrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Faramir Gondor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerrison comes to the cage accompanied by "The Unforgiven III"-Metallica. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gonzala Kerrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Faramir Gondor!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gondor moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Gonzala Kerrison has been cut.
Gondor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kerrison is looking to stand back up but Gondor counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kerrison.
Kerrison trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gondor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kerrison knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gondor is working for a submission of some sort.
Gondor stands up out of the half guard.
Kerrison tries to clinch there but Gondor circles away.
Kerrison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gondor swivels and escapes.
Gondor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kerrison counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kerrison.
Gondor wants a takedown but no success here.
Kerrison is pressed up against the cage. Gondor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kerrison down to the mat. Kerrison avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gonzala Kerrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Faramir Gondor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Gondor finds it's way through Kerrison's defenses.
Kerrison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gondor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kerrison to the mat! Kerrison manages to get full guard.
Kerrison trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gondor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kerrison trying to keep a closed guard but Gondor is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gondor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gondor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gondor looks gassed!
Gondor looks to land a left hand but Kerrison moved out of range nicely.
Kerrison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gondor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kerrison counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gondor is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kerrison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gondor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gondor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gondor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gondor with shots to the head and body - Kerrison looks very uncomfortable down there.
The referee warns Kerrison that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gondor with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kerrison is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gondor is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kerrison can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gondor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kerrison can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gondor stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Gondor scores with a jab. Kerrison acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No joy there for Gondor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gondor throws a combination that misses
and Kerrison counters with a shoot takedown. Gondor fights it but they end up in guard.
Gondor uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kerrison is looking to clinch but Gondor is avoiding it.
Faramir Gondor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gondor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gondor showed some decent athleticism there.
Kerrison trying to control but Gondor postures up.
Gondor stands up from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gondor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kerrison sprawls well initially but Gondor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gondor seems to be working for a kimura but Kerrison defends the submission attempt.
Gondor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gondor prevents Kerrison from improving his position.
Kerrison taking some punishment here, with Gondor in his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kerrison is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gondor pulls his head out easily.
Gondor seems to be working for a kimura but Kerrison defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Faramir Gondor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gonzala Kerrison's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kerrison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kerrison shoots for a takedown but Gondor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gondor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kerrison misses with a takedown attempt
and Gondor counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kerrison's guard now.
Gondor stands up over Kerrison, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gondor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kerrison, up you get!
Gondor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gondor is nestled in close to Kerrison, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gondor working over Kerrison with some ground and pound. Kerrison looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerrison wants to get back to his feet.
Kerrison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gondor on the ground.
Gondor is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Kerrison has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gondor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerrison tries to get to full guard but Gondor has control of the leg.
Faramir Gondor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gondor winds up and cracks Kerrison with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gondor trying to control from half guard but Kerrison is working away.
Gondor lands strikes from half guard.
Gondor passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kerrison!
Gondor looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gondor looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gondor lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gondor working Kerrison over with strikes here.
Gondor looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kerrison is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gondor breaks from Kerrison's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gondor with the ground and pound from mount.
Gondor is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Kerrison wants to clinch but Gondor slips to the side
and Gondor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerrison wants to sweep but no luck.
Kerrison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gondor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gondor gets to his feet - Kerrison follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerrison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gondor counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gonzala Kerrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gondor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gondor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gondor stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kerrison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gondor's waist but Gondor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kerrison off to one side.
Kerrison misses with a takedown
and Gondor counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kerrison's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gondor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gondor landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerrison is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gondor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gondor stands up from Kerrison's guard - Gondor perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gondor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gondor stands up from Kerrison's guard - Gondor perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kerrison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gondor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Faramir Gondor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gonzala Kerrison's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gondor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gondor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kerrison.
Gondor has a takedown stuffed.
Kerrison misses with a takedown attempt
and Gondor counters with a single leg into guard. Kerrison didn't expect that.
Kerrison wants to stand up but Gondor is controlling him.
Gondor preventing the sweep.
Gondor cracks Kerrison with a solid left hand.
Kerrison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gondor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gondor cracks Kerrison with a solid left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gondor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kerrison's head.
Gondor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kerrison's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gondor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gondor scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kerrison?
Gondor lands a heavy elbow.
Gondor prevents Kerrison from getting the reversal.
Gondor punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gondor looking for a guillotine from mount but Kerrison is having none of it.
Gondor goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kerrison turns into him and now he's in Gondor's guard.
Gondor pushes Kerrison off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerrison shoots in looking for a takedown. Gondor tries to sprawl out of it but Kerrison keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gondor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gondor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gondor lands in his opponent's guard.
Kerrison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gondor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gondor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gondor is pushing down on Kerrison's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kerrison is fighting to maintain full guard but Gondor has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kerrison is looking for a sweep. Gondor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gondor is nestled in close to Kerrison, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gondor passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerrison is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gondor landing strikes from the mount and Kerrison is in trouble!
Kerrison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gondor working the ground and pound effectively.
Gondor landing strikes from the mount.
Gondor with shots to the head and body - Kerrison looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gondor working the ground and pound effectively.
Kerrison is trying desperately to improve position.
Gondor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kerrison is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gondor lands with some strikes.
Kerrison taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Kerrison that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gondor has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kerrison's face.
Gondor is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kerrison can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gondor wants to finish this one by submission but Kerrison is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gondor.
Gondor lands a heavy elbow.
Gonzala Kerrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faramir Gondor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gondor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Faramir Gondor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gondor 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 25:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Faramir Gondor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wanadi De Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Warlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanadi De Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Warlock!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warlock tries to close the distance and clinch but De Santana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Santana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Warlock or perhaps it was just good defense by De Santana which made him look bad.
De Santana digs a good body shot into Warlock's ribs.
De Santana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Warlock circles away quickly and effectively.
De Santana scores with a jab to the body.
Warlock looks gassed!
De Santana lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Santana throws an overhand right that drops Warlock like a sack of potatoes! De Santana dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wanadi De Santana!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between lyoto emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pieter Aart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). emelianenko's entrance music is Darude - Sandstorm. A fine choice. Aart has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. lyoto emelianenko looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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217 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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, lyoto emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pieter Aart!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aart has hold of one of emelianenko's legs. emelianenko is fighting the takedown attempt but Aart gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Aart stands and throws emelianenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
emelianenko tries to bench press Aart off him but Aart keeps the position.
emelianenko takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Aart takes a little break here. emelianenko wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
emelianenko is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Aart is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
emelianenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aart working away from the top, dropping strikes.
emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Aart controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
emelianenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aart controlling the pace for now.
I looks like Aart 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.
That's two 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.
BOOM! Aart connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Aart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aart controlling his opponent.
Despite being in the dominant position, Pieter Aart just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
emelianenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aart.
emelianenko moves out of range as Aart throws a body kick.
Aart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aart darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Aart uses his free foot to push down on emelianenko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for emelianenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aart takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aart has hold of emelianenko's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and emelianenko manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aart tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aart lands with some vicious ground and pound - can emelianenko hang on?
Aart takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
emelianenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
emelianenko working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aart controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aart with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aart controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pieter Aart dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aart throws a right hand that emelianenko ducks under and follows up with a left that emelianenko also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Aart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aart scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
emelianenko looks to move to half guard but instead Aart has passed into mount! Damn!
Aart controlling from the full mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, Pieter Aart just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aart shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aart showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
emelianenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aart is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aart winds up and cracks emelianenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aart working emelianenko over with strikes.
emelianenko is in trouble now - Aart has advanced to mount!
Aart content just to control the position here.
Aart lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aart controlling from mount.
Aart scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Aart controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
emelianenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aart controlling from the full mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, Pieter Aart just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Aart.
emelianenko dodges the punch combination from Aart.
Pieter Aart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aart shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in emelianenko's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aart slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aart advances to half guard.
Aart trying to control the pace.
emelianenko is looking for a sweep. Aart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
emelianenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aart takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aart stands up from half guard.
Aart misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pieter Aart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Aart scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Aart content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Aart stands up.
Aart bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
emelianenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aart decides to take the fight back to the feet.
emelianenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aart stuns emelianenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aart lands a lovely overhand right.
Aart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but emelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aart drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aart passes easily into side control. Nice work.
emelianenko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Aart connects with a decent elbow.
emelianenko trying to remain calm as Aart controls from the top position.
Aart's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aart is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. emelianenko is trying to escape and Aart transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and emelianenko is forced to tap! Nice work there by Aart! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pieter Aart!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between RJ Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, RJ Rodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Rodgers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodgers circles away.
RJ Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodgers as he avoids it easily.
Rodgers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodgers goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Sergio Gracie has been cut.
Rodgers misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie scores with a nice body kick.
Gracie misses with the combination.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Rodgers saw that one coming.
Rodgers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rodgers prevents it.
Rodgers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodgers tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodgers to the ground. Rodgers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Rodgers throws out a powerful jab.
Gracie is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Rodgers has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie is trying to drag Rodgers to the mat but Rodgers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rodgers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rodgers looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rodgers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gracie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rodgers looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BOOM! Rodgers connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is in a horrible position here. Rodgers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rodgers looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rodgers lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Rodgers isn't that keen on the idea.
Rodgers with shots to the head and body - Gracie looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rodgers is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Rodgers connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers looking for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie tries to hold on but Rodgers postures up.
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rodgers pulls his head out easily.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Rodgers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rodgers thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Gracie gets full guard.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodgers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rodgers!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie with good strikes from the mount here!
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rodgers is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergio Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergio Gracie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rodgers stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodgers keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodgers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Gracie throws a strike but Rodgers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodgers won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Rodgers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Rodgers trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sergio Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers throwing strikes but missing.
Rodgers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodgers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rodgers's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Gracie.
Gracie is keen to just control but Rodgers is a slippery customer.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Rodgers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodgers is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Gracie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rodgers defend it? Gracie steps over the head and cranks it - Rodgers is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergio Gracie!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ferris Bueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Mifsud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ferris Bueller!
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, Michael Mifsud!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Mifsud.
Mifsud throws a head kick that misses.
Bueller looks to throw the jab but Mifsud is out of range.
Bueller looks to score with a jab to the body but Mifsud is just out of range.
Mifsud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bueller avoids the head kick by Mifsud.
Mifsud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mifsud throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bueller.
Mifsud's corner calls for a 1-2. Mifsud obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bueller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifsud scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bueller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mifsud.
Bueller tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mifsud scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
An inside leg kick lands from Mifsud.
Bueller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mifsud counters with a body kick that stops Bueller in his tracks momentarily.
Mifsud explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mifsud feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bueller's calf.
Mifsud connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bueller has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mifsud.
Mifsud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good exchange - Mifsud coming out on top.
Jab, jab by Bueller - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mifsud shoots in and drives through. Bueller sprawls well.
Mifsud misses the body punch
and Bueller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Mifsud misses.
Mifsud blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bueller.
Mifsud misses with the combination.
Mifsud lands an overhand right.
Mifsud connects with a high kick.
Mifsud throws a right hand that Bueller ducks under and follows up with a left that Bueller also avoids with ease.
Mifsud throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bueller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mifsud looks gassed!
Bueller steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Mifsud is out on his feet! Bueller sets himself and nearly takes Mifsud's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ferris Bueller!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deniz Koc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Dos Anos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
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194 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Deniz Koc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Dos Anos!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koc throws a leg kick but Dos Anos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dos Anos steps into range and cracks Koc with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Koc flops backwards and Dos Anos dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Deniz Koc has been cut.
Dos Anos cracks Koc with a solid left hand.
Koc is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koc trying to control the position.
Dos Anos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dos Anos is looking to work some ground and pound but Koc has wrist control.
Koc keeping moving, preventing Dos Anos from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Anos won't allow Koc to sweep him here.
Koc will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dos Anos trying to control but Koc is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Koc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dos Anos.
Dos Anos shoots for a double leg takedown but Koc sprawls well. He's pushed Dos Anos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dos Anos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dos Anos throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Koc tumbling to the canvas!
Dos Anos won't allow Koc to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Anos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koc works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dos Anos working some strikes from top position.
Koc can't keep his opponent in guard - Dos Anos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dos Anos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Koc tries to kick Dos Anos off but Dos Anos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Koc is breathing heavily.
Dos Anos wants to take a breather but Koc is having none of it.
Dos Anos decides to stand and escape the position.
Dos Anos looks to land a left hand but Koc moved out of range nicely.
Dos Anos is looking to land body kicks.
Dos Anos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koc checks it well.
Dos Anos misses with the combination.
Koc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos Anos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anos misses with a wild combination.
Dos Anos scores with a punch to the head.
Dos Anos moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Koc goes down! Can Dos Anos finish him!?
Oh Koc is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koc seems to have got his legs back now.
Dos Anos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koc is keeping the position for now.
Koc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dos Anos trying to control the position from guard on top but Koc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Anos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dos Anos landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dos Anos is in close to Koc's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dos Anos wants to control from the top but Koc keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koc is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dos Anos distracts Koc with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dos Anos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dos Anos looking to sit in guard and control but Koc gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dos Anos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koc's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anos pushes down on Koc's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dos Anos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dos Anos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Koc defends it well.
Koc is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dos Anos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dos Anos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dos Anos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dos Anos is trying to work for a kimura but Koc is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dos Anos lands a nice short elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koc is staying active underneath Dos Anos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Dos Anos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deniz Koc's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dos Anos looks to land a right hand but Koc moved out of range.
Dos Anos misses with a leg kick
and Koc holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Koc is trying to break free.
Koc changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dos Anos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dos Anos jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rafael Dos Anos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dos Anos jabs at Koc's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Anos loads up on a big right hand but Koc slips the punch.
Dos Anos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dos Anos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Koc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dos Anos advances to half guard.
Dos Anos lands with a punch from half guard.
Dos Anos decides to stand and escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Anos throws a jab but it's blocked by Koc.
Dos Anos looks to land a left hand but Koc moved out of range nicely.
Dos Anos throws a hook but Koc avoids it easily.
Koc slips a jab and a cross from Dos Anos.
A jab from Dos Anos misses.
Dos Anos has his takedown stuffed
and Koc counters with a single leg into guard. Dos Anos didn't expect that.
Dos Anos keeping moving, preventing Koc from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dos Anos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dos Anos is keen to just control but Koc is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anos controlling the pace.
Dos Anos wants to work for an arm triangle but Koc is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Koc is looking to control Dos Anos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koc avoid being mounted?
Koc is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dos Anos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dos Anos not doing much here.
Koc is refusing to be controlled, as Dos Anos sits in half guard.
Koc is trying to maintain the position but Dos Anos is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koc wants to improve his position but Dos Anos is controlling well.
Koc wants to control but Dos Anos is keeping busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dos Anos looks to land a right hand but Koc moved out of range.
A jab from Dos Anos does it's job there.
Dos Anos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dos Anos throws an overhand right that lands on Koc's shoulder, as Koc tries to avoid the shot.
Dos Anos throws a lazy right hand but Koc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Dos Anos misses.
Koc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dos Anos.
Koc slips under a jab from Dos Anos.
Dos Anos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dos Anos.
Dos Anos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koc blocks a jab.
Dos Anos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dos Anos throws an overhand right that lands on Koc's shoulder, as Koc tries to avoid the shot.
Dos Anos throws a jab when Koc was well out of range.
Koc slips under a jab from Dos Anos.
Dos Anos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Koc counters with a shoot takedown. Dos Anos fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koc wants to control from the top but Dos Anos keeps moving.
Dos Anos looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Anos is controlling Koc's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Dos Anos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Deniz Koc's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dos Anos cracks Koc with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dos Anos throws a head kick but Koc moves out of range.
Koc checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Koc slips under a jab.
Dos Anos misses the jab.
Dos Anos missing with a left hand there. Koc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dos Anos works the jab nicely.
Dos Anos throws out a loose jab but Koc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dos Anos throws a lazy right hand but Koc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dos Anos throws a hook but Koc blocks it.
Dos Anos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dos Anos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Anos is controlling the pace.
Dos Anos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Koc sees it coming and defends easily.
Koc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dos Anos thows a huge punch but Koc dodges it nicely.
Koc is not content to let Dos Anos control the position.
Dos Anos is looking for a kimura but Koc is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dos Anos to get the leverage.
Koc is staying active underneath Dos Anos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dos Anos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Anos moves away.
Koc lands a jab to the nose.
Deniz Koc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Anos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Koc connects with a nice looking jab.
Dos Anos punishes Koc's body with a nice straight punch.
Koc shoots for a double leg takedown but Dos Anos sprawls well. He's pushed Koc's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dos Anos misses with a looping left.
Koc gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dos Anos feints and as Koc raises his hands in defense, Dos Anos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koc looking to control.
Dos Anos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koc is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anos passes Koc's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Koc is trying to get back to full guard.
Dos Anos slows the pace down in half guard.
Dos Anos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Koc is looking to control Dos Anos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koc avoid being mounted?
Dos Anos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rafael Dos Anos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four 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.
Dos Anos controlling the action here.
Dos Anos is tying to control. Koc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dos Anos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dos Anos prevents Koc from improving his position.
Dos Anos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dos Anos working Koc over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Dos Anos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dos Anos 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Dos Anos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Villareal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Rockolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockolla has chosen My Posse's on Broadway as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Villareal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ace Rockolla!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villareal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Villareal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rockolla sees it coming and defends easily.
Rockolla wants to control but Villareal is keeping busy.
Villareal looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rockolla moves into full guard.
Villareal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rockolla is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rockolla has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villareal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rockolla can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Villareal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Villareal looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rockolla passes into side control.
Villareal looks to move to half guard but instead Rockolla has passed into mount! Damn!
Rockolla looking to control and managing it successfully.
Villareal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rockolla can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Villareal is looking to escape.
Villareal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Villareal sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Villareal is looking to improve his position.
Rockolla is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Villareal has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villareal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Villareal actively working from the bottom here.
Rockolla is nestled in close to Villareal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Villareal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Villareal is breathing heavily.
Villareal wants to get back to full guard but Rockolla has passed into side control.
BOOM! Rockolla connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockolla looking to control but Villareal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villareal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Villareal is working hard here to advance position.
Rockolla is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rockolla lands with some strikes.
Villareal is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockolla lands with some strikes.
Villareal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Rockolla dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Villareal shoots for a double leg takedown but Rockolla sprawls well. He's pushed Villareal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rockolla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Villareal.
Villareal ducks under a wild hook from Rockolla.
Rockolla throws a leg kick but Villareal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rockolla throws a head kick but Villareal moves out of range.
Villareal changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rockolla looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Villareal is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rockolla has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rockolla manages to work his way to half guard, despite Villareal's best efforts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rockolla is looking for a sweep. Villareal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockolla manages to get to full guard.
Rockolla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Villareal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rockolla is keeping the position for now.
Rockolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rockolla, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockolla utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Villareal drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rockolla looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rockolla looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rockolla!
Villareal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Rockolla wants to control but Villareal is keeping him busy.
Villareal is trying to work for a sweep but Rockolla has mounted him!
Rockolla sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rockolla working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rockolla working for a guillotine from mount but Villareal is in no mood to give up.
Villareal is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockolla scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Villareal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rockolla controlling his opponent.
Villareal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Villareal slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four 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.
Rockolla works his way into full mount!
Villareal can't escape the position.
Rockolla breaks from Villareal's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Villareal working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Villareal regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Rockolla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Villareal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rockolla misses with a low kick.
Villareal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Villareal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rockolla comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Rockolla.
Villareal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rockolla with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockolla scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A cross from Rockolla lands.
Rockolla scores with a nice head shot.
Villareal is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Rockolla uses the oldest trick in the book to send Villareal tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Rockolla is absolutely delighted - when Villareal wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ace Rockolla!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Bakunin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giant Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Bakunin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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290 lbs
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290 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Bakunin!
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, Giant Silva!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Bakunin.
Bakunin tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Igor Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakunin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bakunin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bakunin is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Bakunin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Bakunin persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Bakunin avoids the body shot from Silva.
Bakunin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin clinches up against the cage.
Bakunin tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Bakunin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Bakunin has double underhooks.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Bakunin's takedown attempt.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Bakunin keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakunin wants a takedown but no success here.
Bakunin is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bakunin misses with some punches.
Bakunin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Bakunin has double underhooks.
Bakunin is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bakunin is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Giant Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bakunin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bakunin punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakunin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with a single shot there.
Silva stuns Bakunin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bakunin is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakunin fails with the takedown.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Bakunin's ribs.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Bakunin's ribs.
Jab by Silva.
Nice cross by Silva.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bakunin.
Bakunin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bakunin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Silva lands a body shot.
A left lands for Silva.
Silva is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Bakunin should have avoided that one.
Bakunin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Silva thuds a left hand into Bakunin's body.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Bakunin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Silva thuds a left hand into Bakunin's body.
Bakunin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bakunin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bakunin walks into a straight right hand from Silva.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Bakunin.
Silva lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bakunin rather than just go for the knockout.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Silva jabs Bakunin right on the nose. Bakunin blinks but takes it well.
Good shot there by Silva.
A shot to de liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Bakunin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bakunin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bakunin is rocked!
Silva throws a pinpoint strike between Bakunin's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Bakunin crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Silva scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giant Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Shurk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Born To Win as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Shaun Shurk has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shaun Shurk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shurk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie throws the left hand but Shurk avoids the punch easily.
Shurk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Ryan Gracie has been cut.
A combination from Shurk does no damage.
Shurk tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
Shurk throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Shurk scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Shurk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Shurk had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Shurk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A cross from Shurk lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shurk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shurk waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Shurk throws a head kick that misses.
Shurk tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaun Shurk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie moves out of range as Shurk strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shurk, as that shot connected.
Shurk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gracie throws a right hand that Shurk ducks under and follows up with a left that Shurk also avoids with ease.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Shurk.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick from Shurk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Shurk.
Shurk throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Shurk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shurk throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Shurk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shurk just misses with a punch to the body.
Shurk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shurk misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Shurk finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shurk throws a nice head kick!
Shurk throws a nice head kick!
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shurk.
Shurk works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Shurk lands a brutal head kick. Gracie looks out on his feet and Shurk throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Shaun Shurk!
Shaun Shurk retains his welterweight title!
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