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UVT Fight Night 1/13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Popaloukas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Iago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iago has chosen Smells Like Teen Spirit as his entrance music. The key to victory for Kirk Popaloukas has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kirk Popaloukas!
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, Fabio Iago!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popaloukas tries to close the distance and clinch but Iago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Iago misses with a body punch.
Popaloukas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Iago up against the cage.
Popaloukas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Popaloukas tries to clinch but Iago is having none of it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Iago.
Iago is trying to get an arm triangle but Popaloukas is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iago looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Popaloukas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Iago on the ground.
Popaloukas tries to escape but Iago is in control.
Iago looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Iago working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popaloukas wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Iago tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Iago has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Popaloukas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Iago has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Iago is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Popaloukas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Iago looks gassed!
Popaloukas is pushing Iago's head away, looking to escape. Iago manages to hold on to the position though.
Iago working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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.
Popaloukas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Iago has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Iago tries to advance to mount but Popaloukas denies him.
Popaloukas is pushing Iago's head away, looking to escape. Iago manages to hold on to the position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Popaloukas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Iago counters with a shoot takedown. Popaloukas fights it but they end up in guard.
Iago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Iago prevents Popaloukas from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Iago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Iago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Popaloukas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Popaloukas tries to clinch up.
Iago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Popaloukas fails to land the takedown.
Popaloukas is looking to clinch but Iago is avoiding it.
Popaloukas moves in looking to clinch but Iago pushes him off.
Popaloukas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Popaloukas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iago drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popaloukas wants to stand but Iago is controlling the position.
Iago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Popaloukas is keeping the position for now.
Popaloukas wants to stand up but Iago is controlling him.
Iago drops back looking for a leg! Popaloukas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Popaloukas manages to kick Iago off! Iago jumps back into Popaloukas's guard.
Iago postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Popaloukas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Iago, into his guard.
Iago wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Iago dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Popaloukas shoots and misses
and Iago counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Iago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Popaloukas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Iago.
Iago wants to work for an arm triangle but Popaloukas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Popaloukas pushes Iago off looking to stand but Iago dives back in and keeps control.
Iago is working for a kimura but Popaloukas is defending it quite comfortably.
Popaloukas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iago seems to be working for a kimura but Popaloukas defends the submission attempt.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Popaloukas shoots in but no luck this time.
Kirk Popaloukas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popaloukas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Iago is trying to drag Popaloukas to the mat but Popaloukas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Popaloukas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Iago just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Popaloukas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iago has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Popaloukas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Popaloukas.
Popaloukas gets underhooks to prevent Iago's takedown attempt.
Popaloukas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Popaloukas lands a nice elbow.
Popaloukas lands a shoulder strike.
Iago wants the takedown. Popaloukas is fighting it off but Iago persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Popaloukas's guard against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popaloukas wants to stand but Iago is controlling the position.
Popaloukas keeping full guard, as Iago tries to pass.
Iago slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Iago tries for a kimura but Popaloukas is defending well.
Iago is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Popaloukas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Iago prevents Popaloukas from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iago is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Popaloukas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Iago tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Iago has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Iago wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Popaloukas, who protects the arm well.
Popaloukas wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Popaloukas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Popaloukas shoots in but Iago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Iago closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Popaloukas is trying to buck Iago off.
Iago passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Popaloukas!
Iago looking for a guillotine from mount but Popaloukas is having none of it.
Iago is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Popaloukas can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Iago working for a guillotine from mount but Popaloukas is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Iago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Popaloukas tries to clinch there but Iago circles away.
Popaloukas doesn't manage to clinch there - Iago circles away.
Popaloukas doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Iago counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Iago passes into half guard.
Popaloukas is trying to stand.
Popaloukas is defending against the submission attempts here by Iago.
Iago is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Popaloukas defends it well.
Popaloukas is trying to stand up here but Iago is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popaloukas won't allow Iago to pass to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iago is working for a kimura but Popaloukas is defending it quite comfortably.
Popaloukas is trying to stand back up but Iago is controlling him
Iago is working for a submission of some sort.
Iago tries to pass the half guard into mount. Popaloukas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fabio Iago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Popaloukas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Iago counters with a single leg into guard. Popaloukas didn't expect that.
Popaloukas wants to stand but Iago is controlling the position.
Fabio Iago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Iago works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Iago is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Popaloukas!
Iago can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Popaloukas is looking to escape.
Iago controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popaloukas is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Iago controlling the pace for now.
Popaloukas tries to buck Iago off but he can't manage it.
Popaloukas is squirming around, avoiding Iago's attempts to control the action.
Popaloukas trying desperately to get to his feet.
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.
Iago can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Popaloukas is looking to escape.
Popaloukas really wants to buck Iago off and get back to his feet.
Iago looking to secure an arm triangle but Popaloukas defends it well.
Iago trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Iago looking for a guillotine from mount but Popaloukas is having none of it.
Iago wants to finish this one by submission but Popaloukas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Iago.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabio Iago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Iago 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabio Iago!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Its dark and hell is hot as his entrance music. 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 White Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josh Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva pushes Mir up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mir prevents the takedown attempt.
Mir fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mir tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Mir drops back down to his feet.
Silva lands a big knee to the head and Mir goes down! Silva is looking to finish!
Mir is rocked!
It looks like Josh Mir has been cut.
Silva decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mir to his feet.
Oh Mir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mir misses with a wild combination.
Mir seems to have got his legs back now.
Mir closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mir is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Mir pushes his legs off easily.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mir content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mir passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mir trying to control the pace.
Mir has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Mir thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Mir wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Silva has one foot on Mir's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Mir shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva tries to clinch there but Mir circles away.
Silva tries to clinch there but Mir circles away.
Silva wants to clinch.
Mir shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Mir pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Mir tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Mir drops back down to his feet.
Mir stalling in the clinch but Silva improves position.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mir's defenses.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Silva decides to pull guard.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mir stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Silva rushes Mir and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mir lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Mir fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva scores with a one two! Mir had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Mir avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Mir's cut.
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.
No luck for Mir with that takedown attempt.
Silva gets a clinch.
Mir tries to stall but Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva prevents Mir from breaking the clinch.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Silva.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva successfully pulls guard.
Mir wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Mir is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva stands up and beckons Mir to join him on the feet.
Silva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mir backs up against the cage.
Mir tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva rushes Mir and presses him up against the cage.
Silva is trying to drag Mir to the mat but Mir just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mir.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Mir pushes him off.
Silva clinches but Mir breaks the clinch
and Mir counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir fails to pull guard.
Silva lands an elbow just above Mir 's eye.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mir trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is trying to keep Mir in close.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mir 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 Mir's back instead.
Silva doesn't have the hooks in and Mir manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva has his feet on Mir's thighs here. He's pushed Mir off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mir screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabiano DeSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filipe Belo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Belo's choice of entrance music: Apaga mais não bate. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabiano DeSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Filipe Belo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belo shoots in and drives through. DeSilva sprawls well.
DeSilva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belo.
DeSilva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
DeSilva managing to control the position.
Belo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeSilva is keeping the position for now.
DeSilva is pulling down on Belo's head to control his posture.
DeSilva manages to escape and get back to his feet.
DeSilva throws a right and a left that Belo avoids nicely.
Belo ducks under a wild hook from DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with a punch to the head.
DeSilva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Filipe Belo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSilva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right followed by a crushing left from DeSilva knocks Belo out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fabiano DeSilva!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mickey McMasters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and D J Rich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). D J Rich 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey McMasters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, D J Rich!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rich closes the distance and clinches up with McMasters, looking for a takedown. Rich pushes McMasters against the cage but McMasters circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McMasters misses with a straight right.
Rich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rich cracks McMasters with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Mickey McMasters has been cut.
Rich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McMasters's head backwards.
McMasters swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rich closes this distance looking for a takedown but McMasters circles away.
McMasters lands an overhand right.
Rich has a takedown stuffed.
Mickey McMasters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D J Rich.
Rich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McMasters swivels and escapes.
McMasters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rich looks for a takedown but McMasters sprawls well.
Rich avoids the head kick by McMasters.
Rich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rich tries to close the distance and clinch but McMasters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rich closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rich is trying to control. McMasters wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McMasters is trying to stand up here but Rich is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMasters trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Rich trying to advance position but McMasters counters by regaining guard.
McMasters keeping full guard, as Rich tries to pass.
Rich wants to control from the top but McMasters keeps moving.
Rich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McMasters lands with a cross.
Rich shoots for a double leg takedown but McMasters sprawls well. He's pushed Rich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rich looks gassed!
McMasters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McMasters scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rich takes one to the chin there.
McMasters thows a body kick. Rich tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McMasters gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McMasters with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McMasters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McMasters throws a head kick but Rich moves out of range.
McMasters works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rich walks into a straight right hand from McMasters.
Rich blocks a head kick by McMasters.
Rich walks into a stiff left hand from McMasters.
McMasters scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rich in his tracks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McMasters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rich shoots in and drives through. McMasters sprawls well.
Rich misses with a takedown attempt - McMasters sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMasters scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rich doesn't seem bothered though.
McMasters looks to land a combination but Rich avoids it well.
Rich takes one to the chin there.
McMasters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McMasters lands with a slapping head kick.
McMasters moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McMasters throws a sloppy head kick and Rich moves out of range easily.
Rich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McMasters pinned against the cage. McMasters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McMasters clinches up with Rich and pushes him back against the cage.
Rich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McMasters has had enough of the clinch but Rich keeps him there for the moment.
McMasters wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McMasters can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMasters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McMasters is looking to land body kicks.
Rich closes this distance looking for a takedown but McMasters circles away.
McMasters throws a head kick but Rich moves out of range.
Rich tries to clinch up
and McMasters counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rich misses with a takedown attempt - McMasters sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McMasters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rich slips a jab from McMasters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rich misses with a takedown
and McMasters connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey McMasters dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mickey McMasters's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McMasters goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McMasters has taken the fight to the clinch.
McMasters is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rich jumps guard and drags McMasters to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMasters gets to his feet - Rich follows without any prompting.
Mickey McMasters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from McMasters finds it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice straight punches there by McMasters. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McMasters.
Rich blocks a head kick by McMasters.
McMasters thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rich fails with the takedown
and McMasters counters with a three punch combo that has Rich backing up. Rich nods at McMasters to acknowledge the strikes.
McMasters getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rich.
Rich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McMasters gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McMasters manages to break the clinch.
McMasters throws a series of strikes that have Rich backpedaling.
A head kick misses from McMasters.
Rich scores with a punch to the head.
McMasters stuffs the takedown attempt from Rich. Rich gets slowly back to his feet.
Mickey McMasters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D J Rich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rich waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract McMasters.
The fighters circling - McMasters throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McMasters throws a head kick that half lands.
Rich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick misses from McMasters.
Rich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rich slips a jab and a cross from McMasters.
Rich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McMasters counters with a head kick. That will keep Rich thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McMasters misses with an uppercut. Rich saw that one coming.
Rich wants to clinch.
Rich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMasters misses with a head kick.
McMasters looks to land a right hand but Rich moved out of range.
Rich shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rich was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rich is going olschool here, as he tries to force McMasters to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McMasters shrugs it off.
Rich is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McMasters has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McMasters!
McMasters stopping the sweep attempt from Rich.
Rich has his foot on McMasters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McMasters works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMasters gets to his feet. Rich looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fight stays on the outside here - McMasters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mickey McMasters is winning the standup battle so far.
Rich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from McMasters.
McMasters circles away from the clinch attempt.
McMasters stuffs the takedown.
McMasters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rich defending well as McMasters loads up on a big left hand.
McMasters throws a head kick but Rich moves out of range.
Rich fails with the takedown
and McMasters counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey McMasters dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mickey McMasters's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McMasters lands a high kick!
McMasters misses with a low kick.
Rich dodges the punch combination from McMasters.
Rich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McMasters!
Rich goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McMasters is on top in guard.
Rich 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.
Rich is trying to control the position but McMasters postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McMasters is looking to stand up but Rich won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMasters decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rich has a takedown stuffed.
Rich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMasters manages to avoid it.
McMasters scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rich fails to land the takedown.
Mickey McMasters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D J Rich.
McMasters tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rich counters with a nice double leg into side control. McMasters won't be happy with that.
Rich trying to control the action but McMasters is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMasters wants to get back to his feet.
Rich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McMasters, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMasters is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rich is controlling him well.
Rich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McMasters, who protects the arm well.
Rich wants to lay and pray for a moment but McMasters keeps working.
McMasters wants to get back to his feet.
D J Rich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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.
Rich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McMasters wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rich tries for a kimura but McMasters is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
D J Rich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McMasters has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey McMasters!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shoryu Ken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Hitana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shoryu Ken could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zack Hitana's chin.
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157 lbs
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160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shoryu Ken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zack Hitana!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitana lands a nice hook to Ken's body. Ken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ken avoids the body shot from Hitana.
A punch combination from Hitana misses.
Hitana clinches up with Ken and pushes him back against the cage.
Hitana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ken.
Hitana lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hitana.
Hitana lands a nice elbow.
Hitana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ken or not.
Ken's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hitana tries to land knees in the clinch but Ken avoids the damage to the body.
Hitana connects with a knee to the head.
Hitana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ken.
Hitana landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitana digs a right hand into Ken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ken's gas tank.
Ken is breathing heavily.
Hitana with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hitana.
Hitana lands a nice elbow.
Hitana scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitana scores a nice knee to the body.
Hitana lands a nice knee to the body.
Hitana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hitana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hitana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hitana scores a nice knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Hitana.
Hitana landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitana lands a nice knee to the body.
The referee calls for Hitana to work.
Hitana pushes Ken back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hitana lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hitana pushes Ken back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hitana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hitana lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitana lands a knee to the head.
Hitana lands an elbow just above Ken 's eye.
Hitana using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hitana cracks Ken with a nice body shot.
Hitana lands a left hand.
Hitana tries to land knees in the clinch but Ken avoids the damage to the body.
Hitana lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Hitana.
Hitana has Ken pressed against the cage.
Hitana lands an elbow inside.
Hitana lands a knee to the body.
Hitana lands a knee to the head.
Hitana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ken lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hitana lands with a right to the head.
Hitana using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hitana lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Hitana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ken is trying to drag Hitana to the mat but Hitana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hitana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hitana prevents Ken from breaking the clinch.
Hitana lands a damaging elbow.
Ken blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hitana landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Hitana.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hitana.
Hitana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ken lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hitana stalling the fight.
Ken throws a head punch that misses.
Hitana trying to land knees to the body.
Ken wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hitana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hitana.
Hitana landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ken takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Hitana.
A knee to the head by Hitana.
Hitana landing knees to the body.
Hitana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hitana lands a nice knee to the body.
Hitana scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitana crunches a lovely knee into Ken's ribcage.
Hitana is leaning against Ken and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hitana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ken lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hitana blocks an uppercut.
Hitana lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hitana lands a body punch.
Hitana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Hitana dominated that round.
That's time! Ken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hitana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ken moves away.
Ken misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ken throws a front kick aimed at Hitana's knee but Hitana avoids it well.
Hitana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ken.
Ken drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hitana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ken in side control, throwing shots but Hitana defends.
Ken tries for a kimura but Hitana is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ken trying to control the action but Hitana is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitana is looking to regain half guard here but Ken keeps moving and retains side control.
Ken is looking to take a break and control but Hitana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ken is trying to get an arm triangle but Hitana is defending well.
Ken swings around for an armbar but Hitana sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ken's guard.
Hitana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ken. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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.
Hitana seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hitana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hitana sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hitana wants to control from the top but Ken keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ken trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hitana trying to control but Ken is working from the bottom.
Ken throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ken working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hitana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ken is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hitana trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ken manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hitana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ken throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hitana working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shoryu Ken dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Hitana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hitana lands with an uppercut that bounces Ken off the cage and back into rage.
Hitana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hitana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitana wants to clinch.
Ken throws a right hand that Hitana ducks under and follows up with a left that Hitana also avoids with ease.
Ken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ken looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hitana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hitana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zack Hitana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitana is looking to clinch but Ken is avoiding it.
Hitana scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice sprawl there from Hitana as Ken shoots in.
Hitana misses with a wild body shot.
Hitana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ken keeps the fight on the outside.
Hitana moves in looking to clinch but Ken pushes him off.
Ken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hitana.
Hitana tries to close the distance and clinch but Ken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ken tries a head kick but it misses.
Hitana is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ken rather than just go for the knockout.
Ken tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hitana swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoryu Ken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hitana scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hitana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ken.
Ken moves out of range as Hitana strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitana lands a right hook to the body.
Hitana slips under a jab from Ken.
Hitana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hitana with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ken throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hitana counters with a left and a right that stings Ken.
Ken on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ken falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hitana counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ken misses with a takedown attempt - Hitana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hitana misses with a kick to the body.
Ken misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Hitana does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ken circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hitana misses with a kick to the body.
Hitana tries to clinch but Ken is having none of it.
Hitana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hitana digs a good hook to Ken's body.
Ken misses with a takedown attempt - Hitana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ken drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hitana connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ken's hands.
Ken throws a low kick, looking for Hitana's leg but Hitana calmly moves out of range.
Hitana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hitana scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hitana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ken moves away.
Shoryu Ken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hitana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hitana tries to land knees in the clinch but Ken avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Hitana.
Hitana landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Hitana.
Hitana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hitana scores a nice knee to the body.
Hitana scores a nice knee to the body.
Hitana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hitana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hitana lands a nice knee to the body.
Hitana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ken's face.
Hitana lands an elbow inside that Ken shrugs off.
Hitana tries to land knees in the clinch but Ken avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Hitana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hitana 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Hitana!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bronn Blackwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rami Raakalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackwater comes to the cage accompanied by For Whom the Bell Tolls. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bronn Blackwater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rami Raakalainen!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raakalainen fails with a takedown attempt.
Raakalainen dodges the punch combination from Blackwater.
Blackwater takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blackwater pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blackwater tests Raakalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blackwater slips a jab from Raakalainen.
The fighters circling - Blackwater throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackwater scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raakalainen ducks under a wild hook from Blackwater.
Blackwater throws a head kick that misses.
Blackwater pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice combo by Raakalainen! Oh, that's hurt him - Blackwater falls to the canvas and Raakalainen follows him into side control.
Blackwater is rocked!
It looks like Bronn Blackwater has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackwater is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oh Blackwater is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raakalainen tries to stand but Blackwater is controlling his head.
Blackwater seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raakalainen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Blackwater is letting Raakalainen control him for a moment.
Blackwater is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Raakalainen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Blackwater trying to control but Raakalainen postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blackwater manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blackwater looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blackwater managing to control the position.
Raakalainen postures up in Blackwater's guard and throws a big left but Blackwater blocks it.
Raakalainen drops back looking for a leg! Blackwater is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blackwater manages to kick Raakalainen off! Raakalainen jumps back into Blackwater's guard.
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.
Blackwater controls Raakalainen momentarily but Raakalainen frees himself.
Raakalainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raakalainen wanted to stand there but Blackwater had control of the position.
Raakalainen being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Raakalainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blackwater counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Blackwater looking to finish!
Raakalainen is rocked!
Blackwater with a nice head shot there.
Raakalainen is still in real trouble! Can Blackwater finish him?
Raakalainen can't keep his opponent in guard - Blackwater advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Raakalainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Blackwater slips under a jab.
Blackwater throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blackwater throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Raakalainen's head.
Raakalainen throws a right hand that Blackwater ducks under and follows up with a left that Blackwater also avoids with ease.
Raakalainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Raakalainen drives through and clinches with Blackwater against the cage.
Blackwater connects with a nasty looking knee right to Raakalainen's face.
Raakalainen with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Raakalainen tries to break the clinch but Blackwater is controlling the position.
Blackwater lands a nice elbow.
Blackwater with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blackwater is struggling to control the position.
Blackwater lands an elbow just above Raakalainen 's eye.
Blackwater throws a knee to the head but misses.
Raakalainen has had enough of the clinch but Blackwater keeps him there for the moment.
Raakalainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Raakalainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raakalainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blackwater circles away quickly and effectively.
Blackwater circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Raakalainen to the canvas! Raakalainen doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Blackwater keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bronn Blackwater!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Cavalera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and NICOLAS ROCHA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cavalera comes to the cage accompanied by Territory. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Cavalera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, NICOLAS ROCHA!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ROCHA looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cavalera is fending him off so far but ROCHA persists. Nope, Cavalera circles away and we're back to standing.
Cavalera changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. ROCHA looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
ROCHA is trying to work for a sweep but Cavalera has mounted him!
ROCHA is looking to improve his position but Cavalera isn't that keen on the idea.
Cavalera has control of ROCHA's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and ROCHA regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cavalera is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but ROCHA is surviving well by controlling Cavalera's body position as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera prevents ROCHA from getting the reversal.
ROCHA has given up his back here.
Cavalera is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. ROCHA defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
ROCHA trying to control the hands but Cavalera won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ROCHA turns into Cavalera and is now in his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
ROCHA wants to control from the top but Cavalera keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ROCHA pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cavalera is keeping the position for now.
ROCHA throws and elbow that misses. Cavalera uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in ROCHA's guard. Nice move by Cavalera!
ROCHA working a defensive guard but Cavalera manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
ROCHA is trying to get back to his feet.
Cavalera working away.
Cavalera decides to stand back up. Cavalera steps back and let's ROCHA get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ROCHA wants to clinch.
ROCHA tries to clinch there but Cavalera circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Cavalera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cavalera clinches up with ROCHA and pushes him back against the cage.
Cavalera has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics ROCHA uses from the top position.
Cavalera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. ROCHA doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. ROCHA manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as ROCHA accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
ROCHA trying to control the position from guard on top but Cavalera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ROCHA is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ROCHA wants to stand but Cavalera is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cavalera is trying to keep ROCHA in close.
Cavalera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
ROCHA not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
ROCHA drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cavalera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now ROCHA has Cavalera in his guard.
ROCHA trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ROCHA controlling Cavalera's posture.
Cavalera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. ROCHA is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cavalera drops back looking for a leg! ROCHA is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and ROCHA manages to kick Cavalera off! Cavalera jumps back into ROCHA's guard.
ROCHA is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Cavalera dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
ROCHA misses with a takedown
and Cavalera counters with a takedown into side control.
ROCHA trying to control but Cavalera flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Despite being in the dominant position, NICOLAS ROCHA just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cavalera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
ROCHA can't do much from the bottom here.
ROCHA tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
ROCHA is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Cavalera has taken his back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera looking for the choke but no joy.
Cavalera working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ROCHA trying to control the hands but Cavalera won't let him.
Cavalera looking to break ROCHA's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. ROCHA remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cavalera will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ROCHA wants to control his opponent's hands but Cavalera gets his hands free.
Cavalera looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. ROCHA is controlling Cavalera 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Cavalera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but ROCHA can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
ROCHA is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
ROCHA avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
NICOLAS ROCHA has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Cavalera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as ROCHA accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Cavalera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cavalera has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Cavalera!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Harlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Lukens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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181 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cody Harlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Lukens!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harlow throws a looping overhand right but Lukens ducks down to avoid it.
Harlow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Harlow trying to control the action but Lukens is working from the bottom.
Harlow trying to mount his opponent but Lukens defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harlow wants to control but Lukens is keeping him busy.
Lukens has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Harlow. Oh but Lukens has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Harlow goes limp - he's gone! Lukens jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johnny Lukens!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Svenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Huge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svenn comes to the cage accompanied by We Taking Over. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Svenn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Huge!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svenn misses with a hook. Huge ducked under it nicely.
Huge looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Svenn!
Svenn is desperately trying to improve his position but Huge has a good base and remains in mount.
Huge with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Svenn is desperately trying to improve his position but Huge has a good base and remains in mount.
Huge jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Svenn manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Huge closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Svenn to the mat! Svenn manages to get full guard.
Svenn trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Svenn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Svenn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huge throws a big right hand that misses.
Svenn had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Huge is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Svenn Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Huge's back instead.
I really don't envy Huge right now.
Svenn working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Huge turns into Svenn and is now in his guard.
Huge throws a big right hand that misses.
Huge wants to control from the top but Svenn keeps moving.
Huge is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Svenn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenn keeping full guard, as Huge tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huge trying to control the position from guard on top but Svenn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huge makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Huge wants to pass the guard but Svenn is keeping the position.
Huge wants to control from the top but Svenn keeps moving.
Svenn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Huge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Svenn is tightening it up a little... Huge has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Huge reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Huge taps out! nice BJJ there by Svenn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tom Svenn!
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