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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Gonzaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roller Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzaga kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hit me Baby 1 more time = Britney Spears. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlo Gonzaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roller Silva!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzaga darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gonzaga working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gonzaga drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva wants to improve his position but Gonzaga is controlling well.
Gonzaga passes to side control.
Gonzaga in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gonzaga scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Silva to see if he's OK.
Gonzaga has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Gonzaga cracks Silva with a big right hand but Silva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzaga scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Silva to see if he's OK.
Silva gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva landing small, sideways elbows.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva wants to improve his position but Gonzaga is controlling well.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Gonzaga is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gonzaga working the head and body with strikes.
Silva with the active half guard here but Gonzaga passes nicely into side control.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gonzaga presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Gonzaga connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga with shots to the head and body - Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gonzaga pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Silva is in a horrible position here. Gonzaga smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gonzaga postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
Gonzaga landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzaga scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Silva?
Gonzaga fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gonzaga looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gonzaga working Silva over with strikes here.
Gonzaga lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gonzaga is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Silva is surviving well by controlling Gonzaga's body position as best he can.
Silva defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gonzaga.
Gonzaga prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
Gonzaga wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Gonzaga lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Silva can't escape the position.
Gonzaga controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Gonzaga looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva tries to reverse the position but Gonzaga maintains control.
Gonzaga lands a big shot there that rocks Silva but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzaga has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Silva's face.
Silva is in a horrible position here. Gonzaga smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Silva 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.
Carlo Gonzaga dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gonzaga decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Gonzaga connects with a couple of short punches.
Silva looking for subs off his back but Gonzaga has passed one foot through into half guard.
Silva is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gonzaga pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Gonzaga.
Gonzaga wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzaga is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gonzaga is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzaga working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gonzaga is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva with the active half guard here but Gonzaga passes nicely into side control.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gonzaga wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Gonzaga working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva parries the strikes from Gonzaga easily there. Gonzaga is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Silva to escape.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Gonzaga in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Silva is trying to work for a sweep but Gonzaga has mounted him!
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gonzaga landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Silva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gonzaga drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Gonzaga off! Gonzaga jumps back into Silva's guard.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonzaga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonzaga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gonzaga stands up and waves to Silva to follow him.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gonzaga counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
Gonzaga trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva is working an open guard so Gonzaga takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Gonzaga counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
Carlo Gonzaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roller Silva.
Gonzaga postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Gonzaga dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Gonzaga counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gonzaga is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Silva.
Gonzaga tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Silva tries to buck Gonzaga off but Gonzaga is having none of it.
Gonzaga is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Silva looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gonzaga gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Silva is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gonzaga lets go of the hold and Silva can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlo Gonzaga!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wagner Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nascimento comes to the cage accompanied by I N F E R N O. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wagner Nascimento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maximus Meridius!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nascimento lands with a nice combination. Meridius backs away looking to recover.
Nascimento changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Meridius looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Meridius can't do much from the bottom here.
Nascimento decides to stand back up. Nascimento steps back and let's Meridius get back to his feet.
Nascimento scores with a decent looking hook.
Meridius throws a head kick that half lands.
Meridius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meridius throws a sloppy head kick and Nascimento moves out of range easily.
A big head kick from Meridius and Nascimento is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Nascimento is rocked!
It looks like Wagner Nascimento has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nascimento looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oh Nascimento is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meridius is looking to stand up but Nascimento won't let him.
Nascimento will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nascimento seems to have got his legs back now.
Nascimento 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.
Nascimento throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nascimento looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Meridius wants to get back to his feet.
Nascimento thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Meridius is trying to stand up here but Nascimento is controlling him well.
Nascimento working the head and body with strikes.
Meridius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Nascimento.
Nascimento is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Meridius has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nascimento is breathing heavily.
Meridius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nascimento is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Meridius has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Meridius actively working from the bottom here.
Nascimento is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Meridius is just riding it out for now. Nascimento eventually gives up the hold.
Meridius makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Meridius.
Meridius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meridius is on top in guard.
Meridius wanted to stand there but Nascimento had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Meridius has passed into half guard!
Meridius wants to stand up but Nascimento is controlling the position.
Meridius prevents Nascimento from improving his position.
Nascimento regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nascimento keeping moving, preventing Meridius from controlling successfully.
Meridius stands and throws Nascimento's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Meridius tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Meridius slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Nascimento.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meridius is looking to stand but Meridius has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Nascimento is trying to reverse the position but instead Meridius has taken his back - oops!
Meridius biding his time, looking for the opening.
Meridius has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Nascimento is in real trouble here. Meridius gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Nascimento is tapping out! Meridius wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maximus Meridius!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Gambatesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Leo Gambatesa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leo Gambatesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luis Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garcia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gambatesa can't break the clinch.
Garcia scores a nice knee to the body.
Gambatesa is trying to break free.
Gambatesa wants to break free but Garcia has control.
Garcia goes for a takedown attempt but Gambatesa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gambatesa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Gambatesa.
Garcia shoots in and bounces Gambatesa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Garcia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gambatesa wants to stand up but Garcia is controlling him.
Garcia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gambatesa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambatesa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garcia is controlling him.
Garcia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gambatesa dives on top into guard.
Garcia is working an open guard so Gambatesa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gambatesa is breathing heavily.
Gambatesa fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia feints and as Gambatesa raises his hands in defense, Garcia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garcia thows a big elbow that misses.
Gambatesa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garcia is controlling him.
Garcia distracts Gambatesa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gambatesa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambatesa is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garcia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Garcia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gambatesa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garcia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Gambatesa shows good takedown defense.
Garcia moves into range and clinches up with Gambatesa.
Garcia lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gambatesa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
Garcia has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gambatesa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gambatesa controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Gambatesa looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gambatesa wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambatesa defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Garcia's arms.
Garcia has his opponent's back but Gambatesa is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Garcia.
Gambatesa tries for a takedown but Garcia circles away easily
and Garcia moves into the clinch.
Garcia lands a knee to the head.
Garcia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gambatesa prevents it.
Leo Gambatesa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Garcia.
Garcia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gambatesa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gambatesa is trying to break free.
Garcia pulls Gambatesa into guard.
Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gambatesa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gambatesa is looking to stand up but Garcia won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to stand but Gambatesa is controlling the position.
Garcia is working an open guard so Gambatesa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gambatesa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garcia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garcia shoots in but no luck this time.
Garcia has Gambatesa up against the cage in a clinch.
Gambatesa is working for takedown but Garcia is calmly controlling the position for now.
Garcia landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Garcia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gambatesa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gambatesa can't break the clinch.
Gambatesa wants to break free but Garcia has control.
Garcia crunches a lovely knee into Gambatesa's ribcage.
Garcia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gambatesa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gambatesa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gambatesa throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Garcia goes for a takedown attempt but Gambatesa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Garcia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gambatesa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gambatesa connects with the punch.
Gambatesa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia.
Gambatesa wants to clinch but Garcia slips to the side
and Garcia moves into the clinch.
Garcia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garcia tries to score a body lock takedown but Gambatesa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Garcia landing knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garcia.
Gambatesa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garcia.
Garcia is pressed up against the cage. Gambatesa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcia down to the mat. Garcia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Gambatesa shows good takedown defense.
Leo Gambatesa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Garcia.
Garcia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garcia shoots for a takedown but Gambatesa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambatesa misses with a two punch combination.
Gambatesa misses with a combination
and Garcia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gambatesa is pressed up against the cage. Garcia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gambatesa down to the mat. Gambatesa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Gambatesa. No joy for Garcia on that attempt.
Leo Gambatesa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gambatesa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gambatesa is trying to break the clinch but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
Garcia is pushing Gambatesa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Garcia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gambatesa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gambatesa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
Garcia stops a takedown attempt from Gambatesa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia successfully pulls guard.
Gambatesa tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gambatesa working some strikes from top position.
Garcia had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gambatesa is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Garcia Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gambatesa's back instead.
Gambatesa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Garcia has hold of Gambatesa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gambatesa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gambatesa is trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gambatesa's face.
Gambatesa is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gambatesa is working to get back to half guard.
Garcia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gambatesa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Garcia has control of Gambatesa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gambatesa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Garcia goes for an armbar but Gambatesa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gambatesa.
Gambatesa stands and steps away. Garcia gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambatesa fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gambatesa circles away.
Gambatesa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garcia counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gambatesa's guard now.
Gambatesa is wriggling around but Garcia manages to pass to half guard.
Gambatesa is trying to stand up here but Garcia is controlling him well.
Garcia decides to return to a standing position.
Gambatesa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gambatesa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gambatesa missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia moves into range and clinches up with Gambatesa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Garcia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gambatesa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gambatesa misses with a wild combination.
Garcia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gambatesa tries to avoid it but Garcia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gambatesa to the ground. Gambatesa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gambatesa throws a leg kick
and Garcia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gambatesa is looking to break free of the clinch but Garcia has double underhooks.
Garcia stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Garcia lands a nice elbow.
Garcia tries a knee to the head but Gambatesa blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia.
Garcia lands a nice knee to the body.
Garcia wants a takedown but no success here.
Garcia wants a takedown.
Leo Gambatesa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Garcia.
Gambatesa is trying to stall.
Gambatesa is pressed up against the cage. Garcia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gambatesa down to the mat. Gambatesa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gambatesa scores with a one two! Garcia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gambatesa throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia darts in and clinches Gambatesa up against the cage.
Gambatesa can't get the takedown.
Garcia manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambatesa distracts Garcia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gambatesa gets to his feet. Garcia looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Garcia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gambatesa is fending him off so far but Garcia persists. Nope, Gambatesa circles away and we're back to standing.
A left and a right from Gambatesa both land. Nice combination.
A jab from Gambatesa misses.
Garcia has closed the distance and engaged Gambatesa in a clinch.
Garcia just leaning against Gambatesa, taking a breather.
Garcia receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Garcia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gambatesa smiles and moves away.
Gambatesa wants to clinch but Garcia slips to the side
and Garcia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gambatesa managing to block the knees to the body from Garcia.
Gambatesa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garcia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gambatesa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gambatesa tries to break the clinch but Garcia is controlling the position.
Garcia gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gambatesa wants to get back to his feet but Garcia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Gambatesa is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambatesa uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Gambatesa.
Garcia rushes Gambatesa and presses him up against the cage.
Gambatesa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garcia turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambatesa pushes Garcia away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Garcia gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gambatesa is trying to control Garcia's posture but Garcia avoids it.
Gambatesa is trying to buck Garcia off.
Garcia trying to control the action but Gambatesa is working from the bottom.
Gambatesa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Garcia asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambatesa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Garcia decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gambatesa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia.
Garcia looks for a takedown but Gambatesa sprawls well.
Garcia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gambatesa throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely.
Garcia has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia jumps guard but Gambatesa stands there with Garcia around his waist. Garcia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gambatesa can't break the clinch.
Garcia wants a takedown but no success here.
Gambatesa is trying to break the clinch but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
Garcia keeps control of Gambatesa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leo Gambatesa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gambatesa misses with some punches.
Luis Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garcia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gambatesa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gambatesa swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gambatesa tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia trying to control the position but instead, Gambatesa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Garcia into the cage.
A body shot lands from Gambatesa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Garcia 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 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Garcia!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Joseph (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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210 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Rocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mitchell Joseph!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rocha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Joseph.
Nice sprawl there from Rocha as Joseph shoots in.
Joseph throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joseph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rocha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Joseph checks it well.
Whack! Joseph lands a heavy head kick that drops Rocha. The ref tackles Joseph to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Rocha was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Mitchell Joseph!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mac Paining (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Wellwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Paining could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kyle Wellwood's chin.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mac Paining!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Wellwood!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellwood throws a body punch but Paining moves out of range.
Paining tries for a takedown but Wellwood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paining shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wellwood's guard.
Wellwood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wellwood has momentary wrist control but Paining slips an elbow through the middle.
Paining has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paining wants to control from the top but Wellwood keeps moving.
Paining prevents Wellwood from getting back to his feet.
Paining lands a couple of digs.
Paining drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paining jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wellwood wants to stand up but Paining is controlling him.
Paining distracts Wellwood with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wellwood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paining postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellwood keeping moving, preventing Paining from controlling successfully.
Wellwood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paining can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paining missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wellwood working for a triangle but Paining defends it easily.
Wellwood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paining gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wellwood can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paining controls the pace.
Paining trying to control but Wellwood is working from the bottom.
Paining makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellwood looking for a guillotine here but Paining defends easily.
Paining trying to control but Wellwood is working from the bottom.
Paining is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wellwood is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wellwood has escaped and now he's on top!
Paining is breathing heavily.
Wellwood wants to get up but he can't break Paining's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Paining working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wellwood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wellwood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wellwood is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellwood is looking to stand up but Paining won't let him.
Paining working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wellwood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wellwood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wellwood drops back looking for a leg! Paining is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paining manages to kick Wellwood off! Wellwood jumps back into Paining's guard.
Wellwood wants to get up but he can't break Paining's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wellwood feints and then cracks Paining's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Paining down.
Wellwood is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wellwood throws a shot to the body.
Wellwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paining shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wellwood pinned against the cage. Wellwood gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wellwood lands a nice hook to Paining's body. Paining takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Wellwood dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Paining moves forwards but Wellwood connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paining shoots in and drives through. Wellwood sprawls well.
Wellwood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wellwood lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wellwood scores with a hook to the body. Paining takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wellwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wellwood digs a good hook to Paining's body.
Paining takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellwood scores with a body shot.
Wellwood scores with a body shot.
A jab from Wellwood finds it's way through Paining's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Wellwood there.
Paining walks into a straight right hand from Wellwood.
Wellwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wellwood drops Paining with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Paining! Wellwood dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Kyle Wellwood!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Craig Regan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilberto Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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146 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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KO power |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Craig Regan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gilberto Souza!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Regan tries for a takedown but Souza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Regan fails to land the takedown.
Regan tries a head kick but it misses.
Souza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Regan.
Souza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice uppercut there from Regan.
It looks like Gilberto Souza has been cut.
Regan shoots in for a double leg but Souza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Regan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Regan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Souza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Regan is breathing heavily.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Regan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza throwing strikes but missing.
Regan had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Souza is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Regan Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Souza's back instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza wants to control his opponent's hands but Regan gets his hands free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza is trying to break free.
Regan has Souza flattened out and is raining down punches.
Souza tries to escape the position.
Souza just trying to survive but Regan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Souza won't enjoy being in this position. Regan looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Souza is tapping - it's over boys! Regan picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Craig Regan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Harwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nicky Harwood's chin.
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175 lbs
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177 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicky Harwood!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harwood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nicky Harwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Harwood looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harwood dives on top into guard.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harwood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harwood gets to his feet - Silva follows without any prompting.
A nice combination there by Harwood.
It looks like Jose Silva has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harwood moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harwood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harwood throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Harwood there.
Silva blocks a head kick by Harwood.
Harwood misses with the combination.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Harwood.
Harwood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Harwood breaks the clinch.
Harwood stuffs the takedown.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harwood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Harwood fails with the takedown
and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Harwood wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harwood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva manages to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Harwood has picked Silva up and slammed him! Silva can't keep hold of the triangle and Harwood manages to pass to side control!
Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Harwood stands up and beckons Silva to join him on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Harwood.
Harwood is looking to land body kicks.
Harwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harwood displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Harwood.
Harwood lands with a nice combination. Silva backs away looking to recover.
Harwood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva tries for a takedown but Harwood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva has gone for a leg lock! Harwood slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.
Harwood must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva has his foot on Harwood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harwood works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva is looking for a triangle here but Harwood uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Silva tries to bench press Harwood off him but Harwood keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Harwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Silva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Harwood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harwood stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Harwood throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harwood fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harwood misses with a double jab.
Harwood tries to clinch but Silva moves away
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva stops Harwood from standing up.
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harwood manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Harwood in his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harwood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harwood would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Harwood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harwood drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silva!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva has hold of Harwood's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Harwood tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Silva cranks the arm and Harwood screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Harwood, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jose Silva!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raul Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale English (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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152 lbs
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153 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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, Raul Sanchez!
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, Dale English!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
English wants to clinch.
Sanchez misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - English looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
English shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanchez pinned against the cage. Sanchez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sanchez tries to clinch but English moves out of range.
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
English scores with a knee to the head.
English pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
English lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
English is stalling here.
English drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanchez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanchez thumps English with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez blocks a low kick nicely.
English shoots for a takedown but Sanchez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Raul Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale English.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanchez counters with a body kick.
English doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a two punch combo.
English looks gassed!
English tries to clinch
and Sanchez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in English's guard.
Sanchez stands and steps away. English gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez pushes English up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics English uses from the top position.
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. English doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. English manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
English wanted to stand there but Sanchez had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez has his feet on English's thighs here. He's pushed English 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! English screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raul Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Mad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tajhon Blahs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mad's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Move aside and let the man go through. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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169 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Mad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tajhon Blahs!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Blahs as Mad shoots in.
Blahs shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Blahs was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mad is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mad is working hard here to advance position.
Blahs unloading with bombs!
Mad tries to hold on but Blahs postures up.
Mad is looking to get to half guard.
Mad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mad is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mad tries to hold on but Blahs pushes him away.
Mad is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mad is trying desperately to improve position.
Blahs lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blahs landing strikes from the mount and Mad is in trouble!
Blahs blocks Mad's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Mad is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mad tries to buck Blahs off but he can't manage it.
Mad is breathing heavily.
Blahs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mad is looking to escape.
Blahs blocks Mad's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Mad in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Blahs landing strikes from the mount and Mad is in trouble!
Mad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blahs is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mad is rocked!
Blahs controlling his opponent.
Oh Mad is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blahs lands a big elbow - Mad is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Mad is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tajhon Blahs!
Tajhon Blahs is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ariel Sabio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Butters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariel Sabio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stan Butters!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabio tries to score with a low kick but Butters moves his leg out of the way.
Butters stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sabio.
Butters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sabio circles away.
Butters drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Butters postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sabio is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Butters, into his guard.
Sabio cracks Butters with a solid left hand.
Butters working for a triangle but Sabio defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabio pushes down on Butters's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Butters looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sabio frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabio is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Butters is surviving well by controlling Sabio's body position as best he can.
Sabio working for a guillotine from mount but Butters is in no mood to give up.
Butters is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sabio landing punches.
Sabio trying to control but Butters is having none of it.
Butters taking shots to the head.
Butters is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabio is going olschool here, as he tries to force Butters to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Butters shrugs it off.
Butters is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sabio wants to finish this one by submission but Butters is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sabio.
Butters working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butters looks gassed!
Sabio is going olschool here, as he tries to force Butters to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Butters shrugs it off.
Sabio gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Sabio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sabio swings for the body but Butters moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sabio. That's going to slow Butters down.
Butters misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown by Butters or perhaps it was just good defense by Sabio which made him look bad.
Ariel Sabio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Butters.
Butters closes the distance and clinches up with Sabio, looking for a takedown. Butters pushes Sabio against the cage but Sabio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sabio lands a head kick that stumbles Butters and the fighters go to the mat.
Butters is rocked!
It looks like Stan Butters has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabio drops back looking for a leg! Butters is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Butters manages to kick Sabio off! Sabio jumps back into Butters's guard.
Butters is still in real trouble! Can Sabio finish him?
Sabio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sabio passes Butters's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Butters seems to have recovered his senses.
Butters looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Butters actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sabio is keen to just control but Butters is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ariel Sabio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stan Butters's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sabio lands with a big left! Butters is wobbled badly! Sabio comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Butters to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ariel Sabio!
Ariel Sabio retains his welterweight title!
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