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Torment™ 3 - Shell Shock PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Rosset (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nunes comes to the cage accompanied by Sisqo - The Thong Song. Antonio Nunes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maurice Rosset'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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maurice Rosset!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nunes punishes Rosset's body with a nice straight punch.
Nunes gets a takedown into half guard.
Nunes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nunes is looking to advance position but Rosset won't allow it.
Nunes is taking a breather. Rosset says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rosset is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nunes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nunes controlling the action here.
Nunes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosset wants to improve his position but Nunes is controlling well.
Rosset blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nunes.
Nunes slows the pace down in half guard.
Rosset is trying to control but can't.
Nunes trying to pass the guard but Rosset defending well.
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.
Rosset makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rosset.
Rosset is adopting a defensive guard.
Nunes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nunes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nunes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rosset for as long as he can get away with.
Nunes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rosset works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rosset working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nunes.
Nunes stopping the sweep attempt from Rosset.
Nunes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rosset, up you get!
Rosset looks to land a combination but Nunes avoids it well.
Nunes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rosset but Rosset pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rosset is looking to clinch but Nunes is avoiding it.
Nunes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rosset misses with a head kick.
Rosset is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nunes with a poor takedown
and Rosset counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nunes won't be happy with that.
Rosset looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nunes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Nunes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rosset looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nunes working the ground and pound but Rosset is defending the strikes.
Nunes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rosset to see if he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rosset misses with the combination.
Nunes shoots in for a double leg but Rosset sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rosset misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Nunes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rosset looks to clinch
and Nunes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rosset!
Nunes controlling the pace for now.
Rosset tries to hold on but Nunes pushes him away.
Nunes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nunes lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosset is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes lands a nice shot to the head.
Nunes controlling the position easily from mount.
Nunes looking to finish with strikes here!
Nunes with a couple of short strikes.
BOOM! Nunes connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nunes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rosset is rocked!
Nunes postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rosset looks a forlorn figure.
Rosset is still in real trouble! Can Nunes finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosset wants to hold on but Nunes pushes him away.
Nunes controlling the position easily from mount.
Rosset seems to have recovered his senses.
Nunes tries to control but Rosset wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonio Nunes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nunes lands a heavy elbow.
Rosset is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nunes controlling from mount.
Rosset wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nunes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nunes looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Antonio Nunes just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nunes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nunes winds up and cracks Rosset with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nunes content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Nunes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nunes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nunes controlling the action here.
Nunes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rosset does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nunes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rosset knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rosset takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nunes slips a nice elbow through Rosset's hands, connecting with Rosset's forehead.
Nunes is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes is looking to advance position but Rosset won't allow it.
Nunes is controlling the pace.
Rosset is looking to control Nunes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rosset avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rosset is not content to let Nunes control the position.
Rosset regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nunes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nunes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rosset has a closed guard, preventing Nunes from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nunes trying to control but Rosset is working from the bottom.
Nunes is really struggling to control Rosset but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nunes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maurice Rosset has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nunes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rosset's head.
Nunes distracts Rosset with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nunes tries to stand but Rosset is controlling from the bottom.
Nunes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rosset swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Antonio Nunes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosset is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nunes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Nunes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nunes 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Nunes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Menkhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Matyushenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Menkhoff has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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, David Menkhoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Matyushenko!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menkhoff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Menkhoff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matyushenko slips a straight right by Menkhoff.
Menkhoff fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Menkhoff.
Matyushenko avoids the head kick by Menkhoff.
Matyushenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Matyushenko throwing shots but Menkhoff is blocking nicely.
Matyushenko is nestled in close to Menkhoff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Menkhoff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matyushenko.
Matyushenko stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Menkhoff to get to his feet.
Menkhoff misses the shot to the body.
Matyushenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Menkhoff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Menkhoff throws a head kick but Matyushenko moves out of range.
Menkhoff is breathing heavily.
Matyushenko moves out of range as Menkhoff throws a body kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Matyushenko.
Matyushenko decides to stand back up. Matyushenko steps back and let's Menkhoff get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matyushenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Menkhoff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matyushenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Matyushenko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Matyushenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Matyushenko cracks Menkhoff with a solid left hand.
Matyushenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Matyushenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matyushenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matyushenko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Menkhoff pushes Matyushenko away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Matyushenko gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Matyushenko has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Matyushenko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Menkhoff's guard.
Menkhoff on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Menkhoff tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matyushenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Menkhoff trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matyushenko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Menkhoff's guard.
Menkhoff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matyushenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Menkhoff's head.
Menkhoff throws a couple of heel strikes.
Menkhoff wants to stand but Matyushenko is controlling the position.
Matyushenko landing some decent shots from guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Menkhoff gets caught flat footed, as Matyushenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Matyushenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Matyushenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Menkhoff looking for a sweep. Not yet Menkhoff, not yet.
Menkhoff is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menkhoff doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Matyushenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matyushenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Matyushenko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Menkhoff throws a head kick that misses.
Matyushenko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Menkhoff has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Matyushenko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Menkhoff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
David Menkhoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matyushenko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Matyushenko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Matyushenko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Matyushenko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Menkhoff bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matyushenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Matyushenko slips a nice elbow through Menkhoff's hands, connecting with Menkhoff's forehead.
Matyushenko tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Matyushenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Menkhoff knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Menkhoff is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Menkhoff tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Matyushenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menkhoff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matyushenko is working away from the top position though.
Matyushenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Matyushenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Menkhoff momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Matyushenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Matyushenko throws a series of punches but Menkhoff avoids them all with ease.
Matyushenko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Menkhoff looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Matyushenko is working Menkhoff over with some ground and pound from side control.
Matyushenko lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Menkhoff gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Matyushenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Menkhoff lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Menkhoff tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Matyushenko is nestled in close to Menkhoff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Menkhoff has one foot on Matyushenko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Matyushenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Menkhoff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Menkhoff throws a head kick that misses.
Menkhoff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matyushenko.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matyushenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matyushenko.
Matyushenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menkhoff landing knees to the head.
Matyushenko goes for a takedown attempt but Menkhoff pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
David Menkhoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Matyushenko.
Menkhoff clinches up with Matyushenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Matyushenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Menkhoff has him pressed against the cage.
Menkhoff dodges an elbow strike from Matyushenko.
Menkhoff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Menkhoff.
Matyushenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Menkhoff!
Menkhoff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Matyushenko with the ground and pound from mount.
Matyushenko lands with some strikes.
Matyushenko throwing strikes but Menkhoff bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matyushenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Menkhoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matyushenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tommy Matyushenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matyushenko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Menkhoff throws a jab but it's blocked by Matyushenko.
Matyushenko scores a takedown into full mount!
Menkhoff flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Matyushenko unloading with bombs!
Menkhoff gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menkhoff tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Matyushenko working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Menkhoff's thigh. Menkhoff counters though and makes it back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matyushenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matyushenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Matyushenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matyushenko stops Menkhoff from standing up.
Matyushenko postures up.
Matyushenko postures up and lands a big shot to Menkhoff's brow.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Matyushenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Menkhoff misses with a few strikes there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matyushenko.
Matyushenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Menkhoff circles away.
Matyushenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Matyushenko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Menkhoff manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matyushenko drops an elbow to the side of Menkhoff's head.
Menkhoff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matyushenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Matyushenko lands a nice short elbow.
Matyushenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Menkhoff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Menkhoff on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Matyushenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Menkhoff is trying to stand.
Ground and pound from Matyushenko.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Menkhoff gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Matyushenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Menkhoff wants to stand and escape but Matyushenko is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matyushenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Menkhoff has momentary wrist control but Matyushenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Menkhoff wants to stand and escape but Matyushenko is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Matyushenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Matyushenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matyushenko rushes Menkhoff and presses him up against the cage.
Menkhoff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Menkhoff tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matyushenko!
A head kick misses from Menkhoff.
Matyushenko rushes Menkhoff and presses him up against the cage.
Matyushenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Menkhoff has him pressed against the cage.
Matyushenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Menkhoffs head.
Matyushenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Menkhoff prevents it.
Matyushenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matyushenko avoids the elbow strike from Menkhoff, against the cage.
Matyushenko is trying to break the clinch but Menkhoff has him pressed against the cage.
Matyushenko is trying to break the clinch but Menkhoff has him pressed against the cage.
Menkhoff lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Menkhoff prevents the takedown attempt.
David Menkhoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Matyushenko.
Matyushenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Menkhoff pulls his leg out and moves away.
Menkhoff clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matyushenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Menkhoff avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Menkhoff breaks the clinch.
Menkhoff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matyushenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Menkhoff manages to break the clinch.
Menkhoff looks to throw the jab but Matyushenko is out of range.
Matyushenko gets the takedown into side control.
Menkhoff takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Menkhoff throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Menkhoff stuffs the takedown attempt from Matyushenko. Matyushenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Menkhoff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Menkhoff throws a head kick that misses.
Matyushenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Menkhoff punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Matyushenko connects with a nice short shot to Menkhoff's temple.
It looks like Matyushenko is going to stand back up.
Nice strikes from Matyushenko there.
Matyushenko trying to pass the guard but Menkhoff defending well.
Matyushenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Matyushenko prevents Menkhoff from standing back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matyushenko slips a jab and a cross from Menkhoff.
Matyushenko feints and as Menkhoff raises his hands in defense, Matyushenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matyushenko pushes down on Menkhoff's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matyushenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Menkhoff pushes Matyushenko off looking to stand but Matyushenko dives back in and keeps control.
Matyushenko 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.
Matyushenko drops an elbow to the side of Menkhoff's head.
Menkhoff is trying to stand back up but Matyushenko is controlling him
Matyushenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Matyushenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Menkhoff lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Menkhoff is looking to clinch but Matyushenko is avoiding it.
Matyushenko lands a nice looking body kick.
Matyushenko shoots in and drives through. Menkhoff sprawls well.
Menkhoff throws an overhand right that lands on Matyushenko's shoulder, as Matyushenko tries to avoid the shot.
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.
Matyushenko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Matyushenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Menkhoff's head.
Menkhoff looking for submissions off his back.
Menkhoff lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Matyushenko blocks the strikes from Menkhoff.
Matyushenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
David Menkhoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are battling for position here. Menkhoff manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matyushenko working some strikes from top position.
Menkhoff trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Menkhoff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matyushenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tommy Matyushenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Menkhoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matyushenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matyushenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Matyushenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matyushenko 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Matyushenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doctor FrankNFurter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Iglessias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doctor FrankNFurter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Antonio Iglessias's chin.
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177 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Doctor FrankNFurter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Iglessias!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FrankNFurter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Iglessias!
Iglessias is trying to escape the mount.
FrankNFurter wants to finish this one by submission but Iglessias is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from FrankNFurter.
FrankNFurter is going olschool here, as he tries to force Iglessias to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Iglessias shrugs it off.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Iglessias is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
FrankNFurter wants to finish this one by submission but Iglessias is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from FrankNFurter.
Iglessias is squirming around, avoiding FrankNFurter's attempts to control the action.
Iglessias tries to reverse the position but FrankNFurter maintains control.
FrankNFurter is going olschool here, as he tries to force Iglessias to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Iglessias shrugs it off.
Iglessias really doesn't want to stay on the ground with FrankNFurter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
FrankNFurter working the ground and pound effectively.
FrankNFurter putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iglessias is squirming around, avoiding FrankNFurter's attempts to control the action.
FrankNFurter looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
FrankNFurter working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
FrankNFurter is breathing heavily.
Iglessias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Iglessias wants to try and get back to his feet.
Iglessias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
FrankNFurter wants to finish this one by submission but Iglessias is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from FrankNFurter.
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.
FrankNFurter is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Iglessias can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Iglessias is trying desperately to improve position.
FrankNFurter swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Iglessias is now in FrankNFurter's guard. A big mistake from FrankNFurter there, giving up the dominant position!
Iglessias landing with the ground and pound.
Iglessias pushing down on FrankNFurter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
FrankNFurter tries to get to full guard but Iglessias has control of the leg.
FrankNFurter looking for submissions off his back.
FrankNFurter has hold of Iglessias's hands but Iglessias slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iglessias works his way into side control.
FrankNFurter tries to strike but it doesn't land.
FrankNFurter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Iglessias lands a few punches from side control.
Iglessias creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Iglessias is working FrankNFurter over with some ground and pound from side control.
FrankNFurter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Iglessias's best efforts.
FrankNFurter is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Iglessias pulls his head out easily.
Iglessias is looking to advance position but FrankNFurter won't allow it.
FrankNFurter is trying to get back to full guard.
Iglessias moves nicely into side control.
FrankNFurter is looking to regain half guard here but Iglessias keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iglessias tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
FrankNFurter is looking to reverse the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Iglessias looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
FrankNFurter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
FrankNFurter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Iglessias postures up.
FrankNFurter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
FrankNFurter keeping moving, preventing Iglessias from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor FrankNFurter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
FrankNFurter with a poor takedown
and Iglessias counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Iglessias trying to control the position from guard on top but FrankNFurter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iglessias is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
FrankNFurter trying to keep a closed guard but Iglessias is proving a slippery customer.
FrankNFurter working for a triangle but Iglessias defends it easily.
FrankNFurter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Iglessias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
FrankNFurter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Iglessias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Iglessias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Iglessias working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iglessias forces his way into half guard.
FrankNFurter taking some punishment here, with Iglessias in his half guard.
Iglessias is looking to advance position but FrankNFurter won't allow it.
Doctor FrankNFurter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iglessias moves into full mount! FrankNFurter won't be happy about that!
FrankNFurter wants to control but Iglessias is having none of it.
FrankNFurter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Iglessias thows a huge punch but FrankNFurter dodges it nicely.
FrankNFurter looking for submissions off his back.
FrankNFurter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
FrankNFurter tries to roll over but Iglessias keeps him under control.
Iglessias lands strikes from half guard.
Iglessias thows a huge punch but FrankNFurter dodges it nicely.
FrankNFurter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Iglessias is working away from the top position though.
FrankNFurter manages to get to full guard.
Iglessias gets to his feet. FrankNFurter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Iglessias tries to clinch but FrankNFurter moves out of range.
FrankNFurter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Iglessias counters by clinching up.
Iglessias has FrankNFurter pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iglessias is pressed up against the cage. FrankNFurter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Iglessias down to the mat. Iglessias avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doctor FrankNFurter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
FrankNFurter misses with a takedown attempt
and Iglessias holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
FrankNFurter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
FrankNFurter works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Iglessias looking for a sweep. Not yet Iglessias, not yet.
FrankNFurter landing some decent shots from guard.
FrankNFurter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
FrankNFurter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as FrankNFurter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Iglessias should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
FrankNFurter drops back looking for a leg! Iglessias is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Iglessias manages to kick FrankNFurter off! FrankNFurter jumps back into Iglessias's guard.
FrankNFurter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iglessias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
FrankNFurter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
FrankNFurter tries for a takedown but Iglessias circles away easily
and Iglessias counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for FrankNFurter!
Iglessias avoids the attempt from FrankNFurter to control.
FrankNFurter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Iglessias punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
FrankNFurter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
FrankNFurter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Iglessias.
Iglessias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Iglessias throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Iglessias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
FrankNFurter moves into the clinch.
FrankNFurter avoids a wild elbow strike from Iglessias.
Iglessias creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through FrankNFurter's defenses.
It looks like Doctor FrankNFurter has been cut.
Iglessias is trying to work for a single leg takedown but FrankNFurter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Iglessias throws an elbow but it misses.
FrankNFurter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Iglessias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Iglessias lands an elbow that stopped FrankNFurter in his tracks for a moment.
FrankNFurter tries to break the clinch but Iglessias is controlling the position.
FrankNFurter blocks the elbow strike.
Iglessias breaks the clinch.
FrankNFurter has his takedown stuffed
and Iglessias counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for FrankNFurter!
FrankNFurter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
FrankNFurter blocking the ground and pound.
FrankNFurter wants to control but Iglessias is having none of it.
FrankNFurter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FrankNFurter bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
FrankNFurter trying to control the position from guard on top but Iglessias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
FrankNFurter preventing the sweep.
Iglessias trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
FrankNFurter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
FrankNFurter uses his free foot to push down on Iglessias's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Iglessias.
FrankNFurter working for a guillotine from mount but Iglessias is in no mood to give up.
Iglessias bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Iglessias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. FrankNFurter is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iglessias is looking to work some ground and pound but FrankNFurter has wrist control.
Iglessias is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but FrankNFurter has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Iglessias is looking to defend but FrankNFurter has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Iglessias! FrankNFurter pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Iglessias taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Doctor FrankNFurter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Vitorino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
215 lbs
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205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Silva!
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, Manuel Vitorino!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva is looking to clinch but Vitorino is avoiding it.
Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vitorino is out of range.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Vitorino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Vitorino sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Vitorino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vitorino shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Silva doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Vitorino pushes his legs off easily.
Vitorino drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Vitorino as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Silva screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Vitorino! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Manuel Vitorino!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Malachi Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Ou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malachi Mitchell looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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18
130 lbs
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22
140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Malachi Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Ou!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mitchell.
Ou shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mitchell looking for submissions off his back.
Ou is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mitchell is just riding it out for now. Ou eventually gives up the hold.
Ou is looking for a kimura but Mitchell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ou to get the leverage.
Ou is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ou is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ou wants to work for an arm triangle but Mitchell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ou looks gassed!
Ou is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mitchell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mitchell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ou seems to be looking for submissions.
Mitchell is pressing down on Ou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mitchell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ou drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ou jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ou wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is keeping the position.
Ou drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ou jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ou 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.
Mitchell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell keeping full guard, as Ou tries to pass.
Mitchell working for a triangle but Ou defends it easily.
Mitchell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ou drops back looking for a leg! Mitchell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mitchell manages to kick Ou off! Ou jumps back into Mitchell's guard.
Ou thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ou thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mitchell is looking for a triangle but Ou pushes his legs off easily.
Mitchell working for a triangle but Ou defends it easily.
Ou is pushing down on Mitchell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mitchell is fighting to maintain full guard but Ou has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.
Ou has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mitchell defend it? Ou steps over the head and cranks it - Mitchell is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Ou!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Casey Raybeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Felipe Liddell enters the cage!
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175 lbs
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22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Casey Raybeck!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raybeck fails with a takedown attempt.
Liddell gets a takedown into half guard.
Raybeck is doing well to control the position and prevent Liddell from advancing to side control.
Raybeck looking for a kimura from the bottom but Liddell passes into side control!
Liddell tries to stand but Raybeck controls the position and pulls Liddell into his guard.
Raybeck pushes a forearm under Liddell's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Liddell is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Casey Raybeck!
Casey Raybeck is the new welterweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Carbone (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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20
195 lbs
3 - 13 - 0 |
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182 cm
21
188 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Carbone!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carbone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Carbone was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Penn is trying desperately to improve position.
Penn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Carbone prevents Penn from standing back up.
Penn is staying active underneath Carbone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Penn kicks Carbone off and gets back to his feet.
Penn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carbone.
Carbone lunges at Penn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Penn's hand.
A punch combination from Carbone misses.
Carbone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penn throws a right hand that Carbone ducks under and follows up with a left that Carbone also avoids with ease.
Penn tries to bum rush Carbone with a series of wild strikes but Carbone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carbone misses with a combination
and Penn counters with a one-two to the body.
Penn scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn working Carbone over with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Penn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carbone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Carbone is putting a hurting on Penn here, landing some big shots from side control.
Penn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Carbone keeps moving and retains side control.
Carbone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carbone scoring with punches from side control.
Penn tries to buck Carbone off but Carbone is having none of it.
Carbone scores with a couple of short elbows.
Carbone landing a few strikes.
Penn tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Carbone moves into full mount!
Carbone lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carbone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Penn is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Carbone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carbone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Carbone scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Carbone working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Carbone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carbone lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Carbone punishing his opponent with strikes.
Carbone is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Carbone in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Penn tries to reverse the position but Carbone maintains control.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Carbone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Carbone.
Penn is in a horrible position here. Carbone smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Penn is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Penn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carbone prevents Penn from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Penn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Carbone is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carbone scoring with strikes but Penn is staying in there.
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Carbone's attempts to control the action.
Carbone working Penn over with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carbone connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Carbone lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Carbone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carbone scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Penn.
Carbone feints and as Penn raises his hands in defense, Carbone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Penn wants to sweep here but Carbone controlling him for the moment.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Carbone from controlling successfully.
Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Penn kicks Carbone off and gets to his feet.
Carbone changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Penn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Carbone is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carbone slows the pace down.
Penn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carbone scores with punches from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carbone is trying to get an arm triangle but Penn is defending well.
Penn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Penn throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Carbone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Carbone wants to take a breather but Penn is having none of it.
Carbone is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.
Carbone drops an elbow to the side of Penn's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Penn is looking to escape.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Carbone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Penn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Carbone.
Carbone misses with a low kick.
Carbone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Penn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Carbone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
Penn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Penn pushes Carbone off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with a double jab
so Carbone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Penn keeping full guard, as Carbone tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Penn is on top in guard.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Carbone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carbone's guard.
Carbone 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.
Penn wants to control from the top but Carbone keeps moving.
Carbone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carbone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carbone 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.
Penn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Carbone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Penn's guard.
Penn wants to sweep here but Carbone controlling him for the moment.
Carbone wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn has his hands on Carbone's head, controlling the position.
Carbone stops Penn from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Carbone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Carbone clinches.
Penn tries to land a knee to the head but Carbone blocks with his arms.
Carbone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Penn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Penn manages to break the clinch.
Carbone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Carbone throwing strikes but missing.
Carbone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
Penn pushes a forearm under Carbone's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Carbone is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vitor Penn!
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