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Kings Quest 23 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Coveiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Agressão/Repressão as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Coveiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Silva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coveiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Coveiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva dives in and grabs Coveiro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coveiro pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Silva looks gassed!
Coveiro is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Silva hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jose Coveiro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Animal del Mexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jairo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Animal del Mexico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jairo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
del Mexico is looking to clinch.
del Mexico tries to clinch but Souza moves out of range.
del Mexico is looking to clinch but Souza is avoiding it.
del Mexico is looking to clinch.
del Mexico fails with an attempt to clinch.
del Mexico fails with an attempt to clinch.
Souza throws out a leg kick but del Mexico moves out of range and Souza only half commits.
Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Animal del Mexico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
del Mexico lands a high kick to the side of Souza's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! del Mexico dives into guard, looking to finish.
Souza is rocked!
It looks like Jairo Souza has been cut.
Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. del Mexico gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Souza is still in real trouble! Can del Mexico finish him?
Souza had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. del Mexico is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Souza Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take del Mexico's back instead.
Souza seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza controlling from the back.
Souza has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
del Mexico covering up well under a series of strikes from Souza.
del Mexico prevents Souza from getting a body triangle.
Souza throws a series of strikes and del Mexico wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Souza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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.
Souza with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
del Mexico really wants to buck Souza off and get back to his feet.
del Mexico on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if del Mexico tries to get out of the position.
Souza goes for an armbar but del Mexico turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from del Mexico.
Souza working for a triangle but del Mexico defends it easily.
Souza looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
del Mexico avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. del Mexico is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
del Mexico would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
del Mexico has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Souza had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. del Mexico is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Souza Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take del Mexico's back instead.
del Mexico wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Animal del Mexico dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jairo Souza's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
del Mexico tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
del Mexico is looking to clinch but Souza is avoiding it.
del Mexico tries to clinch up.
del Mexico lands a head kick!
del Mexico wants to clinch.
del Mexico tries to move into range but Souza moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Souza swats away the attempt to clinch by del Mexico.
del Mexico wants to clinch.
Animal del Mexico is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - del Mexico looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
del Mexico fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
del Mexico tries to close the distance and clinch up but Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
del Mexico tries to clinch but Souza is having none of it.
del Mexico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Souza swats away the attempt to clinch by del Mexico.
del Mexico tries to clinch there but Souza circles away.
del Mexico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Souza keeps the fight on the outside.
del Mexico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Souza.
Souza looks to land a body kick but del Mexico moved away.
del Mexico moves out of range of the body kick.
Souza tries to keep at a distance but del Mexico has taken the fight into the clinch.
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.
del Mexico tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
del Mexico throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Souza blocks it with crossed arms.
del Mexico looking to throw knees to the head but Souza is blocking nicely.
del Mexico misses with an elbow strike.
del Mexico throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Souza blocks it with crossed arms.
Souza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
del Mexico wants to clinch up but Souza keeps it at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Souza!
Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
del Mexico wants to clinch.
Souza swats away the attempt to clinch by del Mexico.
del Mexico wants to clinch up but Souza keeps it at a distance.
del Mexico fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza swats away the attempt to clinch by del Mexico.
del Mexico tries to close the distance and clinch but Souza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
del Mexico tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Souza connects with a high kick.
Souza connects with a jab.
Souza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by del Mexico.
del Mexico tries to close the distance and clinch but Souza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Souza swats away the attempt to clinch by del Mexico.
del Mexico is looking to clinch.
Souza keeps the fight on the outside.
Souza lands with a nice body kick.
del Mexico tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Animal del Mexico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
del Mexico wants to clinch up but Souza keeps it at a distance.
Souza tries to land a front kick but del Mexico steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
del Mexico tries to close the distance and clinch up but Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
del Mexico throws a lazy head kick
and Souza counters with a straight right hand.
del Mexico closes the distance looking to clinch
and Souza counters with a head kick.
del Mexico tries a head kick but it misses.
del Mexico wants to clinch but Souza slips to the side
and Souza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
del Mexico doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
del Mexico takes a shot right to the bread basket.
del Mexico looks to clinch
and Souza counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in del Mexico's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Souza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Souza wants to control from the top but del Mexico keeps moving.
Souza lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jairo Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jairo Souza'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. This is the final round!
Souza lands a two punch combo.
del Mexico closes the distance but Souza moves to the side
and Souza counters with a good low kick that del Mexico was not able to check.
del Mexico closes the distance but Souza moves to the side
and Souza counters with a two punch combo.
del Mexico gets a clinch.
del Mexico using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Souza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
del Mexico lands a nice elbow.
del Mexico comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
del Mexico prevents Souza from breaking the clinch.
del Mexico misses with a knee strike.
Souza wants to get back to striking at distance but del Mexico won't allow it.
Souza tries to break the clinch but del Mexico is controlling the position.
del Mexico tries a knee to the head but Souza blocks it.
Souza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
del Mexico throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
del Mexico throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Souza blocks it with crossed arms.
del Mexico tries a knee to the head but Souza blocks it.
del Mexico looking to throw knees to the head but Souza is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
del Mexico throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
del Mexico looking to throw knees to the head but Souza is blocking nicely.
Souza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
del Mexico throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Souza blocks it with crossed arms.
Souza is working for takedown but del Mexico is calmly controlling the position for now.
del Mexico throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Souza blocks it with crossed arms.
del Mexico prevents Souza from breaking the clinch.
del Mexico has Souza pressed against the cage, preventing Souza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Souza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
del Mexico looking to throw knees to the head but Souza is blocking nicely.
Souza is trying to break the clinch but del Mexico is controlling him.
Souza ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Souza no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. del Mexico is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
del Mexico got a little sloppy there for a moment and Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, del Mexico has managed to get both his arms back between Souza's legs - danger averted.
Souza has his foot on del Mexico's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. del Mexico works his way back into a safe position though.
del Mexico stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Souza connects with a nice looking jab.
del Mexico tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Souza counters with a nice double leg into side control. del Mexico won't be happy with that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Souza goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, del Mexico has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Souza but great work by del Mexico.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza tries to improve position but can't.
Souza is trying to work for a sweep but del Mexico has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza is looking to get to half guard.
del Mexico stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
del Mexico closes the distance but Souza moves to the side
and Souza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Animal del Mexico is winning the standup battle so far.
del Mexico tries to clinch up.
del Mexico fails in his attempt to clinch.
del Mexico throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
del Mexico tries to clinch but Souza moves out of range.
Souza lands a right hook to the body.
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.
del Mexico wants to clinch.
del Mexico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Souza keeps the fight on the outside.
del Mexico tries to clinch there but Souza circles away.
del Mexico closes the distance looking to clinch
and Souza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
del Mexico darts in trying to clinch
and Souza counters with a nice body kick.
del Mexico tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Souza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jairo Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Souza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jairo Souza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Prince Vasquel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Ferraro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasquel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Halo-Street Fighter. Colin Ferraro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Prince Vasquel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Colin Ferraro!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquel blocks a head kick by Ferraro.
Vasquel tried to score with a low kick but Ferraro checks it.
Vasquel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Danga de danga de dang - Vasquel scores with a four punch combination!
Vasquel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vasquel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ferraro sprawls well. Ferraro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vasquel gets slowly back to his feet.
Ferraro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vasquel as he jumps to the side.
Vasquel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasquel throws a body kick that misses.
Vasquel shoots in and drives through. Ferraro sprawls well.
Good leg kick by Vasquel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vasquel takes a swing at Ferraro's ribcage but misses.
Vasquel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ferraro, pushing him back against the cage.
Ferraro pulls guard successfully.
Vasquel postures up.
Ferraro is looking to stand up but Vasquel isn't so interested in that idea.
Vasquel throws and elbow that misses. Ferraro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vasquel's guard. Nice move by Ferraro!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquel looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasquel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferraro is aware though and is defending well.
Ferraro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ferraro throwing strikes but missing.
Vasquel 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.
Vasquel is working hard here to advance 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ferraro wants to clinch.
Vasquel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferraro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ferraro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ferraro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferraro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferraro keeping moving, preventing Vasquel from controlling successfully.
Ferraro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ferraro looks gassed!
Ferraro working for a triangle but Vasquel defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferraro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasquel landing with the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ferraro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vasquel misses with a few strikes there.
Vasquel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Vasquel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasquel has a takedown stuffed.
Ferraro looks for a takedown but Vasquel sprawls well.
Vasquel misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferraro misses with a wild combination.
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.
Vasquel closes the distance and pushes Ferraro back into the cage.
Ferraro wants a takedown.
Ferraro is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vasquel can't fight it off and eventually Ferraro manages to take the fight to the floor. Vasquel looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vasquel working for a triangle but Ferraro defends it easily.
Vasquel trying to control the position.
Vasquel had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ferraro is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Vasquel Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ferraro's back instead.
Ferraro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vasquel's guard. Nice work there by Ferraro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Vasquel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ferraro tries to keep at a distance but Vasquel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ferraro stalling.
Ferraro lands a knee to the body.
Vasquel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ferraro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vasquel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferraro fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Vasquel or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferraro which made him look bad.
Vasquel throws a head kick but Ferraro moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vasquel wants to clinch up but Ferraro keeps it at a distance.
Ferraro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ferraro clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferraro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vasquel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Vasquel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferraro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vasquel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vasquel lands a lovely overhand right.
Vasquel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ferraro pinned against the cage. Ferraro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Prince Vasquel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferraro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vasquel but Vasquel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vasquel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferraro throws an overhand right that lands on Vasquel's shoulder, as Vasquel tries to avoid the shot.
Ferraro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vasquel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ferraro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vasquel.
You can see the frustration on Ferraro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vasquel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ferraro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ferraro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vasquel off and has taken his back!
Vasquel is trying to break free.
Ferraro tightening his grip on Vasquel, looking for the choke.
Vasquel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vasquel misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel wants to control but Ferraro is keeping busy.
Ferraro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vasquel is pressing down on Ferraro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vasquel 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.
Vasquel trying to keep a closed guard but Ferraro is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ferraro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vasquel counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferraro fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Vasquel does no damage.
Vasquel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ferraro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vasquel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferraro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vasquel is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferraro.
Vasquel gets full guard.
Ferraro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Vasquel dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ferraro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vasquel throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Vasquel 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.
Ferraro tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasquel is retaining full guard.
Vasquel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ferraro!
Vasquel tries to control but Ferraro wriggling away.
Vasquel is working for a guillotine from mount but Ferraro frees his head quite easily.
Vasquel putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Prince Vasquel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferraro tries to hold on but Vasquel postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ferraro is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ferraro and Vasquel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ferraro is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferraro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vasquel off and has taken his back!
Ferraro has the hooks in. Vasquel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vasquel is covering up but some of the strikes from Ferraro are getting through and doing damage.
Ferraro is not going to allow Vasquel to sit and survive in this position.
Ferraro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Vasquel is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferraro lands shots from the back.
Ferraro landing with strikes.
Ferraro scores with punches to the body.
Ferraro is trying to stick to Vasquel's back but Vasquel is turning into Ferraro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ferraro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vasquel.
Vasquel looking to sit in guard and control but Ferraro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ferraro thows a big elbow that misses.
Vasquel will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Vasquel had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ferraro is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Vasquel Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ferraro's back instead.
Ferraro is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferraro can't escape the position.
Vasquel has Ferraro flattened out and is raining down punches.
Vasquel keeps control of the position as Ferraro tries to break free.
Ferraro is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ferraro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vasquel's guard. Nice work there by Ferraro.
Colin Ferraro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferraro stopping the sweep attempt from Vasquel.
Prince Vasquel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferraro.
Ferraro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ferraro advances position into side control!
Ferraro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vasquel gets back to half guard.
Vasquel wants to control but Ferraro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Colin Ferraro.
I think Vasquel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince Vasquel!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between rasan gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Donato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to wanderlei intro . The crowd seem to be enjoying Donato's choice of entrance music: Fake It - Seether. Vitor Donato is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, rasan gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Donato!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donato tries a head kick but it misses.
gracie avoids the head kick by Donato.
gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Donato throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Donato tries a knee to the head but gracie blocks it.
gracie working hard to break the clinch.
Donato throws a knee to the head but misses.
Donato tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Donato tries to land a knee to the head but gracie blocks with his arms.
Donato misses with a knee to the head.
Donato tries to land a knee to the head but gracie blocks with his arms.
Donato tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
gracie gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
gracie drops back looking for a leg! Donato is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Donato manages to kick gracie off! gracie jumps back into Donato's guard.
gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Donato looks gassed!
gracie stands and throws Donato's legs to the side, diving into side control.
gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Donato knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
gracie decides to stand up, so the ref orders Donato to his feet.
Donato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donato throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Donato.
Donato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Donato can't keep his opponent in guard - gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
gracie uses his free foot to push down on Donato's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Donato.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
gracie fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Donato keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
gracie looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Donato has left one of his arms exposed and gracie doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Donato screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). rasan gracie!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tapater Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua comes to the cage accompanied by Hordes Of Chaos. Tapater Rua could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rafael Balboa's chin.
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tapater Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Rua.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Rua tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.
Balboa avoids the head kick by Rua.
Rua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balboa.
Rua drives through and clinches with Balboa against the cage.
Rua keeps control of Balboa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Balboa as Rua tries to tie him up.
Rua keeps control of Balboa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
Rua with a knee to the head.
It looks like Rafael Balboa has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rua.
Rua scores a nice knee to the body.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua scores a nice knee to the body.
Balboa is trying to force a seperation but Rua has the dominant position.
Rua connects with a nasty looking knee right to Balboa's face.
Rua stalling.
A frustrated look appears on Balboa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Balboa blocks it.
Rua stalling the fight.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Balboa blocks it.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Balboa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Balboa managing to block the knees to the body from Rua.
Balboa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rua has Balboa pressed against the cage, preventing Balboa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Balboa blocks it with crossed arms.
Balboa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa gets through Rua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Balboa is looking to break free of the clinch but Rua has double underhooks.
Balboa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Balboa can't break the clinch.
Balboa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rua is trying to maintain a safe position but Balboa gets an underhook and turns Rua into the cage.
Rua just leaning against Balboa, taking a breather.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Rua is controlling him.
Rua looking to throw knees to the head but Balboa is blocking nicely.
Balboa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Balboa is looking to break free of the clinch but Rua has double underhooks.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Balboa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Balboa wants to break free but Rua has control.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Balboa blocks it with crossed arms.
Balboa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Balboa wants to break free but Rua has control.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Balboa wants to get back to striking at distance but Rua won't allow it.
Balboa can't break the clinch.
Balboa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa wants to get back to striking at distance but Rua won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rua putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Balboa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
Balboa wants to break free but Rua has control.
Balboa tries to break free but Rua pushes him back against the cage.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa wants to get back to striking at distance but Rua won't allow it.
Balboa can't break the clinch.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Balboa blocks with his arms.
Rua prevents Balboa from breaking the clinch.
Rua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balboa's efforts to push away.
Balboa wants to get back to striking at distance but Rua won't allow it.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Rua is controlling him.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Balboa avoids it.
Balboa tries to break free but Rua pushes him back against the cage.
Balboa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Balboa is trying to force a seperation but Rua has the dominant position.
Rua has Balboa pressed against the cage, preventing Balboa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Balboa wants to get back to striking at distance but Rua won't allow it.
Balboa tries to break free but Rua pushes him back against the cage.
Balboa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rua looking to throw knees to the head but Balboa is blocking nicely.
Balboa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rua with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balboa's efforts to push away.
Rua has Balboa pressed against the cage, preventing Balboa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Rua is controlling him.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Balboa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rua missing with knees to the body.
Balboa scores with a hook to the body.
Balboa is trying to force a seperation but Rua has the dominant position.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa pushes Rua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Balboa blocks it with crossed arms.
Balboa is trying to break free.
Balboa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Balboa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Balboa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Balboa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rua looking to slow down the pace here.
Balboa tries to break the clinch but Rua is controlling the position.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Balboa.
Balboa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Balboa working aggressively here.
Rua has Balboa pressed against the cage, preventing Balboa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Balboa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
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.
Balboa wants to get back to striking at distance but Rua won't allow it.
Rua is stalling here.
Balboa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rua is trying to maintain a safe position but Balboa gets an underhook and turns Rua into the cage.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Balboa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Balboa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Balboa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Balboa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa has had enough of the clinch but Rua keeps him there for the moment.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Balboa blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Balboa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balboa tries to break the clinch but Rua is controlling the position.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Balboa blocks it with crossed arms.
Balboa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Balboa blocks it.
Balboa is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tapater Rua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Balboa'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.
Balboa misses with a two punch combination.
Rua ducks under a wild hook from Balboa.
Balboa scores with a three punch combo!
Rua connects with a high kick.
A jab from Balboa does it's job there.
Balboa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rua.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick and Balboa moves out of range easily.
Rua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Balboa looks to land a body kick but Rua moved away.
Balboa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Balboa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tapater Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rua swinging wilding here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick and Balboa moves out of range easily.
Balboa dips to his left and cracks Rua with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa lands a two punch combo.
Balboa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Balboa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rua in his tracks.
Balboa avoids the head kick by Rua.
Balboa lands the left hand.
Balboa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Balboa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Balboa.
Rua throws a head kick but Balboa moves out of range.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balboa throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Rua has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Balboa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rafael Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rua on the side of the head.
Balboa is looking to clinch.
Balboa lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa scores with a three punch combo!
Balboa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rua.
A right-left combo lands from Balboa.
Balboa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Balboa misses with a two punch combination.
Balboa connects with a jab.
Balboa scores with the left hand. Rua knows he should have avoided that one.
Balboa lands a slapping body shot.
Balboa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rua takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rua darts in and clinches Balboa up against the cage.
Balboa wants to break free but Rua has control.
Rua prevents Balboa from breaking the clinch.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Balboa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Rua is controlling him.
Rua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Balboa is defending well for now.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Balboa tries to break the clinch but Rua is controlling the position.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Balboa blocks with his arms.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Rua is controlling him.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa scores with a hook to the body.
Balboa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is looking to break free of the clinch but Rua has double underhooks.
Rua keeps control of Balboa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balboa's efforts to push away.
Balboa tries to circle away but Rua has him pinned against the cage.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Balboa blocks it.
Balboa is looking to break free of the clinch but Rua has double underhooks.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Balboa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rua blocking some punches.
Balboa wants to get back to striking at distance but Rua won't allow it.
Balboa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balboa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Balboa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Balboa is trying to break free.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Balboa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rua has time to react.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa thuds a left hand into Rua's body.
Balboa jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Balboa lands a head shot.
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.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Rua looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Balboa lands with a cross.
Rua ducks under a wild hook from Balboa.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rua.
Balboa throws a one two combo.
Rua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Balboa tries to bum rush Rua with a series of wild strikes but Rua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balboa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Balboa blocks a head kick by Rua.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balboa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Balboa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Balboa misses with a few strikes there.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balboa's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Balboa duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rafael Balboa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Balboa scores with a one two! Rua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rua pushes Balboa up against the cage in a clinch.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Balboa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Balboa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Balboa wants to get back to striking at distance but Rua won't allow it.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Balboa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Balboa darts in trying to clinch
and Rua counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Balboa jabs at Rua's body.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Balboa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Balboa lands a nice looking body shot.
Balboa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Balboa's corner calls for a 1-2. Balboa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick and Balboa moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balboa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Balboa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rua drops his hands momentarily and Balboa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rua throws a head kick that misses.
Balboa wants to clinch up but Rua keeps it at a distance.
Balboa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Balboa tests Rua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Balboa cracks Rua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Balboa connects with a right hand. Rua shakes it off.
Balboa scores with a jab to the head.
Balboa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Balboa's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Balboa duly obliges.
Rua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rua there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Balboa. Beautiful body shot.
Balboa scores with a hook.
Rua moves out of range as Balboa strikes.
Balboa looks to land a combination but Rua avoids it well.
Rua dodges the punch combination from Balboa.
A jab from Balboa does it's job there.
Decent striking displayed by Balboa there.
Balboa throws a looping overhand right but Rua ducks down to avoid it.
Balboa with a hook.
Rua walks into a jab.
Rua lands a head kick. Balboa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Balboa misses the jab.
Rua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rafael Balboa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Balboa.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick and Balboa moves out of range easily.
Balboa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick and Balboa moves out of range easily.
Balboa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rua backs up against the cage.
Rua throws a head kick that misses.
Balboa wants to clinch up but Rua keeps it at a distance.
Balboa scores with a hook.
Balboa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Balboa works over Rua's head and body with a nice combination.
Balboa connects with the punch.
Balboa tries to clinch there but Rua circles away.
Balboa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balboa is working the combinations to good effect here.
Balboa throws a hook to the side of Rua's head but Rua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Balboa scores with a decent looking hook.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rua on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Balboa clobbers Rua with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Balboa scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa scores with a nice right hand.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick and Balboa moves out of range easily.
Balboa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Balboa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Balboa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Balboa.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Balboa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Balboa avoids the head kick by Rua.
A left lands for Balboa.
Rua throws a head kick but Balboa moves out of range.
Rua takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Balboa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rua at a distance.
Balboa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balboa looks to land a combination but Rua avoids it well.
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Balboa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Balboa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Balboa!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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140 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tito Acton!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acton wants to get back to his feet.
Garcia is looking to stall here but Acton recovers full guard.
Garcia stops Acton from standing up.
Acton is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Acton has his takedown stuffed
and Garcia counters with a body kick.
Acton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garcia counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Acton!
Garcia landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Acton looks gassed!
Garcia is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Acton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Garcia is going olschool here, as he tries to force Acton to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Acton shrugs it off.
Garcia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Acton is looking to escape.
Garcia looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Garcia trying to control but Acton is having none of it.
Acton is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws some wild stikes that Acton manages to avoid easily.
Garcia working Acton over with strikes here.
Garcia tries to control but Acton wriggling away.
Acton is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Garcia 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.
Garcia throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Acton is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Garcia breaks from Acton's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Garcia looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Acton's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Garcia tries to control but Acton wriggling away.
Acton wants to get back to his feet.
Garcia trying to control but Acton is having none of it.
Acton tries to buck Garcia off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garcia wants to control the pace but Acton is squirming around nicely.
Acton bucks up and throws Garcia to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Acton tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia fails with the takedown
and Acton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Acton tries to stand but can't do so whilst Garcia controls his leg.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Garcia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Acton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garcia counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Garcia stops Acton from standing up.
Garcia is looking to stand up but Acton won't let him.
Garcia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garcia postures up in Acton's guard and throws a big left but Acton blocks it.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Acton keeps moving.
Acton pushes Garcia off and gets back to his feet.
Garcia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Acton counters by moving into the clinch.
Come on Acton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Garcia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Acton smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garcia gets caught flat footed, as Acton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to control the position but Acton postures up.
Acton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Garcia, up you get!
Garcia clinches.
Acton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Acton lands a nice elbow.
Garcia tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia has Acton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Acton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Acton lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Acton.
Acton lands an elbow that stopped Garcia in his tracks for a moment.
Acton lands a damaging elbow.
Acton pushes Garcia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Acton gets underhooks to prevent Garcia's takedown attempt.
Garcia stalling the fight.
Acton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garcia's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Acton taking a breather.
Acton lands an elbow that stopped Garcia in his tracks for a moment.
Acton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Acton lands an elbow inside that Garcia shrugs off.
Acton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garcia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Acton lands an elbow just above Garcia 's eye.
Acton lands an elbow that stopped Garcia in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Acton.
Acton lands a damaging elbow.
Garcia avoids the elbow strike from Acton, against the cage.
Acton lands an elbow just above Garcia 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Acton lands a hook that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Acton misses with an elbow strike.
Acton lands an elbow inside.
Garcia is trying to drag Acton to the mat but Acton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Acton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Acton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Acton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Acton lands an elbow that stopped Garcia in his tracks for a moment.
Garcia takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Acton.
Acton lands an elbow that stopped Garcia in his tracks for a moment.
Acton lands an elbow inside that Garcia shrugs off.
Acton lands an elbow inside that Garcia shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A short uppercut from Acton.
Acton pushes Garcia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Acton throws an elbow but misses.
Garcia working hard to break the clinch.
Acton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Acton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Acton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Acton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Garcia misses with a knee to the head.
Acton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Acton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Acton lands an elbow inside.
The is referee keeping an eye on Acton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Garcia blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Acton 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. This is the final round!
Garcia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Acton's half guard.
Garcia seems to be looking for submissions.
Acton kicks Garcia off and gets back to his feet.
Acton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Garcia did well to prevent Acton getting side control.
Acton stands up and beckons Garcia to join him on the feet.
Acton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garcia as he avoids it easily.
Garcia shoots in but no luck this time.
Acton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Garcia napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Garcia sneaks back into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia is working an open guard so Acton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Acton decides to stand back up.
Acton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Acton postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Garcia to stand up.
Acton closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia, looking for a takedown. Acton pushes Garcia against the cage but Garcia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Acton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Acton wants to get up but he can't break Garcia's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia is trying to control the position but Acton postures up.
Acton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Acton controlling him for the moment.
Acton wanted to stand there but Garcia had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acton stands up from Garcia's guard - Acton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Acton showed some decent athleticism there.
Acton tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Garcia.
Acton stands up and beckons Garcia to join him on the feet.
Garcia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Acton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Garcia wants to control but Acton is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Acton decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marcelo Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Acton.
Garcia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garcia lands in his opponent's guard.
Acton wriggles free and stands up.
Garcia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Acton counters with a takedown into side control.
Acton stands up and we're back to a striking position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia tries for a takedown but Acton circles away easily
so Acton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Acton is trying to stand.
Garcia throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Garcia looking to finish with strikes here!
Acton wants to try and get back to his feet.
Garcia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Acton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Acton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Acton!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ted Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krav Mcgraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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168 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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163 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ted Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Krav Mcgraw!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgraw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bundy tries to avoid it but Mcgraw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bundy to the ground. Bundy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcgraw.
Mcgraw closes the distance and clinches up with Bundy, looking for a takedown. Mcgraw pushes Bundy against the cage but Bundy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ted Bundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krav Mcgraw.
Bundy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bundy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mcgraw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mcgraw is looking to clinch.
Bundy instigates a clinch.
Mcgraw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bundy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcgraw backwards.
Bundy has a couple of punches blocked by Mcgraw.
Bundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bundy lands a nice uppercut.
Bundy lands with a left to the head.
Bundy lands a shoulder strike.
Bundy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcgraws head.
Bundy prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcgraw.
Bundy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcgraws head.
Bundy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mcgraw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bundy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mcgraw looks gassed!
Bundy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mcgraw is rocked!
Mcgraw changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bundy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mcgraw is still on wobbly legs! Can Bundy finish him?
Bundy lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mcgraw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bundy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mcgraw has hold of Bundy's hands but Bundy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bundy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bundy 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.
Bundy wants to pass to mount but Mcgraw is defending the position.
Mcgraw seems to have recovered his senses.
Mcgraw moves into full guard.
Mcgraw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bundy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mcgraw's guard.
Bundy slows the pace down in half guard.
Bundy lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bundy slips a nice elbow through Mcgraw's hands, connecting with Mcgraw's forehead.
Mcgraw tries to roll over but Bundy keeps him under control.
Bundy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bundy landing shots from mount.
Bundy cracks Mcgraw with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bundy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgraw sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bundy trying to control from half guard but Mcgraw is working away.
Mcgraw works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bundy forces his way into half guard.
Bundy is looking to take a break and control but Mcgraw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bundy pulls his head out easily.
Mcgraw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bundy drops an elbow to the side of Mcgraw's head.
Mcgraw regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mcgraw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bundy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgraw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy won't allow Mcgraw to sweep him here.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgraw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Mcgraw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mcgraw is on top in guard.
Bundy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mcgraw throws and elbow that misses. Bundy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mcgraw's guard. Nice move by Bundy!
Bundy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mcgraw working for a triangle but Bundy defends it easily.
Mcgraw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bundy forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Bundy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mcgraw shoots and misses
and Bundy counters with a takedown into side control.
Bundy has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bundy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mcgraw manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mcgraw is looking to reverse the position.
Bundy is looking to take a break and control but Mcgraw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcgraw is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bundy off and has taken his back!
Mcgraw is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bundy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The referee is taking a good look at Bundy as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Mcgraw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bundy trying to control but not successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy manages to escape to his feet.
Mcgraw clinches but Bundy breaks the clinch
and Bundy moves into the clinch.
Bundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mcgraw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Bundy.
Bundy working aggressively here.
Mcgraw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mcgraw wants a takedown but no success here.
Ted Bundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krav Mcgraw.
Bundy lands with a light punch inside.
Bundy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcgraws head.
Bundy misses with a punch on the inside.
Bundy pushes Mcgraw back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bundy working aggressively here.
Mcgraw blocks a body shot from Bundy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcgraw.
Bundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcgraw's elbow.
Mcgraw has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bundy regains guard immediately.
Mcgraw passes Bundy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mcgraw seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy actively working from the bottom here.
Mcgraw lands with a punch from half guard.
Mcgraw moves into full mount! Bundy won't be happy about that!
Bundy is trying to stand.
Bundy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mcgraw looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bundy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mcgraw breaks from Bundy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mcgraw prevents Bundy from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraw is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bundy is surviving well by controlling Mcgraw's body position as best he can.
Mcgraw swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bundy is now in Mcgraw's guard. A big mistake from Mcgraw there, giving up the dominant position!
Mcgraw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bundy is aware though and is defending well.
Bundy stays in close to Mcgraw's body and controls the position.
Bundy trying to control but Mcgraw is working from the bottom.
Mcgraw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bundy sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy wants to control from the top but Mcgraw keeps moving.
Mcgraw has his foot on Bundy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bundy works his way back into a safe position though.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ted Bundy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcgraw manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mcgraw is landing with some decent strikes but Bundy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bundy is looking to improve his position but Mcgraw isn't that keen on the idea.
Mcgraw looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgraw looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Krav Mcgraw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bundy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bundy landing with the ground and pound.
Bundy connects with a couple of short punches.
Mcgraw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcgraw doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mcgraw manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bundy is trying to escape the mount.
Mcgraw postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bundy looks a forlorn figure.
Mcgraw is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bundy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mcgraw.
Mcgraw goes for an armbar but Bundy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bundy.
Mcgraw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcgraw looking for a guillotine here but Bundy defends easily.
Bundy trying to control but Mcgraw is working from the bottom.
Bundy passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mcgraw tries to get to full guard but Bundy has control of the leg.
Mcgraw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bundy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcgraw is keeping the position for now.
Bundy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mcgraw keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcgraw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcgraw wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcgraw is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy slips nicely into half guard.
Bundy is working for a submission of some sort.
Mcgraw makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mcgraw.
Bundy is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcgraw has wrist control.
Mcgraw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcgraw has his foot on Bundy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bundy works his way back into a safe position though.
Bundy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mcgraw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcgraw 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mcgraw looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgraw, not yet.
Bundy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bundy stands and throws Mcgraw's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bundy scoring with punches and elbows.
Mcgraw is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mcgraw manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bundy's best efforts.
Bundy slows the pace down in half guard.
Bundy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Bundy clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mcgraw with a poor takedown
and Bundy moves into the clinch.
Bundy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mcgraw wants to get back to striking at distance but Bundy won't allow it.
Bundy misses with some punches.
Bundy scores with a shoulder strike.
Bundy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bundy prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bundy.
Bundy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bundy.
Bundy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mcgraw pulls guard effortlessly.
Bundy wants to control from the top but Mcgraw keeps moving.
Bundy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bundy looking to pass the guard.
Mcgraw wants to sweep but no luck.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mcgraw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgraw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgraw keeping full guard, as Bundy tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgraw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bundy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bundy wants it to stay on the feet.
Ted Bundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krav Mcgraw.
Mcgraw tries to clinch there but Bundy circles away.
Bundy lands a jab to the nose.
Mcgraw shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bundy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bundy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bundy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mcgraw's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bundy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bundy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraw seems to be working for a kimura but Bundy defends the submission attempt.
Bundy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy has momentary wrist control but Mcgraw slips an elbow through the middle.
Mcgraw prevents Bundy from getting back to his feet.
Mcgraw works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mcgraw thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bundy moves into full guard.
Mcgraw won't allow Bundy to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bundy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bundy 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.
Mcgraw looking to pass the guard.
Bundy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcgraw.
Mcgraw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mcgraw with a lazy takedown attempt
so Bundy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mcgraw keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
Bundy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcgraw is keeping the position for now.
Bundy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcgraw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bundy has managed to get both his arms back between Mcgraw's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraw looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bundy passes into side control.
Mcgraw tries to bench press Bundy off him but Bundy keeps the position.
Bundy just content to control the position.
Mcgraw is trying to improve his position.
Mcgraw is trying to work for a sweep but Bundy has mounted him!
Bundy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mcgraw is bucking up trying to escape but Bundy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mcgraw is desperately trying to improve his position but Bundy has a good base and remains in mount.
Bundy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bundy tries to control but Mcgraw wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Bundy had his way with Krav Mcgraw in that round.
That's time! Bundy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Bundy misses the target.
Mcgraw fails with the takedown
and Bundy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bundy.
Bundy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bundy is in close to Mcgraw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bundy stopping the sweep attempt from Mcgraw.
Bundy trying to control but Mcgraw is working from the bottom.
Bundy tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgraw is retaining full guard.
Bundy trying to control but Mcgraw is working from the bottom.
Mcgraw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bundy is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mcgraw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bundy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bundy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bundy trying to control the action but Mcgraw is working from the bottom.
Bundy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mcgraw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mcgraw is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bundy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgraw keeps working.
Ted Bundy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraw is looking to regain half guard here but Bundy keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mcgraw is not content to let Bundy control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mcgraw fails with the takedown
and Bundy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mcgraw!
Ted Bundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krav Mcgraw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcgraw sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mcgraw gets full guard.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgraw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgraw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bundy pushing down on Mcgraw's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bundy is looking to take a break and control but Mcgraw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcgraw wants to improve his position but Bundy is controlling well.
Krav Mcgraw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mcgraw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgraw looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bundy in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcgraw is looking to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bundy takes the fight into the clinch.
Mcgraw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bundy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcgraw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mcgraw tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bundy smiles and moves away.
Krav Mcgraw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgraw shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Bundy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bundy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:46
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Bundy!
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