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CWFL 27 Lotapewp v Assunicao 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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298 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Big Daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gordon Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Daddy.
It looks like Gordon Thomas has been cut.
Daddy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomas is fending him off so far but Daddy persists. Nope, Thomas circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daddy.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Daddy. That snapped Thomas's head back.
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daddy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thomas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Daddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daddy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thomas tries to land knees in the clinch but Daddy avoids the damage to the body.
Thomas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daddy tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daddy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Daddy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thomas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Daddy sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Daddy circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas darts in and clinches Daddy up against the cage.
Daddy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daddy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daddy wants a takedown.
Thomas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daddy.
Thomas has Daddy pressed against the cage, preventing Daddy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thomas gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thomas stops Daddy from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daddy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Thomas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daddy defends it well.
Thomas looks gassed!
Daddy is refusing to be controlled, as Thomas sits in half guard.
Daddy is trying to stand back up but Thomas is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to control. Daddy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab, jab by Daddy - just one landing.
Thomas walks into a stiff left hand from Daddy.
Daddy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A cross from Daddy lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Daddy.
Daddy scores with a three punch combo!
Daddy scores with a one two! Thomas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Daddy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Daddy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thomas walks into a jab.
Thomas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Daddy closes the distance and pushes Thomas back into the cage.
Daddy tries to circle away but Thomas has him pinned against the cage.
Daddy tries to pull guard but Thomas holds him up against the cage and eventually Daddy drops back down to his feet.
Daddy is working for takedown but Thomas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Daddy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thomas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Daddy wants to break free but Thomas has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thomas as Daddy tries to tie him up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daddy.
Daddy can't break the clinch.
Thomas stops a takedown attempt from Daddy.
Daddy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Daddy is trying to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling him.
Daddy tries to break free but Thomas pushes him back against the cage.
Thomas keeps control of Daddy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daddy is trying to break the clinch but Thomas has him pressed against the cage.
Daddy wants to get back to striking at distance but Thomas won't allow it.
Daddy wants a takedown.
Daddy has had enough of the clinch but Thomas keeps him there for the moment.
Daddy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thomas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thomas is trying to drag Daddy to the mat but Daddy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Daddy is trying to break the clinch but Thomas has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Daddy misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas prevents the takedown attempt.
Daddy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thomas has him pressed against the cage.
Daddy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Daddy tries for a takedown but Thomas manages to get underhooks.
Thomas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daddy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thomas keeps control of Daddy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daddy is trying to force a seperation but Thomas has the dominant position.
Daddy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas keeps control of Daddy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daddy manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab by Daddy.
Daddy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomas defends it nicely.
Daddy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Daddy throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Daddy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gordon Thomas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Daddy lands with a nice combination. Thomas backs away looking to recover.
Thomas walks into a straight right hand from Daddy.
Daddy fails with a takedown attempt.
Daddy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thomas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daddy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daddy scores with a one two! Thomas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Daddy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Daddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daddy tries to clinch but Thomas moves away
and Thomas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Daddy is looking to stand up but Thomas isn't so interested in that idea.
Thomas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daddy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daddy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daddy is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy wants to stand but Thomas is controlling the position.
Daddy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Daddy keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Daddy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Daddy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Daddy fails to land the takedown.
Big Daddy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daddy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Daddy scores with a three punch combo!
Daddy stalks Thomas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thomas's face. Thomas staggers backwards, shaken.
Daddy lands a two punch combo.
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!
Daddy lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy stalks Thomas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thomas's face. Thomas staggers backwards, shaken.
Thomas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Daddy!
Big Daddy is winning the standup battle so far.
Daddy lands a jab-cross combination.
Daddy throws a series of strikes that have Thomas backpedaling.
Daddy lands with a nice combination. Thomas backs away looking to recover.
Danga de danga de dang - Daddy scores with a four punch combination!
Daddy tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daddy throws a combination. Thomas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thomas closes the distance and pushes Daddy back into the cage.
Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Daddy is working for takedown but Thomas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Daddy wants to get back to striking at distance but Thomas won't allow it.
Thomas pulls guard.
Daddy gets to his feet. Thomas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Daddy lands a head shot.
Thomas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Daddy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thomas trying to control but Daddy postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Daddy wants to stand up but Thomas has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thomas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thomas tries to roll over but Daddy keeps him under control.
Daddy wants to stand but Thomas has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Daddy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daddy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Thomas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thomas is staying active underneath Daddy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Daddy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Daddy tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Daddy scores with a one two! Thomas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daddy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thomas backs up against the cage.
Daddy is working the combinations to good effect here.
Daddy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daddy.
Daddy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daddy lands with a nice combination. Thomas backs away looking to recover.
Daddy throws a one two combo.
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!
Daddy with a hook.
Daddy throws a series of strikes that have Thomas backpedaling.
Daddy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Daddy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thomas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daddy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daddy has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Daddy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gordon Thomas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Daddy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daddy.
Some wild striking there from Daddy.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daddy misses with the combination.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Daddy has Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Daddy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daddy scores with a one two! Thomas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Daddy has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Daddy wants to clinch.
Daddy lands a two punch combo.
Daddy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thomas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Daddy.
Daddy is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daddy.
Daddy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thomas has time to react.
Daddy thuds his right hand into Thomas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Daddy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Daddy!
Daddy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A left and a right from Daddy both land. Nice combination.
A head kick misses from Daddy.
Daddy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thomas wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Daddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daddy fails to land the takedown.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Daddy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daddy lands the left hand.
Daddy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Daddy lands with a nice combination. Thomas backs away looking to recover.
Daddy jabs Thomas right on the nose. Thomas blinks but takes it well.
Daddy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Daddy tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side.
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thomas keeps control of Daddy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thomas successfully pulls guard.
Thomas looking for a guillotine here but Daddy defends easily.
Daddy scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy stands and steps away. Thomas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Daddy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thomas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Daddy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomas defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Thomas as Daddy shoots in.
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daddy circles away.
Daddy scores with a one two! Thomas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daddy as he jumps to the side.
Daddy throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Daddy scores with a three punch combo!
Daddy is looking to clinch.
Daddy shoots in looking for a takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl out of it but Daddy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thomas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daddy tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daddy to the ground. Daddy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Daddy counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Daddy to acknowledge the strikes.
Daddy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.
Big Daddy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left lands for Daddy.
Daddy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Daddy.
Daddy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thomas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Daddy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thomas backs up against the cage.
Daddy lands a jab-cross combination.
Daddy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Daddy.
Decent striking displayed by Daddy there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daddy darts in trying to clinch
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gordon Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daddy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A nice combination there by Daddy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Daddy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daddy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 for Big Daddy!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Big Daddy!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Big Daddy!
Big Daddy wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Pretum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pretum comes to the cage accompanied by Quiribamba. On his way into the cage it seems that Fabricio Pretum has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Fabricio Pretum seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Pretum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Fury!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pretum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fury.
It looks like Fabricio Pretum has been cut.
Pretum feints and then cracks Fury's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fury down.
Pretum lands a head kick!
Fury lands a big right hand that sends Pretum crashing to the mat! Fury stays standing though and waves Pretum back to his feet!
Pretum is rocked!
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!
Pretum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fury sprawls well. Fury wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pretum gets slowly back to his feet.
Oh Pretum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fury scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pretum is breathing heavily.
Fury flashes Pretum a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Pretum's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Pretum crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Fury punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryan Fury!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Gambatesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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212 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leo Gambatesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gambatesa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Oliveira won't allow Gambatesa to sweep him here.
Oliveira passes Gambatesa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gambatesa wants to get back to his feet.
Gambatesa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oliveira lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gambatesa is looking to escape.
Oliveira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Oliveira working the head and body with strikes.
Oliveira is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oliveira stops Gambatesa from getting back to his feet.
Oliveira is nestled in close to Gambatesa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oliveira trying to control the pace.
Oliveira stops Gambatesa from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gambatesa is trying to stand.
Oliveira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Oliveira looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gambatesa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gambatesa is trying to stand.
Gambatesa is breathing heavily.
Oliveira takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oliveira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oliveira wants to control but Gambatesa is keeping him busy.
Gambatesa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oliveira.
Oliveira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gambatesa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oliveira lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gambatesa is trying to stand back up but Oliveira is controlling him
Oliveira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gambatesa defending well though.
Gambatesa is looking to escape.
Oliveira lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira prevents Gambatesa from standing back up.
Oliveira lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oliveira is trying to control. Gambatesa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Oliveira pushes Gambatesa up against the cage in a clinch.
Oliveira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gambatesa's efforts to push away.
Oliveira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gambatesa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Oliveira turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Oliveira scoring with punches from side control.
Oliveira lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gambatesa down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambatesa is trying to buck Oliveira off.
Gambatesa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Gambatesa's face as Oliveira controls the position.
Oliveira scoring with punches from side control.
Oliveira working the head and body with strikes.
Gambatesa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Oliveira connects with a decent elbow.
Gambatesa stops Oliveira from passing to mount.
Gambatesa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Oliveira is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Oliveira putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oliveira has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gambatesa's face.
Oliveira putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
BOOM! Oliveira connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira lands a heavy elbow.
Gambatesa wants to hold on but Oliveira pushes him away.
Oliveira landing strikes from the mount and Gambatesa is in trouble!
BOOM! Oliveira connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gambatesa is squirming around, avoiding Oliveira's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira controlling the position easily from mount.
Oliveira with a couple of short strikes.
Oliveira with shots to the head and body - Gambatesa looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oliveira has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gambatesa's face.
Oliveira landing strikes from the mount and Gambatesa is in trouble!
Oliveira putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gambatesa wants to get back to his feet.
Oliveira cracks Gambatesa with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oliveira looking to control but Gambatesa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oliveira lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Oliveira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Oliveira moves into the clinch successfully.
Gambatesa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Oliveira is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gambatesa to the mat. Gambatesa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Oliveira stops Gambatesa from standing up.
Gambatesa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gambatesa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliveira is controlling him.
Gambatesa has momentary wrist control but Oliveira slips an elbow through the middle.
Oliveira is in close to Gambatesa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gambatesa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliveira is controlling him.
Oliveira stays in close to Gambatesa's body and controls the position.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambatesa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliveira cracks Gambatesa with a solid left hand.
Oliveira working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oliveira is working Gambatesa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira lands a couple of digs.
Fabio Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oliveira working some strikes from top position.
Oliveira prevents Gambatesa from getting back to his feet.
Oliveira working some strikes from top position.
Oliveira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oliveira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oliveira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gambatesa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliveira is controlling him.
Oliveira stands up over Gambatesa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oliveira working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oliveira lands a couple of elbows.
Oliveira trying to control but Gambatesa is working from the bottom.
Oliveira working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambatesa has momentary wrist control but Oliveira slips an elbow through the middle.
Gambatesa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oliveira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gambatesa's head.
Oliveira chips away with some ground and pound.
Oliveira chips away with some ground and pound.
Oliveira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gambatesa wants to stand but Oliveira is controlling the position.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gambatesa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliveira lands a couple of elbows.
Gambatesa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliveira cracks Gambatesa with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oliveira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oliveira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oliveira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oliveira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oliveira scoring with some ground and pound.
Gambatesa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliveira is controlling him.
Oliveira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gambatesa pushes Oliveira off looking to stand but Oliveira dives back in and keeps control.
Oliveira takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oliveira landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gambatesa is trying to stand back up but Oliveira is controlling him
Oliveira lands with a punch from half guard.
Oliveira looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gambatesa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oliveira connects with a nice short shot to Gambatesa's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambatesa tries to roll over but Oliveira keeps him under control.
Oliveira takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gambatesa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oliveira is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gambatesa!
Oliveira landing strikes from the mount and Gambatesa is in trouble!
Oliveira connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oliveira looking to finish Gambatesa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gambatesa!
Oliveira with the ground and pound from mount.
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the head.
Oliveira lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira looking to control but Gambatesa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oliveira scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gambatesa?
Gambatesa really wants to buck Oliveira off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Oliveira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gambatesa misses with a kick to the body.
Gambatesa looks to clinch
and Oliveira counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gambatesa's guard now.
Gambatesa trying to strike off his back.
Gambatesa wants to stand up but Oliveira is controlling him.
Oliveira trying to control but Gambatesa is working from the bottom.
Oliveira is working Gambatesa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Gambatesa keeps moving.
Gambatesa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gambatesa keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
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.
Gambatesa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gambatesa throws a combination that misses
and Oliveira counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gambatesa stops a takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Gambatesa is pressed up against the cage. Oliveira has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gambatesa down to the mat. Gambatesa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oliveira moves out of range as Gambatesa strikes.
Oliveira clinches with his opponent.
Gambatesa stops a takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Leo Gambatesa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Oliveira.
Gambatesa is trying to break free.
Gambatesa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oliveira walks away with a smile on his face. Gambatesa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Oliveira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Oliveira won't let Gambatesa get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Oliveira lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oliveira is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gambatesa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira punishing his opponent with strikes.
BOOM! Oliveira connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gambatesa is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gambatesa trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Oliveira scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gambatesa?
Oliveira working Gambatesa over with strikes here.
Oliveira lands a big elbow.
Oliveira content just to control the position here.
Gambatesa is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Oliveira looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gambatesa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oliveira lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gambatesa hang on?
Oliveira scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gambatesa?
Oliveira won't let Gambatesa get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
A nice elbow there by Oliveira.
Gambatesa is bucking up trying to escape but Oliveira cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gambatesa is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Oliveira wants to control the pace but Gambatesa is squirming around nicely.
Oliveira is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gambatesa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gambatesa wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Oliveira prevents Gambatesa from getting the reversal.
Oliveira scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oliveira unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambatesa is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Oliveira working the ground and pound effectively.
Oliveira working Gambatesa over with strikes here.
Leo Gambatesa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliveira unloading with bombs!
Gambatesa is looking to get to half guard.
Oliveira fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gambatesa throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Oliveira with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira trying to control but Gambatesa is having none of it.
Oliveira landing strikes from the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabio Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oliveira winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Fabio Oliveira!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Fabio Oliveira!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Fabio Oliveira!
Fabio Oliveira wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dale English (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twiglet Fingers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dale English!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Twiglet Fingers!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
English is looking to clinch.
English doesn't manage to clinch there - Fingers circles away.
English is looking to clinch but Fingers is avoiding it.
Fingers tries to clinch up but English circles away and keeps his distance.
English keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
English tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fingers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fingers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
English creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fingers's defenses.
It looks like Twiglet Fingers has been cut.
Fingers has had enough of the clinch but English keeps him there for the moment.
English missing with knees to the body.
English gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fingers.
English lands an elbow that stopped Fingers in his tracks for a moment.
English throws an elbow that misses.
English misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
English throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fingers blocks it with crossed arms.
English tries to land a knee to the head but Fingers blocks with his arms.
Fingers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but English pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dale English has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twiglet Fingers.
Fingers tries to pull guard but English holds him up against the cage and eventually Fingers drops back down to his feet.
English drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fingers pulls his leg out and moves away.
English looks to clinch
and Fingers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fingers tries to clinch but fails miserably
and English moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fingers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
English misses with the head strike.
Fingers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. English avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for English to work.
Fingers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but English has him pressed against the cage.
English looking to throw knees to the head but Fingers is blocking nicely.
English is pressed up against the cage. Fingers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag English down to the mat. English avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
English circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fingers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fingers lands with a kick to the temple. English shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fingers tries to clinch
and English counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by English.
Fingers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as English walks away with a smile on his face. Fingers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
English tries to clinch but Fingers moves out of range.
English has closed the distance and engaged Fingers in a clinch.
English leaning against his opponent.
English looking to throw knees to the head but Fingers is blocking nicely.
English misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fingers.
English gets through Fingers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
English has Fingers pressed against the cage, preventing Fingers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
English lands with a right to the head.
English with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
English tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
English is breathing heavily.
English tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fingers managing to block the knees to the body from English.
English stops a takedown attempt from Fingers.
Fingers avoiding damage as English throws knees to the body.
English pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
English throws a knee to the head but misses.
English tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by English.
Fingers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fingers wants to get back to striking at distance but English won't allow it.
Fingers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fingers working hard to break the clinch.
English misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fingers.
Fingers fails to pull guard.
Fingers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fingers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fingers blocks an elbow strike.
English misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
English tries a knee to the head but Fingers blocks it.
English drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fingers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fingers closes the distance but English moves to the side
and English holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
English wants a takedown.
Fingers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fingers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
English swats away the attempt to clinch by Fingers.
English shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fingers but Fingers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dale English seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fingers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fingers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
English swats away the attempt to clinch by Fingers.
English tries to clinch but Fingers moves away
and Fingers counters with a nice low kick that buckles English's knee momentarily.
Fingers wants to clinch up but English keeps it at a distance.
Fingers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fingers moves in looking to clinch but English pushes him off.
Fingers fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fingers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
English is looking to clinch but Fingers is avoiding it.
Fingers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? English is fending him off so far but Fingers persists. Nope, English circles away and we're back to standing.
English is looking to clinch but Fingers is avoiding it.
English throws a lazy head kick
and Fingers counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. English is lucky that one didn't land flush.
English rushes Fingers and presses him up against the cage.
Fingers managing to block the knees to the body from English.
Fingers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
English throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fingers looking for a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, English throws an elbow but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from English.
Fingers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but English has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
English tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fingers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning English up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dale English will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Twiglet Fingers's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
English tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fingers counters with a low kick, right behind English 's knee.
English tries to clinch up but Fingers circles away and keeps his distance.
English tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fingers counters by clinching up.
Fingers tries to pull guard but English holds him up against the cage and eventually Fingers drops back down to his feet.
English lands an elbow just above Fingers 's eye.
Fingers can't get the takedown.
English has Fingers pressed against the cage, preventing Fingers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fingers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
English throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fingers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Fingers.
Fingers tries to circle away but English has him pinned against the cage.
English is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fingers wants a takedown.
Dale English has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twiglet Fingers.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
English lands a damaging elbow.
English looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on English - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
English scores with a knee to the head.
English looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fingers has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics English uses from the top position.
English throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fingers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
English tries to stand but Fingers is controlling from the bottom.
Fingers keeping full guard, as English tries to pass.
Fingers wants to stand but English is controlling the position.
English stands up and waves to Fingers to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fingers closes the distance but English moves to the side
and English counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
English tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fingers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. English smiles and moves away.
English wants to clinch
and Fingers counters with a two punch combo.
Fingers tries to clinch up but English circles away and keeps his distance.
English throws a lazy body kick
and Fingers counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. English is lucky that one didn't land flush.
English forces Fingers back against the cage and clinches.
English will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fingers up against the cage.
English tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fingers tries to pull guard but English won't allow it.
English connects with a knee to the head.
Fingers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
English misses with a knee strike.
English tries a knee to the head but Fingers blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
English tries to land a knee to the head but Fingers blocks with his arms.
Fingers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. English gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
English looking to throw knees to the head but Fingers is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fingers fails to pull guard.
Fingers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
English with a knee to the head.
English tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fingers tries to pull guard but English holds him up against the cage and eventually Fingers drops back down to his feet.
English tries to land knees in the clinch but Fingers avoids the damage to the body.
Fingers is looking to control English's arms but English gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fingers has his back to the cage.
English slows down the pace here.
Fingers can't get the takedown.
English lands a nice elbow.
English looking to throw knees to the head but Fingers is blocking nicely.
English drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fingers pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fingers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fingers tries to close the distance and clinch but English swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
English circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dale English is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fingers moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fingers tries to clinch up but English circles away and keeps his distance.
English closes the distance and clinches.
Fingers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fingers decides to pull guard.
English seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
English drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fingers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now English has Fingers in his guard.
English is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale English dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Twiglet Fingers's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Fingers looks to clinch
and English holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
English pushes off an throws an elbow but Fingers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
English tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
English is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fingers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fingers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fingers can't get the takedown.
English throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
English pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fingers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as English walks away with a smile on his face. Fingers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
English avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fingers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fingers tries to clinch
and English moves into the clinch.
Fingers has English pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. English manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dale English has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twiglet Fingers.
Fingers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
English content to slow the pace in the clinch.
English throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fingers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
English doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
English misses with a knee strike.
English keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fingers's efforts to push away.
English lands an elbow inside.
English with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fingers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as English walks away with a smile on his face. Fingers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fingers working hard to break the clinch.
Fingers takes an elbow to the forehead.
English fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fingers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fingers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
English leaning his opponent against the cage.
English on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fingers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fingers fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
English avoiding damage.
Fingers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fingers wants to get back to striking at distance but English won't allow it.
English is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fingers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dale English has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A knee to the head by English.
English throws an elbow but it misses.
Fingers drops down looking for an ankle pick but English pulls his leg out and moves away.
English pulls out of a head kick attempt.
English tries to clinch but Fingers is having none of it.
Fingers fails in his attempt to clinch.
English tries to clinch but Fingers is having none of it.
Fingers moves in looking to clinch but English pushes him off.
English clinches but Fingers breaks the clinch
and Fingers counters with a good low kick that English was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
English throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Fingers to counter with a crisp jab.
English closes the distance but Fingers moves to the side
and Fingers counters with a big head kick but English shrugs it off.
Fingers tries to clinch up but English circles away and keeps his distance.
English connects with a nice looking jab.
Fingers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
English swats away the attempt to clinch by Fingers.
English instigates a clinch.
Fingers breaks the clinch.
English keeps the fight on the outside.
English tries to clinch but Fingers is having none of it.
Fingers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fingers doesn't manage to clinch there - English circles away.
English tries to clinch but Fingers moves away
and Fingers counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. English is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A head kick by English misses
and Fingers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fingers avoids the elbow strike from English, against the cage.
English blocking some punches.
Fingers looking to stall.
English is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fingers takes an elbow to the temple.
English keeps control of Fingers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
English'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.
Fingers working English over with knees to the body.
English utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
English goes for a takedown attempt but Fingers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fingers lands with a slapping head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dale English.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for English, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Dale English!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Dale English!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Dale English!
Dale English wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Avo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Avo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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208 lbs
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208 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Rocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Avo!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocha has Avo up against the cage in a clinch.
Rocha leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rocha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rocha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Avo shoots for a takedown but Rocha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Avo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rocha. Rocha obviously looking to wear him down.
Avo looks gassed!
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!
Rocha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Avo momentarily.
Rocha swinging wilding here.
Rocha is looking to slow Avo down with leg kicks.
Avo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rocha.
Rocha fakes the leg kick and cracks Avo in the body.
Rocha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rocha cracks Avo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rocha has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Avo to stand back up!
It looks like Adam Avo has been cut.
Rocha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Avo. That did some damage!
Rocha drops Avo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Avo looks back up at him and smiles so Rocha waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Avo is rocked!
Rocha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Avo circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avo manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Rocha.
Rocha delivers a nice body kick.
Rocha closes the distance and pushes Avo back into the cage.
Rocha manages to break the clinch.
Rocha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Avo.
Rocha throws a leg kick which misses Avo's front leg but catches the back leg as Avo tries to avoid it.
Rocha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Avo's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocha throws a head kick that misses.
Rocha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rocha misses with a series of wild punches.
Rocha misses with an uppercut. Avo saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocha throws a body kick that misses.
Rocha looks for the body kick but Avo saw that one coming.
Avo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Avo moves away from the strike by Rocha.
Rocha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mauricio Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avo fails to land the takedown.
Mauricio Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Avo.
Rocha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rocha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Avo moves out of range of the strikes.
Avo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rocha as he avoids it easily.
Avo takes one to the side of the head.
Rocha lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Rocha.
Rocha misses with a body kick.
Avo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rocha is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Avo.
Avo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Avo dives in and grabs Rocha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rocha pushes down on Avo's head and hops out.
Crunch! Rocha slams his shin into Avo's torso.
Rocha works over Avo's head and body with a nice combination.
Rocha throws the left hand but Avo avoids the punch easily.
Avo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocha.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Avo is defended easily by Rocha.
Rocha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mauricio Rocha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Avo is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Avo wants to clinch
and Avo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Avo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Avo misses with a takedown
and Rocha counters with a nice leg kick.
Rocha connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Rocha.
Rocha throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rocha lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Avo.
Avo shoots for a takedown but Rocha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Rocha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Avo'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.
A good leg kick by Rocha.
Rocha throws out a powerful jab.
Avo blocks a head kick by Rocha.
Avo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Avo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rocha tries to avoid it but Avo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rocha to the ground. Rocha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Rocha.
Avo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rocha as he jumps to the side.
Rocha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mauricio Rocha is winning the standup battle so far.
Rocha throws a series of punches but Avo moves out of range.
Mauricio Rocha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Avo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Avo moves out of range of the leg kick from Rocha.
Rocha misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Avo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rocha looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rocha is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rocha manages to work his way to half guard, despite Avo's best efforts.
Avo is looking for a kimura here.
Avo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rocha sees it coming and defends easily.
Avo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Avo is trying to work for a kimura but Rocha is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocha is holding on to half guard well.
Rocha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avo can do to turn this around?
Rocha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rocha.
Rocha is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rocha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Avo stands and throws Rocha's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rocha has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rocha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Avo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rocha wants to control but Avo postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rocha, who protects the arm well.
Rocha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Avo on the ground.
Avo in the domination position with Rocha hanging on.
Avo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rocha gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocha is looking to control Avo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rocha avoid being mounted?
Rocha scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Avo manages to mount him!
Avo wants to finish this one by submission but Rocha is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Avo.
Avo thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mauricio Rocha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam Avo's cut.
That's time! Rocha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice body kick from Rocha.
Avo fails with a takedown attempt.
Avo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rocha.
Rocha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rocha connects with the punch.
Rocha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocha tries to bum rush Avo with a series of wild strikes but Avo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rocha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Avo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocha lands a head kick!
Rocha scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rocha looks to land a combination but Avo avoids it well.
Avo defending well as Rocha loads up on a big left hand.
Rocha looks to land a left hand but Avo moved out of range nicely.
Avo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rocha circles away.
A clash of legs there as Avo blocks the low kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rocha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rocha leaves Avo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mauricio Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Avo.
Rocha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rocha waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Avo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Avo has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rocha's corner calls for a 1-2. Rocha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rocha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Avo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rocha swivels and escapes.
Rocha rushes Avo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Avo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rocha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knees to the body from Rocha.
Rocha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Avo.
Rocha leaves Avo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rocha is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rocha feints and then cracks Avo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Avo down.
Avo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rocha's waist but Rocha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Avo off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avo walks into a straight right hand from Rocha.
Avo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rocha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rocha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mauricio Rocha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Avo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Avo wants to work for an arm triangle but Rocha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rocha controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Avo wants to pass to mount but Rocha is defending the position.
Rocha slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avo won't allow Rocha to get back to his feet.
Rocha manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Avo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rocha controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avo taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Rocha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rocha, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Mauricio Rocha!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Mauricio Rocha!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Mauricio Rocha!
Mauricio Rocha wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Butters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley's entrance music is Ride Of The Valkyries. A fine choice. The key to victory for Dan Bradley has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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178 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stan Butters!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butters scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Butters trying to control from Bradley's half guard. Bradley has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Butters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Butters postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bradley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Butters, into his guard.
Butters wants to stand up but Bradley is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butters avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Butters avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bradley preventing the sweep.
Bradley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bradley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Butters looks gassed!
Bradley passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley thows a huge punch but Butters dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bradley connects with a nice short shot to Butters's temple.
Bradley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bradley moves into full mount! Butters won't be happy about that!
Bradley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bradley landing strikes from the mount and Butters is in trouble!
Butters is rocked!
Bradley lands with some strikes.
Butters is still in real trouble! Can Bradley finish him?
Butters is wriggling around trying to escape.
Butters seems to have recovered his senses.
Bradley wants to control the pace but Butters is squirming around nicely.
Butters wants to control but Bradley is having none of it.
Bradley is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley connects with a bit shot that sees Butters covering up! More strikes from Bradley and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bradley is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Bradley!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ieata Lotapewp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvano Assunicao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silvano Assunicao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ieata Lotapewp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silvano Assunicao!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assunicao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lotapewp.
Lotapewp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Assunicao, pushing him back against the cage.
Assunicao has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lotapewp is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Assunicao has clasped his hands together around Lotapewp's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Assunicao tries to advance to mount but Lotapewp denies him.
Lotapewp is looking for a sweep.
Assunicao tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lotapewp's legs.
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Lotapewp gets back to half guard.
Lotapewp wants to get back to full guard.
Lotapewp is looking to control Assunicao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lotapewp avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assunicao trying to mount his opponent but Lotapewp defends it.
Lotapewp gets full guard.
Assunicao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lotapewp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Assunicao.
Lotapewp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Assunicao.
Assunicao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Assunicao tries to free his leg and advance position but Lotapewp is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lotapewp stuffs the takedown attempt from Assunicao. Assunicao gets slowly back to his feet.
Lotapewp lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lotapewp bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Assunicao is defended easily by Lotapewp.
Ieata Lotapewp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvano Assunicao.
Lotapewp missing with a left hand there. Assunicao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lotapewp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Assunicao shoots in for a takedown but Lotapewp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Lotapewp. No joy for Assunicao on that attempt.
Assunicao looks gassed!
Lotapewp throws a leg kick but Assunicao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Assunicao changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lotapewp looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lotapewp is trying to control Assunicao's posture but Assunicao avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotapewp is not content to let Assunicao control the position.
Lotapewp wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lotapewp struggling a bit here.
Assunicao wants to control but Lotapewp is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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.
Assunicao working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Assunicao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Assunicao clinches up with Lotapewp and pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Assunicao prevents a body shot from Lotapewp.
Assunicao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lotapewp backwards.
Lotapewp taking a breather.
Lotapewp breaks from the clinch.
Lotapewp throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Assunicao dives in and grabs Lotapewp's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lotapewp pushes down on Assunicao's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ieata Lotapewp dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Assunicao wants to clinch
and Lotapewp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lotapewp tries to clinch but Assunicao moves out of range.
Assunicao rushes Lotapewp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Assunicao can't get the takedown.
Assunicao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lotapewp fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Lotapewp. No joy for Assunicao on that attempt.
Ieata Lotapewp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvano Assunicao.
Lotapewp missing with a left hand there. Assunicao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Assunicao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Assunicao is breathing heavily.
Assunicao rushes Lotapewp and presses him up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Assunicao.
Lotapewp trying to control the position but instead, Assunicao has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lotapewp into the cage.
Lotapewp lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lotapewp stops a takedown attempt from Assunicao.
Assunicao is trying to drag Lotapewp to the mat but Lotapewp just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lotapewp has had enough of the clinch but Assunicao keeps him there for the moment.
Assunicao works on Lotapewp's body with a couple of short punches.
Lotapewp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lotapewp missing with a left hand there. Assunicao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lotapewp is looking to clinch.
Lotapewp connects with a single shot there.
Assunicao tries to keep at a distance but Lotapewp has taken the fight into the clinch.
Assunicao wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotapewp gets underhooks to prevent Assunicao's takedown attempt.
Assunicao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lotapewp is defending well for now.
Lotapewp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lotapewp slows down the pace here.
Lotapewp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lotapewp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lotapewp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lotapewp digs a right hand into Assunicao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Assunicao's gas tank.
Lotapewp scores with a hook to the body.
Assunicao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lotapewp fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lotapewp closes the distance and clinches.
Assunicao has Lotapewp pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lotapewp manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Assunicao can't get the takedown.
Lotapewp is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotapewp digs a right hand into Assunicao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Assunicao's gas tank.
Lotapewp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lotapewp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Assunicaos head.
A short right from Lotapewp on the inside.
Lotapewp is trying to stall.
Assunicao wants a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Lotapewp.
Lotapewp lands a right hand.
Assunicao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lotapewp is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Assunicao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Assunicao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lotapewp wants to clinch
and Assunicao counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assunicao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Assunicao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lotapewp keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lotapewp is controlling Assunicao's trapped leg to prevent Assunicao from advancing to side control.
Assunicao trying to control from half guard but Lotapewp is working away.
Assunicao frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assunicao avoids the attempt from Lotapewp to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ieata Lotapewp dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Assunicao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lotapewp misses with a hook. Assunicao ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Lotapewp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lotapewp wants to clinch
and Assunicao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Assunicao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Assunicao looks for a takedown but Lotapewp sprawls well.
Lotapewp tries to clinch up
and Assunicao counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lotapewp!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assunicao throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lotapewp because Assunicao loaded up on that one.
Assunicao with good strikes from the mount here!
Assunicao throwing strikes here but Lotapewp is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lotapewp holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Assunicao tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Assunicao working for a guillotine from mount but Lotapewp is in no mood to give up.
Assunicao can't control as he wanted to and Lotapewp manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Assunicao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lotapewp knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Assunicao works his foot free and advances to mount.
Assunicao wants to control the pace but Lotapewp is squirming around nicely.
Assunicao looking to finish Lotapewp with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lotapewp!
Assunicao unloads with some shots from mount but Lotapewp bucks and avoids them well.
Assunicao jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lotapewp is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lotapewp and Assunicao has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assunicao working the ground and pound but Lotapewp is defending the strikes.
Lotapewp pushes Assunicao away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Assunicao gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lotapewp is not content to let Assunicao control the position.
Assunicao works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Assunicao advances to full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assunicao raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lotapewp is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Assunicao thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lotapewp working to try and regain half guard.
Silvano Assunicao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Assunicao is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lotapewp can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
A nice elbow there by Assunicao.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silvano Assunicao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lotapewp 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Ieata Lotapewp!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Ieata Lotapewp!
Ieata Lotapewp wins by majority decision!
Ieata Lotapewp retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Smeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo Nogueira comes to the cage accompanied by Nogueira. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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235 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Smeer!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smeer tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodrigo Nogueira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodrigo Nogueira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smeer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Smeer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smeer has isolated one of Rodrigo Nogueira's arms. Rodrigo Nogueira looking to fight him off but Smeer twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Smeer!
Frank Smeer is the new heavyweight champion!
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