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BAR 17 - 2am Booty Call PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Al Turd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Roberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Turd comes into the arena with Jump on It blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Roberto's choice of entrance music: Dead By April - Trapped. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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165 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mustafa Al Turd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Roberto!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Al Turd is trying to defend but Roberto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Roberto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Roberto is trying to control. Al Turd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roberto wants to pass to mount but Al Turd is defending the position.
Roberto trying to control the action but Al Turd is working from the bottom.
Al Turd trying to control here.
Roberto wants to advance to full mount but Al Turd doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Roberto wants to pass the guard but Al Turd is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberto stopping the sweep attempt from Al Turd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Al Turd misses with an uppercut. Roberto saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Al Turd tries to clinch up but Roberto circles away and keeps his distance.
Roberto defending well as Al Turd loads up on a big left hand.
Roberto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Turd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roberto momentarily.
Roberto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Al Turd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roberto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roberto misses with a takedown attempt - Al Turd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mustafa Al Turd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Roberto.
Roberto looks gassed!
Donk. Al Turd catches Roberto right on the button with a cross.
Al Turd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Al Turd as Roberto shoots in.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Al Turd lands with a nice body punch.
Al Turd works Roberto's body with a nice hook.
Al Turd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Turd missing with a left hand there. Roberto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Turd throws a jab when Roberto was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al Turd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Al Turd moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al Turd.
Roberto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Al Turd just stands there and leans against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Al Turd.
Al Turd lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Al Turd.
Al Turd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roberto being controlled against the cage.
Al Turd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roberto backwards.
Al Turd lands a shoulder strike.
Roberto tries to pull guard but Al Turd won't allow it.
Roberto takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Al Turd on the inside.
Al Turd displaying some good clinch control by pressing Roberto up against the cage.
Roberto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Al Turd just stands there and leans against the cage.
Roberto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Al Turd just stands there and leans against the cage.
Al Turd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roberto backwards.
Al Turd pushes Roberto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Roberto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Turd scores with a shot to the side of Roberto's head.
Al Turd lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Al Turd.
Al Turd lands a nice shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Al Turd.
Al Turd lands with a left to the head.
Al Turd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roberto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stalling in the clinch from Al Turd.
Al Turd is working Roberto over against the cage.
Al Turd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Al Turd lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Al Turd.
Al Turd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Al Turd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Al Turd - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Turd is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa Al Turd dominated that round.
That's time! Al Turd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Roberto shoots in but Al Turd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Al Turd connects with the punch.
Al Turd tries to clinch up.
Al Turd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roberto.
Roberto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Turd sprawls well. Al Turd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roberto gets slowly back to his feet.
Roberto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Roberto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Turd.
Al Turd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roberto.
Al Turd cracks a nice hook into Roberto's ribs.
Roberto blocks a jab.
Mustafa Al Turd is winning the standup battle so far.
Roberto is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Turd looks to land a right hand but Roberto moved out of range.
Roberto swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Turd.
Al Turd throws a shot from downtown. Roberto moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Al Turd there.
Roberto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Turd misses with a looping right.
Pablo Roberto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roberto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Al Turd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Al Turd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roberto.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roberto.
Mustafa Al Turd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Roberto.
Al Turd waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Roberto.
Mustafa Al Turd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberto moves away from the strike by Al Turd.
Roberto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Al Turd's guard.
Al Turd pulls Roberto in close to his closed guard and prevents Roberto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Al Turd is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Al Turd perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Roberto tries to get to full guard but Al Turd has control of the leg.
Al Turd not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Turd prevents Roberto from improving his position.
Al Turd perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Roberto tries to roll over but Al Turd keeps him under control.
Roberto looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Al Turd is taking a breather. Roberto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mustafa Al Turd just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Al Turd's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Al Turd duly obliges.
Al Turd clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roberto being controlled against the cage.
Al Turd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberto's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa Al Turd dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Roberto avoids the body shot from Al Turd.
A big left from Al Turd misses.
Roberto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Al Turd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roberto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Al Turd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberto can do to turn this around?
Roberto shoots in for a double leg but Al Turd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mustafa Al Turd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Roberto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Turd throws a shot from downtown. Roberto moves away and avoids it.
Roberto ducks under a wild hook from Al Turd.
Al Turd throws a hook but Roberto blocks it.
Al Turd tries to clinch but Roberto moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Turd swinging wilding here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Turd tries to clinch but Roberto moves out of range.
Al Turd connects with a looping right hand.
Roberto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Al Turd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Al Turd tries to get out of the position.
Roberto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Al Turd defending well though.
Roberto is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Al Turd has managed to free his arm - good work.
Roberto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Al Turd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roberto.
Al Turd works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Al Turd wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Turd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Al Turd looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Turd, not yet.
Roberto wants to control from the top but Al Turd keeps moving.
Roberto preventing the sweep.
Pablo Roberto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Turd pulls Roberto in close to prevent any damage.
Al Turd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roberto on the ground.
Al Turd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roberto avoids the body shot from Al Turd.
Al Turd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roberto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mustafa Al Turd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roberto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Al Turd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roberto tries to break free but Al Turd pushes him back against the cage.
Al Turd keeps control of Roberto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roberto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Al Turd smiles and moves away.
Mustafa Al Turd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Al Turd tries to clinch up.
Roberto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Turd wants to clinch.
Al Turd doesn't manage to clinch there - Roberto circles away.
Roberto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Turd.
Al Turd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roberto misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mustafa Al Turd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Al Turd, 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 Mustafa Al Turd!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Mustafa Al Turd!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Mustafa Al Turd!
Mustafa Al Turd wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geoff Pulitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Estavo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geoff Pulitz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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287 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Geoff Pulitz!
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, Estavo Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garcia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pulitz lands a slapping body shot.
Pulitz cracks Garcia with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pulitz has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Garcia to stand back up!
Garcia is rocked!
It looks like Estavo Garcia has been cut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Garcia has eaten all the pies!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pulitz's waist but Pulitz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garcia off to one side.
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulitz finish him?
Pulitz ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Garcia out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Geoff Pulitz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Lobato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borknagar Solefald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solefald comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Norma Jean - Robots 3 Humans 0 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Borknagar Solefald has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lucas Lobato's chin.
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200 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Lobato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Borknagar Solefald!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solefald fails with a takedown attempt.
Lobato could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lobato scores with a one two! Solefald had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lobato closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Solefald moves out of range as Lobato strikes.
Lobato gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Solefald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Lucas Lobato has been cut.
Solefald sends Lobato crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Solefald is motioning to the referee to let Lobato up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lobato is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solefald shoots in but Lobato avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oh Lobato is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Solefald tries for a takedown but Lobato circles away easily
enabling Lobato to counter with a crisp jab.
Lobato seems to have got his legs back now.
Lucas Lobato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borknagar Solefald.
Lobato scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lobato wants to control but Solefald is keeping him busy.
Lobato prevents Solefald from escaping the position.
Solefald is not content to let Lobato control the position.
Solefald throws Lobato to one side and escapes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solefald shoots in and drives through. Lobato sprawls well.
Lobato tries to land a front kick but Solefald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No luck for Solefald with that takedown attempt.
Solefald looks gassed!
Lobato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Solefald has time to react.
Solefald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Solefald fails with the takedown
and Lobato counters with a stiff right hand.
Lobato tries to close the distance and clinch up but Solefald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lucas Lobato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solefald misses with a takedown attempt
and Lobato counters with a left to the body.
Lobato forces Solefald back against the cage and clinches.
Lobato goes for a takedown in the clinch but Solefald prevents it.
Lobato wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Solefald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lobato comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lobato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lobato, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobato on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lobato moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Solefald looks for a takedown but Lobato sprawls well.
Lobato thuds a left hand into Solefald's body.
Solefald moves forwards but Lobato connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lobato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lobato throws a low kick but Solefald avoids it.
Lobato shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Solefald is trying to defend but Lobato finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Solefald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lobato pulls his head out easily.
Lobato wants to pass the guard but Solefald is defending well.
Solefald throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobato wants to free his trapped foot but Solefald is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Solefald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lobato wants to pass the guard but Solefald is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lobato is keen to just control but Solefald is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Solefald looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Solefald stands up over Lobato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lobato wants to sweep here but Solefald controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobato is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Solefald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Solefald won't allow Lobato to sweep him here.
Solefald lands a couple of elbows.
Solefald tries to free his leg and advance position but Lobato is retaining full guard.
Solefald preventing the sweep.
Solefald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lobato swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lobato takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Solefald shoots and misses
and Lobato counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Solefald manages to break the clinch.
Solefald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lobato missing with a left hand there. Solefald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Borknagar Solefald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucas Lobato's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Solefald displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lobato throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Solefald was covering up waiting for the punch and Lobato finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Solefald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lobato trying to control but Solefald is working from the bottom.
Solefald has his foot on Lobato's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lobato works his way back into a safe position though.
Solefald keeping moving, preventing Lobato from controlling successfully.
Lobato might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lobato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solefald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solefald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lobato can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Solefald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lobato can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobato stands and steps away. Solefald gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lobato takes one on the button.
Lobato has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Solefald finds it's way round the side to connect with Lobato's head.
Solefald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lobato rushes Solefald and presses him up against the cage.
Solefald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lobato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solefald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Lobato.
Solefald shoots in for a takedown but Lobato shows good takedown defense.
Lobato lands with an uppercut that bounces Solefald off the cage and back into rage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobato is looking to land body kicks.
Lobato slips a jab and a cross from Solefald.
A bone on bone clash there as Solefald blocks the leg kick.
Solefald has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Solefald works over Lobato's head and body with a nice combination.
Lobato misses with a combination
and Solefald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Solefald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lobato manages to avoid it.
Solefald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lobato with a poor takedown
and Lobato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Lobato, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Solefald finds it's way through Lobato's defenses.
Lobato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Solefald.
Solefald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lobato's waist but Lobato gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Solefald off to one side.
Lucas Lobato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borknagar Solefald.
Lobato darts in and clinches Solefald up against the cage.
Solefald breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobato shoots in but no luck this time.
Lobato has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Solefald looks to land a left hand but Lobato moved out of range nicely.
Solefald lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lobato backs up against the cage.
Solefald leaves Lobato with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lucas Lobato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Solefald shoots for a double leg takedown but Lobato sprawls well. He's pushed Solefald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Solefald looks to land a combination but Lobato avoids it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Lobato as he connects with a hook.
Solefald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lobato sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Solefald scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Solefald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lobato.
Solefald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Solefald closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lobato wants to control but Solefald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lobato manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solefald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lobato controls Solefald momentarily but Solefald frees himself.
Solefald stands up and waves to Lobato to follow him.
Solefald lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lobato backs up against the cage.
Solefald misses with a hook.
Lobato thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lobato throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Solefald counter with a right hand.
A big right from Solefald misses.
Lobato throws a lazy right hand but Solefald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Solefald shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Solefald showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borknagar Solefald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucas Lobato'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!
A punch combination from Solefald misses.
Lobato closes the distance but Solefald moves to the side
and Solefald counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lobato trying to control the position.
Solefald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lobato pulls Solefald in to control the position.
Solefald preventing the sweep.
Lobato trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lobato wants to stand up but Solefald is controlling him.
Solefald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solefald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Solefald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Solefald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lobato tries to avoid it but Solefald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lobato to the ground. Lobato escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lobato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solefald stuffs the takedown attempt from Lobato. Lobato gets slowly back to his feet.
Solefald throws a right and a left that Lobato avoids nicely.
Lobato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solefald manages to avoid it.
Lobato stuffs the takedown.
Solefald gets caught flat footed, as Lobato shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Solefald has his foot on Lobato's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lobato works his way back into a safe position though.
Lobato trying to control the position from guard on top but Solefald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lobato is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Solefald is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Solefald is looking for a triangle but Lobato pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solefald being controlled here, momentarily.
Solefald trying to strike off his back.
Lobato tries to stand but Solefald is controlling from the bottom.
Solefald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lobato is aware though and is defending well.
Lobato trying to control but Solefald is working from the bottom.
Lobato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solefald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lobato defends well.
Solefald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lobato is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobato got a little sloppy there for a moment and Solefald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lobato has managed to get both his arms back between Solefald's legs - danger averted.
Lobato is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Solefald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lobato got a little sloppy there for a moment and Solefald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lobato has managed to get both his arms back between Solefald's legs - danger averted.
Lobato trying to control the position from guard on top but Solefald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solefald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lobato is aware though and is defending well.
Solefald is looking for a triangle here but Lobato uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solefald misses with a strike from the bottom.
Solefald is looking to regain half guard here but Lobato keeps moving and retains side control.
Lobato staying calm.
Solefald is looking to regain half guard here but Lobato keeps moving and retains side control.
Lobato prevents Solefald from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borknagar Solefald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Solefald 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Borknagar Solefald!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Borknagar Solefald!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Borknagar Solefald!
Borknagar Solefald wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Haruki Murakami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karl Marx has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
160 lbs
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18
161 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haruki Murakami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Karl Marx!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murakami displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marx throws out the jab.
Murakami misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murakami slips a jab and a cross from Marx.
Murakami pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murakami tries to keep at a distance but Marx has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marx dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Marx looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Marx lands an elbow inside.
Murakami managing to block the knees to the body from Marx.
Marx missing with knees to the body.
Murakami avoids the elbow strike from Marx, against the cage.
Murakami is trying to maintain a safe position but Marx gets an underhook and turns Murakami into the cage.
Murakami pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Murakami.
Murakami misses with some punches.
Marx missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Murakami.
It looks like Karl Marx has been cut.
Marx missing with knees to the body.
Murakami lands an elbow that stopped Marx in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Murakami.
Murakami gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marx throws an elbow but it misses.
Murakami tries to land a knee to the head but Marx blocks with his arms.
Marx blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marx.
Marx missing with knees to the body.
Marx lands an elbow inside.
Marx lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Murakami just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marx's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marx throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murakami.
Marx creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Murakami trying to control the position but instead, Marx has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murakami into the cage.
Murakami takes an elbow to the temple.
Murakami scores with a knee to the head.
Murakami takes an elbow to the temple.
Murakami is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marx is keeping busy.
Murakami managing to block the knees to the body from Marx.
Murakami avoiding damage as Marx throws knees to the body.
Marx blocks an elbow strike.
Marx lands an elbow just above Murakami 's eye.
Murakami is trying to stall.
Murakami swings wildly with an uppercut but Marx uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marx creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marx throws an elbow but it misses.
Murakami dodges an elbow strike from Marx.
Murakami misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marx.
With the fighters up against the cage, Murakami throws an elbow but misses.
Murakami blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murakami.
Murakami lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Murakami throws an elbow but it misses.
Marx blocks an elbow strike.
Marx lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx misses with an elbow over the top.
Marx looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murakami creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marx's defenses.
Murakami trying to land knees to the body.
Marx blocks an elbow strike from Murakami.
With the fighters up against the cage, Marx throws an elbow but misses.
Marx tries to land knees in the clinch but Murakami avoids the damage to the body.
Murakami taking a breather.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike.
Murakami looking to throw knees to the head but Marx is blocking nicely.
Marx creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murakami's defenses.
Murakami throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marx blocks it with crossed arms.
Murakami avoids the elbow strike from Marx, against the cage.
Murakami dodges an elbow strike from Marx.
Marx throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marx misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murakami.
Murakami takes an elbow to the temple.
Marx creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marx tries to land knees in the clinch but Murakami avoids the damage to the body.
Murakami avoids the elbow strike from Marx, against the cage.
Marx throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Murakami managing to block the knees to the body from Marx.
Marx looks gassed!
Murakami tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murakami lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Murakami throws a punch but it's blocked by Marx.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murakami creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marx's defenses.
Marx creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murakami's defenses.
Marx is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murakami is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murakami pushes off an throws an elbow but Marx leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murakami stalling the fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marx.
Murakami avoiding damage as Marx throws knees to the body.
Murakami misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murakami.
Marx lands a nice elbow.
Murakami avoids the elbow strike from Marx, against the cage.
Marx tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marx avoiding damage as Murakami throws knees to the body.
Marx blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marx missing with knees to the body.
Murakami blocks the elbow strike.
Marx avoids a wild elbow strike from Murakami.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike.
Murakami blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murakami.
With the fighters up against the cage, Murakami throws an elbow but misses.
Marx throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murakami lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murakami throws an elbow but it misses.
Murakami lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Marx throws an elbow but misses.
Marx throws an elbow that misses.
A body shot lands from Murakami.
Murakami controlling the action here for a moment.
Marx blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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.
Marx misses with an elbow strike.
Marx pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marx lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marx blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murakami tries to land a knee to the head but Marx blocks with his arms.
Murakami tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marx avoids it.
Marx is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murakami is defending well for now.
Murakami is trying to maintain a safe position but Marx gets an underhook and turns Murakami into the cage.
Marx misses with an elbow over the top.
Murakami misses with an elbow strike.
Marx throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marx pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marx as Murakami tries to tie him up.
Murakami avoiding damage as Marx throws knees to the body.
Murakami creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Murakami creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Murakami landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marx tries a knee to the head but Murakami blocks it.
Murakami leaning his opponent against the cage.
Murakami misses with an elbow over the top.
Murakami blocks the elbow strike.
Murakami looking to slow down the pace here.
Marx lands an elbow inside that Murakami shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haruki Murakami dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Marx's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed right hand from Marx misses the target.
Marx avoids the head kick by Murakami.
Murakami misses with a head kick.
Marx comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murakami tries to close the distance and clinch but Marx swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murakami looks to land a body kick but Marx moved away.
Murakami misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murakami tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Marx throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marx tries to clinch up.
Marx lands a jab to the nose.
Marx misses with a low kick.
Haruki Murakami is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marx throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marx misses with a double jab.
Murakami throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marx looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murakami closes the distance looking to clinch
and Murakami takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murakami throws the kick towards the body but Marx avoids it.
Marx fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murakami, pushing him back against the cage.
Murakami pushes off an throws an elbow but Marx leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murakami pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marx misses with an elbow over the top.
Marx blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murakami avoids a wild elbow strike from Marx.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Marx avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Marx throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murakami blocks it with crossed arms.
Murakami avoiding damage as Marx throws knees to the body.
Marx lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marx lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murakami.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Murakami just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marx's brow.
Murakami pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marx creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murakami's defenses.
Marx avoids a wild elbow strike from Murakami.
Marx is looking to control Murakami's arms but Murakami gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marx has his back to the cage.
Murakami throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murakami looking to throw knees to the head but Marx is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murakami managing to block the knees to the body from Marx.
Marx tries to land knees in the clinch but Murakami avoids the damage to the body.
Murakami dodges an elbow strike from Marx.
Murakami blocks the elbow strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Marx in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murakami avoids a wild elbow strike from Marx.
Murakami wants to stall.
Murakami with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marx misses with an elbow strike.
Marx lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike.
Murakami throws a head punch that misses.
Murakami displaying some good clinch control by pressing Marx up against the cage.
Murakami blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murakami takes an elbow to the temple.
Murakami is rocked!
Marx gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Murakami is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marx lands an elbow that stopped Murakami in his tracks for a moment.
Marx comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marx gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marx lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marx lands a damaging elbow.
Marx has Murakami pressed against the cage. He pushes Murakami back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Marx throws a beautiful elbow that sends Murakami crashing to the floor! Marx piles on the pressure with more strikes! Murakami is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Marx!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wellker Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Lehtonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wellker Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
184 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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20
187 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Excellent MT
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wellker Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jari Lehtonen!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lehtonen shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Lehtonen ducks down to avoid it.
Lehtonen misses the shot to the body.
Silva misses with the combination.
Lehtonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lehtonen rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Lehtonen scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lehtonen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lehtonen jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lehtonen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Silva stops Lehtonen from standing up.
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Lehtonen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lehtonen pushes a forearm under Silva's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Silva is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jari Lehtonen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Akkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Springs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Springs is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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21
171 lbs
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20
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Akkari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Springs!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akkari staying out of range there.
Springs fails to land with a series of punches.
Akkari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Springs.
Springs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akkari circles away quickly and effectively.
Springs clobbers Akkari with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Springs drops Akkari with a beautiful combination! Akkari stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Springs is looking for the KO!
Akkari is rocked!
Akkari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Springs.
Akkari closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Springs to the mat! Springs manages to get full guard.
Akkari passes Springs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs is trying to get back to full guard.
Springs is defending against the submission attempts here by Akkari.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akkari is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Springs!
Akkari avoids the attempt from Springs to control.
Springs is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Springs is trying to escape the mount.
Springs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Springs has given up his back.
Akkari is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Springs knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Springs for a finish.
Akkari is trying to stick to Springs's back but Springs is turning into Akkari. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Akkari's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Springs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akkari controlling the position.
Springs stopping the sweep attempt from Akkari.
Akkari has a closed guard, preventing Springs from standing up.
Akkari trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akkari is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Springs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Akkari is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Springs is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Springs has escaped and now he's on top!
Akkari looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akkari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Akkari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Springs defends well.
Akkari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Springs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akkari is keeping the position for now.
Springs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Akkari manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Springs has Akkari in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Springs wants to sweep but no luck.
Springs looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Akkari passes into side control.
Akkari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Springs, who protects the arm well.
Akkari controls the position.
Springs regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akkari passes to full mount!
Akkari with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
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 Leandro Akkari will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Akkari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Springs defends it nicely.
Springs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Springs misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs misses with a double jab.
Akkari slips a straight right by Springs.
Springs misses with a series of wild punches.
Springs throws a jab when Akkari was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Springs misses.
Springs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Springs lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Akkari backs up against the cage.
Springs lands a left and a right that send Akkari crashing to the mat, dazed. Springs thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Akkari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Springs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akkari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Springs.
Akkari seems to have got his legs back now.
Springs looks to land a combination but Akkari avoids it well.
Akkari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Springs's waist but Springs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Akkari off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akkari ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Springs misses with a few strikes there.
Akkari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Springs.
Springs misses with a series of wild punches.
Akkari decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springs wants to improve his position but Akkari is controlling well.
Akkari looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Akkari is trying to control. Springs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akkari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Akkari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Springs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akkari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Springs won't allow Akkari to pass to mount.
Akkari looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Springs misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Springs 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. This is the final round!
Springs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akkari.
Akkari has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Leandro Akkari has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Springs.
Springs throws a body punch but Akkari moves out of range.
Akkari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Springs.
Akkari dodges the punch combination from Springs.
Springs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Springs takes a swing at Akkari's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akkari.
Nice cross by Springs.
Nate Springs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Springs takes a swing at Akkari's ribcage but misses.
Akkari throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Springs was covering up waiting for the punch and Akkari finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Akkari wants to control from the top but Springs keeps moving.
Springs wants to sweep but no luck.
Akkari wants to control from the top but Springs keeps moving.
Springs trying to control the position.
Akkari trying to control but Springs is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Springs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akkari is aware though and is defending well.
Akkari drops back looking for a leg! Springs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Springs manages to kick Akkari off! Akkari jumps back into Springs's guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Springs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akkari was well out of range. Poor timing from Springs.
Akkari will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Akkari slips a jab from Springs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Springs does no damage.
Springs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akkari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Springs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nate Springs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by Springs.
Springs tries to bum rush Akkari with a series of wild strikes but Akkari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Springs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nate Springs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Springs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akkari scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Akkari is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Springs defends it well.
Springs looking for submissions off his back.
Leandro Akkari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akkari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springs trying to control from the bottom.
Akkari is working for a submission of some sort.
Akkari is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Springs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Springs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Springs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Springs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Nate Springs!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Nate Springs!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Nate Springs!
Nate Springs wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arry Ballen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lauri Pasanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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188 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arry Ballen!
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, Lauri Pasanen!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasanen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ballen has hold of Pasanen's hands but Pasanen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pasanen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pasanen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pasanen thows a huge punch but Ballen dodges it nicely.
Pasanen is thwarting Ballen's attempts to control the position.
Pasanen is working for a submission of some sort.
Ballen wants to get back to full guard.
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. Pasanen connects with a nice short shot to Ballen's temple.
Pasanen is looking for a kimura here.
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. Pasanen connects with a nice short shot to Ballen's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pasanen is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ballen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ballen wants to sweep here but Pasanen controlling him for the moment.
Pasanen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pasanen drops back looking for a leg! Ballen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ballen manages to kick Pasanen off! Pasanen jumps back into Ballen's guard.
Ballen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pasanen stands and throws Ballen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ballen is looking for a sweep.
Pasanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ballen stops Pasanen from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ballen is trying to control Pasanen's posture but Pasanen avoids it.
Pasanen tries to advance to mount but Ballen denies him.
You can see the frustration on Ballen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pasanen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ballen is breathing heavily.
Pasanen throws a right hand that Ballen ducks under and follows up with a left that Ballen also avoids with ease.
Pasanen gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pasanen working over Ballen with some ground and pound. Ballen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ballen is trying to control but can't.
Pasanen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pasanen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen prevents Ballen from improving his position.
Pasanen works his way into side control.
Check out the look on Pasanen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pasanen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
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.
Pasanen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ballen!
A nice elbow there by Pasanen.
Pasanen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ballen is on top in guard.
Ballen looking to sit in guard and control but Pasanen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pasanen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pasanen stopping the sweep attempt from Ballen.
Pasanen chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pasanen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pasanen preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Pasanen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ballen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pasanen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ballen's guard.
Pasanen passes Ballen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lauri Pasanen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ballen taking some punishment here, with Pasanen in his half guard.
Pasanen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ballen!
Ballen tries to lock up and control but Pasanen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ballen can't escape the position.
Pasanen with the ground and pound from mount.
Pasanen raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Ballen is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Pasanen locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Ballen is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lauri Pasanen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herman Fidelis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels has chosen Monster - Skillet as his entrance music. Herman Fidelis has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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141 lbs
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161 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Herman Fidelis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damian Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fidelis lands with a kick to the temple. Daniels shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fidelis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fidelis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fidelis - that will leave a mark!
Fidelis closes the distance and clinches.
Fidelis effectively controlling the action here.
Fidelis gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Fidelis lands a nice knee to the body.
Fidelis with a knee to the head.
Fidelis lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fidelis is pushing Daniels up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fidelis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Daniels in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fidelis lands a good knee to the midsection. Daniels won't want to take too many of those.
Fidelis leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herman Fidelis.
Fidelis tries a head kick but it misses.
Fidelis checks a leg kick.
Fidelis throws a leg kick which misses Daniels's front leg but catches the back leg as Daniels tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fidelis.
Daniels dives in and grabs Fidelis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fidelis pushes down on Daniels's head and hops out.
Herman Fidelis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fidelis lands a nice looking body kick.
Herman Fidelis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Fidelis.
Fidelis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fidelis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Daniels looks gassed!
Fidelis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Daniels takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fidelis throws a head kick that Daniels semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fidelis feints and then cracks Daniels's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daniels down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fidelis.
Daniels on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fidelis. Fidelis obviously looking to wear him down.
Fidelis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fidelis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fidelis scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fidelis.
Daniels's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fidelis scores with a leg kick.
Fidelis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fidelis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Daniels takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fidelis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniels stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fidelis.
Fidelis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fidelis can pounce on him.
Fidelis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fidelis lands with a kick to the temple. Daniels shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Daniels takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fidelis throws a head kick that half lands.
Fidelis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fidelis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daniels takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fidelis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fidelis is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Fidelis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Daniels chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fidelis can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Fidelis.
Fidelis lands with a slapping head kick.
Daniels takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fidelis scores with a push kick.
Fidelis throws a head kick that Daniels semi-blocks.
Fidelis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fidelis. That's going to slow Daniels down.
Fidelis connects with a high kick.
Daniels is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whack! Fidelis lands a heavy head kick that drops Daniels. The ref tackles Fidelis to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Daniels was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Herman Fidelis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paco Taco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bimbo Slice was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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19
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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20
155 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paco Taco!
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, Bimbo Slice !
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taco is looking to score with low kicks.
Slice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taco.
Slice jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Slice has a takedown stuffed.
Slice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taco.
Slice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taco bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Taco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taco throws a nice looking combination but Slice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taco misses with an uppercut.
Taco explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Slice bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taco's head backwards.
Slice 's corner calls for a 1-2. Slice obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slice with a nice cross.
Slice lands with an uppercut that bounces Taco off the cage and back into rage.
Taco tries to clinch but Slice moves out of range.
Slice moves out of range of the body kick from Taco.
Taco tries to clinch up.
Taco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taco is looking to clinch but Slice is avoiding it.
Taco misses with a head kick.
Taco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taco throws a front kick aimed at Slice 's knee but Slice avoids it well.
Horrible takedown by Slice or perhaps it was just good defense by Taco which made him look bad.
Slice 's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Slice duly obliges.
Taco swats away the attempt to clinch by Slice .
Paco Taco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Taco throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taco is looking to clinch but Slice is avoiding it.
Taco tries to close the distance and clinch but Slice swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slice swats away the attempt to clinch by Taco.
Taco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Slice counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taco doesn't manage to clinch there - Slice circles away.
Slice cracks Taco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Taco.
Taco tries to clinch but Slice is having none of it.
Taco tries to clinch but Slice is having none of it.
Taco takes one to the chin there.
Taco walks into a straight right hand from Slice .
Taco throws a jab but it's blocked by Slice .
Slice is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Taco had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Taco wants to clinch but Slice slips to the side
and Slice counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice wants to stand but Taco has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Slice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slice wants to get up but he can't break Taco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Taco trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Slice tries to stand but Taco is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Taco jabs Slice right on the nose. Slice blinks but takes it well.
Taco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bimbo Slice will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taco.
Taco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taco is looking to clinch.
Paco Taco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taco tries to clinch but Slice is having none of it.
Taco feints and then cracks Slice 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slice down.
Taco fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Slice is out of range.
Taco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taco misses with an uppercut.
Slice blocks a head kick by Taco.
Taco slips under a jab.
Taco darts in trying to clinch
and Slice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slice avoids the head kick by Taco.
Slice on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taco throws a head kick that misses.
Taco misses with a hook. Slice ducked under it nicely.
Slice has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Slice lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taco at a distance.
Taco closes the distance but Slice moves to the side
and Slice counters with a stiff right hand.
Taco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Slice counter with a right hand.
Taco closes the distance but Slice moves to the side
and Slice counters with a stiff right hand.
Taco misses with a head kick.
Slice moves out of range of the body kick from Taco.
Slice keeps the fight on the outside.
Taco doesn't manage to clinch there - Slice circles away.
Paco Taco is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taco is looking to clinch but Slice is avoiding it.
Taco wants to clinch
and Slice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taco looks to clinch
and Slice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slice swats away the attempt to clinch by Taco.
Slice slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Slice cracks Taco with a right hand to the side of the head.
Taco will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Slice might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Slice lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taco misses with a head kick.
Taco throws a head kick but Slice moves out of range.
Taco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taco tries to clinch up.
Taco tries a low kick but Slice avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice throws a one two combo.
Taco tries to clinch up.
Slice keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Slice slips under a jab from Taco.
Slice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taco.
A head kick by Taco misses
and Slice counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice uppercut there from Slice .
Slice closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Taco did well to prevent Slice getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slice tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Taco.
Taco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Taco tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paco Taco dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Taco misses with a straight left.
Taco looks to land a right hand but Slice moved out of range.
Slice darts in and clinches Taco up against the cage.
Slice wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taco prevents Slice from breaking the clinch.
Slice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slice 's efforts to push away.
Taco scores with a knee to the head.
Taco dodges an elbow strike from Slice .
Slice is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Slice is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Slice wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Slice is trying to force a seperation but Taco has the dominant position.
Taco prevents Slice from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slice is trying to break free.
Slice goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taco prevents it.
Slice wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slice takes a knee right on the jaw!
A looping hook to the body misses from Slice . Taco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slice fails with a takedown attempt.
Taco looks to throw a body kick
and Slice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taco throws a head kick that misses
and Slice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taco misses with a looping right.
Taco throws a head kick but Slice moves out of range.
Taco lets loose with a powerful body kick. Slice will feel that in the morning.
Slice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taco tries to clinch there but Slice circles away.
Taco throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Taco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slice swats away the attempt to clinch by Taco.
The fighters circle momentarily. Slice darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Taco is predictable there
and Slice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taco throws a lazy body kick
and Slice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taco tries to clinch but Slice moves away
and Slice counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Slice trying to stand up but can't free himself from Taco's guard.
Taco is working an open guard so Slice takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taco misses with a jab to the body
letting Slice counter with a right hand.
Taco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taco throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Slice on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taco. Taco obviously looking to wear him down.
Taco is looking to land body kicks.
A leg kick checked by Slice .
Slice keeps the fight on the outside.
Taco throws a front kick aimed at Slice 's knee but Slice avoids it well.
Slice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taco doesn't seem bothered though.
Slice avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slice drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Slice trying to control the position from guard on top but Taco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice wants to stand but Taco has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Slice throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slice has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Taco is proving hard to escape from.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bimbo Slice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slice has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Paco Taco!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Bimbo Slice !
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Paco Taco!
Paco Taco wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barney Phife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bork Nagar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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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, Barney Phife!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bork Nagar!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagar tries to close the distance and clinch but Phife swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nagar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nagar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nagar's corner calls for a 1-2. Nagar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phife lands with a straight right. Nagar didn't see that one coming.
Nagar tries to close the distance and clinch but Phife swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nagar shoots for a takedown but Phife saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Phife misses with a takedown attempt - Nagar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Phife displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagar throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phife dodges the punch combination from Nagar.
Nagar throws out a loose jab but Phife uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phife looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phife tries to free his leg and advance position but Nagar is retaining full guard.
Phife throws a big right hand that misses.
Phife is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Phife throws a big right hand that misses.
Phife is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phife passes Nagar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Phife working Nagar over with strikes.
Nagar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nagar.
Phife wants to pass the guard but Nagar is keeping the position.
Phife passes Nagar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Phife scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phife is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Phife missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nagar taking some punishment here, with Phife in his half guard.
Phife seems to be working for a kimura but Nagar defends the submission attempt.
Nagar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Phife pulls his head out easily.
Nagar tries to get to full guard but Phife has control of the leg.
Phife is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Phife wants to free his trapped foot but Nagar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phife prevents Nagar from improving his position.
Phife takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Phife seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nagar is looking to improve his position.
Phife lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nagar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Phife dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nagar stuffs the takedown attempt from Phife. Phife gets slowly back to his feet.
Nagar tries to clinch up but Phife circles away and keeps his distance.
Nagar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagar just misses with a punch to the body.
Phife shoots in looking for a takedown. Nagar tries to sprawl out of it but Phife keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nagar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nagar slaps away a takedown attempt from Phife, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barney Phife. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nagar.
Nagar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nagar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phife sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phife lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bork Nagar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phife scores with a punch to the head.
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.
Phife fails to land the takedown.
Nagar thows a body shot but no joy.
Nagar tries for a takedown but Phife circles away easily
and Phife counters with a takedown into side control.
Phife looks up at the clock and then as Nagar takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Phife smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nagar is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phife thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nagar taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phife creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Phife scores with punches from side control.
Nagar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nagar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phife defends it well.
Barney Phife overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Phife tries to get to full guard but Nagar has control of the leg.
Phife is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nagar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nagar's back!
Phife scores with punches to the body.
Phife lands strikes to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagar covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Phife is hanging on to Nagar's back as he tries to escape.
Phife has Nagar flattened out and is raining down punches.
Phife throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Nagar!
Phife lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Nagar hold on?!
Nagar is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Phife's guard. Nice work there by Nagar.
Nagar is breathing heavily.
Phife wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Phife dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Phife steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagar.
Phife slips a jab from Nagar.
Bork Nagar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nagar misses with a double jab
and Phife counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nagar!
Phife landing punches.
Phife lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nagar hang on?
Nagar is still in real trouble! Can Phife finish him?
Phife with the ground and pound from mount.
Phife working for a guillotine from mount but Nagar is in no mood to give up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phife with shots to the head and body - Nagar looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phife looking to finish Nagar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nagar!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Phife! Nagar is hurt baaadly! Phife is firing away with more strikes - Nagar is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Barney Phife!
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