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VFC:A 22 - Solar Storm PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabrico Haiti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haiti has chosen Ride Wit Me by T.I. as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyler Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabrico Haiti!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Haiti misses.
Haiti shoots in but no luck this time.
Some wild striking there from Haiti.
Haiti misses with a few strikes there.
Haiti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davies scores a takedown into full mount!
Davies quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Davies but it's paid off an Haiti is forced to tap! Nice work by Davies.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyler Davies!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jackson Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Martinez throws and low kick but Silva moves out of range easily.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Martinez.
Martinez throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva rushes Martinez and presses him up against the cage.
Martinez misses with a knee to the head.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Martinez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martinez.
No joy there for Martinez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva dives in and grabs Martinez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martinez pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Martinez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva wanted to stand there but Martinez had control of the position.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martinez is on top in guard.
Silva looking to control.
Martinez throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martinez is fighting to break Silva's control of his arms but Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Martinez's head.
Martinez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Silva gets the takedown into side control.
Silva has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martinez tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
A low kick from Martinez is predictable there
and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Martinez misses with a knee strike.
Martinez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martinez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martinez misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Martinez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Silva lands a body shot.
Martinez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva pulls guard effortlessly.
Martinez looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva passes into half guard.
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Silva is going to stand back up.
Silva stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Martinez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martinez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a nice body kick.
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Martinez in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Martinez misses with a knee strike.
Come on Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Martinez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martinez misses with the combination.
A low kick from Martinez misses
and Silva counters by clinching up.
Martinez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martinez lands a nice shot to the body.
Martinez taking a breather.
Martinez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Martinez looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily.
Martinez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Martinez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Silva.
Silva looks to move to half guard but instead Martinez has passed into mount! Damn!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Martinez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martinez circles away quickly and effectively.
Martinez swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Jackson Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Martinez improves position.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martinez prevents it.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Martinez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Jackson Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Martinez's face.
Martinez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Martinez shrugs off.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martinez doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to stand but Martinez is controlling from the bottom.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Caio Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva is standing up over Martinez. Martinez looks to escape but Silva dives into side control.
Silva decides to stand back up.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martinez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martinez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Martinez is defending well.
Silva working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Martinez's thigh. Martinez counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Silva stands and steps away. Martinez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Martinez misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Martinez!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Martinez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Martinez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Silva cracks Martinez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Martinez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva pushes Martinez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinez. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Martinez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Martinez did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
Silva decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Martinez swinging wilding here.
Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martinez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Martinez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back.
Silva works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to get to half guard.
Martinez is working hard here to advance position.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Silva with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Martinez is looking to get to half guard.
Silva avoids the attempt from Martinez to control.
Silva lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva lands a heavy elbow.
Silva scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Silva connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries to hold on but Silva postures up.
Martinez can't escape the position.
Silva controlling his opponent.
Martinez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva blocks Martinez's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Silva stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva scores a takedown into full mount!
Martinez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Martinez kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Jackson Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caio Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martinez is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caio Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Davila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mousasi comes to the cage accompanied by KILL YOU. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Pablo Davila enters the cage!
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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, Gerard Mousasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Davila!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousasi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Davila is looking for a sweep.
Mousasi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Davila is looking to reverse the position.
Mousasi is chipping away with strikes.
Davila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mousasi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Davila down.
Davila is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mousasi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Davila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mousasi pulls his head out easily.
Mousasi thows a huge punch but Davila dodges it nicely.
Mousasi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mousasi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Davila is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mousasi throwing shots but Davila is blocking nicely.
Davila wants to get back to full guard.
Davila is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mousasi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Davila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mousasi pulls his head out easily.
Mousasi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mousasi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mousasi working Davila over with strikes.
Davila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Davila looks gassed!
Ground and pound from Mousasi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mousasi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Mousasi.
Mousasi slips a nice elbow through Davila's hands, connecting with Davila's forehead.
Mousasi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Davila is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mousasi scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Davila wants to get back to full guard.
Mousasi working Davila over with strikes.
Mousasi is nestled in close to Davila, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Davila is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Mousasi there.
Davila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mousasi winds up and cracks Davila with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mousasi wants to pass to mount but Davila is defending the position.
Davila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mousasi working the head and body with strikes.
Mousasi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Davila is looking for a sweep. Mousasi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Davila looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi drops an elbow to the side of Davila's head.
Mousasi lands strikes from half guard.
Davila is refusing to be controlled, as Mousasi sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mousasi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mousasi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mousasi working the head and body with strikes.
Mousasi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Davila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mousasi drops an elbow to the side of Davila's head.
Mousasi working Davila over with strikes.
Davila taking some punishment here, with Mousasi in his half guard.
Davila is in trouble now - Mousasi has advanced to mount!
Mousasi working Davila over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davila in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Davila is trying to escape the mount.
Mousasi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Davila looks a forlorn figure.
Davila taking shots to the head.
Davila is trying to escape the mount.
Mousasi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Davila can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mousasi with the ground and pound from mount.
Davila is desperately trying to improve his position but Mousasi has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mousasi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Davila is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mousasi lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Mousasi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mousasi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davila sprawls well. Davila wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mousasi gets slowly back to his feet.
Mousasi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davila defends it nicely.
Davila throws a head kick but Mousasi moves out of range.
Mousasi gets a takedown into half guard.
Davila is trying to get back to full guard.
Mousasi wants to pass to mount but Davila is defending the position.
Davila tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mousasi winds up and cracks Davila with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davila won't allow Mousasi to pass to mount.
Davila is trying to get back to full guard.
Mousasi is nestled in close to Davila, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Davila is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davila stuffs the takedown attempt from Mousasi. Mousasi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Mousasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mousasi.
Mousasi shoots in for a takedown but Davila shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mousasi fails to land the takedown.
Davila stuffs the takedown attempt from Mousasi. Mousasi gets slowly back to his feet.
Davila leaves Mousasi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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.
Davila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mousasi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mousasi shoots for a double leg takedown but Davila sprawls well. He's pushed Mousasi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mousasi shoots in but no luck this time.
Davila moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mousasi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gerard Mousasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davila keeps Mousasi at a distance using the push kick.
Davila explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Davila scores with a nice body kick.
Davila closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Davila lands in his opponent's guard.
Mousasi is looking for a triangle but Davila pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davila is in close to Mousasi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Davila thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Davila trying to control the position from guard on top but Mousasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mousasi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davila gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mousasi is looking for a triangle but Davila pushes his legs off easily.
Davila lands a couple of digs.
Davila is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mousasi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davila can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davila distracts Mousasi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four 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.
Mousasi is looking for a triangle but Davila pushes his legs off easily.
Davila drops back looking for a leg! Mousasi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mousasi manages to kick Davila off! Davila jumps back into Mousasi's guard.
Mousasi is looking for a triangle but Davila pushes his legs off easily.
Davila thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mousasi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davila drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davila jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Davila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mousasi misses with a takedown attempt
and Davila makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mousasi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mousasi showed some decent athleticism there.
Davila looking for submissions off his back.
Mousasi working the head and body with strikes.
Mousasi working over Davila with some ground and pound. Davila looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mousasi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Mousasi connects with a nice short shot to Davila's temple.
Mousasi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
BOOM! Mousasi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davila keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi lands a nice shot to the head.
Davila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Davila regains half guard.
Davila actively working from the bottom here.
Mousasi drops an elbow to the side of Davila's head.
Davila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mousasi lands a nice short elbow.
Davila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Davila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mousasi working Davila over with strikes.
Mousasi moves nicely into side control.
Davila is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi trying to control the position but Davila is working away.
Mousasi is putting a hurting on Davila here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mousasi working the ground and pound.
Davila is looking to regain half guard here but Mousasi keeps moving and retains side control.
Mousasi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Davila down.
Mousasi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Davila some visible discomfort.
Mousasi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davila, who protects the arm well.
Mousasi working the ground and pound.
Davila chipping away with strikes from the bottom.
Mousasi throws a strike aimed at the side of Davila's head but Davila avoids it well.
Davila manages to get back to half guard.
Mousasi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davila's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mousasi pulls his head out easily.
Mousasi trying to control the action but Davila is working from the bottom.
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. Mousasi connects with a nice short shot to Davila's temple.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mousasi has his takedown stuffed
and Davila counters with a body kick.
Mousasi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davila counters with a head kick. That will keep Mousasi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Mousasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davila misses with the combination.
Mousasi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mousasi tries for a takedown but Davila circles away easily
and Davila counters with a thumping low kick.
Mousasi with a poor takedown
and Davila counters with a shoot takedown. Mousasi fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davila landing some decent shots from guard.
Mousasi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davila is aware though and is defending well.
Mousasi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mousasi looking for a guillotine here but Davila defends easily.
Davila postures up in Mousasi's guard and throws a big left but Mousasi blocks it.
Davila avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davila looking to pass the guard.
Davila connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gerard Mousasi.
I think Mousasi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerard Mousasi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by Essentials Feat J2K & Dynasty - "State Your Name". Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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174 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Garcia!
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, Hector Santos!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garcia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santos 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.
Santos pulls Garcia in close to prevent any damage.
Garcia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Garcia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Santos dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garcia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Santos trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Garcia wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
Garcia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Santos gets full guard.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Garcia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Garcia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garcia is able to avoid easily.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Santos stuffs the takedown.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garcia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Santos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Santos keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Garcia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Santos dives on top into guard.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos thows a big elbow that misses.
Santos throwing strikes from guard but Garcia blocks nicely.
Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Garcia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Garcia shoots in and drives through. Santos sprawls well.
Garcia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Santos looks to land a combination but Garcia avoids it well.
Santos misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garcia momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Garcia.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia moves in looking to clinch but Santos pushes him off.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia fails with the takedown.
Santos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches up with Santos, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes Santos against the cage but Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Santos throws a shot to the body.
Santos misses with a head kick.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia dives in and grabs Santos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes down on Garcia's head and hops out.
Garcia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Garcia tries to advance to mount but can't.
Santos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Garcia off and has taken his back!
Garcia covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia rolls, trying to escape but Santos keeps control of the position.
Santos is trying to stick to Garcia's back but Garcia is turning into Santos. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Santos's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Garcia.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos, not yet.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Garcia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Garcia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Garcia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Santos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Santos lunges at Garcia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garcia's hand.
Santos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garcia is looking to clinch but Santos is avoiding it.
Santos tries to bum rush Garcia with a series of wild strikes but Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garcia rushes Santos and presses him up against the cage.
Garcia misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab lands there for Santos.
Garcia shoots for a double leg takedown but Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Garcia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garcia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Santos did well to prevent Garcia getting side control.
Garcia is looking for a kimura but Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Garcia to get the leverage.
Santos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garcia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garcia's back!
Santos doesn't have the hooks in and Garcia manages to turn into his guard.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garcia decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Santos, up you get!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santos.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santos as he avoids it easily.
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Boris Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Good work by Garcia as he checks the leg kick.
No luck for Garcia with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Horrible takedown by Garcia or perhaps it was just good defense by Santos which made him look bad.
Garcia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos misses with the combination.
Santos throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garcia fails with the takedown.
Santos looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Santos stuffs the takedown.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Santos.
Santos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garcia. That did some damage!
Santos missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hector Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia looks for a takedown but Santos sprawls well.
Santos throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
Boris Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Garcia. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Santos throws a chopping leg kick but Garcia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Garcia. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Salvador Rosario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salvador Rosario has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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20
165 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Salvador Rosario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo rodrigo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
rodrigo throws an overhand right that lands on Rosario's shoulder, as Rosario tries to avoid the shot.
rodrigo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. rodrigo showed some decent athleticism there.
rodrigo is keen to just control but Rosario is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
rodrigo stops Rosario from getting back to his feet.
rodrigo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
rodrigo is looking for a kimura but Rosario is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for rodrigo to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
rodrigo working the head and body with strikes.
rodrigo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
rodrigo prevents Rosario from standing back up.
rodrigo trying to control the action but Rosario is working from the bottom.
rodrigo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rosario knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for rodrigo on the ground.
rodrigo is looking to advance position but Rosario won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
rodrigo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
rodrigo is trying for a kimura here. Rosario looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! rodrigo wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paulo rodrigo!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Davol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davol kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rammstein - Links 2 3 4. Bruno Davol has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Davol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davol scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Davol gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davol prevents the takedown attempt.
Griffin has Davol pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Davol manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Davol has clasped his hands together around Griffin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Griffin can't do much from the bottom here.
Davol is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Griffin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Davol.
Davol tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davol landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Davol is trying to get an arm triangle but Griffin is defending well.
Davol tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Davol tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Griffin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Davol trying to control the action but Griffin is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davol is working to tighten is grip on Griffin's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Griffin has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Davol is really squeezing tight and eventually Griffin passes out! Davol breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bruno Davol!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Shavnetski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shavnetski has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. This should be fireworks!
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Shavnetski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paolo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shavnetski misses with a few strikes there.
Souza misses with a looping right.
Souza loads up on a big right hand but Shavnetski slips the punch.
Shavnetski scores with a jab to the head.
Souza shoots in for a double leg but Shavnetski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shavnetski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shavnetski throws a series of punches but Souza moves out of range.
Souza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shavnetski avoids it really well and circles away.
Souza tries for a takedown but Shavnetski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vladimir Shavnetski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paolo Souza.
Shavnetski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Souza.
Souza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shavnetski lands with a nice body punch.
Souza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shavnetski.
Shavnetski is breathing heavily.
Souza shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shavnetski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Souza passes into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shavnetski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shavnetski down.
Souza grinds an elbow into Shavnetski's temple.
Souza controls the position.
Souza looks up at the clock and then as Shavnetski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Souza smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Souza is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza scores with a couple of short elbows.
Souza staying calm.
Souza lands a few punches from side control.
Shavnetski is rocked!
Souza cracks Shavnetski with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Souza immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Shavnetski is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paolo Souza!
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