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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dave Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sloat Gresham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Click the link.. Sloat Gresham will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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, Dave Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sloat Gresham!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gresham moves into the clinch successfully.
Gresham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gresham looking to slow down the pace here.
Gresham lands an elbow inside that Nelson shrugs off.
Gresham works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Gresham from controlling successfully.
Gresham would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nelson controlling Gresham's posture.
Gresham trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gresham wanted to stand there but Nelson had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gresham is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nelson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gresham swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gresham is looking to clinch.
Gresham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloat Gresham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nelson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gresham circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gresham circles away.
Gresham is looking to clinch but Nelson is avoiding it.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gresham shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gresham seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gresham tries to stand and escape but Nelson is controlling the position.
Gresham is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nelson is just riding it out for now. Gresham eventually gives up the hold.
Gresham tries to stand and escape but Nelson actually recovers to full guard.
Gresham looks gassed!
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.
Gresham trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nelson's guard.
Nelson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gresham's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gresham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nelson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sloat Gresham dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Gresham circles away easily
and Gresham counters with a single leg into guard. Nelson didn't expect that.
Gresham wants to stand but Nelson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gresham drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nelson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gresham has Nelson in his guard.
Gresham is breathing heavily.
Gresham has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nelson 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 Gresham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson controlling the position from side mount.
Gresham wants to get back to his feet but Nelson is dominant here and he's now got Gresham's back!
Gresham is looking to get to half guard.
Gresham tries to hold on but Nelson postures up.
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.
Gresham trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nelson controlling his opponent.
Nelson prevents Gresham from getting the reversal.
Gresham wants to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
Gresham is trying to escape the mount.
Nelson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson prevents Gresham from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gresham really wants to buck Nelson off and get back to his feet.
Nelson content just to control the position here.
Gresham is trying to escape the mount.
Gresham is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nelson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gresham keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nelson controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gresham slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sloat Gresham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Nelson keeps the fight on the outside.
Gresham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nelson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gresham keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gresham is pressing down on Nelson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gresham wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nelson manages to pass to side control.
Gresham is trying to stand back up but Nelson is controlling him
Gresham is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gresham is trying to get back to full guard.
Nelson controlling the action here.
Gresham is trying to stand up here but Nelson is controlling him well.
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.
Nelson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gresham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gresham is looking to control Nelson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gresham avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gresham is looking to clinch.
Nelson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nelson lands in his opponent's guard.
Gresham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson stops Gresham from standing up.
Gresham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gresham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nelson passes Gresham's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gresham actively working from the bottom here.
Gresham wants to sweep but Nelson has passed to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gresham tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Nelson controlling the pace for now.
Nelson blocks Gresham's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Gresham slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dave Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gresham is trying to stand up here but Nelson is controlling him well.
Gresham pushes Nelson off but Nelson dives into side control.
Nelson tries to get to his feet but Gresham is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Nelson in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gresham 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sloat Gresham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Timmins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timmins has chosen Dream Theater - Forsaken as his entrance music. Andy Timmins acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josh Pearson!
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, Andy Timmins!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson doesn't manage to clinch there - Timmins circles away.
Timmins is looking to land body kicks.
Pearson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Timmins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Timmins tries to keep at a distance but Pearson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Timmins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Timmins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pearson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pearson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pearson trying to land knees to the body.
Timmins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pearson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Pearson.
Timmins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pearson tries to stall but Timmins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Timmins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pearson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Timmins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmins missing with a left hand there. Pearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pearson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Timmins will feel that in the morning.
Timmins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pearson's head backwards.
Pearson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Timmins misses with the combination.
Josh Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmins throws a body punch but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson moves in looking to clinch but Timmins pushes him off.
Pearson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pearson tries to clinch there but Timmins circles away.
Pearson pushes Timmins up against the cage in a clinch.
Pearson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Timmins blocks it with crossed arms.
Pearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Timmins.
Timmins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pearson tries to clinch up.
Pearson drives through and clinches with Timmins against the cage.
Timmins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pearson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Josh Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Timmins.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Timmins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pearson tries a knee to the head but Timmins blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson slows down the pace here.
Pearson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pearson managing to block the knees to the body from Timmins.
Pearson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pearson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Timmins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A bit of stalling here from Pearson.
Timmins managing to block the knees to the body from Pearson.
Timmins wants to get back to striking at distance but Pearson won't allow it.
Timmins stalling in the clinch.
Pearson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Timmins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Timmins looks gassed!
Timmins wants to break free but Pearson has control.
Timmins working aggressively here.
Timmins managing to block the knees to the body from Pearson.
Timmins avoiding damage as Pearson throws knees to the body.
Pearson slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmins is working for takedown but Pearson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pearson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pearson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pearson missing with knees to the body.
Pearson slows down the pace here.
Pearson lands a knee to the body.
Timmins breaks the clinch.
Pearson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Timmins counters with a big head kick but Pearson shrugs it off.
Pearson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pearson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Timmins blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Pearson.
Pearson tries to land knees in the clinch but Timmins avoids the damage to the body.
Timmins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pearson has him pressed against the cage.
Timmins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pearson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pearson landing knees to the body.
Pearson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pearson landing knees to the body.
Pearson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Timmins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pearson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pearson tries a knee to the head but Timmins blocks it.
Pearson misses with a knee to the head.
Pearson crunches a lovely knee into Timmins's ribcage.
Pearson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Timmins looking to throw knees to the head but Pearson is blocking nicely.
Pearson tries a knee to the head but Timmins blocks it.
Timmins wants a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Pearson.
Pearson gets underhooks to prevent Timmins's takedown attempt.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the head but Timmins blocks with his arms.
Timmins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pearson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Timmins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pearson.
Pearson is trying to stall.
Pearson tries a knee to the head but Timmins blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Pearson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pearson moves into the clinch successfully.
Timmins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Timmins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pearson.
Timmins has had enough of the clinch but Pearson keeps him there for the moment.
Pearson landing knees to the head.
Pearson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Timmins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pearson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Timmins blocks it with crossed arms.
Timmins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pearson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pearson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Timmins missing with knees to the body.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmins wants to break free but Pearson has control.
Timmins pulls guard.
Pearson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Timmins is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pearson has his hands clasped together but Timmins extends an breaks Pearson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Timmins.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Timmins!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Rockgroin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Qiroga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockgroin comes to the cage accompanied by "Enter Sandman," by Metallica. Qiroga has chosen Conchesumare as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brock Rockgroin!
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, Sean Qiroga!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockgroin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Qiroga tries to clinch but Rockgroin moves out of range.
Rockgroin shoots in but no luck this time.
Qiroga should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rockgroin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Qiroga throws a series of strikes that have Rockgroin backpedaling.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Qiroga.
Qiroga misses with a takedown attempt
and Rockgroin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockgroin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Qiroga!
Qiroga is trying desperately to improve position.
Qiroga regains half guard.
Qiroga is trying to stand back up but Rockgroin is controlling him
Rockgroin throwing shots but Qiroga is blocking nicely.
Qiroga misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rockgroin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rockgroin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Qiroga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qiroga tries to roll over but Rockgroin keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockgroin working the head and body with strikes.
Qiroga moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rockgroin cracks Qiroga with a solid left hand.
Qiroga striking from the bottom.
Rockgroin slips nicely into half guard.
Rockgroin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Qiroga gets back to full guard.
Rockgroin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rockgroin is breathing heavily.
Qiroga throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rockgroin pushes down on Qiroga's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rockgroin winds up and cracks Qiroga with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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. Rockgroin connects with a nice short shot to Qiroga's temple.
Qiroga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Qiroga wants to stand and escape but Rockgroin is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rockgroin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rockgroin scoring with some ground and pound.
Rockgroin chips away with some ground and pound.
Qiroga had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rockgroin is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Qiroga Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rockgroin's back instead.
Qiroga throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Qiroga struggling to keep hold of the position.
Qiroga scores with punches to the body.
Qiroga lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Rockgroin.
Qiroga lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Rockgroin is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qiroga is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Rockgroin. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Oh Rockgroin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Qiroga. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Rockgroin fending off the submission attempt from Qiroga.
Qiroga scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Rockgroin is looking for a way out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockgroin can't escape the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Rockgroin as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Qiroga!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Qiroga connects with a big shot to the side of Rockgroin's head.
The referee is taking a good look at Rockgroin as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Qiroga!
Qiroga is landing with strikes from the back.
Qiroga looking for the choke but no joy.
Can Rockgroin hold on?! Qiroga is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Rockgroin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Qiroga.
Rockgroin seems to have got his legs back now.
Qiroga working for a choke but Rockgroin is defending well.
Rockgroin covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockgroin breaks Qiroga's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Qiroga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Qiroga keeping full guard, as Rockgroin tries to pass.
Rockgroin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Qiroga wants to sweep but no luck.
Rockgroin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rockgroin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Qiroga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rockgroin is one step ahead there.
Rockgroin trying to control the position from guard on top but Qiroga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Qiroga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rockgroin throws a combination that misses
and Qiroga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sean Qiroga will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Qiroga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brock Rockgroin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockgroin shoots in and bounces Qiroga off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rockgroin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rockgroin works over Qiroga with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockgroin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Qiroga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Qiroga working for a triangle but Rockgroin defends it easily.
Rockgroin works over Qiroga with some ground and pound from guard.
Rockgroin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rockgroin lands a couple of digs.
Qiroga is rocked!
Rockgroin lands a couple of digs.
Qiroga is still in real trouble! Can Rockgroin finish him?
Qiroga is breathing heavily.
Rockgroin is in close to Qiroga's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockgroin with a nice head shot there.
Brock Rockgroin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rockgroin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rockgroin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockgroin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rockgroin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Qiroga some visible discomfort.
Rockgroin working the head and body with strikes.
Qiroga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rockgroin working the ground and pound.
Rockgroin grinds an elbow into Qiroga's temple.
Qiroga wants to control but Rockgroin postures up.
Qiroga taking a bit of punishment here - Rockgroin scoring with strikes.
Rockgroin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Qiroga manages to get back to half guard.
Qiroga missing with punches from the bottom.
Rockgroin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rockgroin blocks the strikes from Qiroga.
Qiroga tries to roll over but Rockgroin keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockgroin lands strikes from half guard.
Rockgroin slips a nice elbow through Qiroga's hands, connecting with Qiroga's forehead.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Qiroga throws a lazy uppercut
and Rockgroin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qiroga throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rockgroin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Qiroga's head.
Rockgroin connects with a couple of short punches.
Rockgroin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Qiroga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rockgroin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Qiroga's head.
Qiroga has momentary wrist control but Rockgroin slips an elbow through the middle.
Rockgroin pushes down on Qiroga's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rockgroin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rockgroin passes to full mount!
Rockgroin with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockgroin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Qiroga's face.
Qiroga keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Qiroga sneaks a leg under to get to half 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. Rockgroin connects with a nice short shot to Qiroga's temple.
Qiroga is trying to get back to full guard.
Rockgroin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rockgroin prevents Qiroga from standing back up.
Rockgroin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rockgroin is nestled in close to Qiroga, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rockgroin thows a huge punch but Qiroga dodges it nicely.
Rockgroin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Qiroga wants to get back to full guard.
Rockgroin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockgroin lands with a punch from half guard.
Rockgroin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Qiroga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rockgroin slips a nice elbow through Qiroga's hands, connecting with Qiroga's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Rockgroin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rockgroin trying to control the action but Qiroga is working from the bottom.
Rockgroin winds up and cracks Qiroga with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rockgroin is working for a submission of some sort.
Rockgroin is nestled in close to Qiroga, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Qiroga is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rockgroin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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. Rockgroin connects with a nice short shot to Qiroga's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Rockgroin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rockgroin shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Qiroga is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Brock Rockgroin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cobbing Throck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robb Spewak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spewak comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The German National Anthem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Robb Spewak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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, Cobbing Throck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robb Spewak!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spewak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A thudding body kick lands there by Spewak!
Spewak lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Throck is looking to close the distance but Spewak sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Throck crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Throck is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Robb Spewak!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignatious Hashisha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Wang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Wang!
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, Ignatious Hashisha!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang wants to clinch.
Hashisha scores with a sloppy right hand. Wang should have avoided that one.
It looks like Tony Wang has been cut.
Hashisha fails to land with a series of punches.
Hashisha has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hashisha is rocked!
Wang scores a takedown into full mount!
Hashisha is still in real trouble! Can Wang finish him?
Wang gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Wang moves into the clinch successfully.
Hashisha seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wang.
Wang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wang throws a nice looking combination but Hashisha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hashisha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wang moves into the clinch successfully.
Wang prevents Hashisha from breaking the clinch.
Wang has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hashisha clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wang is riding his opponent, not letting Hashisha buck him off.
Hashisha is trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hashisha wants to get back to his feet.
Wang is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Hashisha. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
A lull in the action here.
Hashisha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wang lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Hashisha.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wang's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hashisha grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Wang has the hooks in. Hashisha is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wang lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Hashisha hold on?!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
I really don't envy Hashisha right now.
Hashisha looks gassed!
Hashisha trying to get back to his feet but Wang is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashisha defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hashisha holding both Wang 's hands and preventing any damage.
Hashisha is trying to defend against the choke here but Wang has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Wang Tightens the hold and Hashisha taps out furiously! Wang displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tony Wang!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Azad Naja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Allmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allmen has chosen "Snakebite" by Racer X as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
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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, Azad Naja!
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, James Allmen!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Allmen.
Naja gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Allmen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Naja regains full guard. Nicely done.
Allmen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Naja keeping moving, preventing Allmen from controlling successfully.
Allmen is looking to stand up but Naja won't let him.
Naja has momentary wrist control but Allmen slips an elbow through the middle.
Naja had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Allmen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Naja Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Allmen's back instead.
Allmen trying to get back to his feet but Naja is in full control for now.
Allmen won't enjoy being in this position. Naja looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Allmen is tapping - it's over boys! Naja picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Azad Naja!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Steven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven comes to the cage accompanied by "Hip To Be Square," by Huey Lewis and the News. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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197 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Steven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fernardo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steven loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Steven drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Steven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steven won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva pushes a forearm under Steven's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Steven is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fernardo Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isido Izmailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex KwonDo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Izmailov comes to the cage accompanied by Styx - Renegade. Rex KwonDo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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275 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Isido Izmailov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex KwonDo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izmailov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Izmailov misses with a head kick.
KwonDo shoots in and drives through. Izmailov sprawls well.
Izmailov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Izmailov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Izmailov throws a head kick that KwonDo semi-blocks.
It looks like Rex KwonDo has been cut.
Nice shot by Izmailov.
Izmailov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Izmailov misses with a two punch combination.
KwonDo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
KwonDo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
KwonDo misses with the ground and pound.
KwonDo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Izmailov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
KwonDo wants to control but Izmailov is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KwonDo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Izmailov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
KwonDo controls the position.
What's Izmailov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
KwonDo wants to control but Izmailov is keeping him busy.
KwonDo is putting a hurting on Izmailov here, landing some big shots from side control.
KwonDo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Izmailov keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Izmailov is trying to control KwonDo's posture but KwonDo avoids it.
KwonDo controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
KwonDo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Izmailov, who protects the arm well.
KwonDo is trying to ground and pound but Izmailov uses the momentary lack of control by KwonDo to regain half guard.
KwonDo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KwonDo trying to pass the guard but Izmailov defending well.
KwonDo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
KwonDo wants to take a breather but Izmailov is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I looks like KwonDo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Izmailov is trying to stand back up but KwonDo is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
KwonDo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
KwonDo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Izmailov defending well though.
KwonDo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
KwonDo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Izmailov is breathing heavily.
KwonDo is trying to control the action in half guard but Izmailov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Izmailov is trying to maintain the position but KwonDo is very close to passing his half guard.
KwonDo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Izmailov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from KwonDo.
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 Isido Izmailov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rex KwonDo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
KwonDo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Izmailov as he jumps to the side.
Izmailov tests KwonDo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Izmailov throws an overhand right that lands on KwonDo's shoulder, as KwonDo tries to avoid the shot.
KwonDo checks the leg kick.
KwonDo blocks a head kick by Izmailov.
Izmailov misses with a two punch combination.
Isido Izmailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izmailov throws a hook but KwonDo blocks it.
Izmailov throws a chopping leg kick but KwonDo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmailov's corner calls for a 1-2. Izmailov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circling - Izmailov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
KwonDo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - KwonDo lands in his opponent's guard.
KwonDo wants to pass the guard but Izmailov is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KwonDo throwing strikes but missing.
KwonDo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Izmailov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as KwonDo controls the pace.
KwonDo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Izmailov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
KwonDo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
KwonDo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
KwonDo passes Izmailov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
KwonDo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
KwonDo is working for a kimura but Izmailov is defending it quite comfortably.
KwonDo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Izmailov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Izmailov blocking the ground and pound attempt from KwonDo.
Izmailov is not content to let KwonDo control the position.
KwonDo trying to control from Izmailov's half guard. Izmailov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KwonDo trying to control but Izmailov is working from the bottom.
Izmailov controls KwonDo momentarily but KwonDo frees himself.
KwonDo passes into half guard.
Izmailov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
KwonDo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. KwonDo lands a nice short elbow.
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.
KwonDo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
KwonDo is looking for a kimura but Izmailov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for KwonDo to get the leverage.
Izmailov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for KwonDo on the ground.
KwonDo trying to pass the guard but Izmailov defending well.
KwonDo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
KwonDo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
KwonDo passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex KwonDo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rex KwonDo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
KwonDo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than KwonDo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for KwonDo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
KwonDo working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Izmailov turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips KwonDo off and cradles Izmailov's limp body as KwonDo celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Rex KwonDo!
Rex KwonDo is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mob I Trailerpark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Rockolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockolla has chosen My Posse's on Broadway as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mob I Trailerpark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ace Rockolla!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockolla misses with a low kick.
Trailerpark avoids the head kick by Rockolla.
Trailerpark shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rockolla but Rockolla pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Trailerpark throws a body punch but Rockolla moves out of range.
Trailerpark checks a leg kick nicely.
Trailerpark slips a jab from Rockolla.
Rockolla tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trailerpark tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rockolla counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Trailerpark closes the distance but Rockolla moves to the side
and Rockolla counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trailerpark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rockolla gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Trailerpark.
Rockolla wants to break the clinch but can't.
Trailerpark taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rockolla is trying to break free.
Trailerpark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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.
Trailerpark has had enough of the clinch but Rockolla keeps him there for the moment.
Rockolla wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trailerpark has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Trailerpark - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rockolla gets underhooks to prevent Trailerpark's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mob I Trailerpark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockolla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rockolla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rockolla clinches.
Rockolla gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Trailerpark regains guard.
Trailerpark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rockolla looking to pass the guard.
Rockolla wants to control from the top but Trailerpark keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trailerpark is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rockolla is controlling him.
Rockolla stopping the sweep attempt from Trailerpark.
Rockolla throws a strike but Trailerpark rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rockolla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rockolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trailerpark is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Trailerpark tries to clinch but Rockolla moves away
and Rockolla counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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.
Trailerpark missing with knees to the body.
Rockolla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rockolla misses with a hook to the body
and Trailerpark counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rockolla won't be happy with that.
Rockolla is looking to regain half guard here but Trailerpark keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Rockolla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trailerpark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rockolla knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rockolla is trying to improve his position.
Rockolla sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Rockolla dominated that round.
That's time! Trailerpark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rockolla throws a leg kick
and Trailerpark counters with an inside leg kick.
Trailerpark closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rockolla holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rockolla managing to block the knees to the body from Trailerpark.
Rockolla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trailerpark tries to keep at a distance but Rockolla has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockolla tries to pull guard but Trailerpark holds him up against the cage and eventually Rockolla drops back down to his feet.
Trailerpark wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockolla breaks from the clinch.
Trailerpark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rockolla throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trailerpark counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Trailerpark.
Trailerpark is trying to maintain a safe position but Rockolla gets an underhook and turns Trailerpark into the cage.
Rockolla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trailerpark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trailerpark missing with a left hand there. Rockolla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trailerpark swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockolla.
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.
Trailerpark tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rockolla holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Trailerpark landing knees to the body.
Trailerpark will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rockolla up against the cage.
Trailerpark stalling in the clinch but Rockolla improves position.
Rockolla manages to break the clinch.
Trailerpark tries to clinch but Rockolla moves away
and Rockolla counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trailerpark tries to clinch but Rockolla moves away
and Rockolla counters with a two punch combo.
Rockolla fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trailerpark misses with a takedown attempt - Rockolla sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trailerpark looks to clinch
and Rockolla counters by clinching up.
Trailerpark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rockolla just stands there and leans against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Trailerpark.
Trailerpark is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Trailerpark trying to land knees to the body.
Trailerpark is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rockolla is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockolla can't break the clinch.
Trailerpark leaning his opponent against the cage.
Trailerpark keeps control of Rockolla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rockolla is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockolla breaks from the clinch.
Trailerpark wants to clinch but Rockolla slips to the side
and Rockolla counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Rockolla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Trailerpark lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rockolla has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rockolla and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rockolla misses with a right hand
and Trailerpark counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Trailerpark.
Trailerpark wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Trailerpark.
Rockolla wants to get back to striking at distance but Trailerpark won't allow it.
Rockolla drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trailerpark pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rockolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trailerpark moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trailerpark closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockolla wants to break free but Trailerpark has control.
Rockolla managing to block the knees to the body from Trailerpark.
Trailerpark can't break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Trailerpark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rockolla.
Trailerpark looking to stall.
Rockolla wants to break free but Trailerpark has control.
Rockolla managing to block the knees to the body from Trailerpark.
Trailerpark crunches a lovely knee into Rockolla's ribcage.
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.
Trailerpark is looking to control Rockolla's arms but Rockolla gets an underhook and turns him. Now Trailerpark has his back to the cage.
Trailerpark goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rockolla prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rockolla stalling in the clinch.
Trailerpark is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rockolla is keeping busy.
Trailerpark just leaning against Rockolla, taking a breather.
Rockolla wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trailerpark looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mob I Trailerpark.
Rockolla misses with a body shot.
Trailerpark wants to clinch
and Rockolla counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Trailerpark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trailerpark just misses with a punch to the body.
Trailerpark looks to clinch
and Rockolla counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Trailerpark is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Trailerpark closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rockolla counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Trailerpark's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trailerpark has his foot on Rockolla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rockolla works his way back into a safe position though.
Trailerpark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trailerpark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rockolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Trailerpark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mob I Trailerpark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rockolla advances to half guard.
Rockolla wants to work for an arm triangle but Trailerpark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rockolla blocks the strikes from Trailerpark.
Trailerpark moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trailerpark trying to strike off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ace Rockolla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rockolla 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace Rockolla!
Ace Rockolla is the new welterweight champion!
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