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WCE 18: Fist-Pumpin' Like Mad PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Papageorgio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogerio Antunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Papageorgio comes to the cage accompanied by Holiday Road. Rogerio Antunes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Papageorgio!
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, Rogerio Antunes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antunes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Antunes prevents Papageorgio from improving his position.
Antunes wants to work for an arm triangle but Papageorgio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Antunes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Papageorgio is just riding it out for now. Antunes eventually gives up the hold.
Antunes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Papageorgio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Antunes.
Antunes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Antunes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Papageorgio is just riding it out for now. Antunes eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papageorgio trying to hold on to Antunes's head to control him but Antunes postures up.
Papageorgio flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Antunes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Antunes looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Papageorgio works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Antunes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Antunes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Papageorgio controls Antunes momentarily but Antunes frees himself.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Papageorgio misses.
Papageorgio tries to close the distance and clinch but Antunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Papageorgio tries to clinch up but Antunes circles away and keeps his distance.
Papageorgio tries to clinch but Antunes is having none of it.
Papageorgio connects with a high kick.
It looks like Rogerio Antunes has been cut.
Antunes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Papageorgio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Antunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Antunes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Papageorgio pinned against the cage. Papageorgio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Papageorgio throws a nice head kick!
Papageorgio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Papageorgio trying to control the action but Antunes is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes looking for submissions off his back.
Papageorgio moves into full mount! Antunes won't be happy about that!
Papageorgio tries to control but Antunes wriggling away.
Antunes wants to control but Papageorgio is having none of it.
Papageorgio is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Antunes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Antunes shrugs it off.
Antunes is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Papageorgio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Papageorgio tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Papageorgio wants to control the pace but Antunes is squirming around nicely.
Antunes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Papageorgio is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Antunes as he works his way to full guard.
Papageorgio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Antunes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Papageorgio has managed to get both his arms back between Antunes's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antunes looking for a guillotine here but Papageorgio defends easily.
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 Nick Papageorgio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rogerio Antunes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Papageorgio tries to clinch up but Antunes circles away and keeps his distance.
Papageorgio scores with a head kick.
Papageorgio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Antunes as he avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Papageorgio 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 Antunes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Antunes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Antunes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Antunes lands in his opponent's guard.
Antunes 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.
Papageorgio looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Papageorgio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Antunes defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papageorgio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Antunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Papageorgio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Antunes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Antunes has gone for a leg lock! Papageorgio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Antunes's guard.
Antunes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Papageorgio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Antunes has his foot on Papageorgio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Papageorgio works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Papageorgio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Antunes working for a triangle but Papageorgio defends it easily.
Antunes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Papageorgio postures up.
Papageorgio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Antunes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papageorgio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Papageorgio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Antunes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Antunes moves into full guard.
Antunes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Papageorgio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Papageorgio tries to free his leg and advance position but Antunes is retaining full guard.
Antunes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Antunes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Papageorgio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antunes working for a triangle but Papageorgio defends it easily.
Antunes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Papageorgio defends it easily.
Papageorgio trying to control the position from guard on top but Antunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Antunes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogerio Antunes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rogerio Antunes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Antunes avoids the head kick by Papageorgio.
Papageorgio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Antunes counters with a takedown into side control.
Antunes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Antunes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Papageorgio is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Antunes asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Papageorgio is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Papageorgio, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Papageorgio is trying to control Antunes's posture but Antunes avoids it.
Antunes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Papageorgio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Papageorgio throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Papageorgio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antunes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Papageorgio is defending against the submission attempts here by Antunes.
Antunes is working for a kimura but Papageorgio is defending it quite comfortably.
Papageorgio manages to get to full guard.
Antunes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Papageorgio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Antunes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Papageorgio looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Papageorgio looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Papageorgio!
Antunes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Antunes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Papageorgio jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Antunes is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Antunes and Papageorgio has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Antunes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Papageorgio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Papageorgio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Antunes's head.
It looks like Papageorgio is going to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papageorgio wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Antunes uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Antunes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Papageorgio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Antunes is tightening it up a little... Papageorgio has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Papageorgio reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Papageorgio taps out! nice BJJ there by Antunes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rogerio Antunes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fridge Largemeat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Dunachy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunachy has chosen In America as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fridge Largemeat has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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245 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
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Granite chin |
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Good elbows
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fridge Largemeat!
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, Moses Dunachy!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunachy moves into the clinch.
Dunachy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Largemeat blocks it with crossed arms.
Largemeat takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Fridge Largemeat has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Largemeat.
Largemeat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Largemeat pushes Dunachy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dunachy throws an elbow but it misses.
Dunachy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Largemeat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Moses Dunachy has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Largemeat.
Largemeat trying to control the position but instead, Dunachy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Largemeat into the cage.
Dunachy looking to throw knees to the head but Largemeat is blocking nicely.
Dunachy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Largemeat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dunachy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dunachy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Largemeat is trying to maintain a safe position but Dunachy gets an underhook and turns Largemeat into the cage.
Largemeat takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fridge Largemeat's cut is getting worse.
Dunachy lands a knee to the head.
Dunachy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Largemeat.
Dunachy lands an elbow that stopped Largemeat in his tracks for a moment.
Largemeat wants to stall.
Dunachy missing with knees to the body.
Dunachy wants a takedown but no success here.
Dunachy lands an elbow inside.
Fridge Largemeat's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dunachy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Largemeat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dunachy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dunachy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunachy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dunachy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Largemeat.
Dunachy stalling in the clinch but Largemeat improves position.
Largemeat takes an elbow to the temple.
Jeez, Fridge Largemeat's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dunachy tries to land a knee to the head but Largemeat blocks with his arms.
Dunachy scores a nice knee to the body.
Largemeat is breathing heavily.
Largemeat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dunachy lands an elbow inside that Largemeat shrugs off.
Dunachy prevents a body shot from Largemeat.
Dunachy lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fridge Largemeat's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Moses Dunachy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alceu Dispor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus Heaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seamus Heaney acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alceu Dispor!
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, Seamus Heaney!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heaney scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dispor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heaney scores with a jab.
Dispor pushes Heaney up against the cage in a clinch.
Heaney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dispor avoids it.
Heaney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dispor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Heaney has him pressed against the cage.
Heaney lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dispor avoids a wild elbow strike from Heaney.
Dispor successfully pulls guard.
Dispor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heaney throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dispor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heaney.
Heaney throwing strikes from guard but Dispor blocks nicely.
Heaney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heaney lands a couple of elbows.
Heaney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Heaney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heaney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Heaney slips nicely into half guard.
Heaney throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Heaney takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Heaney not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dispor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Heaney missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Heaney.
Dispor is breathing heavily.
Heaney working the head and body with strikes.
Heaney thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Heaney lands with a punch from half guard.
Heaney slips a nice elbow through Dispor's hands, connecting with Dispor's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heaney not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Heaney landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dispor trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heaney is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Heaney working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dispor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Heaney.
Heaney lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Heaney thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Heaney working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heaney lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Heaney winds up and cracks Dispor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dispor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heaney on the ground.
Nice strikes from Heaney there.
Heaney takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dispor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Heaney lands strikes from half guard.
Heaney missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Heaney there.
Heaney working the head and body with strikes.
Heaney working Dispor over with strikes.
Heaney is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heaney with a couple of short strikes.
Dispor is rocked!
Heaney has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Heaney postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Dispor out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Heaney goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Seamus Heaney!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Essentials Feat J2K & Dynasty - "State Your Name". There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
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174 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raphael Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Almeida tries to get to full guard but Garcia has control of the leg.
Garcia uses his free foot to push down on Almeida's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Almeida.
Garcia is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Almeida has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Almeida!
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Almeida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Almeida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Almeida is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Almeida defends well.
Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Almeida can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida is in close to Garcia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Almeida from controlling successfully.
Almeida is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Garcia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Almeida wants to stand but Garcia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Almeida not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Almeida wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Almeida sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Almeida trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Almeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia has his foot on Almeida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Almeida works his way back into a safe position though.
Almeida will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Almeida is proving a slippery customer.
Garcia looks gassed!
Almeida preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Almeida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Almeida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Almeida wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Almeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Almeida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Almeida is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Raphael Almeida just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Almeida jabs at Garcia's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garcia shoots in but Almeida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Almeida coming out on top.
Almeida tries to clinch
and Garcia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Garcia.
Almeida breaks from the clinch.
Almeida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Almeida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat.
Almeida throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Garcia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raphael Almeida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almeida with a hook.
Garcia shoots for a double leg takedown but Almeida sprawls well. He's pushed Garcia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garcia shoots for a double leg takedown but Almeida sprawls well. He's pushed Garcia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garcia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Almeida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Raphael Almeida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Garcia.
Almeida takes the fight into the clinch.
Garcia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Almeida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Almeida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Almeida throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Almeida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Almeida.
Garcia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Garcia showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Almeida is staying active underneath Garcia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Almeida wants to get back to full guard.
Garcia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Garcia seems to be working for a kimura but Almeida defends the submission attempt.
Garcia seems to be working for a kimura but Almeida defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Almeida to regain full guard.
Almeida wants to sweep but no luck.
Garcia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Almeida looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Almeida looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Almeida!
Garcia tries to bench press Almeida off him but Almeida keeps the position.
Almeida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Garcia is not content to let Almeida control the position.
Garcia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Garcia 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.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Almeida from controlling successfully.
Garcia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Almeida is aware though and is defending well.
Almeida controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Almeida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Garcia is tightening it up a little... Almeida has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Almeida reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Almeida taps out! nice BJJ there by Garcia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Boris Garcia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Machida The Coward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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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, Machida The Coward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Coward just misses with a punch to the body.
The Coward misses with a body shot.
The Coward misses with a body shot.
No luck for Pereira with that takedown attempt.
A jab from The Coward misses.
Pereira is looking to clinch.
The Coward throws a jab when Pereira was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - The Coward throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Coward moves out of range of the leg kick from Pereira.
Pereira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Coward stuffs the takedown.
Machida The Coward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Pereira.
The Coward throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira blocks a jab.
The Coward misses the shot to the body.
The Coward bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Vinicius Pereira has been cut.
The Coward drops Pereira with a straight right hand, right on the button! The Coward follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Machida The Coward!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Shuster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genghis The Mongol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shuster comes to the cage accompanied by I Am Superman. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
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175 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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerry Shuster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Genghis The Mongol!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shuster throws a series of punches but The Mongol moves out of range.
Shuster wants to clinch.
Shuster misses with a leg kick.
Shuster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Mongol moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Mongol connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shuster. Shuster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Some wild striking there from Shuster.
Shuster thows a body shot but no joy.
The Mongol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shuster.
Shuster swinging wilding here.
The Mongol throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jerry Shuster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shuster misses with a looping right.
The Mongol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shuster.
Shuster swings for the body but The Mongol moves out of range.
Shuster pushes The Mongol up against the cage in a clinch.
The Mongol looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shuster trying to land knees to the body.
The Mongol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Mongol lands a knee to the body.
Shuster is breathing heavily.
The Mongol lands an elbow just above Shuster 's eye.
Shuster missing with knees to the body.
Shuster takes a knee to the side of the body.
The Mongol lands an elbow that stopped Shuster in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Mongol tries a knee to the head but Shuster blocks it.
The Mongol creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shuster's defenses.
Shuster blocks an elbow strike.
The Mongol landing knees to the body.
The Mongol looking to throw knees to the head but Shuster is blocking nicely.
Shuster takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shuster managing to block the knees to the body from The Mongol.
The Mongol lands an elbow just above Shuster 's eye.
The Mongol lands an elbow inside.
The Mongol comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Mongol has Shuster pushed against the cage.
Shuster takes a knee to the side of the body.
The Mongol content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The Mongol lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The Mongol landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shuster blocks the elbow strike.
Shuster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shuster tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Mongol avoids it.
The Mongol lands a nice elbow.
The Mongol lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from The Mongol.
Shuster takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shuster is rocked!
The Mongol lands an elbow just above Shuster 's eye.
Oh Shuster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Mongol lands an elbow inside.
The Mongol lands an elbow inside that Shuster shrugs off.
The Mongol leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shuster takes a knee right on the jaw!
The Mongol creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shuster's defenses.
Stalling in the clinch from The Mongol.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shuster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shuster takes an elbow to the forehead.
The Mongol lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The Mongol lands a good knee to the midsection. Shuster won't want to take too many of those.
The Mongol lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shuster is pressed against the cage. The Mongol pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Shuster! Two more big strikes from The Mongol and Shuster crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Genghis The Mongol!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Dos Velas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Velas comes to the cage accompanied by Four Noble Devils. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
215 lbs
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205 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Dos Velas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seth Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Velas moves out of range easily.
Morrow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Velas stuffs the takedown.
Dos Velas scores with a nice strike.
Morrow feints and as Dos Velas raises his hands in defense, Morrow changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morrow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dos Velas wants to sweep but no luck.
Dos Velas trying to keep a closed guard but Morrow is proving a slippery customer.
Morrow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dos Velas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Morrow has Dos Velas in his guard.
Dos Velas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morrow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Velas has managed to get both his arms back between Morrow's legs - danger averted.
Dos Velas landing some decent shots from guard.
Morrow keeping moving, preventing Dos Velas from controlling successfully.
Dos Velas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dos Velas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Velas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dos Velas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Velas lands a couple of digs.
Dos Velas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morrow's head.
Morrow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrow is looking for a triangle but Dos Velas pushes his legs off easily.
Dos Velas tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrow is retaining full guard.
Dos Velas trying to control but Morrow is working from the bottom.
Morrow 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.
Morrow keeping moving, preventing Dos Velas from controlling successfully.
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.
Morrow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dos Velas defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dos Velas trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morrow tries for a takedown but Dos Velas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dos Velas punishes Morrow's body with a nice straight punch.
Morrow looks gassed!
Morrow fails with a takedown attempt.
George Dos Velas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Morrow.
Dos Velas lands with an overhand left.
Dos Velas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Velas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dos Velas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morrow in his tracks.
Jab by Dos Velas.
Morrow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Dos Velas - just one landing.
Nice straight punches there by Dos Velas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dos Velas.
Dos Velas looks to land a combination but Morrow avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Dos Velas.
A punch combination from Dos Velas misses.
Seth Morrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Velas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Dos Velas! Morrow is backing up but he can't get away as Dos Velas lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Morrow and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). George Dos Velas!
George Dos Velas retains his light heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Figaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeburdiah Zappatista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
185 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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20
198 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edgar Figaro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zeburdiah Zappatista!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figaro moves in looking to clinch but Zappatista pushes him off.
Zappatista keeps Figaro at a distance using the push kick.
Figaro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zappatista throws a wild body kick that Figaro sees coming a mile off.
Figaro is looking to clinch.
A big right from Figaro misses.
Zappatista misses with a kick to the body.
Figaro lands a jab to the nose.
Zappatista uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Figaro.
No luck for Figaro with that takedown attempt.
Zappatista bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Figaro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zappatista. Zappatista obviously looking to wear him down.
Zappatista fails with the takedown.
Zappatista with a lazy takedown attempt
and Figaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zappatista feints and then cracks Figaro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Figaro down.
Figaro lands a left and a right that send Zappatista crashing to the mat, dazed. Figaro thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Zappatista is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zappatista throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Figaro was covering up waiting for the punch and Zappatista finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zappatista is still in real trouble! Can Figaro finish him?
Figaro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figaro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zappatista is just riding it out for now. Figaro eventually gives up the hold.
Zappatista seems to have recovered his senses.
Zappatista tries to get to full guard but Figaro has control of the leg.
Figaro is working for a kimura but Zappatista is defending it quite comfortably.
Figaro misses with a head shot. Zappatista uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Figaro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zappatista looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zappatista looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zappatista!
Zappatista creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Figaro sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Zappatista tries to advance position but instead Figaro slips a leg back in to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Figaro is looking for a sweep. Zappatista is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zappatista lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Figaro wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Figaro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zappatista.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista prevents Figaro from standing back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Figaro tries to clinch but Zappatista is having none of it.
Figaro scores with a takedown into Zappatista's guard.
Figaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Zappatista is retaining full guard.
Zappatista controls Figaro momentarily but Figaro frees himself.
Zappatista wants to sweep but no luck.
Zappatista manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Figaro is looking to get to half guard.
Zappatista jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Figaro is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Figaro and Zappatista has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figaro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zappatista throws an elbow but Figaro slips to the side and avoids it well.
Figaro on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Figaro avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zappatista.
Zappatista working the ground and pound but Figaro is defending the strikes.
Figaro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zappatista working Figaro over with strikes.
Zappatista is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Figaro still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Figaro has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Figaro tries to move to mount but Zappatista blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Figaro 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.
Zappatista keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zeburdiah Zappatista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zappatista shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Figaro is trying to defend but Zappatista finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Figaro regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zappatista.
Figaro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zappatista throwing strikes but missing.
Figaro trying to keep a closed guard but Zappatista is proving a slippery customer.
Zappatista got a little sloppy there for a moment and Figaro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zappatista has managed to get both his arms back between Figaro's legs - danger averted.
Figaro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zappatista!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figaro throwing strikes here but Zappatista is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Figaro avoids the attempt from Zappatista to control.
Zappatista is wriggling around trying to escape.
Figaro jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zappatista manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Figaro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zappatista rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Figaro's guard! Nice work there by Zappatista!
Zappatista throwing strikes from guard but Figaro blocks nicely.
Zappatista is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Figaro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Figaro has escaped and now he's on top!
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.
Zappatista manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Figaro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Zappatista has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Figaro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zappatista is pushing down on Figaro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Figaro is fighting to maintain full guard but Zappatista has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zappatista thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Figaro's head.
Zappatista missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Figaro defending well though.
Figaro trying to control but Zappatista postures up.
Figaro is trying to stand.
Edgar Figaro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Figaro tries to roll over but Zappatista keeps him under control.
Figaro is pressing down on Zappatista's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zappatista trying to control but Figaro is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zappatista uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Figaro.
Zappatista closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zappatista lands in his opponent's guard.
Zappatista drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Figaro dives on top into guard.
Zappatista is breathing heavily.
Figaro looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Figaro passes into half guard.
Zappatista is refusing to be controlled, as Figaro sits in half guard.
Figaro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zappatista makes his way to full guard, as Figaro worked for a kimura.
Figaro throws and elbow that misses. Zappatista uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Figaro's guard. Nice move by Zappatista!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zeburdiah Zappatista will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zappatista blocks a head kick by Figaro.
Zappatista pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zappatista tries a low kick but Figaro avoids it.
Zappatista scores with a spinning back kick!
Zappatista throws a head kick that misses.
Zappatista misses with an attempted mid kick.
Figaro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zappatista defends it nicely.
Figaro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zappatista is trying to defend but Figaro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zappatista blocking the ground and pound attempt from Figaro.
Zappatista slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zappatista is trying to keep Figaro in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figaro looking to pass the guard.
Zappatista 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.
Figaro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zappatista dives on top into guard.
Zappatista throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Figaro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zappatista trying to control the position from guard on top but Figaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Figaro wants to sweep but no luck.
Zappatista throwing strikes from guard but Figaro blocks nicely.
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.
Zappatista drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Figaro dives on top into guard.
Zappatista takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Figaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Figaro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zappatista is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zappatista has escaped and now he's on top!
Zappatista got a little sloppy there for a moment and Figaro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zappatista has managed to get both his arms back between Figaro's legs - danger averted.
Zappatista trying to control but Figaro is working from the bottom.
Figaro 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.
Zappatista scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figaro keeping moving, preventing Zappatista from controlling successfully.
Zappatista throwing strikes from guard but Figaro blocks nicely.
Figaro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zappatista defends it easily.
Zappatista throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zappatista throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Figaro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zappatista throws the kick towards the body but Figaro avoids it.
Zappatista throws a nice head kick!
Figaro tries to clinch but Zappatista is having none of it.
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.
Zappatista throws a sloppy head kick and Figaro moves out of range easily.
Zappatista scores with a leg kick.
Zappatista throws a body kick that misses.
Figaro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zappatista fakes the leg kick and cracks Figaro in the body.
Zappatista goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zappatista shoots in and drives through. Figaro sprawls well.
Zappatista throws a quick inside leg kick.
Figaro throws an overhand right that lands on Zappatista's shoulder, as Zappatista tries to avoid the shot.
Zappatista defending well as Figaro loads up on a big left hand.
Zappatista misses with a takedown attempt - Figaro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Figaro misses with a straight right.
Zappatista feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Figaro keeping moving, preventing Zappatista from controlling successfully.
Figaro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeburdiah Zappatista really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zappatista with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Figaro wants to clinch up but Zappatista keeps it at a distance.
Zappatista tries for a takedown but Figaro circles away easily
and Figaro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zappatista's guard.
Figaro wants to control from the top but Zappatista keeps moving.
Figaro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Figaro postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zappatista is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Figaro, into his guard.
Zappatista throwing strikes but missing.
Figaro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zappatista!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figaro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Figaro goes for an armbar but Zappatista turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Zappatista.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Figaro trying to control the position.
Zappatista wants to pass the guard but Figaro is keeping the position.
Figaro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zappatista seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zappatista's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Figaro is trying to keep Zappatista in close.
Zappatista wants to control from the top but Figaro keeps moving.
Figaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Figaro controls Zappatista momentarily but Zappatista frees himself.
Zappatista loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista wants to control from the top but Figaro keeps moving.
Zappatista lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Figaro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zappatista feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Figaro's calf.
Zappatista lands with a slapping head kick.
Zappatista scores with a head kick.
Zappatista misses with a body kick.
Zappatista misses with a takedown attempt
and Figaro counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Zappatista!
Figaro tries to control but Zappatista wriggling away.
Figaro swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Zappatista is now in Figaro's guard. A big mistake from Figaro there, giving up the dominant position!
Figaro pulls Zappatista in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figaro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Figaro has momentary wrist control but Zappatista slips an elbow through the middle.
Zappatista drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zappatista jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zappatista lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Figaro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Figaro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zappatista is looking to advance position but Figaro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Figaro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zappatista is surviving well by controlling Figaro's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Figaro had his way with Zeburdiah Zappatista in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Zappatista fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Figaro as Zappatista shoots in.
Figaro connects with a single shot there.
Zappatista throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zappatista throws a body kick that misses.
Zappatista slips a jab from Figaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zappatista throws the kick towards the body but Figaro avoids it.
Zappatista plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zappatista is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Figaro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Figaro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zappatista misses with a kick to the body.
Zappatista gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Figaro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Edgar Figaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeburdiah Zappatista.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figaro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zappatista is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zappatista has escaped and now he's on top!
Figaro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Figaro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zappatista trying to control but Figaro is working from the bottom.
Zappatista throws and elbow that misses. Figaro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zappatista's guard. Nice move by Figaro!
Zappatista wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Zappatista avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Figaro trying to move into half guard but instead Zappatista has managed to sweep!
Figaro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Figaro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zappatista trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zappatista's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zappatista thows a big elbow that misses.
Figaro manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Figaro throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figaro moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Zappatista has worked his arm free - good work by Zappatista!
Figaro tries to move to mount but Zappatista blocks the move with his legs.
Zappatista sneaks back into half guard.
Figaro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Figaro is thwarting Zappatista's attempts to control the position.
Figaro trying to control from Zappatista's half guard. Zappatista has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Zappatista looking to 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.
Figaro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zappatista is proving hard to escape from.
Figaro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zappatista has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Figaro has managed to get both his arms back between Zappatista's legs - danger averted.
Zappatista can't keep his opponent in guard - Figaro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zappatista won't allow Figaro to pass to mount.
Figaro looks to land a strike but Zappatista avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Figaro wants to control from the top but Zappatista keeps moving.
Figaro has gone for a leg lock! Zappatista slips out almost immediately though and dives into Figaro's guard.
Zappatista wants to control from the top but Figaro keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgar Figaro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Figaro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 48:47
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 48:47
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar Figaro!
Edgar Figaro is the new middleweight champion!
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