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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radu Vrabiuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Korn-Coming Undone. Vrabiuta is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Born to Be Wild. Jorge Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Radu Vrabiuta's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Gracie!
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, Radu Vrabiuta!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Radu Vrabiuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Vrabiuta gets the takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Vrabiuta takes a little break here. Gracie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vrabiuta working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to remain calm as Vrabiuta controls from the top position.
Vrabiuta stands up.
Vrabiuta works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Vrabiuta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracie to the mat! Gracie manages to get full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vrabiuta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Vrabiuta tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrabiuta controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vrabiuta looking to pass the guard.
Vrabiuta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Vrabiuta manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to remain calm as Vrabiuta controls from the top position.
Vrabiuta stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vrabiuta throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vrabiuta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrabiuta wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Vrabiuta decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Vrabiuta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie tries to sprawl but Vrabiuta drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vrabiuta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Vrabiuta has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radu Vrabiuta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vrabiuta throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vrabiuta thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Vrabiuta gets the takedown into side control.
Vrabiuta just content to control the position.
Vrabiuta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vrabiuta decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrabiuta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Vrabiuta controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Radu Vrabiuta wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice body kick from Vrabiuta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrabiuta throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gracie's head.
Vrabiuta throws a head kick that Gracie semi-blocks.
Vrabiuta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vrabiuta lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gracie will feel that in the morning.
Vrabiuta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vrabiuta breaks the clinch.
Vrabiuta lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Vrabiuta has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Vrabiuta breaks the clinch.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vrabiuta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrabiuta scores with a head kick. Gracie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vrabiuta feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Vrabiuta throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vrabiuta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie's half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vrabiuta in particular looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vrabiuta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radu Vrabiuta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Vrabiuta counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vrabiuta.
Vrabiuta has managed to clinch.
Vrabiuta turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vrabiuta has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Vrabiuta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Vrabiuta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vrabiuta controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrabiuta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vrabiuta looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vrabiuta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Radu Vrabiuta hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Vrabiuta shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrabiuta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Vrabiuta from controlling successfully.
Vrabiuta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vrabiuta wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Radu Vrabiuta has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Vrabiuta connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four 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.
Vrabiuta cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vrabiuta rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Radu Vrabiuta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vrabiuta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vrabiuta moves into the clinch.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vrabiuta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vrabiuta pushes Gracie away with a front kick.
Jorge Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vrabiuta scores with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Radu Vrabiuta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vrabiuta 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 24:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 24:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radu Vrabiuta!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Martelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Sassaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sassaki has chosen forever as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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264 lbs
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219 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Martelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Sassaki!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sassaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Martelli sprawls well. He's pushed Sassaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sassaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sassaki lands in his opponent's guard.
Martelli is trying to keep Sassaki in close.
Martelli wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martelli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martelli is looking to stand up but Sassaki isn't so interested in that idea.
Martelli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martelli trying to control the position.
Martelli is looking to stand up but Sassaki isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gabriel Martelli wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sassaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martelli closes the distance and clinches.
Sassaki pulls guard effortlessly.
Sassaki has Martelli pulled in close to control his posture.
Martelli tries to free his leg and advance position but Sassaki is retaining full guard.
Martelli drops back looking for a leg! Sassaki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sassaki manages to kick Martelli off! Martelli jumps back into Sassaki's guard.
Martelli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Martelli could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martelli wants to control from the top but Sassaki keeps moving.
Sassaki lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Martelli!
Sassaki landing strikes, looking to finish!
Martelli tries to lock up and control but Sassaki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sassaki controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Martelli that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sassaki trying to control but Martelli is having none of it.
Martelli is trying desperately to improve position.
Sassaki tries to control but Martelli wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sassaki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sassaki looking for a guillotine from mount but Martelli is having none of it.
Sassaki tries to control but Martelli wriggling away.
Sassaki lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Sassaki dominated that round.
That's time! Martelli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sassaki misses with a takedown attempt
and Martelli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Martelli postures up.
Martelli wants to stand but Sassaki is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sassaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martelli.
Martelli throws a strike but Sassaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Martelli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sassaki decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Martelli, up you get!
Sassaki is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martelli fails with the takedown
so Sassaki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sassaki trying to control but Martelli is working from the bottom.
Sassaki postures up.
Martelli lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sassaki!
Sassaki tries to hold on but Martelli postures up.
Martelli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sassaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sassaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Martelli connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Martelli is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Martelli controlling his opponent.
Martelli goes for an armbar but Sassaki turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sassaki.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sassaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Martelli is pulling down on Sassaki's head to control his posture.
Martelli is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sassaki is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sassaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sassaki has a takedown stuffed.
Martelli drives through and clinches with Sassaki against the cage.
Martelli breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Martelli misses
and Sassaki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Martelli won't be happy with that.
Martelli wants to control but Sassaki postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martelli is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
You can see the frustration on Martelli's face as Sassaki controls the position.
Sassaki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Sassaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Martelli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sassaki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Martelli stalling in the clinch but Sassaki improves position.
Martelli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sassaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sassaki looks for a takedown but Martelli sprawls well.
Martelli misses with a takedown
and Sassaki counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Martelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sassaki controls the position.
Martelli is looking for a sweep.
Sassaki taking a breather here.
Sassaki is trying to get an arm triangle but Martelli is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martelli dodges the ground and pound from Sassaki.
Martelli tries to control but Sassaki manages to take his back.
Good control from Sassaki.
Martelli is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martelli.
Sassaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Sassaki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sassaki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Martelli is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sassaki is trying to control the position but Martelli postures up.
Martelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sassaki thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Martelli drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martelli jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sassaki working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martelli wants to pass the guard but Sassaki is keeping the position.
Rafael Sassaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martelli prevents Sassaki from getting back to his feet.
Martelli trying to control but Sassaki is working from the bottom.
Sassaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martelli is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sassaki tries to clinch up
and Martelli counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sassaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sassaki dodges an elbow strike from Martelli.
Sassaki working hard to break the clinch.
Martelli drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sassaki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sassaki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Sassaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sassaki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Sassaki!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartosz Tontyl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tontyl is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by La Coka Nostra - Gun in Your Mouth. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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140 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bartosz Tontyl!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tontyl shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aldo as he jumps to the side.
Aldo shoots in and gets a takedown into Tontyl's guard.
Aldo is sitting in close to Tontyl's body. Tontyl has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Aldo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Aldo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tontyl.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bartosz Tontyl!
Bartosz Tontyl is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tadeusz Ormanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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205 lbs
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BJJ White 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tadeusz Ormanski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rashad Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ormanski gets a clinch.
Ormanski prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ormanski is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ormanski down to the mat. Ormanski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tadeusz Ormanski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Jackson.
Nice sprawl there from Ormanski as Jackson shoots in.
Tadeusz Ormanski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ormanski forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson prevents Ormanski from breaking the clinch.
Ormanski has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson keeps control of Ormanski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ormanski is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ormanski is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Ormanski tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Ormanski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ormanski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ormanski is trying to stand.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Ormanski is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson stands up and beckons Ormanski to join him on the feet.
Ormanski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Come on Jackson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ormanski is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ormanski successfully pulls guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson 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.
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Ormanski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ormanski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a triangle. Ormanski throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jackson's body to avoid the submission. Jackson has instead reached around Ormanski's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jackson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rashad Jackson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Nazario (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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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Drago!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Nazario!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago misses with a combination
and Nazario counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nazario takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Ronaldo Nazario has been cut.
Nazario showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drago.
Nazario keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nazario counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nazario circles away quickly and effectively.
Horrible takedown by Nazario or perhaps it was just good defense by Drago which made him look bad.
No joy there for Drago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Drago scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drago ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Drago misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazario tries to keep at a distance but Drago has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drago.
Nazario jumps guard but Drago stands there with Nazario around his waist. Nazario gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Drago.
Drago has clasped his hands together around Nazario's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nazario regains half guard.
Nazario trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Drago is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Drago takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nazario 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.
Nazario is wriggling around trying to escape.
Drago 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.
Nazario is trying desperately to improve position.
Drago controlling from mount.
Nazario is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Drago sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nazario really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazario is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Drago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronaldo Nazario's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Drago fails to land with a series of punches.
Crack! A monster head kick from Drago and Nazario falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Drago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bruno Drago!
Bruno Drago is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Boys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Saga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saga comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Hail Destroyer" by Cancer Bats kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight 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, Teddy Boys!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xavier Saga!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boys misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boys fails with the takedown.
Boys slips a jab and a cross from Saga.
A left and a right from Saga both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Teddy Boys has been cut.
Saga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saga misses with a head kick.
Boys has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saga.
Boys shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saga is trying to stand.
Boys not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boys is working for a kimura but Saga is defending it quite comfortably.
Boys is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saga sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boys escapes and gets back to his feet.
Boys fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saga is looking to slow Boys down with leg kicks.
Boys is breathing heavily.
Saga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boys counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boys wants to work for an arm triangle but Saga is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saga is trying to stand up here but Boys is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boys is nestled in close to Saga, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Saga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boys. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boys not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boys is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saga won't allow Boys to pass to mount.
Boys missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boys looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boys is looking to stall here but Saga recovers full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boys works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boys passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saga tries to buck Boys off but Boys is having none of it.
Saga stops Boys from passing to mount.
Boys controls the position from side control.
Boys has hold of Saga's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Saga tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Boys cranks the arm and Saga screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Saga, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Teddy Boys!
Teddy Boys retains his lightweight title!
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Co-main event
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stekelanburg Magamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kourosh Karbassi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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298 lbs
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281 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stekelanburg Magamedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kourosh Karbassi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karbassi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Karbassi lands in his opponent's guard.
Karbassi looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Magamedov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Karbassi tries for a takedown but Magamedov circles away easily
and Magamedov counters with a straight right hand.
Magamedov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Karbassi back to the cage. Magamedov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magamedov moves into the clinch.
Magamedov lands a shot to the body.
Magamedov drags the fight down to the ground.
Magamedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karbassi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Magamedov is tightening it up a little... Karbassi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Karbassi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Karbassi taps out! nice BJJ there by Magamedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stekelanburg Magamedov!
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