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IFC 2: Johnson vs Chuteboxe PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luck Chidell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Eduardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luck Chidell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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206 lbs
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216 lbs
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Great elbows
Very strong |
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luck Chidell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luis Eduardo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chidell misses with a head kick.
Chidell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chidell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Eduardo.
Chidell lands a head kick!
It looks like Luis Eduardo has been cut.
Eduardo tries to clinch up
and Chidell counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Eduardo! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Luck Chidell!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Apolo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chanderson Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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163 lbs
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165 lbs
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Brawler
Good in bed |
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Apolo Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chanderson Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen throws a body punch but Creed moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sonnen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Sonnen. Those never looked like landing.
Sonnen drives through and clinches with Creed against the cage.
Sonnen misses with an elbow strike.
Sonnen lands a damaging elbow.
Sonnen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Creed's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Creed wants a takedown.
Sonnen throws an elbow that misses.
Sonnen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sonnen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed misses with a takedown attempt
and Sonnen counters with a body kick that stops Creed in his tracks momentarily.
Creed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sonnen.
Creed looks to clinch
and Sonnen counters with a good low kick that Creed was not able to check.
Creed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sonnen counters with a low kick, right behind Creed 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apolo Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creed is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed throws a sloppy head kick
and Sonnen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sonnen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Creed has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sonnen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Creed jumps guard but Sonnen stands there with Creed around his waist. Creed gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Creed managing to block the knees to the body from Sonnen.
Sonnen leaning against his opponent.
Creed jumps guard but Sonnen stands there with Creed around his waist. Creed gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Creed trying to stall but Sonnen improves his position.
Sonnen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Creed's defenses.
Creed blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Creed takes an elbow to the temple.
Sonnen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Creed's face.
Sonnen is stalling here.
Sonnen misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sonnen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sonnen lands an elbow that stopped Creed in his tracks for a moment.
Creed tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sonnen stalling in the clinch.
Sonnen lands a nice elbow.
Sonnen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Apolo Creed has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sonnen.
Nice elbow from Sonnen.
Creed takes an elbow to the temple.
Creed is trying to push Sonnen away but Sonnen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sonnen prevents the takedown attempt.
Creed tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Creed is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sonnen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sonnen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Creed goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sonnen prevents it.
Sonnen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Creed wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Creed.
Sonnen lands an elbow that stopped Creed in his tracks for a moment.
Sonnen leaning against his opponent.
Sonnen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sonnen leaning against his opponent.
Creed is trying to push Sonnen away but Sonnen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sonnen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Creed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sonnen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Creed blocks it with crossed arms.
Sonnen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sonnen breaks from the clinch.
Creed throws out a loose jab but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen moves into the clinch.
Sonnen trying to land knees to the body.
Sonnen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Creed tries to score a body lock takedown but Sonnen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
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.
Creed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonnen lands an elbow that stopped Creed in his tracks for a moment.
Sonnen swings wildly with an uppercut but Creed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Creed fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Creed fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sonnen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice elbow from Sonnen.
Creed throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Creed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonnen's elbow.
Sonnen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sonnen misses with a knee to the head.
Creed is trying to break the clinch but Sonnen is controlling him.
Sonnen throws a punch but it's blocked by Creed.
Creed takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Sonnen.
Creed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sonnen avoids the elbow strike from Creed, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chanderson Sonnen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Apolo Creed'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.
Sonnen feints and then cracks Creed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Creed down.
Sonnen throws a head kick that Creed semi-blocks.
Sonnen keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Sonnen.
Nice takedown defense from Sonnen. No joy for Creed on that attempt.
Creed tries to clinch up but Sonnen circles away and keeps his distance.
Creed misses with a takedown attempt
and Sonnen counters with a nice body kick.
Creed blocks the body kick.
Sonnen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sonnen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Creed really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed misses with a takedown attempt - Sonnen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apolo Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creed throws a sloppy head kick
and Sonnen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sonnen.
Sonnen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sonnen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Creed tries to score a body lock takedown but Sonnen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sonnen tries to land knees in the clinch but Creed avoids the damage to the body.
Sonnen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sonnen lands an elbow inside that Creed shrugs off.
Creed is looking to break free of the clinch but Sonnen has double underhooks.
Sonnen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Creed takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Creed tries to clinch up
and Sonnen counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen throws a head kick but Creed moves out of range.
Sonnen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Creed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
Sonnen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Creed scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creed tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Creed there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Creed tries to control but Sonnen wriggling away.
Sonnen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Creed.
Creed throwing strikes here but Sonnen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
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.
Creed tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Creed wants to control the pace but Sonnen is squirming around nicely.
Creed scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sonnen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Creed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Creed wants to control the pace but Sonnen is squirming around nicely.
Creed controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chanderson Sonnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Apolo Creed's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Creed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Creed fails with the takedown.
Apolo Creed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sonnen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Creed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Creed gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sonnen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Creed is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sonnen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Creed with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sonnen counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apolo Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creed tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sonnen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Creed somewhat.
Creed looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sonnen is fending him off so far but Creed persists. Nope, Sonnen circles away and we're back to standing.
Sonnen leaves Creed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Creed misses with a takedown
and Sonnen counters with a body kick that stops Creed in his tracks momentarily.
Chanderson Sonnen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sonnen moves into the clinch.
Sonnen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sonnen stops a takedown attempt from Creed.
Creed tries to score a body lock takedown but Sonnen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sonnen controlling the action here for a moment.
Creed will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sonnen lands an elbow inside.
Sonnen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Creed prevents a body shot from Sonnen.
Creed takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sonnen lands a nice elbow.
Sonnen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Creed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Creed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sonnen takes the fight into the clinch.
Sonnen lands an elbow just above Creed 's eye.
Sonnen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sonnen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Creed.
Sonnen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Creed tries to pull guard but Sonnen won't allow it.
Sonnen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sonnen lands an elbow just above Creed 's eye.
Creed takes an elbow to the temple.
Sonnen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Creed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
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.
Sonnen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sonnen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sonnen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sonnen 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 Creed has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Creed and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Creed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sonnen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sonnen forces Creed back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Sonnen fails to land.
Sonnen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Creed avoids it.
Apolo Creed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chanderson Sonnen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Creed avoids the elbow strike from Sonnen, against the cage.
Sonnen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Creed in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chanderson Sonnen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sonnen 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chanderson Sonnen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Radek Urban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hatzu Hayoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urban comes into the arena with Bodyrock blaring out of the sound system. 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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265 lbs
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220 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Radek Urban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hatzu Hayoki!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urban closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hayoki quickly recovers to half guard.
Hayoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Urban is trying to control. Hayoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Urban throws a strike but Hayoki avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hayoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Urban gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hayoki wants to sweep here but Urban controlling him for the moment.
Urban avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayoki has his foot on Urban's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Urban works his way back into a safe position though.
Hayoki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hayoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Urban defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayoki 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.
Urban will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hayoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Urban defends well.
Hayoki 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.
Hayoki pushes Urban off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hayoki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Urban struggling a bit here.
Hayoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Urban keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayoki passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Urban!
Hayoki has isolated one of Urban's arms. Urban looking to fight him off but Hayoki twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hatzu Hayoki!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wagner Fabiano (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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270 lbs
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264 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Larry Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wagner Fabiano!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes closes the distance but Fabiano moves to the side
and Fabiano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fabiano throws a head kick but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes misses with a takedown
and Fabiano counters with a big head kick but Hayes shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fabiano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hayes shoots and misses
and Fabiano counters with a low kick, right behind Hayes 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayes is breathing heavily.
Fabiano lands a big right hand that sends Hayes crashing to the mat! Fabiano stays standing though and waves Hayes back to his feet!
It looks like Larry Hayes has been cut.
Fabiano tries to clinch but Hayes moves out of range.
Crunch! Fabiano slams his shin into Hayes's torso.
Fabiano throws a leg kick which misses Hayes's front leg but catches the back leg as Hayes tries to avoid it.
Fabiano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hayes get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Hayes stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Fabiano runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wagner Fabiano!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Montayvious Alston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iuraiah Vaber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vaber has chosen Crystal Castles - xxzxczx me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Montayvious Alston!
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, Iuraiah Vaber!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alston tries to clinch
and Vaber counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Alston throws a head kick that misses
and Vaber counters with a head kick.
Alston is rocked!
Alston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vaber counters with a body kick that stops Alston in his tracks momentarily.
Oh Alston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alston with a poor takedown
and Vaber counters with a nice body shot.
Alston seems to have got his legs back now.
Alston is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle, before Vaber throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Alston's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Vaber lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Iuraiah Vaber!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Heke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jake Heke has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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202 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Heke!
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, Ricardo Arona!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arona gets the takedown into side control.
Arona working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arona advances nicely into full mount.
Arona controlling from the full mount.
Heke manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heke is trying to control but can't.
Heke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Heke trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Arona manages to pass to mount!
Arona wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Heke tries to hold on but Arona postures up.
Heke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arona is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Heke is desperately trying to improve his position but Arona has a good base and remains in mount.
Heke regains half guard.
Arona wants to pass to mount but Heke is defending the position.
Heke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arona pulls his head out easily.
Heke is breathing heavily.
Arona seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona prevents Heke from improving his position.
Heke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Arona 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.
Arona is thwarting Heke's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Arona passes to side control.
Heke struggling a bit here.
Heke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arona works to advance to full mount. Heke defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arona avoids the attempt from Heke to control.
Heke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Arona dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Heke with a poor takedown
and Arona counters with a nice double leg into side control. Heke won't be happy with that.
Heke is trying to improve his position.
Heke struggling a bit here.
Arona happy to just control the position for now.
Heke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona working away.
Heke looking for a sweep but Arona has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Heke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Arona goes for an armbar but Heke turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Heke.
Arona really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Heke trying to control but Arona is working from the bottom.
Arona uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heke has his takedown stuffed
and Arona decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Heke's guard.
Arona stays in close to Heke's body and controls the position.
Ricardo Arona has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arona accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arona engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Heke keeping full guard, as Arona tries to pass.
Heke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arona showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Heke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Arona gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arona is taking a breather. Heke says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Heke looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Arona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Arona closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Heke wants to improve his position but Arona is controlling well.
Heke trying to control but Arona postures up.
Heke wants to get back to full guard.
Arona performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Heke trying to control but Arona postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Jake Heke wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Heke closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Arona quickly recovers to half guard.
Arona wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Heke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arona has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arona is trying to stand back up but Heke is controlling him
Arona is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Heke works his way into full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arona can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arona wants to get back to his feet.
Heke is working for a guillotine from mount but Arona frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Heke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Arona really wants to buck Heke off and get back to his feet.
Heke with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Arona really wants to buck Heke off and get back to his feet.
Heke content just to control the position here.
Heke tries to control but Arona wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arona trying desperately to get to his feet.
Heke wants to control the pace but Arona is squirming around nicely.
Heke takes Arona's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Arona is in trouble.
Heke is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Arona wants to get back to his feet.
Heke tightening his grip on Arona, looking for the choke.
Arona wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Heke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arona 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Arona!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Benditson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett has chosen Whoomp There it is as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Benditson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orlando Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benditson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sackett counters with a shoot takedown. Benditson fights it but they end up in guard.
Sackett passes into half guard.
Benditson actively working from the bottom here.
Benditson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sackett on the ground.
Benditson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sackett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sackett takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Benditson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sackett jumps into side control!
Sackett working the ground and pound from side control.
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!
Sackett tries for a kimura but Benditson is defending well.
Sackett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benditson keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benditson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sackett works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Benditson manages to get back to half guard.
Sackett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benditson defending well though.
Sackett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Benditson is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sackett trying to pass the guard but Benditson defending well.
Sackett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sackett winds up and cracks Benditson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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!
Benditson is looking to get back to full guard here but Sackett has managed to pass to side control instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sackett misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sackett scores with punches from side control.
Benditson is rocked!
Sackett is working to tighten is grip on Benditson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Benditson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sackett is really squeezing tight and eventually Benditson passes out! Sackett breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Orlando Sackett!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cacareco Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cacareco Chuteboxe!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuteboxe shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chuteboxe wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chuteboxe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chuteboxe has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Chuteboxe won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Chuteboxe from controlling successfully.
Chuteboxe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chuteboxe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chuteboxe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnson!
Chuteboxe tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a strike aimed at the side of Chuteboxe's head but Chuteboxe avoids it well.
Chuteboxe is trying to improve his position.
Chuteboxe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chuteboxe is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson decides to return to a standing position.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Chuteboxe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chuteboxe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Johnson pulls Chuteboxe in to control the position.
Chuteboxe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Johnson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chuteboxe, into his guard.
Johnson trying to control but Chuteboxe is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Chuteboxe is retaining full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chuteboxe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chuteboxe is keeping the position for now.
Johnson pushing down on Chuteboxe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe is trying to control but can't.
Johnson wants to control but Chuteboxe is keeping him busy.
Johnson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Chuteboxe backpedaling.
Chuteboxe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Chuteboxe isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chuteboxe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chuteboxe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johnson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johnson has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chuteboxe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chuteboxe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chuteboxe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 John Johnson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Chuteboxe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chuteboxe with a nice head shot there.
Chuteboxe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chuteboxe has Johnson in his guard.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Chuteboxe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuteboxe fails with a takedown attempt.
Chuteboxe scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Chuteboxe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Johnson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chuteboxe, into his guard.
Chuteboxe is breathing heavily.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Chuteboxe is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chuteboxe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chuteboxe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Chuteboxe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Chuteboxe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Chuteboxe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Johnson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chuteboxe, into his guard.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cacareco Chuteboxe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Chuteboxe keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson is pushing down on Chuteboxe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chuteboxe is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chuteboxe is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chuteboxe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Chuteboxe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chuteboxe avoids it really well and circles away.
Chuteboxe is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chuteboxe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cacareco Chuteboxe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson tries to clinch up but Chuteboxe circles away and keeps his distance.
Chuteboxe tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chuteboxe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chuteboxe shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chuteboxe controlling the position well.
Johnson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chuteboxe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.
Johnson looking to control but Chuteboxe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chuteboxe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Chuteboxe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chuteboxe has Johnson in his guard.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Chuteboxe is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Chuteboxe is working from the bottom.
Chuteboxe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Chuteboxe keeps moving.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Chuteboxe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chuteboxe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe regains half guard.
Chuteboxe wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Chuteboxe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson throwing shots but Chuteboxe is blocking nicely.
Johnson passes to full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Chuteboxe manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Chuteboxe from improving his position.
Johnson is pressing down on Chuteboxe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chuteboxe is holding on for now.
Chuteboxe is concentrating on defense, preventing Johnson from advancing position.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chuteboxe wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Johnson!
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