 |
IFC 4: Hood vs Sonnen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pysiu Reja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apolo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apolo Creed acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
163 cm
25
163 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
|
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening |
|
| |
|
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, Pysiu Reja!
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, Apolo Creed!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reja counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Creed!
Creed is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Creed tries to hold on but Reja postures up.
Creed is trying desperately to improve position.
Reja knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Creed on the ground.
Reja looking to control but Creed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creed tries to hold on but Reja pushes him away.
Creed is wriggling around trying to escape.
Creed is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Creed tries to lock up and control but Reja gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Creed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reja tries to pass to full mount but Creed defends it.
Creed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reja pulls his head out easily.
Creed is trying to control but can't.
Creed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Creed wants to control but Reja is keeping busy.
Creed might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reja kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Creed is looking for a sweep. Reja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Creed trying to hold on to Reja's head to control him but Reja postures up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Apolo Creed hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Reja scores with a takedown into Creed's guard.
Creed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reja defends well.
Reja wants to pass the guard but Creed is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Creed looking for a sweep. Not yet Creed, not yet.
Creed looking for a guillotine here but Reja defends easily.
Creed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Creed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Creed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Creed looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Reja passes into side control.
Creed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Reja's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Creed wants to get back to his feet.
Creed is trying to control but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reja seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Reja lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Apolo Creed will probably get the nod.
That's time! Reja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Creed fails with the takedown
and Reja counters with a takedown into side control.
Creed is trying to control Reja's posture but Reja avoids it.
Reja wants to control but Creed is keeping him busy.
Reja working away.
Creed gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Creed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Creed kicks off Reja and gets to his feet.
Creed tries for a takedown but Reja circles away easily
so Reja counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creed controls Reja momentarily but Reja frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Reja has his hands clasped together but Creed extends an breaks Reja's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Creed.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Apolo Creed!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
94% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cris Coolguy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Montayvious Alston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cris Coolguy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Montayvious Alston's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
20
156 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
185 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening |
|
| |
|
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, Cris Coolguy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Montayvious Alston!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alston tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coolguy tries to sprawl but Alston drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alston is controlling the pace.
Alston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coolguy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alston wants to pass to mount but Coolguy is defending the position.
Alston is looking to take a break and control but Coolguy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Montayvious Alston wasn't active enough on the ground.
Alston closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Coolguy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alston gets a double leg takedown into Coolguy's guard.
Coolguy wriggles free and stands up.
Coolguy shoots in and gets a takedown into Alston's guard.
Coolguy slips nicely into half guard.
Alston regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Coolguy.
Coolguy is looking to work some ground and pound but Alston has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coolguy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coolguy trying to control but Alston is working from the bottom.
Coolguy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coolguy throws and elbow that misses. Alston uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Coolguy's guard. Nice move by Alston!
Alston decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Coolguy, up you get!
Alston throws a lazy head kick
and Coolguy counters with a shoot takedown. Alston fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alston trying to keep a closed guard but Coolguy is proving a slippery customer.
Coolguy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alston's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alston trying to keep a closed guard but Coolguy is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Coolguy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Coolguy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coolguy is working Alston over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alston wants to control but Coolguy passes easily into half guard.
Coolguy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coolguy wants to control but Alston is keeping him busy.
Alston tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Coolguy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alston sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Coolguy thows a huge punch but Alston dodges it nicely.
Coolguy wants to control but Alston is keeping him busy.
Alston wants to sweep but Coolguy has passed to side control!
Alston looks gassed!
Alston is trying to get back to his feet.
Alston manages to work his way to half guard, despite Coolguy's best efforts.
Coolguy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alston defends it well.
Coolguy throwing shots but Alston is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alston wants to control but Coolguy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cris Coolguy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coolguy clinches with his opponent.
Coolguy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Coolguy enables Alston to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Coolguy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Alston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Coolguy is trying to control the position but Alston postures up.
Coolguy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alston is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Alston trying to control but Coolguy is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Montayvious Alston was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Coolguy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alston quickly recovers to half guard.
Alston is looking to improve his position.
Coolguy is trying to control. Alston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Coolguy moves into full mount! Alston won't be happy about that!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alston is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alston is squirming around, avoiding Coolguy's attempts to control the action.
Coolguy with a couple of short strikes.
Coolguy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Coolguy thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coolguy with a couple of short strikes.
Alston tries to lock up and control but Coolguy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alston is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Coolguy landing punches.
Coolguy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Alston to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Alston shrugs it off.
Coolguy is standing up, even though he is in mount.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coolguy.
Alston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alston wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alston throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Coolguy was covering up waiting for the punch and Alston finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alston trying to control but Coolguy is working from the bottom.
Alston forces his way into half guard.
Coolguy pushes Alston off looking to stand but Alston dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cris Coolguy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Alston closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Coolguy did well to prevent Alston getting side control.
Coolguy is trying to maintain the position but Alston is very close to passing his half guard.
Alston throws a strike but Coolguy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coolguy is on top in guard.
Alston is looking to stand up but Coolguy isn't so interested in that idea.
Coolguy tries to free his leg and advance position but Alston is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coolguy advances to half guard.
Coolguy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alston is looking for a sweep. Coolguy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coolguy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Coolguy seems to be looking for submissions.
Coolguy wants to work for an arm triangle but Alston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Alston wants to get back to his feet.
Alston manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Alston has Coolguy up against the cage in a clinch.
Alston gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Coolguy regains guard.
Coolguy looking for a sweep. Not yet Coolguy, not yet.
Coolguy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alston manages to get himself to full guard.
Alston is looking for a triangle but Coolguy pushes his legs off easily.
Coolguy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alston's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coolguy working the head and body with strikes.
Coolguy is looking to stall here but Alston recovers full guard.
Alston controls Coolguy momentarily but Coolguy frees himself.
Alston looking for a guillotine here but Coolguy defends easily.
Alston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cris Coolguy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Coolguy controlling from the top position.
Coolguy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alston is keeping the position for now.
Coolguy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alston is proving hard to escape from.
Coolguy wants to control from the top but Alston keeps moving.
Montayvious Alston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coolguy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Montayvious Alston.
I think Coolguy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cris Coolguy!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
47% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ross The Boss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koyomuki Yashigawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.
 |
|
 |
| 166 cm
27
162 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
|
177 cm
25
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
|
Good wrestler
Counter striker
Inexperienced |
|
| |
|
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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ross The Boss!
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, Koyomuki Yashigawa!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Boss tries to clinch up but Yashigawa circles away and keeps his distance.
Yashigawa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in The Boss's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yashigawa wants to control from the top but The Boss keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Boss is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Yashigawa has his hands clasped together but The Boss extends an breaks Yashigawa's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by The Boss.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ross The Boss!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
47% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hatzu Hayoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickardo Lando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
23
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
188 cm
20
255 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart |
|
Good wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hatzu Hayoki!
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, Rickardo Lando!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lando misses with a hook. Hayoki ducked under it nicely.
Lando throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lando is looking to clinch but Hayoki is avoiding it.
Lando moves out of range as Hayoki throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lando tries to clinch but Hayoki is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lando tries to clinch but Hayoki moves away
and Hayoki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lando controlling Hayoki's posture.
Hayoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lando swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lando is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hayoki wants to control from the top but Lando keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lando holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rickardo Lando hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lando tries to close the distance and clinch but Hayoki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lando tries to clinch but Hayoki moves out of range.
Lando tries to clinch but Hayoki is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Lando, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hayoki misses with a takedown
and Hayoki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lando tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hayoki makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lando really felt that one!
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.
Lando wants to clinch but Hayoki slips to the side
and Hayoki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayoki trying to control from half guard but Lando is working away.
Lando has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hayoki is working away from the top position though.
Hayoki is trying to work for a kimura but Lando is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayoki thows a huge punch but Lando dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatzu Hayoki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lando moves out of range of the body kick.
Rickardo Lando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lando misses with a series of wild punches.
Lando tries to clinch
and Hayoki counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lando moves to clinch but Hayoki breaks away
and Hayoki makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lando really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lando misses with the combination.
Hayoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lando moves away.
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.
Hayoki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lando tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hayoki 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.
Hayoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lando swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayoki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lando works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hayoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lando swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hayoki is working hard here to advance position.
Hayoki wants to control from the top but Lando keeps moving.
Hayoki throwing strikes from guard but Lando blocks nicely.
Hayoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Lando is retaining full guard.
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.
Lando pulls Hayoki in close to prevent any damage.
Lando tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hayoki 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.
Lando keeping moving, preventing Hayoki from controlling successfully.
Lando really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hayoki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hayoki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hayoki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hayoki 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatzu Hayoki dominated that second round.
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!
Lando is looking to clinch but Hayoki is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lando wants to clinch up but Hayoki keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lando tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hayoki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hayoki with a poor takedown
and Lando counters with a left and a right that stings Hayoki.
Lando is looking to clinch but Hayoki is avoiding it.
Lando closes the distance but Hayoki moves to the side
and Hayoki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lando gets full guard.
Hayoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Lando is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayoki controlling from the top position.
Lando wants to sweep here but Hayoki controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayoki passes into half guard.
Lando is looking for a sweep. Hayoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hayoki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ground and pound from Hayoki.
Lando is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lando is trying to maintain the position but Hayoki is very close to passing his half guard.
Hayoki uses his free foot to push down on Lando's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lando.
Lando defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hayoki.
Lando tries to hold on but Hayoki pushes him away.
Hayoki prevents Lando from getting the reversal.
Lando is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rickardo Lando has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hatzu Hayoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hatzu Hayoki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hayoki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hatzu Hayoki!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
17% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 191 cm
18
234 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
190 cm
22
275 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyler Durden!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira misses with a double jab
and Durden counters with a right hand to the body.
Nogueira ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Nogueira throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Nogueira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Durden counters with a three punch combo that has Nogueira backing up. Nogueira nods at Durden to acknowledge the strikes.
Nogueira misses with a body shot
and Durden counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Nogueira!
Nogueira is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden decides to stand and escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira misses with a double jab
and Durden counters with a left right combination that sends Nogueira crashing to the mat - Durden wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Nogueira out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Durden!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
92% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radek Urban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urban has chosen Bodyrock as his entrance music. Radek Urban is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
18
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
205 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Oliveira!
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, Radek Urban!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Oliveira prevents Urban from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Urban is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oliveira in particular looking to stall.
Oliveira could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Oliveira seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Urban looks like he's trying to stand up.
Urban is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Urban is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Urban throws a left and a right that both miss
and Oliveira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Oliveira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oliveira passes Urban's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oliveira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to control the pace.
Oliveira's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Oliveira has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago Oliveira has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Oliveira scores with the left hand. Urban knows he should have avoided that one.
Urban lands a nice looking body kick.
Urban throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliveira.
Urban shoots and misses
and Oliveira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Oliveira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Thiago Oliveira wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Oliveira shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Oliveira dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Urban has his takedown stuffed
and Oliveira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oliveira controlling the action here.
Urban wants to get back to his feet.
Urban on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oliveira seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oliveira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oliveira is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira slows the pace down in half guard.
Oliveira passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Urban!
Oliveira thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Oliveira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Oliveira landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urban can't escape the position.
Oliveira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oliveira throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Oliveira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Urban tries to reverse the position but Oliveira maintains control.
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.
Urban is breathing heavily.
Oliveira mounts Urban! Really nice guard pass there!
Oliveira controlling from the full mount.
Urban takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oliveira controlling the pace for now.
Urban throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Oliveira dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Oliveira looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Oliveira trying to control the pace.
Urban missing with punches from the bottom.
Urban looks like he's trying to stand up.
Oliveira is pressing down on Urban's thigh, looking to free his foot. Urban is holding on for now.
Oliveira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Thiago Oliveira wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Urban with a poor takedown
so Oliveira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Oliveira content to stall in guard here.
Urban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Urban wants to get back to his feet but Oliveira passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oliveira in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Oliveira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Oliveira controlling the pace for now.
Thiago Oliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira throws some wild stikes that Urban manages to avoid easily.
Oliveira controlling from the full mount.
Oliveira seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Urban for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oliveira raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oliveira controlling the position easily from mount.
Oliveira wants to take Urban's back but he can't do it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Oliveira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oliveira, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Oliveira!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
38% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wagner Fabiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett's entrance music is Whoomp There it is. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
26
261 lbs
15 - 15 - 1 |
|
180 cm
25
264 lbs
4 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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
15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orlando Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wagner Fabiano!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabiano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sackett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fabiano as he avoids it easily.
Fabiano throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sackett avoids a wild elbow strike from Fabiano.
Fabiano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sackett.
Fabiano throws an elbow that misses.
Fabiano tries to break the clinch but Sackett is controlling the position.
Fabiano wants to break free but Sackett has control.
Fabiano looking to slow down the pace here.
Sackett avoids a wild elbow strike from Fabiano.
Sackett manages to break the clinch.
A head kick from Sackett lands but Fabiano takes it in his stride.
Sackett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fabiano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sackett.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Sackett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabiano is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett avoids the head kick by Fabiano.
Fabiano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sackett manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fabiano on his heels. He'll look to pass Fabiano's guard now, I'm sure.
Sackett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fabiano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fabiano keeping moving, preventing Sackett from controlling successfully.
Sackett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sackett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fabiano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fabiano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sackett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fabiano wants to get back to his feet but Sackett is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sackett forces his way into half guard.
Fabiano tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sackett manages to move to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackett with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fabiano has given up his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Fabiano taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Sackett.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Orlando Sackett!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
47% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuel Jackson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
185 cm
26
176 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samuel Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson 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 looking to control.
Jackson throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johnson tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Johnson advances to half guard.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Johnson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to sweep but Johnson has passed to side control!
Jackson trying to remain calm as Johnson controls from the top position.
Johnson has hold of Jackson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Jackson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Johnson cranks the arm and Jackson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Jackson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Johnson!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
49% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robin Hood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chanderson Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robin Hood is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
 |
|
 |
| 173 cm
25
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
178 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robin Hood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chanderson Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen tries to clinch
and Hood counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hood wants to pass the guard but Sonnen is keeping the position.
Hood passes Sonnen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hood throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hood not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hood wants to work for an arm triangle but Sonnen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hood passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hood looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hood tries to control but Sonnen wriggling away.
Hood has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Poor strikes thrown by Hood there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hood looking for a guillotine from mount but Sonnen is having none of it.
Hood throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hood looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hood controlling the pace for now.
Hood scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hood working for a submission but Sonnen is keeping him at bay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hood looking to control but Sonnen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen is trying desperately to improve position.
Sonnen is squirming around, avoiding Hood's attempts to control the action.
Hood looking for a guillotine from mount but Sonnen is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sonnen can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hood looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hood looking to ground and pound but Sonnen is blocking nicely.
Hood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sonnen is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hood is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sonnen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sonnen shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Hood dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hood circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hood counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sonnen sees it coming and defends easily.
Sonnen wants to control but Hood is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hood seems to be looking for submissions.
Robin Hood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hood trying to control the action but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Hood passes to full mount!
Hood looking to control but Sonnen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Hood quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Hood but it's paid off an Sonnen is forced to tap! Nice work by Hood.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robin Hood!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
48% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
