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IFC 10: Anstoldos vs Pyzosky PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickardo Lando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rickardo Lando has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickardo Lando!
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, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lando doesn't manage to clinch there - Nogueira circles away.
Nogueira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nogueira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira swinging wildly here.
Lando tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lando waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nogueira.
Lando fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nogueira throws a series of punches but Lando avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lando tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nogueira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira misses with a two punch combination.
Lando swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Nogueira counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Lando.
Nogueira looks to land a combination but Lando avoids it well.
Nogueira throws a right hand that Lando ducks under and follows up with a left that Lando also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lando swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nogueira swinging wildly here.
Lando tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nogueira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nogueira keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nogueira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lando moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nogueira slips a jab and a cross from Lando.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Nogueira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nogueira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nogueira misses with a two punch combination.
Lando walks into a jab.
Lando tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nogueira looks to score with a jab to the body but Lando is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nogueira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nogueira throws a right and a left that Lando avoids nicely.
Lando takes the fight into the clinch.
Nogueira jumps guard and drags Lando to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lando stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogueira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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.
Nogueira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lando circles away quickly and effectively.
Nogueira throws a right and a left that Lando avoids nicely.
Lando has Nogueira up against the cage in a clinch.
Nogueira drags the fight down to the ground.
Nogueira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lando defends well.
Lando is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lando has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lando passes into half guard.
Nogueira actively working from the bottom here.
Lando is taking a breather. Nogueira 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.
Nogueira trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lando manages to pass to mount!
Lando sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lando looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is looking to improve his position but Lando isn't that keen on the idea.
Nogueira wants to hold on but Lando pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lando content just to control the position here.
Lando knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nogueira on the ground.
Nogueira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lando controlling his opponent.
Nogueira wants to control but Lando is having none of it.
Lando controlling from the full mount.
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 Rickardo Lando will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Some wild striking there from Nogueira.
Lando avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lando throws a lazy right hand but Nogueira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Nogueira misses
and Lando counters by moving into the clinch.
Lando keeps control of Nogueira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Lando won't allow it.
Lando is working Nogueira over against the cage.
Nogueira managing to block the knees to the body from Lando.
Lando breaks the clinch.
Nogueira tries to bum rush Lando with a series of wild strikes but Lando uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lando dodges the punch combination from Nogueira.
Nogueira swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lando fails to land with a series of punches.
Lando takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nogueira throws a series of punches but Lando avoids them all with ease.
Rickardo Lando is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogueira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lando circles away quickly and effectively.
Lando has Nogueira up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nogueira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lando smiles and moves away.
Rickardo Lando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Nogueira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lando doesn't seem bothered though.
Nogueira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nogueira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lando showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nogueira.
Nogueira throws a right hand that Lando ducks under and follows up with a left that Lando also avoids with ease.
Nogueira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lando.
Lando has closed the distance and engaged Nogueira in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
I think Nogueira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Koster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Pitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lincoln Pitt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Koster!
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, Lincoln Pitt!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koster tries a head kick but it misses.
Koster tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick there by Koster.
Pitt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Koster avoids the head kick by Pitt.
Koster throws a head kick that misses.
Pitt misses with a wild combination.
Koster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koster really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Koster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pitt.
A head kick misses from Pitt.
Pitt with a nice cross.
Pitt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pitt showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koster actively working from the bottom here.
Koster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pitt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Koster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pitt pulls his head out easily.
Koster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koster has hold of Pitt's hands but Pitt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pitt lands with a punch from half guard.
Pitt lands with a punch from half guard.
Pitt trying to control from half guard but Koster is working away.
Koster looking for submissions off his back.
Pitt stalling.
Koster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pitt thows a huge punch but Koster dodges it nicely.
Pitt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pitt is trying to control. Koster wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pitt controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koster looking for submissions off his back.
Pitt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pitt.
Pitt drops an elbow to the side of Koster's head.
Koster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pitt.
Pitt controlling the action here.
Pitt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pitt controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitt is nestled in close to Koster, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pitt is keen to just control but Koster is a slippery customer.
Koster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koster is breathing heavily.
Koster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pitt working over Koster with some ground and pound. Koster looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pitt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koster regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pitt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pitt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pitt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pitt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Pitt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Koster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pitt trying to control but Koster is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitt lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitt trying to control but Koster is working from the bottom.
Pitt throwing strikes from guard but Koster blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitt controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lincoln Pitt was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Koster throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pitt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Pitt dominated that 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.
Pitt scores with a hook to the body. Koster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Koster throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Pitt does no damage.
A combination from Pitt does no damage.
Koster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pitt tries to pass to full mount but Koster defends it.
Pitt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Koster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koster keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pitt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koster is refusing to be controlled, as Pitt sits in half guard.
Pitt thows a huge punch but Koster dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitt wants to take a breather but Koster is having none of it.
Pitt working over Koster with some ground and pound. Koster looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Koster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koster is trying to get back to full guard.
Koster is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pitt scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pitt controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pitt lands a nice short elbow.
Koster looking for submissions off his back.
Pitt stands up and beckons Koster to join him on the feet.
Koster looks to land a body kick but Pitt moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pitt.
Koster walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitt gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pitt lands a nice short elbow.
Pitt trying to control from half guard but Koster is working away.
Koster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pitt.
Pitt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pitt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pitt wants to pass to mount but Koster is defending the position.
Koster is in trouble now - Pitt has advanced to mount!
Pitt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Koster is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitt unloading with bombs!
Pitt pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pitt is landing with some decent strikes but Koster is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Pitt.
Koster is rocked!
Koster taking shots to the head.
Oh Koster is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koster keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pitt landing punches.
Koster sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pitt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koster actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pitt pulls his head out easily.
Koster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pitt lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitt is nestled in close to Koster, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pitt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Koster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pitt.
Koster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pitt.
Pitt trying to control the pace.
Koster seems to have got his legs back now.
Pitt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Pitt 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.
Pitt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pitt in particular looking to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ground and pound from Pitt.
Pitt not doing much here.
Pitt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koster keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Pitt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Koster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jose Koster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lincoln Pitt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koster actively working from the bottom here.
Koster has hold of Pitt's hands but Pitt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pitt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pitt lands strikes from half guard.
Koster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pitt drops an elbow to the side of Koster's head.
Koster actively working from the bottom here.
Koster has hold of Pitt's hands but Pitt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Koster keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pitt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitt wants to stand up but Koster has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitt trying to pass the guard but Koster defending well.
Koster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pitt.
Koster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koster looking for submissions off his back.
Koster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pitt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pitt winds up and cracks Koster with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pitt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koster looking for submissions off his back.
Pitt decides to stand up.
Lincoln Pitt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pitt scores a takedown into full mount!
Pitt with good strikes from the mount here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitt unloading with bombs!
Pitt raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pitt lands a big elbow.
Pitt is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Koster can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pitt putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pitt landing shots from mount.
Koster is trying desperately to improve position.
Pitt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pitt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koster is looking to get to half guard.
Koster manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Koster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pitt is taking a breather. Koster 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.
Pitt lands strikes from half guard.
Pitt thows a huge punch but Koster dodges it nicely.
Well, if Pitt 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.
Koster actively working from the bottom here.
Jose Koster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koster looking for submissions off his back.
Pitt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Pitt.
Pitt stalling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Koster's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Pitt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pitt 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Pitt!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bruiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bazz Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruiser comes into the arena with Rainmaker blaring out of the sound system. Bazz Durham is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Bruiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bazz Durham!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruiser tries to clinch there but Durham circles away.
Bruiser connects with an inside leg kick.
Bruiser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bruiser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bruiser sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Durham.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durham in side control, throwing shots but Bruiser defends.
Bruiser on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bruiser tries to get out of the position.
Bruiser is being controlled here.
Durham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Durham wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bruiser, who protects the arm well.
Durham in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bruiser is looking to reverse the position.
Check out the look on Durham's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bruiser is trying to get back to his feet.
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!
Durham throws a strike aimed at the side of Bruiser's head but Bruiser avoids it well.
Bruiser defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruiser taking a bit of punishment here - Durham scoring with strikes.
Bruiser avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Durham.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruiser wants to get back to his feet but Durham drags him back down.
Durham trying to control the position but Bruiser is working away.
An elbow from Durham crashes against the mat.
Bruiser is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Durham has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bruiser taking punishment in the form of punches.
Durham is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bruiser knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Durham landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bruiser takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Durham in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bruiser is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bruiser is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruiser is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bruiser can't do much from the bottom here.
Durham in side control lands a decent elbow.
Durham in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Durham 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.
Durham working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Durham in side control, throwing shots but Bruiser defends.
Bruiser on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bruiser knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Durham on the ground.
Durham landing a few strikes.
Bruiser is rocked!
Durham tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Durham has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Oh Bruiser is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Durham lands a strong strike to the head of Bruiser. That's dazed him! Durham looking to finish here. Bruiser is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Durham lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bazz Durham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hatzu Hayoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Oliveira (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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280 lbs
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Counter striker
Big heart |
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses
and Hayoki counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Oliveira misses with a head kick.
Oliveira fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hayoki checks it well.
Oliveira leaves Hayoki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oliveira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliveira is looking to score with low kicks.
Oliveira tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses.
Thiago Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses.
Oliveira tries a head kick but it misses.
Hayoki could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A head kick misses from Oliveira.
Hayoki blocks a head kick by Oliveira.
Oliveira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Oliveira.
A head kick misses from Oliveira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hayoki is defended easily by Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oliveira lands a head kick. Hayoki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hayoki tries to work over Oliveira's front leg with a kick but Oliveira checks it.
Oliveira misses with a low kick as Hayoki jumps back.
Oliveira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayoki tries for a takedown but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hatzu Hayoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira lands with a slapping head kick.
Oliveira throws a sloppy head kick and Hayoki moves out of range easily.
Hayoki avoids the head kick by Oliveira.
Hayoki misses with a kick to the body.
Oliveira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a head kick but Hayoki moves out of range.
Hayoki avoids the head kick by Oliveira.
Oliveira looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayoki blocks a head kick by Oliveira.
Hayoki avoids the head kick by Oliveira.
Thiago Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Oliveira.
Hayoki throws a body kick that misses.
Oliveira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliveira moves out of range as Hayoki throws a body kick.
Oliveira misses with a head kick.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Oliveira dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hayoki avoids the head kick by Oliveira.
Hayoki looks to land a body kick but Oliveira moved away.
Hayoki blocks a head kick by Oliveira.
Oliveira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliveira leaves Hayoki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oliveira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliveira throws a head kick but Hayoki moves out of range.
Oliveira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayoki fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliveira slips under a jab from Hayoki.
Hayoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hayoki goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Oliveira is on top in guard.
Hayoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hayoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oliveira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hayoki has a closed guard, preventing Oliveira from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayoki is looking for a triangle but Oliveira pushes his legs off easily.
Hayoki is looking for a triangle but Oliveira pushes his legs off easily.
Oliveira gets to his feet - Hayoki follows without any prompting.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayoki blocks a head kick by Oliveira.
Oliveira tries a head kick but it misses.
Hayoki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses.
Oliveira throws a sloppy head kick and Hayoki moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayoki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hatzu Hayoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira throws a sloppy head kick and Hayoki moves out of range easily.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Oliveira misses with a head kick.
Oliveira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hayoki checks the leg kick nicely there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hayoki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hayoki throws a sloppy head kick and Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Oliveira throws a sloppy head kick and Hayoki moves out of range easily.
Oliveira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Oliveira.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hayoki misses with a kick to the body.
Oliveira misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thiago Oliveira 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!
Oliveira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliveira blocks a head kick by Hayoki.
Hayoki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hayoki avoids the head kick by Oliveira.
Hayoki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hayoki throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Oliveira counters with a head kick. That will keep Hayoki thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hayoki fails with the takedown
and Oliveira makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayoki checks a leg kick.
Hayoki avoids the head kick by Oliveira.
Oliveira moves out of range as Hayoki throws a body kick.
Oliveira misses with a head kick.
Oliveira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliveira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oliveira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayoki avoids the head kick by Oliveira.
Oliveira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira throws a head kick but Hayoki moves out of range.
Hayoki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hayoki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Oliveira as Hayoki shoots in.
Hayoki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hatzu Hayoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses.
Hayoki avoids the head kick by Oliveira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayoki avoids the head kick by Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses.
Hayoki misses with a kick to the body.
Oliveira wants to slow Hayoki down by chopping away at his legs.
Hayoki avoids the head kick by Oliveira.
Hayoki avoids the head kick by Oliveira.
Hayoki misses with a body kick.
Hayoki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Oliveira quickly recovers to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayoki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oliveira is just riding it out for now. Hayoki eventually gives up the hold.
Hayoki seems to be working for a kimura but Oliveira defends the submission attempt.
Hayoki wants to pass to mount but Oliveira is defending the position.
Hayoki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oliveira is just riding it out for now. Hayoki eventually gives up the hold.
Hayoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oliveira has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hatzu Hayoki.
I think Oliveira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Oliveira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Heke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Vendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Heke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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202 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 2 - 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, Drake Vendo!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vendo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vendo is working for a kimura but Heke is defending it quite comfortably.
Vendo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vendo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Heke sees it coming and defends easily.
Heke has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Vendo. Oh but Heke has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Vendo goes limp - he's gone! Heke jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Heke!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronys Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by Cinderella Man By Eminem. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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159 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronys Torres!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres scores with a head kick.
It looks like Daniel Ryan has been cut.
Torres knocks Ryan to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Ryan is rocked!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ryan is trying to escape the position but Torres is controlling the position.
Oh Ryan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres working the head and body with strikes.
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
Ryan is working hard here to advance position.
Ryan looking for a sweep but Torres has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Torres working for a guillotine from mount but Ryan is in no mood to give up.
Ryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Ryan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Torres is landing with some decent strikes but Ryan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Daniel Ryan's cut is getting worse.
Torres lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Ryan! Torres sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Ryan and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ronys Torres!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Avicus Anstoldos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ardiano Pyzosky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstoldos comes to the cage accompanied by Rotting Christ - Athanati Este. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Avicus Anstoldos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ardiano Pyzosky!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pyzosky dodges the punch combination from Anstoldos.
Anstoldos lands with a good body shot.
Anstoldos misses with a kick to the body.
Avicus Anstoldos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Anstoldos.
Anstoldos tries to clinch up
and Pyzosky counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyzosky rushes Anstoldos and presses him up against the cage.
Pyzosky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anstoldos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anstoldos fails to pull guard.
Pyzosky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pyzosky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pyzosky keeps control of Anstoldos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anstoldos pulls guard effortlessly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyzosky postures up.
Pyzosky decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pyzosky thows a leg kick but Anstoldos checks it
and Anstoldos counters with a straight right hand.
Pyzosky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anstoldos misses with a double jab
and Pyzosky moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyzosky slows down the pace here.
Pyzosky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pyzosky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anstoldos tries to pull guard but Pyzosky holds him up against the cage and eventually Anstoldos drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avicus Anstoldos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anstoldos working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyzosky is struggling to control the position.
Pyzosky has Anstoldos pressed against the cage, preventing Anstoldos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pyzosky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anstoldos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pyzosky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pyzosky darts in and clinches Anstoldos up against the cage.
Pyzosky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pyzosky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ardiano Pyzosky will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anstoldos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anstoldos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anstoldos misses with a double jab.
Anstoldos throws the kick towards the body but Pyzosky avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstoldos misses with a series of wild punches.
Anstoldos misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyzosky has managed to clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pyzosky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anstoldos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anstoldos misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstoldos scores with a nice body kick.
Pyzosky scores with a decent looking hook.
Pyzosky swats away the attempt to clinch by Anstoldos.
Anstoldos throws a head kick that misses
and Pyzosky counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Anstoldos to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Pyzosky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ardiano Pyzosky!
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