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Kings of Rio - Thursday Night Fights II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Bobles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachary Caplan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caplan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by HULK. Zachary Caplan 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 middleweight 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, Ray Bobles!
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, Zachary Caplan!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobles shoots in but no luck this time.
Bobles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Caplan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Caplan showed some decent athleticism there.
Caplan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bobles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caplan trying to control from half guard but Bobles is working away.
Bobles is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Caplan pulls his head out easily.
Bobles looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bobles taking some punishment here, with Caplan in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caplan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bobles wants to improve his position but Caplan is controlling well.
Bobles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bobles is breathing heavily.
Caplan controlling the action here.
Bobles wants to get back to full guard.
Caplan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Caplan tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Caplan lands a nice short elbow.
Caplan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bobles.
Bobles wants to get back to full guard.
Bobles actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Caplan controlling the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Caplan is looking for a kimura but Bobles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caplan to get the leverage.
Bobles tries to roll over but Caplan keeps him under control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Caplan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bobles looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bobles manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bobles is pressing down on Caplan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bobles working for submissions but it's allowed Caplan to get to half guard.
Bobles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Caplan trying to control but Bobles is working from the bottom.
Caplan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Caplan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caplan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bobles's guard.
Bobles throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Caplan escapes and throws Bobles's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bobles is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Caplan off and has taken his back!
Bobles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bobles doesn't have the hooks in and Caplan manages to turn into his guard.
Bobles looking for a guillotine here but Caplan defends easily.
Caplan trying to control but Bobles is working from the bottom.
Caplan pushes down on Bobles's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Caplan is looking to take a break and control but Bobles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caplan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bobles defends it well.
Caplan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bobles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caplan prevents Bobles from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bobles wants to get back to full guard.
Caplan trying to control from half guard but Bobles is working away.
Bobles is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Caplan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Caplan's back!
Caplan showing good submission defense here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caplan can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bobles is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Caplan has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Bobles has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Caplan taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Bobles doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ray Bobles!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the ring accompanied by Get it Started. Thiago Torres 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Greg Johnson!
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, Thiago Torres!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Torres.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Torres throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Torres is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Torres is throwing a few token shots, despite Johnson being in side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Torres is looking to reverse the position.
Torres takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson trying to control the position but Torres is working away.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson shoots in and bounces Torres off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Torres wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Torres looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Torres had control of the position.
Johnson postures up.
Torres has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Torres is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Torres manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Torres's guard.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson gets to his feet. Torres looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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.
Johnson shoots in and bounces Torres off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Torres has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from.
Torres controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Torres scoring with some ground and pound.
Torres wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Torres postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres slips nicely into half guard.
Torres is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Torres is tying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Torres sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Torres tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
Torres postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Torres, pushing him back against the ropes.
Johnson lands a takedown into guard.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson advances position into side control!
Torres is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Torres is looking to reverse the position.
Torres can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Torres gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnson wants to stand but Torres is controlling his arm.
Torres is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Torres sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Johnson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Torres looks a forlorn figure.
Torres tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Torres manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Torres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Torres counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
Torres is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torres sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Torres landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Torres is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Torres looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Torres tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
Torres is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson tries to move to mount but Torres blocks the move with his legs.
Johnson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Johnson landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Poor strikes thrown by Johnson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Torres really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Torres looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Johnson connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Torres to escape the position.
Johnson doesn't have the hooks in and Torres manages to turn into his guard.
Torres scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Torres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Torres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Torres scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Torres slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Torres working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Torres shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Torres with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Torres's guard.
Greg Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Torres.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torres keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Torres throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Johnson escapes and throws Torres's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Johnson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Torres avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Torres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Torres is trying to control but Johnson manages to pass to mount!
Torres is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson looking to control but Torres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson looking to secure an arm triangle but Torres defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Torres is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson moves to the back.
Johnson not allowing Torres to control his hands.
Torres rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Johnson moves nicely into side control.
Torres is looking for a sweep.
Torres gets back to half guard.
Torres manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to sweep but no luck.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Torres has wrist control.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Torres looking for a sweep. Not yet Torres, not yet.
Greg Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnson won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Torres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stalling.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Torres has managed to free his arm - good work.
Torres throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Torres trying to control here.
Torres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Torres controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Torres defends it well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Torres tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Torres!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson stands up from mount. Strange move.
Torres swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
so Torres counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Torres jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Torres postures up.
Torres advances position into side control!
Torres lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torres goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Torres but great work by Johnson.
Johnson landing strikes.
Johnson trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to stand but Torres has his arm trapped.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Gorevictius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maicon Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demetrius Gorevictius could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maicon Silva's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demetrius Gorevictius!
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, Maicon Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Gorevictius. Gorevictius gets slowly back to his feet.
Gorevictius has a takedown stuffed.
Gorevictius has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Gorevictius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorevictius will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gorevictius has a takedown stuffed.
Gorevictius drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Gorevictius from controlling successfully.
Silva wants to stand up but Gorevictius is controlling him.
Gorevictius advances to half guard.
Gorevictius moves into full mount! Silva won't be happy about that!
Gorevictius working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gorevictius is breathing heavily.
Gorevictius takes Silva's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Silva is in trouble.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorevictius is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Silva won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Gorevictius off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Demetrius Gorevictius!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Kositzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kositzky comes to the ring accompanied by Mein Teil. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Paul Kositzky!
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, Billy Butler!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kositzky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kositzky instigates a clinch.
Butler scores a nice knee to the body.
Kositzky avoiding damage as Butler throws knees to the body.
Kositzky can't break the clinch.
Butler gets underhooks to prevent Kositzky's takedown attempt.
Kositzky is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Butler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Kositzky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kositzky drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Butler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kositzky.
Butler missing with knees to the body.
Kositzky can't get the takedown.
Kositzky is breathing heavily.
Kositzky avoiding damage as Butler throws knees to the body.
Kositzky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Butler tries to land knees in the clinch but Kositzky avoids the damage to the body.
Butler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kositzky.
Butler tries to land knees in the clinch but Kositzky avoids the damage to the body.
Butler trying to land knees to the body.
Kositzky has Butler pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Butler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kositzky has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Butler is trying to keep an underhook but Kositzky manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kositzky stops Butler from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kositzky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kositzky tries to pass the half guard into mount. Butler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Butler is looking to escape.
Kositzky wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Butler uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kositzky stops Butler from standing up.
Butler is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Butler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kositzky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kositzky advances position into side control!
Kositzky tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kositzky is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Butler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kositzky has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Butler is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kositzky goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Butler is on top in guard.
Kositzky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Butler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Butler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kositzky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butler wanted to stand there but Kositzky had control of the position.
Kositzky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Butler is looking to stand up but Kositzky won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kositzky working for a triangle but Butler defends it easily.
Butler is looking to stand up but Kositzky won't let him.
Kositzky controls Butler momentarily but Butler frees himself.
Kositzky wants to sweep but no luck.
Kositzky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kositzky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kositzky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Butler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Butler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kositzky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kositzky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kositzky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kositzky working a defensive guard here.
Butler wants to stand but Kositzky has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kositzky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kositzky frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kositzky dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Butler is looking to clinch but Kositzky is avoiding it.
Butler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kositzky counters with a takedown into side control.
Kositzky swings around for an armbar but Butler sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kositzky's guard.
Kositzky wants to sweep here but Butler controlling him for the moment.
Kositzky is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Butler frees his head nicely. Oh but Kositzky has switched to an armbar! Butler is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Paul Kositzky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerrod Steinbeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Menezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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292 lbs
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerrod Steinbeck!
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, Diego Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steinbeck connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Menezes tumbling to the canvas! Steinbeck pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Menezes was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jerrod Steinbeck!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Roncin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Padilha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge Padilha will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyrion Roncin!
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, Jorge Padilha!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roncin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Padilha fails to land the takedown.
Roncin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Padilha counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Padilha.
Padilha stopping the sweep attempt from Roncin.
Roncin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Padilha!
Padilha is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Roncin content just to control the position here.
Roncin'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.
Roncin prevents Padilha from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roncin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Padilha bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Padilha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roncin is keeping the position for now.
Roncin is controlling Padilha's posture.
Roncin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roncin is trying to keep Padilha in close.
Roncin wants to sweep but no luck.
Roncin is trying to keep Padilha in close.
Padilha works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Padilha wants to pass the guard but Roncin is defending well.
Padilha is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Roncin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roncin is breathing heavily.
Roncin wants to control but Padilha is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roncin can't escape the position.
Roncin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Padilha.
Roncin tries to hold on but Padilha postures up.
Roncin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Padilha on the ground.
Padilha looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Padilha is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Roncin is surviving well by controlling Padilha's body position as best he can.
Roncin is looking to improve his position but Padilha isn't that keen on the idea.
Roncin tries to hold on but Padilha postures up.
Roncin can't escape the position.
Padilha is working to isolate an arm here. It's a choreographed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Padilha extends the arm and Roncin is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorge Padilha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DeAndre Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Memian Daia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson comes to the ring accompanied by Slam. Daia has chosen Man With The Harmonica - Ennio Morricone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Memian Daia will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, DeAndre Tyson!
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, Memian Daia!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daia misses with a low kick as Tyson jumps back.
Tyson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daia, pushing him back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyson.
Tyson jumps guard but Daia stands there with Tyson around his waist. Tyson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tyson goes for a takedown attempt but Daia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Daia misses with a two punch combination.
Memian Daia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daia throws a leg kick that misses.
Daia throws a body kick that misses.
Daia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tyson checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daia looks to land a right hand but Tyson moved out of range.
Tyson clinches up against the ropes.
Daia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson.
Daia prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeAndre Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tyson.
Daia trying to stall but Tyson improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson breaks from the clinch.
Tyson fails to land the takedown.
Daia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tyson.
Tyson fails to land the takedown.
Tyson has Daia up against the ropes in a clinch.
Daia tries to stall but Tyson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tyson jumps guard but Daia stands there with Tyson around his waist. Tyson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tyson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Daia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tyson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tyson wants to control from the top but Daia keeps moving.
Tyson prevents Daia from getting back to his feet.
Daia looks gassed!
Tyson slips nicely into half guard.
Tyson prevents Daia from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tyson winds up and cracks Daia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Daia is staying active underneath Tyson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tyson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daia defends it well.
Tyson thows a huge punch but Daia dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Tyson seems content to control.
Tyson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tyson 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.
Tyson looking to control but Daia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daia working to try and regain half guard.
Tyson looking to secure an arm triangle but Daia defends it well.
Daia working to try and regain half guard.
Tyson throws some wild stikes that Daia manages to avoid easily.
Tyson wants to control the pace but Daia is squirming around nicely.
Tyson is landing with some decent strikes but Daia is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Daia has his hands clasped together but Tyson breaks the hold and Daia is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Tyson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). DeAndre Tyson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tofano Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Tray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tofano Cruz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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230 lbs
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226 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tofano Cruz!
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, Ash Tray!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz stuffs the takedown attempt from Tray. Tray gets slowly back to his feet.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Tray moves out of range.
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tray pinned against the cage. Tray gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Tray feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tray stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Tray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Tray controlling him for the moment.
Cruz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tray is one step ahead there.
Cruz 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.
Tray tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tray trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz misses with a combination
and Tray counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Cruz has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ash Tray!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Doze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucian Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Doze might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "Don't Trust Me" by 3Oh!3. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Doze!
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, Lucian Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Doze tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
Rodrigues tries for a takedown but Doze sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Doze fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodrigues takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodrigues on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Doze is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rodrigues is keeping busy.
Doze tries a knee to the head but Rodrigues blocks it.
Rodrigues manages to break the clinch.
Doze closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Doze lands in his opponent's guard.
Rodrigues working a defensive guard here.
Doze stopping the sweep attempt from Rodrigues.
Doze trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodrigues working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Doze stops Rodrigues from standing up.
Rodrigues looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rodrigues working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Doze has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rodrigues looks gassed!
Doze wants to stand but Rodrigues is controlling his posture from full guard.
Doze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rodrigues is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Doze trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rodrigues's guard.
Rodrigues looking for a guillotine here but Doze defends easily.
Doze trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Doze controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodrigues looking to control.
Doze showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodrigues wants to sweep here but Doze controlling him for the moment.
Doze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Doze is looking to stand up but Rodrigues won't let him.
Doze trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigues is trying to keep Doze in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Rodrigues gets caught flat footed, as Doze shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rodrigues has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Doze preventing the sweep.
Doze wants to stand but Rodrigues is controlling his posture from full guard.
Doze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodrigues swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doze stands up from Rodrigues's guard - Doze perhaps looking for a knockout.
Doze wants to clinch but Rodrigues slips to the side
and Rodrigues counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rodrigues wants to control from the top but Doze keeps moving.
Rodrigues 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.
Doze kicks Rodrigues off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lucian Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Horrible takedown by Rodrigues or perhaps it was just good defense by Doze which made him look bad.
Rodrigues tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Doze swivels and escapes.
Doze tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves away
and Rodrigues counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rodrigues wants to free his trapped foot but Doze is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rodrigues seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Doze has one foot on Rodrigues's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Doze misses with a takedown
and Rodrigues counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Rodrigues is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Doze looks calm but he's in trouble here. Rodrigues gets his head over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Doze is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Rodrigues lets go of the hold and Doze can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucian Rodrigues!
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