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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wally King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinzo Vistory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Wally King!
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, Shinzo Vistory!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vistory drives through and clinches with King against the cage.
Vistory tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
Vistory landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Vistory.
It looks like Wally King has been cut.
King is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
King dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
King takes an elbow to the temple.
Vistory stops a takedown attempt from King.
Vistory tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and King avoids it.
Come on King - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vistory lands an elbow that stopped King in his tracks for a moment.
Vistory misses with an elbow strike.
King manages to pull guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vistory decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on King, up you get!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wally King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vistory rushes King and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vistory with a knee to the head.
Vistory tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body.
Vistory throws an elbow that misses.
Vistory missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vistory tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vistory pushes off an throws an elbow but King leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
King avoids the elbow strike from Vistory, against the cage.
Vistory landing some nice looking knees to the body.
King looking for a takedown.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vistory is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. King is defending well for now.
Vistory with a knee to the head.
Vistory looks gassed!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vistory obliges.
Vistory avoids the elbow strike from King, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King wants to break free but Vistory has control.
King avoiding damage as Vistory throws knees to the body.
King is trying to pull guard but Vistory has him pressed against the cage.
King wants to break free but Vistory has control.
King takes an elbow to the temple.
Vistory blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King effectively controlling the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vistory gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
King jumps guard and drags Vistory to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vistory wants to get up but he can't break King's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vistory stands and steps away. King gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vistory leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
King has Vistory up against the cage in a clinch.
King blocks an elbow strike from Vistory.
King dodges an elbow strike from Vistory.
Vistory lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
King wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vistory misses with an elbow over the top.
Vistory looks to throw an elbow but misses.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vistory gets the underhooks and prevents it.
King looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vistory connects with a knee to the head.
Vistory lands an elbow that stopped King in his tracks for a moment.
King pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from King on the inside.
Vistory throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
King has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vistory is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
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.
Vistory keeps control of King as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vistory tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
Vistory throws an elbow that misses.
Vistory with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinzo Vistory dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wally King's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
King looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vistory is fending him off so far but King persists. Nope, Vistory circles away and we're back to standing.
Vistory gets a clinch.
Vistory tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vistory with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
King is working for takedown but Vistory is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vistory with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vistory tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King blocks an elbow strike from Vistory.
King looking to slow down the pace here.
Vistory crunches a lovely knee into King's ribcage.
Vistory is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. King is defending well for now.
Vistory tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vistory or not.
Vistory is breathing heavily.
Vistory stops a takedown attempt from King.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wally King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vistory using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King tries for a takedown but Vistory manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vistory gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vistory working King over with knees to the body.
King pulls Vistory into guard.
King controlling Vistory's posture.
Vistory would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
King is pulling down on Vistory's head. It's preventing any offense from Vistory, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wally King has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
King looking to score a takedown here. Vistory is defending well but King drives through and ends up in Vistory's guard.
King won't allow Vistory to get back to his feet.
King engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vistory is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King works over Vistory with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King trying to control but Vistory is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Wally King.
King jabs at Vistory's body.
Vistory ducks right into an uppercut from King.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shinzo Vistory is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vistory has taken the fight to the clinch.
King gets control of Vistory's arms and successfully pulls guard. King will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vistory wanted to stand there but King had control of the position.
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vistory doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vistory manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King wants to stand and escape but Vistory is having none of it.
Vistory stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
King is trying to pull guard but Vistory turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees to the body from Vistory.
King content to slow the pace in the clinch.
King blocks the elbow strike.
Vistory is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wally King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wally King's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vistory walks into a left hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
King avoiding damage as Vistory throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vistory obliges.
Vistory with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
King is trying to pull guard but Vistory turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
King takes an elbow to the temple.
King avoids the elbow strike from Vistory, against the cage.
King avoids a wild elbow strike from Vistory.
King blocks the elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vistory just stands there and leans against the cage.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Vistory won't allow it.
Vistory keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.
Vistory unloads a knee to the mid-section. King lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vistory missing with knees to the body.
King tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wally King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vistory has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vistory lands a damaging elbow.
Vistory tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vistory gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vistory throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
Vistory tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vistory throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
King lands a nice uppercut.
King is trying to force a seperation but Vistory has the dominant position.
Vistory being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King fails to pull guard.
Vistory creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vistory looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
King slowing the pace effectively.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vistory backwards.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Vistory won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
King is looking to take this one to the mat.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vistory with a knee to the head.
King is trying to break free.
King is trying to push Vistory away but Vistory has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
King is trying to break free.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King wants to break free but Vistory has control.
King working hard to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vistory.
Vistory prevents King from breaking the clinch.
Vistory creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.
King dodges an elbow strike from Vistory.
King can't get the takedown.
Vistory missing with knees to the body.
Shinzo Vistory seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on King - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vistory connects with a nasty looking knee right to King's face.
Vistory with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vistory misses with an elbow strike.
King wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Vistory won't allow it.
A hook to the body from King.
King is trying to break free.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King working hard to break the clinch.
King avoiding damage as Vistory throws knees to the body.
Vistory keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vistory stops a takedown attempt from King.
King can't break the clinch.
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 Wally King.
I think King has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Shinzo Vistory!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Shinzo Vistory!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Shinzo Vistory!
Shinzo Vistory wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Oliveira Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendez comes to the cage accompanied by Rihanna - We Found Love ft. Calvin Harris. Lee has chosen Morre Diabo Remix as his entrance music. Ricardo Oliveira Mendez 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 light 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, Ricardo Oliveira Mendez!
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, Charles Lee!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mendez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lee.
Mendez throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Mendez leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ricardo Oliveira Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Lee.
Mendez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lee.
Mendez scores with a push kick.
Lee dives in and grabs Mendez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mendez pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
Mendez scoring well with a low kick there.
Mendez doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Mendez fails to land with a series of punches.
Mendez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mendez scores with a push kick.
Lee looks gassed!
Lee takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mendez throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Mendez throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Mendez scores with a nice head shot.
Mendez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Mendez throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Mendez punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mendez is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lee.
A solid body kick from Mendez.
Mendez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mendez throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendez.
Mendez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mendez works over Lee's head and body with a nice combination.
Mendez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mendez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mendez is looking to clinch.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Mendez.
Ricardo Oliveira Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mendez tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Mendez fails to land with a series of punches.
Mendez throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lee if he has to take too many more of those.
Mendez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mendez duly obliges.
Mendez wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Mendez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mendez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mendez looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Mendez tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mendez. Mendez obviously looking to wear him down.
Mendez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mendez closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
Mendez lands a nice elbow.
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mendez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mendez landing knees to the body.
Mendez manages to break the clinch.
Mendez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mendez thumps Lee with a low kick.
Mendez lands a front kick.
Lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mendez.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mendez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mendez scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
Mendez has managed to clinch.
Mendez lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Oliveira Mendez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mendez lands a jab-cross combination.
Mendez tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mendez throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Ricardo Oliveira Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Mendez.
Lee blocks the body kick.
Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendez tries to avoid it but Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendez to the ground. Mendez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ricardo Oliveira Mendez is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Mendez shows good takedown defense.
Lee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lee is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Mendez is defending well.
Mendez is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Lee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mendez is trying to stand back up but Lee is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee thows a huge punch but Mendez dodges it nicely.
Lee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mendez is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
Lee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mendez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
Lee prevents Mendez from standing back up.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Mendez is defending the position.
Lee is keen to just control but Mendez is a slippery customer.
Mendez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lee.
Lee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lee passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lee putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lee lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mendez is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lee tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mendez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendez throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Mendez tries to sprawl but Lee drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mendez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lee scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendez keeps working.
Lee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Charles Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee is looking for a kimura here.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Mendez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lee wants to take a breather but Mendez is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lee connects with a nice short shot to Mendez's temple.
Lee is stalling here. Mendez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lee seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mendez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mendez lands a few punches from side control.
Mendez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lee is avoiding damage well.
Lee wants to control but Mendez postures up.
Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
Lee trying to hold on to Mendez's head to control him but Mendez postures up.
Mendez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily.
Lee is trying to stand.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Mendez throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendez lands a nice short elbow.
Mendez trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Mendez is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Mendez winds up and cracks Lee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Mendez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mendez lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez working Lee over with strikes.
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee tries to roll over but Mendez keeps him under control.
Mendez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lee 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Ricardo Oliveira Mendez!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Ricardo Oliveira Mendez!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Ricardo Oliveira Mendez!
Ricardo Oliveira Mendez wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricardo Oliveira Mendez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Savchuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armando Wriedt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savchuk comes to the cage accompanied by NY. Ivan Savchuk looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Savchuk!
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, Armando Wriedt!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wriedt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Savchuk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wriedt somewhat.
Wriedt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Savchuk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wriedt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wriedt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Savchuk can't do much from the bottom here.
Savchuk wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wriedt is trying to get an arm triangle but Savchuk is defending well.
Wriedt is trying to get an arm triangle but Savchuk is defending well.
Savchuk tries to bench press Wriedt off him but Wriedt keeps the position.
Wriedt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wriedt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Savchuk, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wriedt tries for a kimura but Savchuk is defending well.
Savchuk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wriedt on the ground.
Wriedt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wriedt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wriedt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wriedt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wriedt has hold of Savchuk's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Savchuk tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Wriedt cranks the arm and Savchuk screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Savchuk, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Armando Wriedt!
During a confident post fight interview, Armando Wriedt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McMillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John McMillan!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza shoots in and bounces McMillan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McMillan wants to stand but Souza is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMillan trying to control the position.
McMillan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but McMillan is retaining full guard.
Souza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Souza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Souza passes into half guard.
Souza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McMillan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Souza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but McMillan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza is thwarting McMillan's attempts to control the position.
Souza is looking for a kimura but McMillan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Souza to get the leverage.
Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McMillan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Souza.
Souza prevents McMillan from improving his position.
Souza seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. McMillan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thiago Souza!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Auron Almasy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Pontes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almasy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ram Jam - Black Betty. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Auron Almasy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Pontes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almasy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Almasy!
Almasy leaves Pontes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Almasy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pontes dodges the punch combination from Almasy.
Almasy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pontes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Almasy.
Pontes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Almasy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almasy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pontes counters with a stiff right hand.
Almasy tests Pontes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pontes dodges the punch combination from Almasy.
Almasy lands with a cross.
Pontes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Almasy tries to avoid it but Pontes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Almasy to the ground. Almasy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Almasy misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pontes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Auron Almasy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Pontes.
Pontes throws a hook but Almasy avoids it easily.
Pontes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice cross by Almasy.
Pontes is rocked!
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!
Pontes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pontes is still on wobbly legs! Can Almasy finish him?
Almasy throws a hook but Pontes blocks it.
Pontes seems to have recovered his senses.
Auron Almasy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almasy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oooooh!!! Almasy has knocked Pontes down with a huge combo! Almasy steps away and waves a wobbly Pontes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Pontes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pontes throws an elbow that misses. Almasy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pontes's guard. Nice move by Almasy!
Pontes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pontes isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Almasy stacks Pontes on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Almasy!
Almasy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pontes to his feet.
Auron Almasy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pontes misses with a takedown attempt - Almasy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pontes dodges the punch combination from Almasy.
Almasy jabs Pontes right on the nose. Pontes blinks but takes it well.
Sloppy strikes from Almasy. Those never looked like landing.
Pontes ducks under a wild hook from Almasy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circling - Almasy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Almasy misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Auron Almasy 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.
Almasy throws a series of punches but Pontes moves out of range.
Almasy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pontes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Almasy's waist but Almasy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pontes off to one side.
Almasy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pontes.
Pontes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Almasy's waist but Almasy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pontes off to one side.
Pontes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Almasy.
Almasy throws a series of punches but Pontes moves out of range.
Almasy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oooooh!!! Almasy has knocked Pontes down with a huge combo! Almasy steps away and waves a wobbly Pontes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almasy drops Pontes with a huge uppercut! Pontes drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Almasy is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Auron Almasy!
Auron Almasy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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