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GPG 3: Cachimbo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Antonio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sterben Olympic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Antonio!
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, Sterben Olympic!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antonio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Olympic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Antonio's guard now.
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.
Olympic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Antonio is keeping the position for now.
Antonio working for a triangle but Olympic defends it easily.
Antonio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Antonio is working an open guard so Olympic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Olympic closes the distance and pushes Antonio back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Antonio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Olympic prevents the takedown attempt.
Olympic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Olympic gets underhooks to prevent Antonio's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Antonio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olympic missing with knees to the body.
Antonio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Antonio tries for a takedown but Olympic manages to get underhooks.
Olympic has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Antonio regains guard immediately.
Olympic postures up in Antonio's guard and throws a big left but Antonio blocks it.
Olympic tries to stand but Antonio is controlling from the bottom.
Antonio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Antonio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Antonio controls Olympic momentarily but Olympic frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonio pulls Olympic in close to prevent any damage.
Paulo Antonio has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Olympic scores with a takedown into Antonio's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antonio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Olympic is aware though and is defending well.
Olympic trying to control the position from guard on top but Antonio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Antonio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Olympic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Olympic gets to his feet - Antonio follows without any prompting.
Antonio with a poor takedown
and Olympic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Antonio won't be happy with that.
Antonio bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonio blocks a head kick by Olympic.
Antonio misses with a takedown
and Olympic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Olympic looks gassed!
Antonio working a defensive guard here.
Antonio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Olympic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Olympic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Olympic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Antonio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Antonio has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antonio scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Antonio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Olympic counters with a takedown into side control.
Olympic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Antonio keeps working.
Antonio is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Olympic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Antonio is controlling Olympic's trapped leg to prevent Olympic from advancing to side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olympic is pressing down on Antonio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Antonio is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sterben Olympic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Antonio shoots in for a double leg but Olympic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Olympic looking to score a takedown here. Antonio is defending well but Olympic drives through and ends up in Antonio's guard.
Antonio trying to control the position.
Antonio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Antonio seems keen to control Olympic's posture.
Antonio lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Olympic!
Olympic wants to hold on but Antonio pushes him away.
Olympic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Antonio kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Olympic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonio putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Olympic is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Olympic is breathing heavily.
Antonio is landing with some decent strikes but Olympic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Antonio is landing with some decent strikes but Olympic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Antonio breaks from Olympic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Antonio lands a big elbow.
Olympic is trying desperately to improve position.
Antonio lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olympic is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Olympic is bucking up trying to escape but Antonio cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Antonio 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.
The referee warns Olympic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Antonio fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonio cracks Olympic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Antonio working Olympic over with strikes here.
Antonio punishing his opponent with strikes.
Antonio lands a big shot there that rocks Olympic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Olympic is rocked!
Antonio working Olympic over with strikes here.
Olympic is still in real trouble! Can Antonio finish him?
Antonio lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Olympic hang on?
Antonio lands a big shot to the head and Olympic winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Paulo Antonio!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Konsai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Dottson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Konsai might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Go fuck yourself. The key to victory for Ken Konsai has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ken Konsai!
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, Michael Dottson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dottson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dottson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Konsai tries to clinch up.
Dottson fails to land the takedown.
A big head kick from Konsai and Dottson is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Dottson is rocked!
It looks like Michael Dottson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Konsai postures up in Dottson's guard and throws a big left but Dottson blocks it.
Dottson is still in real trouble! Can Konsai finish him?
Konsai passes into half guard.
Konsai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Konsai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Konsai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dottson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Konsai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Konsai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Konsai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Konsai throwing shots but Dottson is blocking nicely.
Konsai throwing shots but Dottson is blocking nicely.
Konsai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dottson's head.
Konsai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Konsai is looking for a kimura but Dottson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Konsai to get the leverage.
Konsai wants to control but Dottson is keeping him busy.
Konsai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dottson's head.
Konsai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Konsai tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dottson controls his leg.
Dottson wants to get back to his feet.
Konsai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Konsai thows a huge punch but Dottson dodges it nicely.
Konsai passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dottson!
Konsai misses with a head shot.
Konsai thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Konsai thowing shots but they're missing.
Poor strikes thrown by Konsai there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dottson tries to buck Konsai off but he can't manage it.
Dottson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konsai lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Konsai throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dottson suckers Konsai into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Dottson is now in Konsai's guard!
Dottson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dottson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dottson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dottson is in close to Konsai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dottson postures up.
Konsai really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dottson cracks Konsai with a solid left hand.
Konsai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dottson is controlling him.
Dottson throws a strike but Konsai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Konsai trying to control but Dottson is working from the bottom.
Dottson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Konsai is controlling him.
Dottson seems to have recovered his senses.
Dottson wriggles free and stands up.
Konsai throws a head kick that Dottson semi-blocks.
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!
Dottson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Konsai tries to kick Dottson off but Dottson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Dottson.
Nice strikes from Dottson there.
Konsai wants to improve his position but Dottson is controlling well.
Konsai taking some punishment here, with Dottson in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dottson lands a nice short elbow.
Konsai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Konsai looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dottson drops an elbow to the side of Konsai's head.
Dottson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dottson slips a nice elbow through Konsai's hands, connecting with Konsai's forehead.
Konsai wants to get back to his feet.
Dottson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Konsai is looking to escape.
Dottson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dottson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dottson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dottson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dottson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dottson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dottson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Konsai is trying to stand.
Dottson throwing shots but Konsai is blocking nicely.
Dottson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
Dottson misses with a head shot. Konsai uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dottson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dottson throws a big right hand that misses.
Konsai trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Konsai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Dottson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dottson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Konsai was covering up waiting for the punch and Dottson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dottson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Konsai's head.
Konsai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dottson.
Dottson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dottson throwing strikes but missing.
Dottson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Konsai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dottson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dottson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dottson throws a strike but Konsai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dottson pushes Konsai off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Konsai tries for a takedown but Dottson circles away easily
and Dottson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Konsai won't be happy with that.
Konsai is trying to buck Dottson off.
Dottson scoring with punches from side control.
Dottson lands some shots froms side control.
Dottson landing a few strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dottson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Konsai some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konsai is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dottson connects with a decent elbow.
Konsai takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Konsai wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Konsai tries to buck Dottson off but Dottson is having none of it.
Dottson is chipping away with strikes.
Dottson lands a few punches from side control.
Dottson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Konsai takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dottson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konsai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dottson slips a nice elbow through Konsai's hands, connecting with Konsai's forehead.
Nice strikes from Dottson there.
Konsai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dottson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dottson working over Konsai with some ground and pound. Konsai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dottson lands with a punch from half guard.
Dottson working over Konsai with some ground and pound. Konsai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dottson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dottson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dottson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dottson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dottson lands strikes from half guard.
Konsai has hold of Dottson's hands but Dottson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dottson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dottson slips a nice elbow through Konsai's hands, connecting with Konsai's forehead.
Dottson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Michael Dottson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Konsai taking some punishment here, with Dottson in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Dottson there.
Konsai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Dottson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Dottson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Konsai gets caught napping as Dottson dives in and scores a takedown. Konsai manages to retain guard.
Dottson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dottson throws a strike but Konsai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dottson wants to get back to his feet but Konsai is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Konsai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dottson wants to stand but Konsai is controlling the position.
Konsai wants to control from the top but Dottson keeps moving.
Dottson wants to stand but Konsai is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konsai throws a strike but Dottson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Konsai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dottson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Konsai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dottson scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konsai has his foot on Dottson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dottson works his way back into a safe position though.
Dottson with a nice head shot there.
Dottson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Konsai's head.
Dottson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dottson throwing strikes but missing.
Dottson is working Konsai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dottson works over Konsai with some ground and pound from guard.
Dottson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dottson prevents Konsai from getting back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dottson is in close to Konsai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dottson with a nice head shot there.
Dottson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Konsai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dottson throws a big right hand that misses.
Konsai wants to stand up but Dottson is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dottson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dottson is looking to work some ground and pound but Konsai has wrist control.
Dottson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dottson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dottson is looking to work some ground and pound but Konsai has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dottson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dottson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dottson cracks Konsai with a solid left hand.
Dottson chips away with some ground and pound.
Konsai controls Dottson momentarily but Dottson frees himself.
Dottson landing some decent shots from guard.
Dottson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dottson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Konsai is trying to control the position but Dottson postures up.
Konsai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Dottson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dottson 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Dottson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filippe Farias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Farias has chosen Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Rodrigues!
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, Filippe Farias!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodrigues thows a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farias was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
Farias shoots in and drives through. Rodrigues sprawls well.
Good shot there by Rodrigues.
Farias shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodrigues defends it nicely.
Rodrigues avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Farias shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodrigues tries to sprawl out of it but Farias keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodrigues manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fabricio Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filippe Farias.
Rodrigues scores with a hook to the body. Farias takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodrigues throws a nice looking combination but Farias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Farias moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodrigues rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Farias moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Rodrigues, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodrigues lands with a cross.
Farias wants to clinch
and Rodrigues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodrigues lands with a good body shot.
Rodrigues slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rodrigues jabs at Farias's body.
Rodrigues cracks Farias with a good jab.
Farias is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues drops Farias with a huge uppercut! Farias drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Rodrigues is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabricio Rodrigues!
Fabricio Rodrigues decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vince Tuzzio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmundo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vince Tuzzio!
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, Edmundo Jr!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuzzio tries to close the distance and clinch but Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Tuzzio or perhaps it was just good defense by Jr which made him look bad.
Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jr is keen to just control but Tuzzio is a slippery customer.
Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Jr 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.
Tuzzio is trying to get back to full guard.
Jr working over Tuzzio with some ground and pound. Tuzzio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Tuzzio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jr controlling the action here.
Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tuzzio is breathing heavily.
Jr stops Tuzzio from getting back to his feet.
Well, if Jr 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.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Edmundo Jr hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tuzzio napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tuzzio takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr working the body and head with strikes.
Tuzzio is looking for a sweep.
Jr landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tuzzio is being controlled here.
Tuzzio takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jr scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jr is chipping away with strikes.
Jr working the body and head with strikes.
Jr is working Tuzzio over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jr is working Tuzzio over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tuzzio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuzzio taking a bit of punishment here - Jr scoring with strikes.
Tuzzio is rocked!
Jr is putting a hurting on Tuzzio here, landing some big shots from side control.
Oh Tuzzio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jr working the head with strikes.
Jr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jr lands an elbow.
Jr lands some shots froms side control.
Jr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tuzzio to see if he's OK.
Tuzzio tries to buck Jr off but Jr is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jr lands some shots froms side control.
Jr scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Tuzzio is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Jr can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmundo Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Edmundo Jr 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Essa Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Lanzoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rios comes to the cage accompanied by Rios. On his way into the cage it seems that Essa Rios has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Essa Rios seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Essa Rios!
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, Kevin Lanzoni!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rios moves into the clinch.
Rios landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lanzoni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rios lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Rios as Lanzoni shoots in.
Rios throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lanzoni.
Rios misses with a few strikes there.
Lanzoni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rios can pounce on him.
Lanzoni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rios scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lanzoni fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rios avoids it really well and circles away.
Rios circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lanzoni drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rios really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rios wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rios pulls Lanzoni in close to prevent any damage.
Rios is trying to control the position but Lanzoni postures up.
Lanzoni slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Rios.
Rios is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rios is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lanzoni scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rios controlling the position well.
Rios is looking to improve his position.
Rios trying to hold on to Lanzoni's head to control him but Lanzoni postures up.
Lanzoni takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanzoni is keen to just control but Rios is a slippery customer.
Lanzoni working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rios's thigh. Rios counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rios looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rios wants to sweep but no luck.
Rios looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Essa Rios just wasn't active enough.
Lanzoni throws a body punch but Rios moves out of range.
Rios will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters circling a little - Rios finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lanzoni is looking to clinch but Rios is avoiding it.
Danga de danga de dang - Rios scores with a four punch combination!
Lanzoni shoots in but no luck this time.
Essa Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Lanzoni.
Lanzoni missing with a left hand there. Rios was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lanzoni throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rios.
Lanzoni looks gassed!
Rios throws a front kick that sends Lanzoni stumbling back into the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rios.
Essa Rios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lanzoni fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees to the body from Rios.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Essa Rios 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.
Rios clinches up against the cage.
Rios is trying to drag Lanzoni to the mat but Lanzoni just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lanzoni avoiding damage as Rios throws knees to the body.
Rios blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rios looking to throw knees to the head but Lanzoni is blocking nicely.
Rios tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lanzoni avoids it.
Lanzoni has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rios is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rios has Lanzoni pushed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rios.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios lands a nice knee to the body.
Rios effectively controlling the action here.
Lanzoni is trying to break the clinch but Rios is controlling him.
Lanzoni tries to pull guard but Rios holds him up against the cage and eventually Lanzoni drops back down to his feet.
Rios breaks the clinch.
Rios throws a head kick but Lanzoni moves out of range.
Rios lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Essa Rios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rios lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios shoots in and bounces Lanzoni off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lanzoni is breathing heavily.
Lanzoni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rios.
Rios won't allow Lanzoni to sweep him here.
Rios looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rios throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rios is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Essa Rios wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rios lands a leg kick that knocks Lanzoni off balance momentarily.
Rios takes the fight into the clinch.
Lanzoni is trying to pull guard but Rios turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Essa Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Lanzoni.
Rios just leaning against Lanzoni, taking a breather.
Rios scores a nice knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rios - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rios putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lanzoni in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lanzoni tries to break the clinch but Rios is controlling the position.
Rios lands a nice shot to the body.
Rios landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rios utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The referee calls for Rios to work.
Rios lands a nice knee to the body.
Lanzoni can't get the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rios lands a good knee to the midsection. Lanzoni won't want to take too many of those.
Lanzoni pulls guard effortlessly.
Lanzoni keeping full guard, as Rios tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Essa Rios dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rios getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lanzoni looks to land a left hand but Rios moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Rios.
Nice sprawl there from Rios as Lanzoni shoots in.
A good leg kick by Rios.
Lanzoni doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rios counters with a body kick.
Lanzoni takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rios gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rios scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rios displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lanzoni up against the cage.
Lanzoni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios has Lanzoni pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lanzoni manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rios scores with a knee to the head.
Rios lands a nice elbow.
Lanzoni ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lanzoni no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lanzoni being controlled here, momentarily.
Rios seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lanzoni for as long as he can get away with.
Essa Rios overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rios slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lanzoni regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rios.
Rios is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rios pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lanzoni is keeping the position for now.
Lanzoni being controlled here, momentarily.
Essa Rios has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rios forces Lanzoni back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rios scores with a knee to the head.
Rios has Lanzoni pressed against the cage.
Lanzoni is trying to push Rios away but Rios has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lanzoni tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rios just stands there and leans against the cage.
Essa Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Lanzoni.
Rios with a knee to the head.
Rios lands a good knee to the midsection. Lanzoni won't want to take too many of those.
Rios landing knees to the head.
Rios has clasped his hands together around Lanzoni's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rios'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.
Rios postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rios staying calm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Essa Rios has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rios forces Lanzoni back against the cage and clinches.
Rios with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kevin Lanzoni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Essa Rios is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lanzoni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Essa Rios showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rios 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Essa Rios!
Essa Rios spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Co-main event
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rickson Silva acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato lands a slapping body shot.
That kick from Sato tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left and a right from Sato both land. Nice combination.
Sato tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A cross from Sato lands.
Silva takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sato plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jake Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sato throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Sato scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sato counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.
Silva looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sato pinned against the cage. Sato gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sato throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sato misses with a series of wild punches.
Sato lands with a kick to the temple. Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sato misses with a head kick.
Silva drops his hands momentarily and Sato takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sato misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sato defends it nicely.
Jake Sato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Silva.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Sato clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Sato pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sato utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sato is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Silva.
Sato manages to break the clinch.
Sato darts in trying to clinch
and Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sato!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva looking to secure an arm triangle but Sato defends it well.
Sato is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sato knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Sato dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva fails with the takedown
letting Sato counter with a right hand.
Sato clinches with his opponent.
Sato misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Sato stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sato lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Sato is struggling to control the position.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Sato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sato throws a combination. Silva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sato keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jake Sato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Silva.
Sato has managed to clinch.
Sato unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sato has hold of one of Silva's legs. Silva is fighting the takedown attempt but Sato gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sato advances position into side control!
Sato tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sato has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sato tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sato wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Sato goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sato but great work by Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato wants to get back to his feet.
Sato sneaks back into half guard.
Sato tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva 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.
Sato is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Sato defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sato makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sato.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Sato dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sato shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sato postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva has his feet on Sato's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sato scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sato lands a jab-cross combination.
Jake Sato is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sato's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sato is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sato's guard.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sato knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva is trying for a kimura here. Sato looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Silva wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rickson Silva!
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