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TFC 21: Salaam vs. Muerte PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucho Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Sanders has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, James Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucho Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Rodriguez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rodriguez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sanders's head.
Sanders looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodriguez is fending him off so far but Sanders persists. Nope, Rodriguez circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanders swings for the body but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Sanders has a takedown stuffed.
Rodriguez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanders has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanders throws a leg kick
and Rodriguez counters with a leg kick.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Sanders's ribcage but misses.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodriguez scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Sanders moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick by Sanders misses
and Rodriguez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sanders clinches up with Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanders is working for takedown but Rodriguez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown attempt but Sanders pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sanders closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rodriguez wants to control but Sanders postures up.
Rodriguez reaches up around Sanders's neck trying to control. But Sanders takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Rodriguez! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Rodriguez is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Sanders celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Sanders!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caique Mafra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mafra comes to the cage accompanied by Stronger - Kanye West. On his way into the cage it seems that Caique Mafra has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Caique Mafra seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super 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, Caique Mafra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Rua!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua rushes Mafra and presses him up against the cage.
Mafra trying to stall but Rua improves his position.
Mafra fails to pull guard.
Mafra is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rua to keep the fight standing.
Rua jumps guard but Mafra stands there with Rua around his waist. Rua gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mafra wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caique Mafra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua jumps guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mafra sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mafra gets to his feet - Rua follows without any prompting.
Mafra keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mafra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mafra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua tries for a takedown but Mafra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mafra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mafra.
Rua is trying to work for a sweep but Mafra has mounted him!
Rua wants to hold on but Mafra pushes him away.
Rua squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mafra looking to control but Rua is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mafra looking to finish with strikes here!
Rua avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mafra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua is squirming around, avoiding Mafra's attempts to control the action.
Rua tries to lock up and control but Mafra gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rua really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mafra controlling the pace for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mafra tries to control but Rua wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rua is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Rua is working to get back to half guard.
Rua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mafra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mafra tries to control but Rua wriggling away.
Rua sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mafra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rua defending well though.
Rua is staying active underneath Mafra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Caique Mafra wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mafra shoots for a double leg takedown but Rua sprawls well. He's pushed Mafra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mafra shoots in looking for a takedown but Rua manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mafra's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mafra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mafra tries to clinch but Rua moves away
and Rua counters by moving into the clinch.
Mafra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rua pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rua tries to pull guard but Mafra holds him up against the cage and eventually Rua drops back down to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mafra has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rua is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mafra is breathing heavily.
Mafra stops a takedown attempt from Rua.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Caique Mafra will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rua has a takedown stuffed.
Mafra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rua avoids a kick to the body.
Rua avoids the head kick by Mafra.
Rua moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rua stuffs the takedown attempt from Mafra. Mafra gets slowly back to his feet.
Mafra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rua's waist but Rua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mafra off to one side.
Rua moves into range and clinches up with Mafra.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mafra's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mafra is trying to pull guard but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caique Mafra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua wants to break free but Mafra has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rua.
Mafra tries to pull guard but Rua holds him up against the cage and eventually Mafra drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rua tries to break the clinch but Mafra is controlling the position.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mafra blocks it with crossed arms.
Rua has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rua jumps guard but Mafra turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rua pushes off an throws an elbow but Mafra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rua jumps guard but Mafra stands there with Rua around his waist. Rua gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rua looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mafra breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mafra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rua somewhat.
Rua stuffs the takedown.
Mafra tries a head kick but it misses.
Caique Mafra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mafra gets a clinch.
Rua wants to get back to striking at distance but Mafra won't allow it.
Mafra is looking to break free of the clinch but Rua has double underhooks.
Mafra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mafra wants to get back to striking at distance but Rua won't allow it.
Rua lands a body punch.
Rua tries to score a body lock takedown but Mafra shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Felipe Rua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mafra is trying to break free.
Rua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rua jumps guard and drags Mafra to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mafra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rua has his foot on Mafra's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mafra works his way back into a safe position though.
Rua throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mafra uses it to pass to side control.
Rua is looking for a sweep.
Mafra wants to control but Rua is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mafra working the ground and pound but Rua is defending the strikes.
Mafra tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rua is trying to work for a sweep but Mafra has mounted him!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mafra trying to control but Rua is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mafra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mafra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mafra.
Mafra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rua circles away.
Rua swats away the attempt to clinch by Mafra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mafra tries to clinch up
and Rua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mafra shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caique Mafra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mafra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rua shoots in looking for a takedown. Mafra tries to sprawl out of it but Rua keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mafra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rua tries to clinch there but Mafra circles away.
Rua gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mafra prevents Rua from getting back to his feet.
Rua trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mafra slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rua tries to escape but Mafra is in control.
Rua is trying to control Mafra's posture but Mafra avoids it.
Rua is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mafra off and has taken his back!
Mafra holding both Rua 's hands and preventing any damage.
Rua trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mafra doesn't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with a punch to the head.
Mafra trying to control the hands but Rua won't let him.
Mafra tries to roll but Rua sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Rua is looking for the choke from the back position but Mafra is controlling his hands well.
Mafra tries to escape but Rua has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mafra is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rua gets his way!
A lull in the action here.
Rua tightening his grip on Mafra, looking for the choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mafra looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Rua really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mafra is looking to clinch.
Mafra throws a nice looking combination but Rua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mafra shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rua is trying to defend but Mafra finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mafra is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mafra wants to control but Rua is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua is trying to control but can't.
Rua is refusing to be controlled, as Mafra sits in half guard.
Rua moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mafra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Mafra from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rua looking for subs off his back but Mafra has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rua wants to sweep but Mafra has passed to side control!
Rua is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mafra is looking to take a break and control but Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mafra sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rua is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mafra slows the pace down.
Rua struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Caique Mafra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rua manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mafra's best efforts.
Rua trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mafra is keen to just control but Rua is a slippery customer.
Mafra perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Caique Mafra has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mafra throws a head kick that misses.
Rua closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mafra circles away.
Rua throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mafra's waist but Mafra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rua off to one side.
Rua fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Caique Mafra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Rua.
Mafra has Rua up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caique Mafra had his way with Felipe Rua in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mafra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rua's waist but Rua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mafra off to one side.
Mafra wants to clinch.
Mafra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rua is fending him off so far but Mafra persists. Nope, Rua circles away and we're back to standing.
Rua swats away the attempt to clinch by Mafra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mafra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rua is fending him off so far but Mafra persists. Nope, Rua circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caique Mafra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mafra closes the distance and clinches up with Rua, looking for a takedown. Mafra pushes Rua against the cage but Rua circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua shoots in and drives through. Mafra sprawls well.
Mafra fails with the takedown.
Rua tries to clinch but Mafra is having none of it.
Rua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mafra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mafra wants it to stay on the feet.
Rua shoots for a double leg takedown but Mafra sprawls well. He's pushed Rua's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mafra misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rua wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mafra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mafra is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rua's half guard.
Rua wants to improve his position but Mafra is controlling well.
Rua regains full guard. Nicely done.
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!
Mafra is looking to stand up but Rua won't let him.
Rua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mafra drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mafra jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mafra is aware though and is defending well.
Mafra slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rua wants to sweep but no luck.
Mafra controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mafra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caique Mafra has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rua fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mafra avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rua.
Rua scores with a jab. Mafra acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua tries to clinch but Mafra moves away
and Mafra counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mafra presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Caique Mafra showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mafra 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Caique Mafra!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Caique Mafra!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Caique Mafra!
Caique Mafra wins by unanimous decision!
Caique Mafra seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Valentinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarcisio Jardim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Stanislav Valentinov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Stanislav Valentinov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stanislav Valentinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tarcisio Jardim!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentinov slips under a jab.
Valentinov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jardim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jardim lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Valentinov tries to clinch up.
Jardim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valentinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jardim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jardim scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valentinov stuffs the takedown attempt from Jardim. Jardim gets slowly back to his feet.
Jardim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valentinov at a distance.
Jardim misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Valentinov lands but Jardim takes it in his stride.
It looks like Tarcisio Jardim has been cut.
Jardim swats away the attempt to clinch by Valentinov.
Jardim throws a lazy right hand but Valentinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Valentinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stanislav Valentinov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jardim lands with a right hand.
Jardim misses with a two punch combination.
Jardim falls off balance throwing a combination
and Valentinov counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Jardim out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Valentinov is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Stanislav Valentinov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdelkarim Bencherifa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Savchuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savchuk has chosen NY as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ivan Savchuk is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Abdelkarim Bencherifa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Savchuk!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bencherifa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Savchuk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bencherifa's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Savchuk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Savchuk wants to stand but Bencherifa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bencherifa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bencherifa tries to get out of the position.
Savchuk prevents Bencherifa from getting back to his feet.
Bencherifa controls Savchuk momentarily but Savchuk frees himself.
Savchuk wants to control from the top but Bencherifa keeps moving.
Bencherifa wants to stand up but Savchuk is controlling him.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ivan Savchuk hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Savchuk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bencherifa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Savchuk is in Bencherifa's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bencherifa pushes Savchuk off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bencherifa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Savchuk counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bencherifa struggling a bit here.
Bencherifa being controlled for a moment.
Savchuk working the ground and pound from side control.
Savchuk takes a little break here. Bencherifa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Savchuk throws an elbow but Bencherifa slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bencherifa is trying to get back to half guard.
Bencherifa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Savchuk is controlling him well.
Savchuk takes a little break here. Bencherifa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bencherifa throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Bencherifa struggling a bit here.
Bencherifa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
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!
Savchuk tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bencherifa throws Savchuk to one side and escapes!
Bencherifa has his takedown stuffed
and Savchuk counters with a shoot takedown. Bencherifa fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdelkarim Bencherifa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savchuk won't allow Bencherifa to get back to his feet.
Savchuk throws a big elbow that misses.
Savchuk tries to free his leg and advance position but Bencherifa is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savchuk cracks Bencherifa with a solid left hand.
Bencherifa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bencherifa looking to control.
Bencherifa pulls Savchuk in close to prevent any damage.
Savchuk looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Abdelkarim Bencherifa.
Bencherifa shoots in for a takedown but Savchuk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Savchuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bencherifa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Savchuk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bencherifa's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savchuk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bencherifa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savchuk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ivan Savchuk wasn't active enough on the ground.
Savchuk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bencherifa misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Horrible takedown by Bencherifa or perhaps it was just good defense by Savchuk which made him look bad.
Bencherifa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Savchuk swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Savchuk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bencherifa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Savchuk as Bencherifa shoots in.
Bencherifa connects with a looping right hand.
Bencherifa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savchuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Bencherifa.
Savchuk fails with a takedown attempt.
Bencherifa fails with the takedown
and Savchuk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bencherifa won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdelkarim Bencherifa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bencherifa being controlled for a moment.
Bencherifa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bencherifa is being controlled here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savchuk wants to control but Bencherifa is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bencherifa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ivan Savchuk has got the better of the ground game so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bencherifa tries to kick Savchuk off but Savchuk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Savchuk controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ivan Savchuk hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Savchuk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bencherifa is fending him off so far but Savchuk persists. Nope, Bencherifa circles away and we're back to standing.
Savchuk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bencherifa defends it nicely.
Bencherifa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bencherifa tries for a takedown but Savchuk circles away easily
and Savchuk counters with a shoot takedown. Bencherifa fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bencherifa wants to stand and escape but Savchuk is having none of it.
Savchuk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bencherifa wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bencherifa throws a looping overhand right but Savchuk ducks down to avoid it.
Savchuk scores a takedown into full mount!
Bencherifa can't escape the position.
Savchuk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bencherifa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Savchuk with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savchuk scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bencherifa?
Savchuk looking to control and managing it successfully.
Savchuk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Savchuk controlling his opponent.
Savchuk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bencherifa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bencherifa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Savchuk controlling from the full mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ivan Savchuk was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bencherifa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Savchuk counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bencherifa's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savchuk sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savchuk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bencherifa's guard.
Savchuk controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bencherifa has his feet on Savchuk's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Savchuk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bencherifa as he jumps to the side.
Bencherifa fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bencherifa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Savchuk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bencherifa kicks Savchuk off and gets to his feet.
Bencherifa misses with a takedown attempt - Savchuk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Abdelkarim Bencherifa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bencherifa misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Savchuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bencherifa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Savchuk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Savchuk.
Savchuk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bencherifa keeping moving, preventing Savchuk from controlling successfully.
Bencherifa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Savchuk is controlling him.
Savchuk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bencherifa kicks Savchuk off and gets to his feet.
Bencherifa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Savchuk avoids it really well and circles away.
Bencherifa tries for a takedown but Savchuk circles away easily
and Savchuk counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bencherifa's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdelkarim Bencherifa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savchuk content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ivan Savchuk hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bencherifa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Savchuk to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bencherifa keeping moving, preventing Savchuk from controlling successfully.
Bencherifa wants to stand and escape but Savchuk is having none of it.
Savchuk tries to free his leg and advance position but Bencherifa is retaining full guard.
Bencherifa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Savchuk is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savchuk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ivan Savchuk.
Bencherifa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Savchuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savchuk is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bencherifa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Savchuk taking a bit of punishment here - Bencherifa scoring with strikes.
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!
Savchuk tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Bencherifa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Savchuk has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savchuk has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Bencherifa has Savchuk flattened out and is raining down punches.
Bencherifa throwing sloppy strikes.
Bencherifa punches the canvas rather than the man.
Savchuk prevents Bencherifa from getting a body triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savchuk looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Bencherifa tightening his grip on Savchuk, looking for the choke.
Savchuk wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savchuk covering up well under a series of strikes from Bencherifa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Abdelkarim Bencherifa did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Savchuk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bencherifa as he jumps to the side.
Savchuk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bencherifa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Savchuk trying to control the action but Bencherifa is working from the bottom.
Savchuk is controlling the pace.
Savchuk stops Bencherifa from getting back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Savchuk works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savchuk looking to control but Bencherifa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bencherifa wants to control but Savchuk is having none of it.
Savchuk looking to control and managing it successfully.
Savchuk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Savchuk is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bencherifa is trying desperately to improve position.
Savchuk controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bencherifa is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Savchuk tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bencherifa wants to control but Savchuk is having none of it.
Bencherifa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Savchuk connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bencherifa is looking to improve his position but Savchuk isn't that keen on the idea.
Bencherifa is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savchuk controlling the pace for now.
Savchuk looking to control but Bencherifa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Savchuk controlling his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ivan Savchuk was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bencherifa loads up on a big right hand but Savchuk slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savchuk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bencherifa tries to avoid it but Savchuk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bencherifa to the ground. Bencherifa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bencherifa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Savchuk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bencherifa somewhat.
Bencherifa looks for a takedown but Savchuk sprawls well.
Bencherifa lands a glancing blow to the side of Savchuk's head.
No luck for Savchuk with that takedown attempt.
Abdelkarim Bencherifa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Savchuk.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bencherifa sizes up Savchuk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bencherifa looks to score with a jab to the body but Savchuk is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Savchuk dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bencherifa misses with a takedown
and Savchuk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Savchuk.
Bencherifa pushes Savchuk off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bencherifa with a poor takedown
and Savchuk counters with a shoot takedown. Bencherifa fights it but they end up in guard.
Savchuk is standing up over Bencherifa. Bencherifa looks to escape but Savchuk dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savchuk controls the position from side control.
Bencherifa holds on to Savchuk's head and controls the position momentarily.
Savchuk stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bencherifa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savchuk as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdelkarim Bencherifa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bencherifa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Savchuk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bencherifa's guard.
Savchuk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bencherifa wants to stand but Savchuk is controlling the position.
Savchuk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ivan Savchuk wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bencherifa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Savchuk swivels and escapes.
Savchuk drives through with a takedown into Bencherifa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bencherifa wants to stand up but Savchuk is controlling him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bencherifa being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ivan Savchuk hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bencherifa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bencherifa misses the target.
Savchuk staying out of range there.
Abdelkarim Bencherifa is winning the standup battle so far.
Bencherifa shoots in but Savchuk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Savchuk staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bencherifa tries for a takedown but Savchuk circles away easily
and Savchuk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Savchuk.
Savchuk controlling from the top position.
Savchuk stops Bencherifa from standing up.
Savchuk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Savchuk controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bencherifa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bencherifa wants to stand up but Savchuk is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bencherifa misses with a body shot.
Ivan Savchuk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bencherifa shoots and misses
and Savchuk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bencherifa won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Bencherifa's face as Savchuk controls the position.
Savchuk's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bencherifa tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Savchuk is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bencherifa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bencherifa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Savchuk is controlling him well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ivan Savchuk was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bencherifa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Savchuk but Savchuk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Savchuk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Savchuk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Savchuk 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Ivan Savchuk!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Ivan Savchuk!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Ivan Savchuk!
Ivan Savchuk wins by unanimous decision!
Ivan Savchuk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amarrao Mestre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amarrao Mestre is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alejandro Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Amarrao Mestre!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mestre looks to throw the jab but Rua is out of range.
Rua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mestre.
Sloppy strikes from Rua. Those never looked like landing.
Mestre decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mestre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rua regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mestre.
Mestre is looking to work some ground and pound but Rua has wrist control.
Mestre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mestre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mestre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mestre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mestre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Mestre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rua is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mestre is controlling him.
Rua keeping full guard, as Mestre tries to pass.
Mestre throws an elbow that misses. Rua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mestre's guard. Nice move by Rua!
Mestre has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rua off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mestre dodges the punch combination from Rua.
Rua misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mestre. Rua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Rua.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rua.
Mestre shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rua is trying to defend but Mestre finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mestre scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mestre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rua defending well though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mestre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mestre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mestre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mestre.
Mestre throwing shots but Rua is blocking nicely.
Mestre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mestre is nestled in close to Rua, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mestre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Mestre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mestre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mestre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mestre winds up and cracks Rua with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mestre throwing shots but Rua is blocking nicely.
Mestre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mestre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mestre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mestre winds up and cracks Rua with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mestre working over Rua with some ground and pound. Rua looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mestre throwing shots but Rua is blocking nicely.
Mestre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Mestre there.
Mestre thows a huge punch but Rua dodges it nicely.
Mestre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rua's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mestre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rua's head.
Mestre misses with a head shot. Rua uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mestre throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amarrao Mestre dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mestre manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rua on his heels. He'll look to pass Rua's guard now, I'm sure.
Mestre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mestre works over Rua with some ground and pound from guard.
Rua is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mestre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mestre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mestre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mestre throwing strikes but missing.
Mestre stops Rua from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mestre throws an elbow that misses. Rua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mestre's guard. Nice move by Rua!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mestre is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rua dives into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mestre can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mestre is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mestre.
Oooooh!!! Rua has knocked Mestre down with a huge combo! Rua steps away and waves a wobbly Mestre back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Amarrao Mestre has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mestre closes the distance and clinches up with Rua, looking for a takedown. Mestre pushes Rua against the cage but Rua circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mestre misses with a body shot.
Mestre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rua did well to prevent Mestre getting side control.
Rua looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mestre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mestre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rua is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mestre scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rua wants to get back to his feet.
Mestre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rua's head.
Mestre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mestre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mestre looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mestre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mestre takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mestre scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mestre takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mestre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rua with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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!
Mestre throwing shots but Rua is blocking nicely.
Mestre lands with a punch from half guard.
Mestre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mestre drops an elbow to the side of Rua's head.
Mestre working over Rua with some ground and pound. Rua looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rua is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mestre scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh Rua is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mestre working Rua over with strikes.
Mestre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mestre lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Rua quite badly. Rua pulls Mestre in close trying to recover. Mestre postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Rua on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Rua doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amarrao Mestre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henrique Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armando Wriedt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henrique Gracie had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 187.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Henrique Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Armando Wriedt's chin.
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22
200 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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19
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henrique Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Armando Wriedt!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wriedt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wriedt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie working for a triangle but Wriedt defends it easily.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wriedt passes into side control.
Wriedt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wriedt tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie pushes Wriedt away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wriedt gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wriedt off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
I really don't envy Wriedt right now.
Wriedt manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Wriedt.
Wriedt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Wriedt wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Wriedt advances position into side control!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie tries to bench press Wriedt off him but Wriedt keeps the position.
Wriedt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Wriedt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wriedt is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is trying to stand.
Wriedt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wriedt is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Wriedt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wriedt seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wriedt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wriedt is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wriedt is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Wriedt wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Wriedt is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Wriedt is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wriedt drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Wriedt off! Wriedt jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Wriedt pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wriedt is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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!
Gracie avoids the attempt from Wriedt to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Wriedt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wriedt!
Gracie landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wriedt wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie lands a big elbow.
Wriedt is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Wriedt to control.
Wriedt is still in real trouble! Can Gracie finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Gracie! Wriedt is hurt baaadly! Gracie is firing away with more strikes - Wriedt is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gracie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Gazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Hino Nacional do Brasil . Gazer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cuts Like a Knife kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Peter Gazer told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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279 lbs
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268 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Roger Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Gazer!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gazer is looking to improve his position.
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gazer wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Gazer is having none of it.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gazer controlling the position well.
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gazer trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Gazer is defending well.
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson is working for a kimura but Gazer is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson trying to work for an americana but Gazer has managed to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gazer dives on top into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gazer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gazer is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Gazer from controlling successfully.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gazer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Gazer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gazer slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Gazer is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gazer stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Gazer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gazer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Gazer eventually gives up the hold.
Ground and pound from Gazer.
Johnson is not content to let Gazer control the position.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Gazer there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gazer drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazer lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Gazer wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Gazer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gazer prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Gazer wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson trying to control but Gazer postures up.
Johnson is trying to stand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gazer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Gazer.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Gazer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gazer misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Gazer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Gazer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Gazer slips an elbow through the middle.
Gazer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gazer wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Gazer slips an elbow through the middle.
Gazer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gazer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gazer scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gazer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gazer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Gazer passes into half guard.
Peter Gazer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gazer slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Gazer moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Johnson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gazer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gazer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Gazer drags him back down.
Gazer lands some shots froms side control.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson pushes Gazer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gazer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gazer cracks Johnson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Gazer immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Johnson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Gazer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Gazer!
Peter Gazer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amun Ra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre comes to the cage accompanied by Fort Minor - Remember The Name. 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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160 lbs
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165 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Andre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Amun Ra!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andre scores with a head kick.
Andre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andre counters with a leg kick.
Ra walks into a jab.
Andre throws a body punch but Ra moves out of range.
Ra throws a jab when Andre was well out of range.
Ra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ra shoots in but Andre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ra misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by Andre.
A nice leg kick lands there from Andre.
Ra looks for a takedown but Andre sprawls well.
Paulo Andre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amun Ra.
Ra dodges the punch combination from Andre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andre lands a nice hook to Ra's body. Ra takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ra closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Andre's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Andre wants to get back to his feet but Ra is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ra wants to control from the top but Andre keeps moving.
Andre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andre pulls Ra in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ra landing with the ground and pound.
Ra throwing strikes but missing.
Ra throwing strikes from guard but Andre blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ra is in close to Andre's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Andre wants to stand but Ra is controlling the position.
Ra throwing strikes from guard but Andre blocks nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ra throws a strike but Andre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ra keeping moving, preventing Andre from controlling successfully.
Ra wants to get back to his feet but Andre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ra seems keen to control Andre's posture.
Andre is looking to advance position but Ra has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ra lands a heavy elbow.
Ra with good strikes from the mount here!
Andre is rocked!
Ra sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Andre really wants to buck Ra off and get back to his feet.
Andre is trying desperately to improve position.
Ra looking to finish Andre with some ground and pound. This is bad for Andre!
Oh Andre is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Ra lands a big elbow.
Andre can't escape the position.
Andre really wants to buck Ra off and get back to his feet.
Andre in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Andre takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Ra's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amun Ra!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dragan Dragic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slice has chosen Hit em' Up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kimbo Slice has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dragan Dragic's chin.
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24
281 lbs
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33
277 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dragan Dragic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dragic throws a sloppy head kick and Slice moves out of range easily.
Dragic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dragic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slice slips under a jab from Dragic.
Dragic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dragic avoids the head kick by Slice.
Dragic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slice has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice jab there from Dragic.
Dragic takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragic misses with an uppercut.
Dragic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dragic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slice.
Dragic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dragic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slice counters with a body kick.
Dragic throws a jab but it's blocked by Slice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice moves out of range of the strikes.
Dragic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slice.
Dragic throws a sloppy head kick
and Slice counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slice throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dragic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slice was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragic.
Slice digs a good body shot into Dragic's ribs.
Dragic checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Dragic.
Slice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dragic circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Slice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slice misses with a body shot.
Slice misses with a wild combination.
Dragic scores with a hook to the body. Slice takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dragic connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Dragic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slice looks gassed!
Slice takes one on the button.
Slice is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Slice staying out of range there.
Dragic lands a big head kick that sends Slice tumbling to the mat! Dragic takes a step backwards and waves Slice back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dragic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slice.
Good leg kick by Dragic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Slice on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slice is rocked!
Dragic fails to land with a series of punches.
Slice ducks under a wild hook from Dragic.
Dragan Dragic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice looks up at the clock. Bad move! Dragic lands a right hand from hell, dropping Slice. Dragic pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dragan Dragic!
Dragan Dragic decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geiger Salaam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Muerte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Muerte has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Geiger Salaam's chin.
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26
300 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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33
312 lbs
18 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Geiger Salaam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Muerte!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muerte lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Geiger Salaam has been cut.
Geiger Salaam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salaam gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Muerte to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Muerte throws an elbow that misses. Salaam uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Muerte's guard. Nice move by Salaam!
Muerte looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Muerte working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salaam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salaam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Muerte is trying to keep Salaam in close.
Muerte is controlling Salaam's posture.
Salaam has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salaam wants to stand but Muerte is controlling his posture from full guard.
Muerte has an active guard here but Salaam has managed to pass into half guard.
It looks like Salaam is going to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muerte moves into full guard.
Salaam stopping the sweep attempt from Muerte.
Muerte is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Muerte 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muerte has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salaam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Muerte is trying to keep Salaam in close.
Salaam won't allow Muerte to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muerte has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salaam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Muerte working for a triangle but Salaam defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muerte throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Salaam escapes and throws Muerte's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Muerte tries to buck Salaam off but Salaam is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salaam wants to stand but Muerte has his arm trapped.
I wouldn't like to be where Muerte is right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Muerte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Geiger Salaam's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Muerte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salaam.
Salaam rushes Muerte and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Salaam.
Salaam lands a shoulder strike.
Salaam lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Salaam.
Salaam lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Thiago Muerte has been cut.
Muerte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salaam lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Muerte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muerte tries to pull guard but Salaam holds him up against the cage and eventually Muerte drops back down to his feet.
Muerte successfully pulls guard.
Muerte 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.
Muerte trying to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muerte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thiago Muerte has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muerte wants to get back to his feet but Salaam is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Salaam wanted to stand there but Muerte had control of the position.
Salaam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muerte has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salaam has managed to get both his arms back between Muerte's legs - danger averted.
Muerte has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Salaam has passed into side control.
Muerte is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Salaam is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Muerte is squirming around, avoiding Salaam's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muerte is desperately trying to improve his position but Salaam has a good base and remains in mount.
Muerte is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Salaam prevents Muerte from getting the reversal.
Muerte tries to hold on but Salaam pushes him away.
Muerte working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salaam is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Salaam controlling the pace for now.
Muerte is trying desperately to improve position.
Muerte manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muerte wants to control but Salaam is keeping busy.
Salaam prevents Muerte from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Muerte manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Muerte has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Salaam doesn't defend quickly enough and Muerte has managed to lock this one up! Can Salaam escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Muerte on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thiago Muerte!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
30% |
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