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REFC #35 - Pereira x Wha PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Massive Boner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Massive Boner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Massive Boner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Russel!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boner slips a jab from Russel.
Boner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Russel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Russel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Russel is controlling Boner's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boner is trying to work for a kimura but Russel is defending well.
Boner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Russel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boner is working away from the top position though.
Russel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Boner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Russel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Russel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russel wants to improve his position but Boner is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boner throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Russel to regain full guard.
Russel wants to sweep but no luck.
Russel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boner tries to get out of the position.
Boner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boner.
Russel wants to control from the top but Boner keeps moving.
Boner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Russel on the ground.
Russel connects with a couple of short punches.
Russel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boner throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Russel wants to control from the top but Boner keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ben Russel was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Russel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boner.
Russel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boner has his takedown stuffed
and Russel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Russel sizes up Boner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boner slips a jab from Russel.
Boner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Russel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Russel finds it's target.
Boner shoots and misses
and Russel counters with a straight right hand.
Boner misses with a takedown
and Russel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massive Boner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Russel lands with a punch from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ground and pound from Russel.
Russel wants to control but Boner is keeping him busy.
Russel working the head and body with strikes.
Russel is looking to take a break and control but Boner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Russel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Russel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Russel is taking a breather. Boner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boner missing with punches from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Russel there.
Russel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Russel lands a nice short elbow.
Russel blocks the strikes from Boner.
Russel passes to side control.
Boner is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Russel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boner is not content to let Russel control the position.
Russel looking to control but instead Boner has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Russel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Russel misses.
Russel misses with a straight right.
Russel lands a jab.
Boner is rocked!
It looks like Massive Boner has been cut.
Russel jabs at Boner's body.
Oh Boner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Russel misses with a body shot.
Boner seems to have got his legs back now.
Russel gets a double leg takedown into Boner's guard.
Russel chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Russel gets to his feet and stands over Boner, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Boner felt that one! Russel unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Boner from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Russel!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edzon Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikola Djukic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbosa comes to the cage accompanied by Never Gonna Stop. Djukic has chosen Juice - Sam as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Nikola Djukic will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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295 lbs
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270 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edzon Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nikola Djukic!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Djukic. Those never looked like landing.
Barbosa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Djukic to the ground. Barbosa is now in Djukic's guard.
Barbosa landing with the ground and pound.
Barbosa prevents Djukic from getting back to his feet.
Barbosa landing with the ground and pound.
It looks like Nikola Djukic has been cut.
Barbosa lands a couple of decent looking 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!
Barbosa postures up and lands a big shot to Djukic's brow.
The cut above Nikola Djukic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Barbosa passes into half guard.
Barbosa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barbosa passes to full mount!
Barbosa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Djukic's face.
Nikola Djukic's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nikola Djukic's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Edzon Barbosa!
A very excited looking Edzon Barbosa rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tziako Phaiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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251 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Terrance Tank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tziako Phaiz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tank swinging wildly here.
Phaiz throws a sloppy head kick and Tank moves out of range easily.
Phaiz lands a big head kick that sends Tank tumbling to the mat! Phaiz takes a step backwards and waves Tank back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Terrance Tank has been cut.
Tziako Phaiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tank misses with a looping right.
Phaiz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tank misses with a hook
and Phaiz counters with a leg kick.
Phaiz lands a big head kick that sends Tank tumbling to the mat! Phaiz takes a step backwards and waves Tank back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tank is rocked!
Phaiz tries to clinch but Tank moves out of range.
Oh Tank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phaiz is looking to clinch.
Tank seems to have got his legs back now.
Phaiz tries to clinch there but Tank circles away.
Phaiz feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Tank collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tziako Phaiz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Kamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glen Silva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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177 lbs
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178 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Kamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glen Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamara throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Kamara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kamara controlling the pace for now.
Kamara working for a guillotine from mount but Silva is in no mood to give up.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kamara has control of Silva's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Silva regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kamara controlling from the full mount.
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
Silva tries to hold on but Kamara pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamara with a couple of short strikes.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Kamara looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kamara looking to isolate an arm here. Silva doesn't see it coming and as Kamara extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Kamara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Kamara!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Ribeiro da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro da Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Soulfly - Pain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Ribeiro da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva dives in and scores a takedown into Ribeiro da Silva's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Ribeiro da Silva is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Ribeiro da Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ribeiro da Silva tries to get out of the position.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ribeiro da Silva wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Joao Ribeiro da Silva just wasn't active enough.
Silva shoots in but Ribeiro da Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribeiro da Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ribeiro da Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ribeiro da Silva as Silva shoots in.
Joao Ribeiro da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robson Silva.
Ribeiro da Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Ribeiro da Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Silva trying to strike off his back.
Ribeiro da Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ribeiro da Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ribeiro da Silva is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro da Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Ribeiro da Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro da Silva from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Joao Ribeiro da Silva has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ribeiro da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Ribeiro da Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ribeiro da Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva stops Ribeiro da Silva from standing up.
Silva passes into half guard.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva throwing shots but Ribeiro da Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ribeiro da Silva won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro da Silva is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro da Silva avoid being mounted?
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Ribeiro da Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ribeiro da Silva to regain full guard.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva throws a strike but Ribeiro da Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva is looking to stand up but Ribeiro da Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
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 Joao Ribeiro da Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ribeiro da Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ribeiro da Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribeiro da Silva is one step ahead there.
Ribeiro da Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ribeiro da Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ribeiro da Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silva wants to sweep here but Ribeiro da Silva controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Ribeiro da Silva trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Ribeiro da Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro da Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Ribeiro da Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Robson Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Ribeiro da Silva blocks nicely.
Ribeiro da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro da Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silva chips away with some ground and pound.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Ribeiro da Silva has wrist control.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ribeiro da Silva's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro da Silva wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ribeiro da Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ribeiro da Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ribeiro da Silva looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robson Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Silva misses with a takedown
enabling Ribeiro da Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva fails with the takedown
and Ribeiro da Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Silva has his feet on Ribeiro da Silva's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribeiro da Silva. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Joao Ribeiro da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robson Silva.
Ribeiro da Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Ribeiro da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribeiro da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Ribeiro da Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Ribeiro da Silva as Silva shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro da Silva shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ribeiro da Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ribeiro da Silva.
Ribeiro da Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Ribeiro da Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva pulls Ribeiro da Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Ribeiro da Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ribeiro da Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ribeiro da Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro da Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Ribeiro da Silva is having none of it.
Ribeiro da Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ribeiro da Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Ribeiro da Silva is having none of it.
Ribeiro da Silva throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva is controlling Ribeiro da Silva's posture.
Silva keeping full guard, as Ribeiro da Silva tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Robson Silva wasn't active enough on the ground.
Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ribeiro da Silva is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Silva throws a strike but Ribeiro da Silva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ribeiro da Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ribeiro da Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro da Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Ribeiro da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ribeiro da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ribeiro da Silva is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joao Ribeiro da Silva.
I think Ribeiro da Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joao Ribeiro da Silva!
A determined Joao Ribeiro da Silva didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muay Tibs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thikata Pazaruma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tibs kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Atreyu - The Crimson. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Muay Tibs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thikata Pazaruma!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tibs throws a wild body kick that Pazaruma sees coming a mile off.
Nice sprawl there from Tibs as Pazaruma shoots in.
Tibs throws out a leg kick but Pazaruma moves out of range and Tibs only half commits.
Pazaruma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tibs moves away.
A jab from Pazaruma finds it's way through Tibs's defenses.
Pazaruma tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tibs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pazaruma somewhat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pazaruma. Tibs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pazaruma misses the shot to the body.
Pazaruma tries for a takedown but Tibs circles away easily
and Tibs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muay Tibs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thikata Pazaruma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pazaruma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tibs is fending him off so far but Pazaruma persists. Nope, Tibs circles away and we're back to standing.
Tibs loads up on a big right hand but Pazaruma slips the punch.
Tibs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muay Tibs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Tibs misses.
Pazaruma misses with a takedown attempt
and Tibs counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Pazaruma! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muay Tibs!
Muay Tibs managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RMC - Rio Mma Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TIberio Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norris comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Killers - Jenny was a friend of mine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, TIberio Norris!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner misses with a takedown attempt
and Norris counters with a three punch combo that has Banner backing up. Banner nods at Norris to acknowledge the strikes.
Banner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Norris counters with a crisp right hand that drops Banner! Norris lets Banner back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Banner is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris misses with a low kick as Banner jumps back.
Norris wants to land a leg kick but Banner is out of range.
Banner fails with the takedown
and Banner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Banner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norris throws a poor cross that misses
and Banner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Banner seems to have got his legs back now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Norris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Norris dives on top into guard.
Norris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris throws an elbow that misses. Banner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Norris's guard. Nice move by Banner!
Banner has gone for a leg lock! Norris slips out almost immediately though and dives into Banner's guard.
Banner keeping full guard, as Norris tries to pass.
Norris stays in close to Banner's body and controls the position.
Norris is looking to work some ground and pound but Banner has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
Norris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now.
Norris is looking to work some ground and pound but Banner has wrist control.
Banner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Norris.
Banner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Norris is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner seems to be working for a kimura but Norris defends the submission attempt.
Banner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Norris wants to control but Banner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Norris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Banner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Banner with the ground and pound but Norris uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Norris wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Banner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Norris dives on top into guard.
Banner is trying to keep Norris in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris wants to stand but Banner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Banner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Banner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Norris sitting in guard here, content to control.
Banner controls Norris momentarily but Norris frees himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TIberio Norris dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Banner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Norris throws a series of strikes that have Banner backpedaling.
Norris misses with a hook
and Banner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Norris's guard.
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!
Banner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Norris trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
Banner landing some decent shots from guard.
Norris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banner.
Banner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Norris is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Banner, into his guard.
Banner 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.
Norris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner has his hands on Norris's head, controlling the position.
Banner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bruce Banner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norrisis looking to pass into half guard but Banner pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Banner is in guard.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Norris is retaining full guard.
Banner throws an elbow that misses. Norris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Banner's guard. Nice move by Norris!
Banner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Norris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Norris has managed to get both his arms back between Banner's legs - danger averted.
Norris working some strikes from top position.
Banner keeping full guard, as Norris tries to pass.
Norris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Norris landing some decent shots from guard.
Banner being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Norris throws a big right hand that misses.
Banner looking for a triangle here. Norris is fighting it but it looks tight! Banner pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Norris is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bruce Banner!
Bruce Banner retains his middleweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bleh Wha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wha has chosen Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing as his entrance music. Bleh Wha will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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250 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Pereira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bleh Wha!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Wha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bleh Wha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira pushes Wha up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pereira.
Wha wants to get back to striking at distance but Pereira won't allow it.
Pereira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pereira lands a right hand.
Wha misses with a punch on the inside.
Wha misses with some punches.
Wha is looking to break free of the clinch but Pereira has double underhooks.
Pereira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pereira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wha is trying to break free.
Wha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pereira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pereira misses with a punch on the inside.
Pereira tries a body shot but Wha blocks it.
Pereira digs a right hand into Wha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wha's gas tank.
Wha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pereira has him pressed against the cage.
Pereira keeps control of Wha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wha tries to break free but Pereira pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira has Wha pressed against the cage, preventing Wha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pereira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pereira misses with some punches.
Wha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wha is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pereira.
Wha breaks the clinch.
Pereira blocks a jab.
Wha throws a hook but Pereira avoids it easily.
Pereira stuns Wha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pereira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pereira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wha.
A big left from Pereira misses.
Pereira throws a hook but Wha avoids it easily.
Wha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pereira.
A jab from Pereira misses.
Pereira darts in and clinches Wha up against the cage.
Pereira pushes Wha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pereira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira misses with a punch on the inside.
Wha prevents a body shot from Pereira.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pereira.
Wha tries to break the clinch but Pereira is controlling the position.
Good body shot from Pereira.
Wha looks gassed!
Pereira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Pereira as the two fighters clinch.
Pereira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wha backwards.
Pereira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pereira lands with a light punch inside.
Pereira cracks Wha with a nice body shot.
Pereira digs a right hand underneath Wha's ribcage. Wha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pereira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pereira lands a nice uppercut.
Pereira lands with a light punch inside.
Wha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pereira.
Pereira can't find room to land a body shot as Wha controls the action.
Pereira throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira has Wha pressed against the cage, preventing Wha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pereira scores with a shoulder strike.
Wha wants to break free but Pereira has control.
A short uppercut from Pereira.
Pereira scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pereira.
Wha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pereira has him pressed against the cage.
Pereira can't find room to land a body shot as Wha controls the action.
Wha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pereira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pereira pushes Wha up against the cage in a clinch.
Pereira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pereira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wha's efforts to push away.
A short right from Pereira.
Pereira misses with a punch to the body.
Wha tries to circle away but Pereira has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira misses with some punches.
Wha tries to break the clinch but Pereira is controlling the position.
Wha blocks an uppercut.
Wha lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereira tries to work over Wha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wha swings wildly with an uppercut but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Pereira.
Pereira pushes Wha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pereira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wha is rocked!
Pereira has a couple of punches blocked by Wha.
Wha is trying to push Pereira away but Pereira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pereira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wha's efforts to push away.
Pereira lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wha is trying to force a seperation but Pereira has the dominant position.
Wha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pereira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pereira, as that shot connected.
Pereira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Pereira dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pereira lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Wha can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Pereira and Wha drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Pereira.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Pereira!
Thiago Pereira retains his super heavyweight title!
Thiago Pereira 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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