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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baptista Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Zielinski (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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290 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Baptista Reis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Zielinski!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Reis.
Reis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Reis does it's job there.
Nice uppercut there from Reis.
It looks like Steve Zielinski has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Reis. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zielinski with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Reis counter with a right hand.
Oooooh!!! Reis has knocked Zielinski down with a huge combo! Reis steps away and waves a wobbly Zielinski back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Zielinski is rocked!
Reis plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Zielinski to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Zielinski just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Baptista Reis!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dy Alvez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordinho Tenorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dy Alvez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dy Alvez!
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, Gordinho Tenorio!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tenorio throws a right hand that Alvez ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvez also avoids with ease.
Tenorio tries for a takedown but Alvez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tenorio pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alvez back to the cage. Tenorio follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tenorio tries to clinch there but Alvez circles away.
Tenorio throws a right and a left that Alvez avoids nicely.
Tenorio lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Alvez.
Gordinho Tenorio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvez tries a head kick but it misses.
Tenorio has managed to clinch.
Tenorio is trying to break the clinch but Alvez is controlling him.
Tenorio is trying to break free.
Tenorio is trying to push Alvez away but Alvez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tenorio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alvez manages to break the clinch.
Alvez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alvez. Tenorio shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenorio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alvez as he jumps to the side.
Tenorio throws a right hand that Alvez ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvez also avoids with ease.
Tenorio looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvez keeps Tenorio at a distance using the push kick.
Alvez lands a big head kick that sends Tenorio tumbling to the mat! Alvez takes a step backwards and waves Tenorio back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Gordinho Tenorio has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Alvez - that's a beauty! Tenorio is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Alvez can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dy Alvez!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yo Adrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adrian comes to the cage accompanied by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. Lesnar has chosen Here Comes The PAIN as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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, Yo Adrian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adrian clinches up with Lesnar and pushes him back against the cage.
Lesnar goes for a takedown attempt but Adrian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adrian moves into the clinch successfully.
Adrian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lesnars head.
Adrian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lesnar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lesnar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Adrian wanted to stand there but Lesnar had control of the position.
Adrian wants to stand and escape but instead Lesnar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lesnar advances to half guard.
Adrian is trying to stand.
Lesnar not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Adrian is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lesnar won't let Adrian get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Lesnar controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Lesnar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adrian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Adrian really wants to buck Lesnar off and get back to his feet.
Adrian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adrian tries to hold on but Lesnar pushes him away.
Adrian is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lesnar looking to control and managing it successfully.
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!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adrian is looking to improve his position but Lesnar isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lesnar controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Lesnar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adrian wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar controlling the pace for now.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Brock Lesnar hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lesnar misses with a head kick.
Adrian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lesnar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adrian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adrian tries to clinch but Lesnar moves out of range.
Lesnar pushes Adrian up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar pulls guard.
Lesnar manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lesnar needs to keep his hands up - Adrian had a free shot at his head there.
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 Yo Adrian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Adrian wants to clinch.
Adrian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lesnar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lesnar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lesnar moves into the clinch.
Lesnar tries for a takedown but Adrian manages to get underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adrian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lesnar tries for a takedown but Adrian manages to get underhooks.
Lesnar wants to take the fight to the mat but Adrian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yo Adrian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Adrian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Adrian.
Adrian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adrian slows down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Adrian.
Adrian is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by Adrian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adrian looking to slow down the pace here.
Lesnar takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Adrian.
Adrian lands a right hand.
Adrian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Adrian.
Yo Adrian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adrian pressing his opponent against the cage.
Adrian lands a shoulder strike.
Adrian gets through Lesnar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adrian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Adrian dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lesnar is looking for a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Adrian takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Adrian lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adrian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Adrian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adrian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Adrian cracks Lesnar with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Adrian.
Adrian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adrian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adrian lands a shoulder strike.
Adrian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Adrian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Lesnar is rocked!
Adrian unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lesnar! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Adrian is unloading with more strikes now! Lesnar drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yo Adrian!
During a confident post fight interview, Yo Adrian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Total War - The Shogun II. James comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Aerials kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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187 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Holden James!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. James did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
James controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gracie with the ground and pound but James uses the opportunity to regain guard.
James pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but James manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has James in his guard.
James stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for James!
Gracie working for a guillotine from mount but James is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
James blocking the ground and pound.
James gets back to half guard.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
James is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, James has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but James defends the submission attempt.
James makes his way to full guard. A much better position for James.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is looking to advance position but James has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
James tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie is just content to waste time from the top position. James takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James working a defensive guard here.
Holden James has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from James enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. James manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Carlos Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James is looking to stand back up but Gracie counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by James.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but James still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, James has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie tries to buck James off but James is having none of it.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie tries to buck James off but James is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Holden James.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Holden James will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Holden James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. James is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
James has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
James is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gracie dives into side control.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but James is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
James is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there.
James tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
Gracie laying and praying for a moment but James takes advantage and regains half guard.
James moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gracie is now in half guard.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
James pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. James doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie trying to control from James's half guard. James has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Gracie!
Carlos Gracie was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Decampo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
18 - 14 - 0 |
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215 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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World class MT
KO power |
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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
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maximus Meridius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raul Decampo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meridius slaps away a takedown attempt from Decampo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Decampo shoots in but no luck this time.
Decampo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maximus Meridius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Decampo.
Decampo gets a takedown into half guard.
Decampo trying to control the action but Meridius is working from the bottom.
Decampo is trying to work for a kimura but Meridius is defending well.
Meridius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Meridius tries to kick Decampo off but Decampo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Decampo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Meridius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Meridius is trying to stand back up but Decampo is controlling him
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.
Decampo is working for a submission of some sort.
Meridius trying to control here.
Meridius wants to improve his position but Decampo is controlling well.
Decampo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meridius keeps working.
Meridius wants to get back to his feet.
Meridius is defending against the submission attempts here by Decampo.
Decampo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Meridius has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridius is trying to stand up here but Decampo is controlling him well.
Decampo is working for a kimura but Meridius is defending it quite comfortably.
Meridius wants to improve his position but Decampo is controlling well.
Decampo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Decampo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Decampo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Meridius defends it well.
Meridius is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius pushes Decampo off looking to stand but Decampo dives back in and keeps control.
Decampo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Meridius is just riding it out for now. Decampo eventually gives up the hold.
Decampo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Meridius knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Decampo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Meridius is refusing to be controlled, as Decampo sits in half guard.
Meridius is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decampo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Decampo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Meridius has managed to free his arm - good work.
Meridius is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Decampo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Decampo's back!
Decampo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Decampo trying to control the position but Meridius manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decampo tries to roll but Meridius sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Decampo dominated that round.
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.
Meridius throws a leg kick that misses.
Meridius throws a body kick that misses.
Decampo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meridius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Decampo.
Meridius looks to land a body kick but Decampo moved away.
Decampo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Decampo staying out of range there.
Meridius misses with the combination.
Meridius throws a push kick but Decampo slaps the foot to one side.
Meridius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decampo gets the takedown into side control.
Decampo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Meridius is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Meridius tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Decampo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Decampo trying to control the position but Meridius is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decampo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Decampo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Decampo just content to control the position.
Meridius bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Meridius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decampo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maximus Meridius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Decampo.
Decampo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Decampo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meridius.
Decampo dives in and grabs Meridius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meridius pushes down on Decampo's head and hops out.
Meridius throws a head kick that misses.
Meridius slaps away a takedown attempt from Decampo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Decampo shoots for a takedown but Meridius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A big head kick from Meridius and Decampo is sent sprawling to the canvas!
It looks like Raul Decampo has been cut.
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!
Meridius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Decampo is keeping the position for now.
Meridius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Decampo looking for a guillotine here but Meridius defends easily.
Decampo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Decampo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Meridius has managed to get both his arms back between Decampo's legs - danger averted.
Decampo has a closed guard, preventing Meridius from standing up.
Decampo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Meridius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Decampo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Meridius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Decampo can't keep his opponent in guard - Meridius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Decampo is looking to control Meridius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Decampo avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius is keen to just control but Decampo is a slippery customer.
Decampo actively working from the bottom here.
Meridius wants to pass to mount but Decampo is defending the position.
Meridius trying to control the action but Decampo is working from the bottom.
Meridius looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Raul Decampo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Decampo actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meridius is looking to take a break and control but Decampo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meridius is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Meridius dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raul Decampo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Meridius tries to bum rush Decampo with a series of wild strikes but Decampo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Decampo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Meridius but Meridius pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Decampo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Meridius sprawls well. Meridius wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Decampo gets slowly back to his feet.
Meridius gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Decampo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Meridius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meridius wants to stand and escape but Decampo is having none of it.
Decampo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius is trying to stand.
Decampo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Decampo wants to work for an arm triangle but Meridius is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Meridius is defending against the submission attempts here by Decampo.
Decampo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Decampo wants to take a breather but Meridius is having none of it.
Meridius gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decampo advances position into side control!
Decampo wants to control but Meridius is keeping him busy.
Meridius gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Decampo looking to secure an arm triangle but Meridius defends it well.
Meridius is wriggling around trying to escape.
Meridius tries to hold on but Decampo postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decampo wants to finish this one by submission but Meridius is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Decampo.
Meridius tries to hold on but Decampo postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decampo trying to control but Meridius is having none of it.
Decampo has hold of Meridius's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Meridius manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Meridius wants to control but Decampo is having none of it.
Meridius is wriggling around trying to escape.
Meridius is squirming around, avoiding Decampo's attempts to control the action.
Decampo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Meridius has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius wants to control but Decampo is having none of it.
Decampo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Meridius manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Meridius is trying to stand up here but Decampo is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decampo wants to control but Meridius is keeping him busy.
Decampo wants to work for an arm triangle but Meridius is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Meridius keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raul Decampo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Decampo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raul Decampo!
Raul Decampo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anupo Anubis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White has chosen Wees Niet Bang (Paz rmx) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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32
203 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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223 lbs
15 - 14 - 0 |
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anupo Anubis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George White!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White shoots for a takedown but Anubis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
White shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from White is defended easily by Anubis.
Anupo Anubis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George White.
Nice takedown defense from Anubis. No joy for White on that attempt.
White shoots in and drives through. Anubis sprawls well.
Anubis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. White looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
White is looking to reverse the position.
Anubis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Anubis trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
Anubis is really struggling to control White but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Anubis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anubis tries for a kimura but White is defending well.
Anubis has hold of White's arm. He's looking for a kimura. White seems comfortable defending it but Anubis has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! White is real pain and he's forced to tap out! White is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Anubis couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anupo Anubis!
Anupo Anubis took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaozinho Gurgel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kara Hiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiri has chosen Society as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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215 lbs
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214 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joaozinho Gurgel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kara Hiri!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurgel dodges the punch combination from Hiri.
Joaozinho Gurgel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gurgel keeps Hiri at a distance using the push kick.
Hiri scores with a hook to the body. Gurgel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gurgel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hiri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gurgel counters with a head kick that drops Hiri to the mat! Hiri scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Hiri is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hiri is still on wobbly legs! Can Gurgel finish him?
Gurgel fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Hiri out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Joaozinho Gurgel!
Joaozinho Gurgel retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Joaozinho Gurgel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between SergiO Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Chaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz's entrance music is 30 Seconds To Mars - A Beautiful Lie. A fine choice. 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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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
27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, SergiO Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Chaney!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chaney misses with a body shot.
Ortiz shoots and misses
and Chaney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chaney throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chaney ducks under a wild hook from Ortiz.
Ortiz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ortiz throws a right and a left that Chaney avoids nicely.
Chaney misses with a wild body shot.
Chaney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chaney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chaney closes the distance and clinches up with Ortiz, looking for a takedown. Chaney pushes Ortiz against the cage but Ortiz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chaney looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chaney is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ortiz is looking for a sweep. Chaney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ortiz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chaney.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortiz is trying to control but can't.
Chaney trying to control the action but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz strikes from the bottom but Chaney passes into mount!
Chaney has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chaney is landing with some decent strikes but Ortiz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz throwing hammer fists to the chest of Chaney. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chaney avoids the attempt from Ortiz to control.
Chaney scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chaney postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ortiz looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaney lands with some strikes.
Chaney lands a big shot there that rocks Ortiz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ortiz is in a horrible position here. Chaney smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ortiz is rocked!
Chaney lands a big shot there that rocks Ortiz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Ortiz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaney postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Ortiz is out cold - huge knockout for Chaney!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ivan Chaney!
A very excited looking Ivan Chaney made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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