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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabio Rodrigues will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renzo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodrigues which made him look bad.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Rodrigues looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodrigues is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Rodrigues circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodrigues misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gracie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gracie!
Rodrigues raining down shots from the mount!
Rodrigues dominating with strikes here.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Rodrigues putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rodrigues working Gracie over with strikes here.
Rodrigues with a couple of short strikes.
Rodrigues is landing with some decent strikes but Gracie is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gracie is rocked!
Rodrigues working Gracie over with strikes here.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodrigues has control of Gracie's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gracie regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rodrigues connects with a bit shot that sees Gracie covering up! More strikes from Rodrigues and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rodrigues is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabio Rodrigues!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hidehiko Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Insane Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hidehiko Sakuraba has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hidehiko Sakuraba!
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, Insane Guy!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guy.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt.
Sakuraba attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Sakuraba misses.
A jab from Guy does it's job there.
Guy throws out a loose jab but Sakuraba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guy throws a lazy right hand but Sakuraba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Guy misses.
A big right from Guy misses.
Sakuraba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guy circles away.
Guy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guy misses with a wild body shot.
Guy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sakuraba moves out of range of the strikes.
Sakuraba has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Guy finds it's way round the side to connect with Sakuraba's head.
Guy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sakuraba is defended easily by Guy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hidehiko Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakuraba dodges the punch combination from Guy.
Sakuraba blocks a jab.
Guy scores with a one two! Sakuraba had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Hidehiko Sakuraba has been cut.
Sakuraba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sakuraba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Guy cracks Sakuraba with a good jab.
A punch lands to the side of Sakuraba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guy throws a combination that misses
and Sakuraba counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving.
Guy looking to control.
Guy is looking to stand back up but Sakuraba counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Guy.
Sakuraba stops Guy from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Guy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sakuraba.
Guy wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy.
Guy is trying to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guy wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sakuraba looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Guy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sakuraba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sakuraba looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guy is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Sakuraba has latched onto it... Big trouble! Sakuraba pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Guy is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Sakuraba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hidehiko Sakuraba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Palowakski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Marques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palowakski comes to the cage accompanied by Burning Down the House. Hugo Marques has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fred Palowakski's chin.
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285 lbs
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240 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred Palowakski!
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, Hugo Marques!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palowakski works the jab nicely.
Palowakski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Palowakski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marques.
Marques throws a shot from downtown. Palowakski moves away and avoids it.
Palowakski darts in and clinches Marques up against the cage.
Marques is trying to stall.
Marques lands with a left to the head.
Marques trying to control the position but instead, Palowakski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marques into the cage.
Palowakski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marques smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Palowakski misses.
Palowakski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marques moves away.
Palowakski tries to clinch up.
Marques with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marques looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marques misses with a hook. Palowakski ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Palowakski does it's job there.
Palowakski tries to clinch there but Marques circles away.
Marques throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marques misses with a body shot.
Palowakski looks to land a right hand but Marques moved out of range.
Palowakski misses with an uppercut.
Palowakski lands the left hand.
Palowakski moves out of range of the strikes.
Palowakski lands a nice looking body shot.
Marques throws a looping overhand right but Palowakski ducks down to avoid it.
Marques misses with a wild combination.
Marques walks into a jab.
Palowakski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Marques misses.
Palowakski misses with a body kick.
Palowakski moves into the clinch successfully.
Palowakski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marques.
Palowakski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Palowakski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marques moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Palowakski closes the distance and clinches.
Palowakski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palowakski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marques trying to control the position but instead, Palowakski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marques into the cage.
Palowakski tries to stall but Marques uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Palowakski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marques scores with a shoulder strike.
Palowakski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marques's efforts to push away.
Palowakski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marques backwards.
Palowakski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marques fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Palowakski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marques looking for a sweep. Not yet Marques, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marques is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Palowakski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Palowakski stops Marques from standing up.
Palowakski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marques controls Palowakski momentarily but Palowakski frees himself.
Marques looks gassed!
Marques thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Palowakski cracks Marques with a solid left hand.
Palowakski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marques working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palowakski.
Marques pulls Palowakski in close to prevent any damage.
Marques is trying to keep Palowakski in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marques avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marques looking for a guillotine here but Palowakski defends easily.
Palowakski throwing strikes from guard but Marques blocks nicely.
Palowakski stands up over Marques, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Palowakski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Palowakski is looking to stand up but Marques won't let him.
Palowakski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Palowakski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Palowakski dominated that round.
That's time! Palowakski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Palowakski tried to score with a low kick but Marques checks it.
Palowakski ducks under a wild hook from Marques.
Marques takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Palowakski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marques paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palowakski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marques is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palowakski.
Marques looks to land a right hand but Palowakski moved out of range.
Palowakski slips a jab from Marques.
Palowakski cracks Marques with a good jab.
Marques misses with a looping left.
Palowakski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marques might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice jab there from Palowakski.
Marques drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marques must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marques is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palowakski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Marques is squirming around, avoiding Palowakski's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marques wants to control but Palowakski is having none of it.
Palowakski looking to control but Marques is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Palowakski with good strikes from the mount here!
Marques is wriggling around trying to escape.
Palowakski working the ground and pound effectively.
Palowakski raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Palowakski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marques wants to hold on but Palowakski pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Palowakski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fred Palowakski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Palowakski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Marques's face.
Marques tries to hold on but Palowakski pushes him away.
Palowakski landing punches.
Palowakski landing shots from mount.
Palowakski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Marques can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Palowakski controlling the position easily from mount.
Marques tries to hold on but Palowakski pushes him away.
Palowakski looking to finish Marques with some ground and pound. This is bad for Marques!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski lands a nice shot to the head.
Marques takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Palowakski lands a big elbow.
Palowakski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Marques is rocked!
Marques takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Palowakski's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Palowakski!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Regan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Buscemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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146 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Craig Regan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Buscemi!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regan scores with a head kick.
It looks like Steve Buscemi has been cut.
Regan throws a sloppy head kick and Buscemi moves out of range easily.
Buscemi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buscemi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Regan is able to avoid easily.
Buscemi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Regan seems to be stalking Buscemi here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Buscemi drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Craig Regan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Falcone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Randlecan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcone's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, BLACK HAWK DOWN. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Falcone!
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, Devon Randlecan!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randlecan tries to clinch up but Falcone circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Randlecan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Randlecan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Randlecan working over Falcone with some ground and pound. Falcone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Falcone is looking to improve his position.
Randlecan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Falcone wants to control but Randlecan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Randlecan throwing shots but Falcone is blocking nicely.
Falcone gets back to full guard.
Falcone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Falcone is working hard here to advance position.
Randlecan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Randlecan throws a right hand that Falcone ducks under and follows up with a left that Falcone also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randlecan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Falcone is fending him off so far but Randlecan persists. Nope, Falcone circles away and we're back to standing.
Randlecan doesn't manage to clinch there - Falcone circles away.
Falcone moves in looking to clinch but Randlecan pushes him off.
Randlecan gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Falcone tries to buck Randlecan off but Randlecan is having none of it.
Randlecan scoring with punches from side control.
Falcone tries to improve position but can't.
Falcone parries the strikes from Randlecan easily there. Randlecan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Falcone to escape.
Falcone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Randlecan throwing shots but Falcone is blocking nicely.
Falcone gets full guard.
Randlecan throws a big right hand that misses.
Falcone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randlecan is one step ahead there.
Randlecan thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Falcone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Falcone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Randlecan defending well though.
Falcone is working for a submission of some sort.
Falcone is looking to take a break and control but Randlecan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Randlecan pushes Falcone off looking to stand but Falcone dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcone is looking to pass Randlecan's guard but actually Randlecan recovers to full guard.
Randlecan wants to sweep but no luck.
Falcone trying to control but Randlecan is working from the bottom.
Falcone is pushing down on Randlecan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Randlecan is fighting to maintain full guard but Falcone has managed to sneak the leg through.
Falcone passes to side control.
Falcone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Randlecan, who protects the arm well.
Randlecan is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Falcone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Randlecan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Falcone is trying to get an arm triangle but Randlecan is defending well.
Falcone is breathing heavily.
Falcone tries for a kimura but Randlecan is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randlecan is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Devon Randlecan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Randlecan tries to clinch up
and Falcone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Falcone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Randlecan managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Randlecan 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.
Randlecan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Randlecan wants to clinch
and Falcone counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Randlecan!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randlecan is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Falcone looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Falcone looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Falcone thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Falcone jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Randlecan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Randlecan and Falcone has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Falcone prevents Randlecan from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Falcone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randlecan keeps working.
Falcone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Randlecan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Falcone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Randlecan can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randlecan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Falcone is controlling him well.
Falcone is trying to get an arm triangle but Randlecan is defending well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Randlecan has his takedown stuffed
and Falcone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Falcone trying to mount his opponent but Randlecan defends it.
Falcone is working for a kimura but Randlecan is defending it quite comfortably.
Randlecan won't allow Falcone to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone trying to control from half guard but Randlecan is working away.
Randlecan wants to get back to his feet.
Falcone is trying to control. Randlecan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Falcone is thwarting Randlecan's attempts to control the position.
Falcone stops Randlecan from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Randlecan has his takedown stuffed
and Falcone decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Randlecan's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Falcone dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Randlecan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Falcone's guard.
Falcone looking for a triangle here. Randlecan is fighting it but it looks tight! Falcone pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Randlecan is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bruno Falcone!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Barkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Meridius (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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193 lbs
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benjamin Barkley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maximus Meridius!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Meridius.
Barkley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barkley misses with a series of wild punches.
Good leg kick by Meridius there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barkley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Meridius sprawls well. Meridius wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barkley gets slowly back to his feet.
Meridius throws a leg kick which misses Barkley's front leg but catches the back leg as Barkley tries to avoid it.
Barkley is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meridius lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Meridius.
A slapping leg kick lands for Meridius.
Meridius throws a leg kick which misses Barkley's front leg but catches the back leg as Barkley tries to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Meridius.
Meridius bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Meridius!
Meridius moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barkley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Meridius can pounce on him.
Meridius lands a big head kick that sends Barkley tumbling to the mat! Meridius takes a step backwards and waves Barkley back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Benjamin Barkley has been cut.
Meridius fakes the leg kick and cracks Barkley in the body.
Good leg kick by Meridius there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Meridius scores with a kick to the midsection.
Meridius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Meridius lands a big head kick that sends Barkley to the canvas! Meridius follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Meridius!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mel Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Obomba (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mel Gray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Obomba!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obomba throws a front kick aimed at Gray's knee but Gray avoids it well.
Obomba misses with a takedown attempt - Gray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Obomba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gray closes the distance and clinches up with Obomba, looking for a takedown. Gray pushes Obomba against the cage but Obomba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Obomba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Obomba scores with a three punch combo!
A punch combination from Obomba misses.
Obomba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gray.
Gray feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gray gets to his feet - Obomba follows without any prompting.
Obomba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mel Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gray fails to land with a series of punches.
Gray with a lazy takedown attempt
and Obomba holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray is trying to control the position but Obomba postures up.
Gray can't keep his opponent in guard - Obomba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Obomba thows a huge punch but Gray dodges it nicely.
Obomba winds up and cracks Gray with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Obomba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gray does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gray wants to control but Obomba is keeping busy.
Obomba blocks the strikes from Gray.
Obomba with the ground and pound but Gray uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gray keeping moving, preventing Obomba from controlling successfully.
Gray doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Obomba chips away with some ground and pound.
Gray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Obomba is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Obomba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gray manages to avoid it.
Gray misses with a double jab
and Obomba counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Obomba.
Gray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obomba keeps control of Gray as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Obomba wants a takedown but no success here.
Obomba is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mel Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Obomba.
Obomba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gray is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Obomba looking for a takedown.
Gray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obomba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gray smiles and moves away.
Obomba tries to clinch but Gray moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray connects with a single shot there.
Obomba gets a clinch.
Obomba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gray wants to break free but Obomba has control.
Obomba is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Obomba.
Obomba ducks under a wild hook from Gray.
Gray scores with a three punch combo!
Obomba tries to clinch up.
Gray bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Obomba's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Gray misses its intended target.
A jab from Gray does it's job there.
Gray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obomba manages to avoid it.
Gray with a poor takedown
and Obomba counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Gray is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Obomba is controlling him well.
Obomba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gray has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gray sneaks back into half guard.
Gray is pressing down on Obomba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obomba throws a big right hand that misses.
Gray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gray keeping moving, preventing Obomba from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mel Gray dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Obomba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gray paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gray misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Gray.
Gray circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Obomba is defended easily by Gray.
Gray has his takedown stuffed
and Obomba counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Obomba.
Obomba tries for a takedown. No joy.
Obomba is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gray gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mel Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Obomba.
Obomba jumps guard but Gray stands there with Obomba around his waist. Obomba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Obomba ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Obomba no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray stands up over Obomba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gray drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Obomba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gray has Obomba in his guard.
Obomba won't allow Gray to sweep him here.
Obomba is pushing down on Gray's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gray is fighting to maintain full guard but Obomba has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gray is looking for a sweep. Obomba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gray manages to get to full guard.
Gray is striking off his back. Obomba thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Obomba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gray's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obomba uses his free foot to push down on Gray's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gray.
Obomba looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gray is working to get back to half guard.
Obomba working the ground and pound effectively.
Gray is wriggling around trying to escape.
Obomba lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gray hang on?
Obomba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gray really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Obomba lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Obomba looking to finish Gray with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gray!
Obomba pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gray is working to get back to half guard.
Obomba landing strikes, looking to finish!
Obomba tries to control but Gray wriggling away.
Obomba with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Obomba punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gray tries to reverse the position but Obomba maintains control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Obomba postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gray looks a forlorn figure.
Obomba with shots to the head and body - Gray looks very uncomfortable down there.
Obomba with the ground and pound from mount.
Gray tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Obomba lands a big elbow.
Obomba lands a heavy elbow.
Obomba lands with some strikes.
Gray is looking to improve his position but Obomba isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Obomba connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Obomba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gray with a lazy takedown attempt
and Obomba counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Obomba.
Obomba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gray is pressed up against the cage. Obomba has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gray down to the mat. Gray avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Obomba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gray swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Obomba counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gray's guard now.
Obomba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Obomba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Obomba postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gray is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Obomba, into his guard.
Gray scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obomba has his foot on Gray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gray works his way back into a safe position though.
Gray landing with the ground and pound.
Obomba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gray passes Obomba's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Obomba wants to get back to full guard.
Gray seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gray is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gray throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gray is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Obomba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gray.
Obomba is looking to get back to full guard here but Gray has managed to pass to side control instead.
Obomba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Obomba that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Obomba manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gray scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Obomba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gray.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obomba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Obomba looking for a guillotine here but Gray defends easily.
Gray with a nice head shot there.
Gray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Obomba is looking for a triangle but Gray pushes his legs off easily.
Gray throws a strike but Obomba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obomba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Obomba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Obomba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gray is keeping the position for now.
Gray trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gray is on top in guard.
Gray postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Obomba is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gray, into his guard.
Obomba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Barry Obomba just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gray connects with a right hand. Obomba shakes it off.
Obomba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obomba manages to avoid it.
Obomba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Obomba tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Obomba is defended easily by Gray.
Obomba shoots and misses
and Gray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gray scores with the left hand. Obomba knows he should have avoided that one.
Obomba gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gray works over Obomba with some ground and pound from guard.
Obomba is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gray throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Obomba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Obomba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gray scoring with some ground and pound.
Gray thows a big elbow that misses.
Gray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gray postures up.
Gray with a nice head shot there.
Gray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Obomba's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obomba is on top in guard.
Gray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Obomba.
Obomba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gray is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Obomba is aware though and is defending well.
Obomba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Obomba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Obomba scoring with some ground and pound.
Barry Obomba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Obomba advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray looking for submissions off his back.
Obomba scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gray gets back to full guard.
Gray trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Obomba pushes down on Gray's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Obomba seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gray slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Obomba throws and elbow that misses. Gray uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Obomba's guard. Nice move by Gray!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obomba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Obomba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gray passes into side control.
Obomba takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gray scoring with punches from side control.
Gray landing strikes.
Obomba dodges the ground and pound from Gray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mel Gray had his way with Barry Obomba in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gray fails to land with a series of punches.
Obomba tries to clinch up
and Gray counters with a takedown into side control.
Gray throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Obomba works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Gray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gray throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gray throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obomba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gray scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Obomba kicks off Gray and gets to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Gray scores with a four punch combination!
Obomba leaves Gray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Obomba tries to clinch up.
Obomba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Obomba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obomba moves away from the strike by Gray.
Obomba tries to clinch up
enabling Gray to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obomba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gray misses with a double jab
and Obomba counters with a single leg into guard. Gray didn't expect that.
Gray striking off his back but it's not causing Obomba any problems.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Obomba's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Obomba is looking to work some ground and pound but Gray has wrist control.
Gray manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gray getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gray throws a right hand that Obomba ducks under and follows up with a left that Obomba also avoids with ease.
Obomba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Gray counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Obomba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Obomba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gray.
Obomba wants to sweep here but Gray controlling him for the moment.
Gray thows a big elbow that misses.
Gray throwing strikes but missing.
Obomba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gray works over Obomba with some ground and pound from guard.
Gray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obomba is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gray is controlling him.
Obomba has momentary wrist control but Gray slips an elbow through the middle.
Gray postures up and lands a big shot to Obomba's brow.
Obomba throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gray uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gray lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mel Gray showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gray has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mel Gray!
Mel Gray retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Bija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Beale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ian Beale will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jordan Bija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ian Beale!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bija is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bija closes the distance and clinches up with Beale, looking for a takedown. Bija pushes Beale against the cage but Beale circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bija wants to clinch up but Beale keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Bija does no damage.
Bija darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A combination from Bija does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bija is defended easily by Beale.
Beale darts in and clinches Bija up against the cage.
Bija is trying to maintain a safe position but Beale gets an underhook and turns Bija into the cage.
Bija wants to get back to striking at distance but Beale won't allow it.
A short right from Bija.
Bija works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A frustrated look appears on Bija's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Beale tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bija wants to get back to striking at distance but Beale won't allow it.
Beale lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Beale wants to work for an arm triangle but Bija is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bija striking from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bija is trying to get back to full guard.
Beale is working for a submission of some sort.
Bija is defending against the submission attempts here by Beale.
Bija is looking for a sweep. Beale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bija sees it coming and defends easily.
Bija has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beale is working away from the top position though.
Bija punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beale is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bija!
Beale working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Beale looks gassed!
Bija is looking to get to half guard.
Bija might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bija throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Beale blocks Bija's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bija flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Bija is trying desperately to improve position.
Beale landing strikes from the mount and Bija is in trouble!
Beale has control of Bija's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bija regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bija slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beale thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bija's head.
Bija is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bija actively working from the bottom here.
Bija slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bija is looking for a triangle but Beale pushes his legs off easily.
Beale is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Beale postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beale is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bija is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bija looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beale postures up in Bija's guard and throws a big left but Bija blocks it.
Bija looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bija working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Beale has passed into half guard!
Bija punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Beale dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A cross from Bija lands.
Bija misses with a double jab.
Bija fails to land with a series of punches.
Beale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bija.
Beale stuffs the takedown.
Bija throws the left hand but Beale avoids the punch easily.
Beale scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Jordan Bija has been cut.
Beale shoots in and bounces Bija off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bija is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beale is aware though and is defending well.
Bija is looking for a triangle but Beale pushes his legs off easily.
Beale drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beale jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beale drops back looking for a leg! Bija is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bija manages to kick Beale off! Beale jumps back into Bija's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beale is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Beale slips nicely into half guard.
Bija is trying to get back to full guard.
Beale thows a huge punch but Bija dodges it nicely.
Bija is trying to get back to full guard.
Beale is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bija has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bija is looking for a sweep. Beale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beale is trying to work for a kimura but Bija is defending well.
Bija looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bija throws a push kick but Beale slaps the foot to one side.
Bija tries to clinch up
and Beale counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bija has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Beale should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bija has tightened it up now! Beale should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jordan Bija!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jones Jr Roy Levesta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Levesta comes to the cage accompanied by ... Glenardo Silva has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jones Jr Roy Levesta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glenardo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Silva.
Glenardo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Roy Levesta misses with the combination.
Roy Levesta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a nice body kick.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roy Levesta is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Roy Levesta circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Roy Levesta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva throws a body punch but Roy Levesta moves out of range.
Nice cross by Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Roy Levesta napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Silva tries for a kimura but Roy Levesta is defending well.
Silva in side control, throwing shots but Roy Levesta defends.
Roy Levesta is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Roy Levesta looks calm but he's in trouble here. Silva gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Roy Levesta is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Silva lets go of the hold and Roy Levesta can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Glenardo Silva!
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