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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Spontaneous Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spontaneous Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Gordon darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
Gracie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Mark Gracie has been cut.
Gracie jumps guard but Gordon stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Gordon holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gordon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gordon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon tries to clinch up.
Gordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie throws a right hand that Gordon ducks under and follows up with a left that Gordon also avoids with ease.
Gordon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie throws a right hand that Gordon ducks under and follows up with a left that Gordon also avoids with ease.
Gordon clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Gordon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Spontaneous Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Gracie.
Gordon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gordon scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
Gordon misses with a knee strike.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Gordon holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gordon walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gordon is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gordon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.
Gordon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Gordon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gordon landing knees to the body.
Gracie looks gassed!
Knees to the body from Gordon.
Gordon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow.
Gordon connects with a knee to the head.
Gracie is rocked!
Gordon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Gordon finish him?
Gordon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Gordon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gordon with a knee to the head.
Gordon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gordon with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gordon landing knees to the head.
Gordon pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gordon controlling the position.
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gordon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Gordon in his guard.
Gordon stands up from Gracie's guard - Gordon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gordon clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Gordon scores a nice knee to the body.
Gordon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gordon lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Gordon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gordon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gordon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gordon throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon lands with a light punch inside.
Gordon connects with a knee to the head.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Gordon has him pressed against the cage.
Gordon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Gordon.
Gordon lands a knee to the head.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Gordon has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gordon connects with a knee to the head.
Gordon lands a nice knee to the body.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gordon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Gordon connects with a knee to the head.
Gordon tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
Gordon has Gracie pressed against the cage, preventing Gracie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gracie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gordon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gracie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
That's four 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.
Gordon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Gordon holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gordon lands a good knee to the midsection. Gracie won't want to take too many of those.
Gordon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gordon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Gordon tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gordon connects with a knee to the head.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Gracie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike.
Gordon misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gordon walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gordon closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gordon breaks the clinch.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Gordon avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spontaneous Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Gracie's cut.
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.
Gordon pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gordon connects with a knee to the head.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Come on Gordon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gracie tries to pull guard but Gordon won't allow it.
Gordon tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie wants to get back to striking at distance but Gordon won't allow it.
Gracie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gordon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gordon misses with a knee strike.
Gordon lands with a right to the head.
Gordon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Gordon won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gordon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Gordon pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Spontaneous Gordon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gordon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gordon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Spontaneous Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Gracie.
Gordon tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie is trying to force a seperation but Gordon has the dominant position.
Gordon with a knee to the head.
Gordon tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Gordon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gordon connects with a knee to the head.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gordon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gordon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gordon scores with a knee to the head.
Gordon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Gracie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gracie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gordon has him pressed against the cage.
Gordon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gordon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Gordon is controlling him.
Gordon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Gracie tries to break the clinch but Gordon is controlling the position.
Gordon tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Gordon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gordon trying to stall but Gracie improves his position.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Gordon won't allow it.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gordon looking to throw knees to the head but Gracie is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gordon walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
Gracie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mark Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Gordon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Gordon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gordon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gordon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gordon smiles and moves away.
Gordon takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon landing knees to the head.
Gordon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gordon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gordon walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gordon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gordon darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
Gordon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gordon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
Gordon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gordon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gordon advances to half guard.
Gordon seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spontaneous Gordon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gordon closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gordon controlling the action here for a moment.
Knees to the body from Gordon.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Gordon connects with a knee to the head.
Gracie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gordon manages to break the clinch.
Gordon moves into the clinch successfully.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Gordon.
Gordon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Gordon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gordon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gordon content to control rather than advance.
Gordon postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gracie to stand up.
Gordon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gordon has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Gordon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gordon lands a knee to the head.
Gracie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Gordon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gracie uses from the top position.
Gordon wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gordon pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gordon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Gordon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gordon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gracie has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gordon is looking to defend but Gracie has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gordon! Gracie pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gordon taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mark Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Orr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Hammi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Orr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Hammi!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orr fails with a takedown attempt.
Hammi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hammi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hammi digs a good body shot into Orr's ribs.
Good exchange - Hammi coming out on top.
Hammi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Orr is rocked!
Hammi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orr is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hammi scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Orr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hammi grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Orr takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Hammi cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcos Hammi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shissi Aren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hungy Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hungy Henry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shissi Aren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hungy Henry!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Aren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aren wants to clinch.
Shissi Aren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aren manages to avoid it.
Aren tries to bum rush Henry with a series of wild strikes but Henry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henry looks for a takedown but Aren sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry shoots in for a takedown but Aren shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aren is looking to clinch.
Aren lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Hungy Henry has been cut.
Aren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henry slips a jab and a cross from Aren.
Henry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aren but Aren pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shissi Aren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hungy Henry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aren throws a lazy right hand but Henry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aren throws a series of punches but Henry moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Aren as Henry shoots in.
Aren is looking to clinch but Henry is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henry is defended easily by Aren.
Aren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aren throws a series of punches but Henry avoids them all with ease.
Aren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aren tries to clinch there but Henry circles away.
Aren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aren wants it to stay on the feet.
Aren is looking to clinch but Henry is avoiding it.
Aren misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Aren. No joy for Henry on that attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henry walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shissi Aren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hungy Henry'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.
Aren lands with a good body shot.
Aren moves into the clinch.
Aren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aren moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry slips a jab from Aren.
Aren tries to clinch up but Henry circles away and keeps his distance.
Henry shoots for a double leg takedown but Aren sprawls well. He's pushed Henry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aren misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henry tries for a takedown but Aren sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shissi Aren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aren tries to close the distance and clinch but Henry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aren tries to clinch up but Henry circles away and keeps his distance.
Aren moves into the clinch.
Aren prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shissi Aren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hungy Henry.
Aren is trying to break the clinch but Henry is controlling him.
Aren stops a takedown attempt from Henry.
That's two 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.
Henry wants a takedown but no success here.
Henry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aren avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henry is breathing heavily.
Aren prevents the takedown attempt.
Aren has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Henry regains guard immediately.
Aren throwing strikes from guard but Henry blocks nicely.
Aren is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aren wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aren won't allow Henry to sweep him here.
Henry is looking for a triangle but Aren pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Henry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aren takes the fight into the clinch.
Aren wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aren lands with a right to the head.
Aren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aren has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Henry uses from the top position.
Aren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Aren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aren 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.
Aren controlling the position.
Aren controls Henry momentarily but Henry frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aren wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shissi Aren dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hungy Henry's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Aren rushes Henry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aren lands with a short shot to the head.
Henry is working for takedown but Aren is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henry shoots in for a takedown but Aren shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aren wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aren pushes Henry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Henry looking for a takedown.
Shissi Aren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hungy Henry.
Henry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aren walks away with a smile on his face. Henry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Henry is trying desperately to land a takedown but Aren is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Henry.
No luck for Henry with that takedown attempt.
Aren tries to clinch but Henry moves out of range.
Aren clinches up with Henry and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Aren - that landed with a thud.
Henry misses with a body punch.
Aren stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aren's efforts to push away.
Henry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aren walks away with a smile on his face. Henry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aren as he jumps to the side.
Henry swats away the attempt to clinch by Aren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aren tries to clinch there but Henry circles away.
Henry swats away the attempt to clinch by Aren.
Aren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henry fails with the takedown.
Hungy Henry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Aren misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henry is defended easily by Aren.
Henry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shissi Aren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aren closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shissi Aren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aren has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shissi Aren!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chen Shui Bai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Tamagori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chen Shui Bai!
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, Eduardo Tamagori!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shui Bai doesn't manage to clinch there - Tamagori circles away.
Shui Bai tries to clinch there but Tamagori circles away.
Shui Bai throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tamagori was covering up waiting for the punch and Shui Bai finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tamagori wants to sweep but no luck.
Shui Bai seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shui Bai trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamagori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamagori wants to sweep but no luck.
Shui Bai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shui Bai wants to control from the top but Tamagori keeps moving.
Shui Bai tries to free his leg and advance position but Tamagori is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tamagori keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tamagori throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Tamagori misses.
Tamagori moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Chen Shui Bai has been cut.
Shui Bai has taken the fight to the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Tamagori.
Shui Bai can't find room to land a body shot as Tamagori controls the action.
Shui Bai trying to stall but Tamagori improves his position.
Shui Bai controlling the action here for a moment.
Tamagori lands a body shot.
Shui Bai is looking to control Tamagori's arms but Tamagori gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shui Bai has his back to the cage.
Tamagori pulls Shui Bai into guard.
Shui Bai pushing down on Tamagori's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tamagori is refusing to be controlled, as Shui Bai sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tamagori manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shui Bai is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shui Bai won't allow Tamagori to sweep him here.
Tamagori manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shui Bai manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamagori showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shui Bai trying to keep a closed guard but Tamagori is proving a slippery customer.
Tamagori stays in close to Shui Bai's body and controls the position.
Shui Bai 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.
Tamagori working some strikes from top position.
Tamagori tries to free his leg and advance position but Shui Bai is retaining full guard.
Shui Bai working a defensive guard here.
Shui Bai lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tamagori!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shui Bai has control of Tamagori's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tamagori regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Shui Bai swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tamagori is now in Shui Bai's guard. A big mistake from Shui Bai there, giving up the dominant position!
Tamagori stopping the sweep attempt from Shui Bai.
Tamagori slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shui Bai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shui Bai is working an open guard so Tamagori takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tamagori takes a swing at Shui Bai's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamagori. Shui Bai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shui Bai scores with a takedown into Tamagori's guard.
Shui Bai trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamagori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shui Bai looking to sit in guard and control but Tamagori gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shui Bai can't keep his opponent in guard - Tamagori advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tamagori is trying to control. Shui Bai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shui Bai is pressing down on Tamagori's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Tamagori dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chen Shui Bai's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shui Bai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tamagori scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tamagori avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eduardo Tamagori is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shui Bai shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tamagori's guard.
Shui Bai advances position into side control!
Shui Bai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shui Bai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tamagori knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shui Bai has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tamagori is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Shui Bai yanks on the arm and Tamagori is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Shui Bai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chen Shui Bai!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between sergio liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chan Tapanakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). liddell comes into the arena with Dream On blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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223 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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, sergio liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chan Tapanakara!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tapanakara takes one on the button.
Tapanakara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
liddell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tapanakara.
liddell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tapanakara backs up against the cage.
liddell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
liddell working a defensive guard here.
Tapanakara throws a big right hand that misses.
liddell wants to stand up but Tapanakara is controlling him.
Tapanakara drops back looking for a leg! liddell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and liddell manages to kick Tapanakara off! Tapanakara jumps back into liddell's guard.
Tapanakara trying to control the position from guard on top but liddell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tapanakara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. liddell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapanakara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tapanakara 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice uppercut lands for liddell. That snapped Tapanakara's head back.
liddell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tapanakara shoots in but liddell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
sergio liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chan Tapanakara.
liddell throws a right hand that Tapanakara ducks under and follows up with a left that Tapanakara also avoids with ease.
liddell misses with an uppercut. Tapanakara saw that one coming.
liddell throws a half hearted mid kick.
liddell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tapanakara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from liddell.
Tapanakara slips a jab and a cross from liddell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapanakara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
liddell fails to land with a series of punches.
liddell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
liddell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
liddell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
liddell misses with a body shot.
liddell throws a right hand that Tapanakara ducks under and follows up with a left that Tapanakara also avoids with ease.
A combination from liddell does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Tapanakara.
Tapanakara drives through with a takedown into guard.
liddell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tapanakara lands a couple of digs.
Tapanakara lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tapanakara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tapanakara wants to control from the top but liddell keeps moving.
Tapanakara 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.
Tapanakara looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapanakara wanted to stand there but liddell had control of the position.
Tapanakara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tapanakara prevents liddell from getting back to his feet.
Tapanakara looking to pass the guard.
liddell wants to sweep but no luck.
liddell managing to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
liddell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tapanakara blocks a jab.
Tapanakara moves away from the strike by liddell.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tapanakara is defended easily by liddell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tapanakara shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in liddell's guard.
Tapanakara trying to control the position from guard on top but liddell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
liddell 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.
Tapanakara wants to pass the guard but liddell is keeping the position.
liddell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
liddell keeping moving, preventing Tapanakara from controlling successfully.
liddell trying to keep a closed guard but Tapanakara is proving a slippery customer.
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 sergio liddell will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tapanakara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from liddell.
liddell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
liddell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tapanakara gets the takedown into side control.
Tapanakara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tapanakara wants to control but liddell is keeping him busy.
liddell is looking for a sweep.
Tapanakara working the body and head with strikes.
liddell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if liddell tries to get out of the position.
liddell is looking to regain half guard here but Tapanakara keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
liddell dodges the ground and pound from Tapanakara.
Tapanakara looks up at the clock and then as liddell takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tapanakara smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
liddell stops Tapanakara from passing to mount.
Tapanakara is breathing heavily.
liddell is looking to reverse the position.
Tapanakara connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused liddell some visible discomfort.
Tapanakara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
liddell tries to buck Tapanakara off but Tapanakara is having none of it.
liddell is working hard here to advance position.
Tapanakara wants to control but liddell is keeping him busy.
liddell tries to improve position but can't.
liddell pushes Tapanakara away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tapanakara gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tapanakara is trying to get an arm triangle but liddell is defending well.
liddell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
liddell throws a right hand that Tapanakara ducks under and follows up with a left that Tapanakara also avoids with ease.
liddell tries to bum rush Tapanakara with a series of wild strikes but Tapanakara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
liddell throws a right hand that Tapanakara ducks under and follows up with a left that Tapanakara also avoids with ease.
liddell throws the left hand but Tapanakara avoids the punch easily.
sergio liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
liddell swinging wildly here.
Donk. liddell catches Tapanakara right on the button with a cross.
Tapanakara misses with a takedown attempt - liddell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
liddell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Tapanakara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tapanakara ducks right into an uppercut from liddell.
liddell misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tapanakara is defended easily by liddell.
liddell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tapanakara to score an easy takedown into full guard.
liddell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tapanakara is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapanakara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. liddell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
liddell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tapanakara on the ground.
Tapanakara 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.
liddell looking for a sweep. Not yet liddell, not yet.
liddell can't keep his opponent in guard - Tapanakara advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tapanakara seems to be working for a kimura but liddell defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
liddell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
liddell throws a shot from downtown. Tapanakara moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chan Tapanakara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
liddell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tapanakara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Tapanakara.
Tapanakara avoids a punch combination nicely.
liddell misses with a few strikes there.
Tapanakara lands a head kick!
liddell misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
liddell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like sergio liddell has been cut.
liddell's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and liddell duly obliges.
liddell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tapanakara staying out of range there.
Tapanakara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
liddell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
liddell throws a series of punches but Tapanakara moves out of range.
liddell loads up on a big right hand but Tapanakara slips the punch.
liddell throws a right and a left that both miss.
liddell throws a right hand that Tapanakara ducks under and follows up with a left that Tapanakara also avoids with ease.
liddell throws a nice looking combination but Tapanakara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
liddell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from liddell.
liddell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Tapanakara with that takedown attempt.
liddell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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.
liddell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and liddell wants it to stay on the feet.
liddell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tapanakara circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from liddell does no damage.
liddell tries to bum rush Tapanakara with a series of wild strikes but Tapanakara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tapanakara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts liddell as he jumps to the side.
sergio liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chan Tapanakara.
liddell misses with the combination.
liddell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
liddell lands with a kick to the ribs.
liddell misses with the combination.
liddell throws out a loose jab but Tapanakara uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
liddell throws a series of punches but Tapanakara moves out of range.
liddell throws the left hand but Tapanakara avoids the punch easily.
liddell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tapanakara manages to avoid it.
liddell throws out a powerful jab.
Tapanakara throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. liddell was covering up waiting for the punch and Tapanakara finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tapanakara postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! liddell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tapanakara, into his guard.
liddell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
liddell wants to stand but Tapanakara has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tapanakara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tapanakara is trying to control the position but liddell postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapanakara controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tapanakara trying to control the position.
Tapanakara keeping full guard, as liddell tries to pass.
liddell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tapanakara's head.
liddell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tapanakara drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tapanakara working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tapanakara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
liddell tries to improve position but can't.
liddell can't do much from the bottom here.
liddell is not content to let Tapanakara control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chan Tapanakara.
I think Tapanakara 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between SergiO Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chu ck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz comes into the arena with Boom - P.O.D blaring out of the sound system. Chu ck has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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217 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
7 - 5 - 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chu ck!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Ortiz with that takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from ck. Ortiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
ck looks to land a right hand but Ortiz moved out of range.
Ortiz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from ck.
ck swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortiz.
The fighters circling - Ortiz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ortiz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ortiz with good strikes from the mount here!
Ortiz lands a heavy elbow.
It looks like Chu ck has been cut.
ck holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ortiz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ortiz misses with a head shot.
Ortiz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ortiz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can ck hang on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ortiz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That has opened up Chu ck's cut even more.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ck wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ortiz.
ck holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ortiz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ortiz is landing with some decent strikes but ck is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ortiz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Chu ck's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chu ck's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). SergiO Ortiz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markus Barros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Furion Stormrage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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204 lbs
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223 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Markus Barros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Furion Stormrage!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barros misses with a head kick.
Barros shoots for a takedown but Stormrage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stormrage. Barros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stormrage misses with a hook.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Barros throws a head kick but Stormrage moves out of range.
Stormrage just misses with a punch to the body.
Barros misses with a takedown attempt - Stormrage sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stormrage scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barros avoids the body shot from Stormrage.
Barros looks for a takedown but Stormrage sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stormrage looks to score with a jab to the body but Barros is just out of range.
Barros fails with a takedown attempt.
Stormrage looks to land a combination but Barros avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stormrage stuffs the takedown attempt from Barros. Barros gets slowly back to his feet.
Markus Barros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barros throws a sloppy head kick and Stormrage moves out of range easily.
Stormrage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barros throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barros will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormrage looks to score with a jab to the body but Barros is just out of range.
Barros shoots in but Stormrage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barros tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stormrage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barros somewhat.
Stormrage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barros moves away.
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.
Stormrage looks to score with a jab to the body but Barros is just out of range.
Barros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barros misses with a head kick.
Barros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stormrage.
No luck for Barros with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barros looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furion Stormrage dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stormrage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barros.
Barros shoots in and drives through. Stormrage sprawls well.
Barros is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stormrage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stormrage misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barros.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barros takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Stormrage.
Stormrage avoids the head kick by Barros.
Stormrage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stormrage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barros moves away.
Stormrage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barros was well out of range. Poor timing from Stormrage.
Stormrage looks to score with a jab to the body but Barros is just out of range.
Furion Stormrage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stormrage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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.
Stormrage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stormrage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stormrage wants it to stay on the feet.
Barros tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stormrage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barros somewhat.
Stormrage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barros doesn't seem bothered though.
Barros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormrage misses with a wild body shot.
Stormrage swings for the body but Barros moves out of range.
Barros with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stormrage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barros moves away.
Stormrage scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Markus Barros has been cut.
Stormrage scores with a hook to the body. Barros takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stormrage is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barros rather than just go for the knockout.
Stormrage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barros.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormrage misses with a wild body shot.
Stormrage tries to bum rush Barros with a series of wild strikes but Barros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stormrage throws a body punch but Barros moves out of range.
Stormrage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barros looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stormrage is fending him off so far but Barros persists. Nope, Stormrage circles away and we're back to standing.
Stormrage stuffs the takedown attempt from Barros. Barros gets slowly back to his feet.
Stormrage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barros moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furion Stormrage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Markus Barros's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Stormrage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barros misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stormrage looks to score with a jab to the body but Barros is just out of range.
Barros fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stormrage avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Stormrage as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barros shoots in looking for a takedown. Stormrage tries to sprawl out of it but Barros keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stormrage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stormrage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barros was well out of range. Poor timing from Stormrage.
Stormrage blocks a head kick by Barros.
Stormrage lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stormrage. Barros does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barros shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stormrage defends it nicely.
A combination from Barros does no damage.
Stormrage misses the shot to the body.
Barros shoots for a double leg takedown but Stormrage sprawls well. He's pushed Barros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barros shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormrage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barros was well out of range. Poor timing from Stormrage.
Markus Barros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the body from Barros misses
and Stormrage counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stormrage drops Barros with a left and a right! Oh, Barros is hurt - Stormrage dives into side control looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stormrage works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Barros is rocked!
A big shot lands for Stormrage! That's hurt Barros! Will he recover? Stormrage fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Furion Stormrage!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Kaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Kegslam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaka comes to the cage accompanied by Pjanoo by Eric Prydaz. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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19
203 lbs
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23
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Kaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dirk Kegslam!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kegslam misses with a wild combination.
Kegslam digs a good hook to Kaka's body.
Kegslam punishes Kaka's body with a nice straight punch.
Kegslam throws a looping overhand right but Kaka ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Kaka.
Kegslam looks to throw the jab but Kaka is out of range.
Kegslam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kegslam throws a wild body kick that Kaka sees coming a mile off.
Kaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kaka moves out of range as Kegslam strikes.
Kaka throws a head kick that misses.
Kegslam looks to land a right hand but Kaka moved out of range.
Kegslam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kegslam takes a swing at Kaka's ribcage but misses.
Kaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaka ducks under a wild hook from Kegslam.
Kegslam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kegslam misses with a wild body shot.
Kegslam blocks a head kick by Kaka.
Kaka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Dirk Kegslam has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kegslam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kegslam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaka.
Kegslam throws a body punch but Kaka moves out of range.
Jab by Kegslam.
Kaka is looking to land body kicks.
Kegslam misses with an uppercut. Kaka saw that one coming.
Kegslam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kegslam misses with a body shot.
A big left from Kegslam misses.
Kaka throws a leg kick which misses Kegslam's front leg but catches the back leg as Kegslam tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Kegslam lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaka doesn't seem phased though.
Kegslam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kegslam throws a right hand that Kaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaka also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Kegslam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kegslam crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kaka - the referee stops the clock and Kegslam gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kaka. Kegslam manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kegslam just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kegslam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kaka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Kaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaka drops his hands momentarily and Kegslam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Kegslam.
Kegslam displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kaka throws a chopping leg kick but Kegslam manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kaka staying out of range there.
Kaka lands a head kick. Kegslam smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kegslam blocks a head kick by Kaka.
Kegslam swings for the body but Kaka moves out of range.
Kegslam misses with an uppercut. Kaka saw that one coming.
Kaka throws a sloppy head kick and Kegslam moves out of range easily.
Kegslam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Kaka.
Kegslam throws an overhand right that lands on Kaka's shoulder, as Kaka tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kegslam!
Kegslam thows a body shot but no joy.
Kaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kegslam scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kegslam. Kaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kegslam misses with a body shot.
Kegslam avoids the head kick by Kaka.
Kaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kegslam. That did some damage!
Kegslam looks gassed!
Kaka misses with a head kick.
Kaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kegslam has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kaka.
Kegslam misses with a straight left.
Kaka delivers a nice body kick.
Kaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kegslam swings for the body but Kaka moves out of range.
Kaka pushes Kegslam away with a front kick.
Dirk Kegslam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kaka throws a nice head kick!
Kaka throws a sloppy head kick and Kegslam moves out of range easily.
Kegslam throws a shot to the body.
Kaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaka throws a head kick that misses.
Kegslam blocks a head kick by Kaka.
Kaka scores with a nice body kick.
Kaka throws a body kick that misses.
Kegslam misses with the combination.
Kaka looks for the body kick but Kegslam saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Kegslam.
Kaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kegslam throws out a loose jab but Kaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kegslam misses with a hook.
Kaka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kegslam's calf.
A big left from Kegslam misses.
Kegslam looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kegslam takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kegslam takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kaka throws a sloppy head kick and Kegslam moves out of range easily.
Kaka thuds his shin into the meat of Kegslam's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Kaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dirk Kegslam's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kegslam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ricardo Kaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Kegslam throws a hook to the side of Kaka's head but Kaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kegslam.
A big left from Kegslam misses.
Kegslam thows a body shot but no joy.
Kaka lands a head kick. Kegslam smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kaka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kegslam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kegslam misses with an uppercut. Kaka saw that one coming.
Kegslam moves out of range as Kaka throws a body kick.
Donk. Kegslam catches Kaka right on the button with a cross.
Kaka thumps Kegslam with a low kick.
Kaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kegslam avoids the head kick by Kaka.
Kaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kegslam swinging wildly here.
Kegslam missing with a left hand there. Kaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ricardo Kaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kegslam is breathing heavily.
Kaka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kaka throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kegslam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kegslam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kaka - that will leave a mark!
Kegslam misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Kaka.
Kaka throws a head kick that half lands.
Kegslam blocks a head kick by Kaka.
Kaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kaka.
Kaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kaka.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kaka.
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!
Kaka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kegslam's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kaka misses with a head kick.
Kaka throws a sloppy head kick and Kegslam moves out of range easily.
Kaka scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaka throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kegslam takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kaka throws a head kick that misses.
Kegslam takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kaka connects with a high kick.
Kaka lands a nice looking body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kaka.
Kaka throws a sloppy head kick and Kegslam moves out of range easily.
Kaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kaka.
Kaka pushes Kegslam away with a front kick.
Kegslam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kegslam avoids the head kick by Kaka.
Kegslam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good leg kick by Kaka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kegslam.
Kaka walks into a stiff left hand from Kegslam.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kegslam throws a shot from downtown. Kaka moves away and avoids it.
Kegslam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaka.
Kegslam scores with a shot to the body.
Kaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kegslam misses with a body shot.
Kegslam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kegslam blocks a head kick by Kaka.
Kegslam blocks a head kick by Kaka.
Kaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kegslam has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kaka.
Kaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kegslam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kegslam throws a hook but Kaka blocks it.
Kaka moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kaka throws a sloppy head kick and Kegslam moves out of range easily.
Kegslam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaka throws a sloppy head kick and Kegslam moves out of range easily.
Kaka lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kegslam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaka throws a head kick that misses.
Kaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kaka is looking to land body kicks.
Kegslam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Kegslam misses the jab.
Kaka throws a sloppy head kick and Kegslam moves out of range easily.
Kegslam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaka throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kegslam might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kaka has got the better of the exchanges.
Good leg kick by Kaka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kaka ducks under a wild hook from Kegslam.
Kegslam throws a jab when Kaka was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kegslam avoids the head kick by Kaka.
Kegslam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Kegslam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kegslam misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Kaka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dirk Kegslam's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kaka throws a head kick that misses.
Kegslam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaka.
Kaka slips under a jab from Kegslam.
Kaka misses with a head kick.
Kegslam throws an overhand right that lands on Kaka's shoulder, as Kaka tries to avoid the shot.
Kegslam misses the jab.
Kegslam throws a right and a left that Kaka avoids nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kaka. That's going to slow Kegslam down.
A swing and a miss from Kegslam.
Kaka misses with a kick to the body.
Kegslam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kegslam looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaka is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kegslam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Kaka lands but Kegslam takes it in his stride.
Kaka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from Kaka.
Kaka wants to slow Kegslam down by chopping away at his legs.
Kaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kegslam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kegslam misses with a wild body shot.
Kegslam stuns Kaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kaka scores with a nice body kick.
Kegslam scores with a hook to the body. Kaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kegslam misses with a series of wild punches.
Kegslam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaka.
Kaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kegslam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaka lands a head kick!
Kaka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kegslam will feel that in the morning.
Kaka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kegslam misses with the combination.
Kaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kegslam.
Kegslam throws a lazy right hand but Kaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kegslam looks to land a combination but Kaka avoids it well.
Kegslam misses with a hook. Kaka ducked under it nicely.
Kegslam misses with a wild body shot.
Kaka slips a jab from Kegslam.
A head kick misses from Kaka.
Kaka delivers a nice body kick.
Kaka lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaka throws a sloppy head kick and Kegslam moves out of range easily.
Kaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaka slips a jab and a cross from Kegslam.
Kaka throws a sloppy head kick and Kegslam moves out of range easily.
Kaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kegslam avoids the head kick by Kaka.
A combination from Kegslam does no damage.
Kaka connects with a high kick.
Kaka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kegslam misses with a series of wild punches.
Kegslam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kaka.
Kaka slips a straight right by Kegslam.
Kaka misses with a head kick.
Kaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kaka lands a head kick!
Kaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kaka ducks under a wild hook from Kegslam.
Kegslam fails to land with a series of punches.
Kaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kegslam. That did some damage!
Kaka ducks under a wild hook from Kegslam.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Kaka.
Kegslam smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kaka lands a head kick. Kegslam smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kegslam on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kaka throws a front kick that sends Kegslam stumbling back into the cage.
Kaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kegslam tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kaka.
Kaka scores with a leg kick.
Kaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dirk Kegslam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaka moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaka slips a straight right by Kegslam.
Ricardo Kaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kegslam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Kaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Kaka!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Wenkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Liddel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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217 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Liddel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonas Wenkel!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Jonas Wenkel has been cut.
Wenkel looks to land a body kick but Liddel moved away.
Liddel closes the distance and pushes Wenkel back into the cage.
Liddel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Liddel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wenkel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Liddel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Liddel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Liddel gets through Wenkel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wenkel tries a knee to the head but Liddel blocks it.
Wenkel is trying to stall.
Liddel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wenkel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Liddel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wenkel backwards.
That has opened up Jonas Wenkel's cut even more.
Wenkel lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Liddel.
Wenkel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Liddel has him pressed against the cage.
Liddel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liddel lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liddel lands a body shot.
Liddel's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Liddel duly obliges.
Wenkel looks gassed!
Liddel Rushes Wenkel and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Wenkel is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Liddel Piles on the pressure and Wenkel crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Liddel!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucian Corrello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucian Corrello told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucian Corrello!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie has Corrello up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie tries to break free but Corrello pushes him back against the cage.
Corrello tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Corrello on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corrello tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gracie smiles and moves away.
Gracie tries to clinch but Corrello moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Corrello fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Junior Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucian Corrello.
Corrello tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gracie smiles and moves away.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corrello.
Corrello gets a takedown into half guard.
Gracie is controlling Corrello's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Corrello prevents Gracie from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corrello prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Corrello wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie looks like he's trying to stand up.
Corrello is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Corrello.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Corrello shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Corrello tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
Corrello shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Corrello is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Corrello is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Corrello looks gassed!
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corrello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corrello working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Corrello throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Corrello looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Corrello can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wanted to stand there but Corrello had control of the position.
Corrello escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie tries to stand but Corrello is controlling from the bottom.
Corrello working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Corrello looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Gracie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie lands the left hand.
Junior Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Corrello moves out of range easily.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick from Gracie misses.
Gracie throws a right hand that Corrello ducks under and follows up with a left that Corrello also avoids with ease.
Corrello misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Corrello won't be happy with that.
Corrello tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie stands up and beckons Corrello to his feet.
Corrello with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Corrello tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Junior Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucian Corrello.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Corrello is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrello bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Gracie trying his best to control but Corrello has mounted him.
Gracie squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Corrello wants to finish this one by submission but Gracie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Corrello.
Gracie reaches up to try and control the position but Corrello seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Gracie rolls and tries to escape and now Corrello has his back!
Corrello is looking for a rear naked choke here but Gracie reverses the position brilliantly into Corrello's guard!
Corrello has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets to his feet - Corrello follows without any prompting.
Corrello doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch.
Corrello has Gracie pressed against the cage, preventing Gracie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A bit of stalling here from Gracie.
Corrello tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Corrello prevents Gracie from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corrello tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie tries to circle away but Corrello has him pinned against the cage.
Corrello jumps guard but Gracie stands there with Corrello around his waist. Corrello gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Corrello fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Corrello persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to stand up here but Corrello is controlling him well.
Corrello is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Corrello.
Corrello is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Corrello is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie pushes Corrello off looking to stand but Corrello dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Gracie dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice jab there from Gracie.
Gracie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A left lands for Gracie.
Corrello tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Corrello sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Corrello looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Corrello is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Corrello looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Corrello tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrello is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gracie jumps into side control!
Corrello tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A right-left combo lands from Gracie.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Corrello checks a leg kick.
Corrello with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Corrello's guard.
Corrello is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Corrello looking for subs off his back but Gracie has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Corrello is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corrello looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie decides to stand up.
Corrello with a poor takedown
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Corrello backing up. Corrello nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Junior Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucian Corrello.
Corrello with a poor takedown
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Corrello is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Junior Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Corrello actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Corrello is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corrello gets back to full guard.
Corrello is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Corrello has an active guard here but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie decides to stand up.
Junior Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Corrello takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Corrello slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Corrello gets a takedown into half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corrello is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Corrello eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Corrello is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Gracie!
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