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SUPERFIGHTS RIO ±48± PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nathan mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan mac has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nathan mac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blake Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mac tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but mac keeps working.
Barnes working away.
mac is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
mac is looking to improve his position.
mac might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
mac is trying to stand.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but mac is defending the position.
mac is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
mac wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
mac shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of mac's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take mac's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes controlling from the back.
Barnes is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and mac taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Barnes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blake Barnes!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Predator Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marilio Bernard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Savage Harpsichord . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Predator Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marilio Bernard!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns scores with a jab. Bernard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Marilio Bernard has been cut.
Burns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burns lands a right hook to the body.
Burns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bernard's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns stuffs the takedown.
Bernard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bernard looks gassed!
Bernard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burns avoids it really well and circles away.
Predator Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marilio Bernard.
Burns lands a nice hook to Bernard's body. Bernard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bernard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bernard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bernard is rocked!
Burns sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Bernard's defenses. It connects perfectly with Bernard's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Predator Burns!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between montengo kiefer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Stark will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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148 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, montengo kiefer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stark tries to clinch up.
kiefer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. kiefer showed some decent athleticism there.
Stark is not content to let kiefer control the position.
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but kiefer pulls his head out easily.
Stark looking for a kimura from the bottom but kiefer passes into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by kiefer.
kiefer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stark manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kiefer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stark keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
kiefer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
kiefer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stark is just riding it out for now. kiefer eventually gives up the hold.
Stark looking for submissions off his back.
kiefer is working for a submission of some sort.
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
kiefer is working for a submission of some sort.
kiefer is breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stark throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. kiefer was covering up waiting for the punch and Stark finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.
Stark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stark drops back looking for a leg! kiefer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and kiefer manages to kick Stark off! Stark jumps back into kiefer's guard.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. kiefer is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
kiefer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stark is in close to kiefer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stark is working kiefer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
kiefer is working an open guard so Stark takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stark dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
kiefer has managed to clinch.
kiefer breaks the clinch.
kiefer scores with a takedown into Stark's guard.
kiefer trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
kiefer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. kiefer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
kiefer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stark keeping full guard, as kiefer tries to pass.
kiefer drops back looking for a leg! Stark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stark manages to kick kiefer off! kiefer jumps back into Stark's guard.
Stark has an active guard here but kiefer has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stark looking for submissions off his back.
kiefer is looking for a kimura here.
Stark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stark keeping moving, preventing kiefer from controlling successfully.
kiefer has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Stark to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! kiefer is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Stark pulls down on the head and he's put kiefer to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tony Stark!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moreira has chosen Samba de janeiro - bellini as his entrance music. Felipe Moreira has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Renzo Gracie's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renzo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Moreira misses.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Moreira tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Moreira wants to get back to his feet.
Moreira manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira is looking to clinch.
Moreira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moreira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moreira fails with an attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moreira.
Moreira throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Moreira wants to clinch.
Moreira doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Moreira tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Moreira misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Moreira darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Moreira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Moreira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moreira wants to clinch.
Moreira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Moreira.
Moreira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gracie scores a takedown into full mount!
Moreira wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Moreira is squirming around nicely.
Moreira is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
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.
Gracie controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moreira wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moreira wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Felipe Moreira will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Moreira tries to clinch up.
Gracie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Moreira. That one must have hurt.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moreira tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moreira moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moreira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreira pushes Gracie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gracie has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Moreira is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moreira is wriggling around trying to escape but Gracie has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Moreira taps out and Gracie picks up the big win! Great work there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renzo Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulao Filho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Guerra might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Feeling This - Blink 182. Diego Guerra has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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185 lbs
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Guerra!
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, Paulao Filho!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Filho looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Guerra clinches with his opponent.
Guerra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guerra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Filho tries to keep at a distance but Guerra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Filho takes a knee to the side of the body.
Guerra lands a nice elbow.
Guerra works on Filho's body with a couple of short punches.
Guerra lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Guerra lands an elbow inside.
Guerra with a knee to the head.
It looks like Paulao Filho has been cut.
Guerra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerra bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Guerra takes the fight into the clinch.
Filho takes a knee to the side of the body.
Guerra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick lands from Guerra that sends Filho to the canvas. Filho tries to scramble back to his feet but Guerra brings him back down into side control.
Filho is rocked!
Guerra decides to stand back up. Guerra steps back and let's Filho get back to his feet.
Filho is still on wobbly legs! Can Guerra finish him?
Guerra instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Filho badly! Filho tumbles to the floor and Guerra stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Guerra!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Spear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds comes to the cage accompanied by Birds of War. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dennis Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenny Spear!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Spear.
Reynolds lands with a slapping head kick.
Reynolds is looking to clinch.
Spear tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reynolds.
Spear shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Reynolds manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Spear from controlling successfully.
Spear has gone for a leg lock! Reynolds slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spear's guard.
Spear can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reynolds controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spear has an active guard here but Reynolds has managed to pass into half guard.
Reynolds moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Spear.
Spear is trying to control Reynolds's posture but Reynolds avoids it.
Spear is trying to improve his position.
Reynolds decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spear tries to bum rush Reynolds with a series of wild strikes but Reynolds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reynolds lands with a slapping head kick.
Spear takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spear fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reynolds closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spear counters with a three punch combo that has Reynolds backing up. Reynolds nods at Spear to acknowledge the strikes.
Reynolds moves into the clinch successfully.
Reynolds landing knees to the head.
Spear fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reynolds tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spear is trying to maintain a safe position but Reynolds gets an underhook and turns Spear into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reynolds using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spear has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Reynolds.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spear stalling against the cage.
Spear breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spear looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spear avoids a kick to the body.
Spear lands with a good body shot.
Spear on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reynolds. Reynolds obviously looking to wear him down.
Spear steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reynolds. That one must have hurt.
Spear wants to clinch
and Reynolds counters with a nice leg kick.
Reynolds lands a front kick.
Spear looks gassed!
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick and Spear moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spear throws a head kick that misses
and Reynolds finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds misses with a kick to the body.
Spear throws and low kick but Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
Spear swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reynolds keeps the fight on the outside.
Reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Reynolds dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spear tries to clinch but Reynolds moves away
and Reynolds counters with a head kick.
Reynolds scoring well with a low kick there.
Spear closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Reynolds to the mat! Reynolds manages to get full guard.
Spear won't allow Reynolds to get back to his feet.
Spear wants to pass the guard but Reynolds is keeping the position.
Spear drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reynolds looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reynolds looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reynolds!
Reynolds stands up and beckons Spear to his feet.
Spear is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses
and Spear counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reynolds thinking.
Dennis Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses.
Spear looks to land a combination but Reynolds avoids it well.
Dennis Reynolds is winning the standup battle so far.
Reynolds moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Spear throws a series of punches but Reynolds avoids them all with ease.
Reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
Reynolds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reynolds looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spear is looking to clinch but Reynolds is avoiding it.
Reynolds throws a head kick but Spear moves out of range.
Kenny Spear is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spear ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reynolds lands a head kick. Spear smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Spear forces Reynolds back against the cage and clinches.
Spear is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spear trying to land knees to the body.
Reynolds with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Spear throws an elbow but misses.
Spear is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reynolds is defending well for now.
Reynolds looking to throw knees to the head but Spear is blocking nicely.
Reynolds tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spear avoiding damage as Reynolds throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reynolds misses with a knee strike.
Spear jumps guard but Reynolds stands there with Spear around his waist. Spear gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Spear struggles to land a body shot inside as Reynolds controls his hands.
Reynolds blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reynolds working Spear over with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Spear.
Spear avoiding damage as Reynolds throws knees to the body.
Reynolds is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spear is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but Spear blocks with his arms.
Reynolds tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Reynolds.
Spear managing to block the knees to the body from Reynolds.
Spear has Reynolds pressed against the cage.
Spear manages to pull guard.
Spear looking for a guillotine here but Reynolds defends easily.
Spear seems keen to control Reynolds's posture.
Spear is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reynolds is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spear escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reynolds gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spear looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Reynolds passes into half guard.
Reynolds works his way into full mount!
Reynolds controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Reynolds dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
Spear tries to clinch up but Reynolds circles away and keeps his distance.
Spear throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reynolds tries to clinch there but Spear circles away.
Spear blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reynolds.
Spear misses with a body shot.
Reynolds misses with a kick to the body
and Spear counters with a straight right hand.
Spear avoids the head kick by Reynolds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds doesn't manage to clinch there - Spear circles away.
Reynolds moves into the clinch.
Reynolds looking to throw knees to the head but Spear is blocking nicely.
Spear tries to circle away but Reynolds has him pinned against the cage.
Reynolds lands a good knee to the midsection. Spear won't want to take too many of those.
Reynolds using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spear has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reynolds avoiding damage as Spear throws knees to the body.
Reynolds tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spear tries to stall but Reynolds uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Spear working aggressively here.
Reynolds with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spear is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reynolds is defending well for now.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but Spear blocks with his arms.
Spear wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spear throws an elbow but it misses.
Reynolds with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reynolds tries a knee to the head but Spear blocks it.
Spear is trying to break the clinch but Reynolds is controlling him.
Reynolds landing knees to the head.
Spear wants to stall.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but Spear blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spear trying to land knees to the body.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spear gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spear not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reynolds trying to control from the bottom.
Spear takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Spear is trying to work for a kimura but Reynolds is defending well.
Spear is trying to control. Reynolds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dennis Reynolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spear is looking for a kimura here.
Reynolds is pressing down on Spear's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Spear stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reynolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spear has gone for a leg lock! Reynolds slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spear's guard.
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.
Spear is trying to keep Reynolds in close.
Reynolds content to stall in guard here.
Spear is trying to control the position but Reynolds postures up.
Kenny Spear has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spear is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reynolds, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Reynolds!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ado Flame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karel Gil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flame's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bagger 288. Gil has chosen Arkansas Razorback Fight Song as his entrance music. Karel Gil has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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158 lbs
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157 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ado Flame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Karel Gil!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gil scores with a jab.
Flame misses with a hook.
Gil throws a jab when Flame was well out of range.
Gil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gil shoots in looking for a takedown. Flame tries to sprawl out of it but Gil keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flame manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gil throws out a loose jab but Flame uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Gil.
Flame looks to land a left hand but Gil moved out of range nicely.
Flame throws a quick inside leg kick.
Flame throws a shot from downtown. Gil moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Flame misses.
Gil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flame.
Gil listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Flame scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Karel Gil has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gil takes a swing at Flame's ribcage but misses.
Gil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flame jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flame tries to score with a low kick but Gil moves his leg out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Gil misses the target.
Gil ducks under a wild hook from Flame.
Flame misses with a hook. Gil ducked under it nicely.
Gil looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Flame slaps away a takedown attempt from Gil, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ado Flame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karel Gil.
Gil moves into the clinch.
Flame is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gil's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gil wants a takedown but no success here.
A right hook to the body lands for Flame.
Gil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flame is pushing Gil up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flame lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Flame scores with a nice hook to the head.
Flame slowing the pace effectively.
Flame blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flame looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gil tries to throw a body punch but Flame avoids it by throwing Gil back against the cage.
Flame lands with a left to the head.
Gil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gil throws a punch but it's blocked by Flame.
Gil blocking some punches.
Flame cracks Gil with a nice body shot.
Gil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gil working aggressively here.
Gil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flame is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gil tries to stall but Flame uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gil has a couple of punches blocked by Flame.
Gil has a couple of punches blocked by Flame.
Flame lands an uppercut.
Flame blocks an uppercut.
Gil works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flame lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gil looks gassed!
A nice left hand lands by Flame.
Gil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gil.
Flame lands a hook that snaps the head of Gil backwards.
Gil tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Flame smiles and moves away.
Gil slips a straight right by Flame.
Gil tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flame swivels and escapes.
Gil shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flame connects with a solid leg kick.
Gil is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A big left from Flame misses.
Flame throws a nice inside leg kick.
Flame tries to clinch there but Gil circles away.
Gil walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Flame throws a looping overhand right but Gil ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flame darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Flame is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gil.
Flame scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gil gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Flame.
Flame uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gil.
Gil walks into a straight right hand from Flame.
Gil shoots in but no luck this time.
Gil tries to clinch but Flame moves away
and Flame makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Flame fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gil.
Gil is trying desperately to land a takedown but Flame is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gil.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flame misses with a looping right.
Gil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ado Flame dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karel Gil's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Flame cracks Gil with a good jab.
Gil scores with the left hand. Flame knows he should have avoided that one.
Gil misses with a straight right.
Flame feints and then cracks Gil's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gil down.
Gil tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flame swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flame.
Gil moves away from the strike by Flame.
Flame misses with a hook.
Flame is looking to clinch.
Gil misses with a double jab
and Flame counters with a low kick, right behind Gil 's knee.
Gil closes the distance but Flame moves to the side
and Flame counters with a thumping low kick.
Gil shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ado Flame is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gil is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gil throws a lazy right hand but Flame sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flame throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Flame feints and then cracks Gil's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gil down.
A shot to the body from Gil misses
and Flame counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flame lands the left hand.
Gil misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flame misses with an uppercut.
Flame scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Flame with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gil's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gil looks to land a right hand but Flame moved out of range.
Ado Flame is winning the standup battle so far.
Gil throws a big shot that misses.
Flame lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gil's sensitive parts.
Gil staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gil has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Flame finds it's way round the side to connect with Gil's head.
Flame swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flame defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gil.
Flame closes the distance and clinches.
Flame blocks an uppercut.
Gil swings wildly with an uppercut but Flame uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gil cracks Flame with a nice body shot.
Gil throws a head punch that misses.
Flame blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flame lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gil controlling the action here for a moment.
Flame blocks an uppercut.
Gil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gil misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gil.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flame pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Gil misses.
Flame lands a nice shot that snaps Gil's head back.
Flame takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karel Gil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flame tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flame manages to avoid it.
Gil tries to clinch up but Flame circles away and keeps his distance.
Gil tries to clinch
and Flame counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Flame lands an overhand right.
Flame jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gil cracks Flame with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A good leg kick by Flame.
Gil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flame.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gil throws a looping overhand right but Flame ducks down to avoid it.
Flame digs a good hook to Gil's body.
Gil missing with a left hand there. Flame was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gil looks to land a left hand but Flame moved out of range nicely.
Flame throws the left hand but Gil avoids the punch easily.
Gil misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gil shoots in but Flame avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Flame connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Flame.
Gil takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gil moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ado Flame dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karel Gil's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Flame counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gil closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Flame is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gil can do to turn this around?
Gil tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Flame regains half guard, as Gil was trying to land strikes.
Flame has one foot on Gil's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Flame connects with a right hand. Gil shakes it off.
Gil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Flame throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flame throws a nice looking combination but Gil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Flame shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gil tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flame paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gil with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Flame to score with a decent uppercut.
Flame misses with a low kick.
Gil looks to score with a jab to the body but Flame is just out of range.
Gil tries to clinch up.
Flame leaves Gil with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gil shoots in but no luck this time.
Ado Flame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karel Gil.
Flame bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gil's head.
A big left from Gil misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flame lands with an overhand left.
Flame thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flame swats away the attempt to clinch by Gil.
Flame jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flame tries to avoid it but Gil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flame to the ground. Flame escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flame thuds his right hand into Gil's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Flame lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gil takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gil works over Flame's head and body with a nice combination.
A jab from Flame does it's job there.
Flame throws a series of strikes that have Gil backpedaling.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gil. Flame does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gil loads up on a big right hand but Flame slips the punch.
Flame misses with a hook. Gil ducked under it nicely.
Flame throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gil throws an overhand right that lands on Flame's shoulder, as Flame tries to avoid the shot.
Gil scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Flame misses its intended target.
Flame throws a solid leg kick but Gil takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Flame.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gil darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gil shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flame but Flame pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flame fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gil on the side of the head.
Gil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gil lands the left hand.
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.
Gil shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flame as he avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Flame misses its intended target.
Gil swings for the body but Flame moves out of range.
Flame takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Flame.
Gil drops his hands momentarily and Flame takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karel Gil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flame closes the distance and clinches.
Gil swings wildly with an uppercut but Flame uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flame blocks a body shot from Gil.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ado Flame is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gil misses with the head strike.
Flame blocking some punches.
Flame prevents a body shot from Gil.
Gil tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Flame.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ado Flame showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flame, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ado Flame!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Locke kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Star Wars - Imperial March. John Locke had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Locke!
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, Ronald Figueroa!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Locke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Locke throws a body punch but Figueroa moves out of range.
Locke lands with a shot to the body.
Figueroa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Locke finds it's way round the side to connect with Figueroa's head.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Figueroa.
Locke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Figueroa.
Figueroa misses with a double jab.
Locke throws the left hand but Figueroa avoids the punch easily.
Locke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Locke there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circling - Figueroa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Locke scores with a body shot.
A combination from Figueroa does no damage.
Locke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Figueroa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Locke thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figueroa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Locke closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Figueroa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Locke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Figueroa has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Locke is breathing heavily.
Figueroa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Locke is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Locke thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Figueroa working to try and regain half guard.
Locke forces the positional change into back control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locke looking to break Figueroa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Figueroa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Locke will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Figueroa is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Locke is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Figueroa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Locke somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Figueroa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Figueroa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Figueroa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Locke has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke has control of Figueroa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Figueroa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Locke is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Figueroa is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Locke!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Conor Byrne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demon Cro Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byrne's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I'm Shipping Up To Boston. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cro Cop's choice of entrance music: Kanye West - Stronger. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Conor Byrne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Demon Cro Cop!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cro Cop misses with a head kick.
Cro Cop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Byrne blocks a low kick nicely.
Cro Cop tries to clinch up but Byrne circles away and keeps his distance.
Byrne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cro Cop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Demon Cro Cop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cro Cop misses with a low kick.
Cro Cop tries to clinch up but Byrne circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Cro Cop.
Byrne walks into a stiff left hand from Cro Cop.
Cro Cop scores with a nice strike.
Byrne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cro Cop cracks Byrne with an open hand slap.
Byrne slips under a jab.
Cro Cop is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Byrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cro Cop manages to avoid it.
Cro Cop has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Byrne tries to close the distance and clinch but Cro Cop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Cro Cop misses.
Cro Cop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cro Cop darts in trying to clinch
and Byrne counters with a takedown into side control.
Byrne in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byrne tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cro Cop's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrne is working hard here to advance position.
Sloppy strikes there by Byrne.
Byrne is trying to get an arm triangle but Cro Cop is defending well.
Byrne moves into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cro Cop wants to get back to his feet.
Byrne wants to take his opponent's back but Cro Cop doesn't allow it.
Cro Cop has given up his back here. Will Byrne look for the submission or keep pounding away?
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.
Cro Cop rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Byrne trying to mount his opponent but Cro Cop defends it.
Byrne trying to control the action but Cro Cop is working from the bottom.
Byrne content to control rather than advance.
Byrne is keen to just control but Cro Cop is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Cro Cop dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cro Cop wants to clinch but Byrne slips to the side
and Byrne moves into the clinch.
Cro Cop stops a takedown attempt from Byrne.
Byrne drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cro Cop gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cro Cop slowing the pace effectively.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Cro Cop.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Demon Cro Cop.
Byrne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cro Cop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Byrne somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Byrne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byrne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cro Cop's calf.
Cro Cop throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cro Cop lands a right hook to the body.
Cro Cop throws a head kick that misses
and Byrne counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Byrne pushes down on Cro Cop's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Byrne trying to mount his opponent but Cro Cop defends it.
Byrne is looking to take a break and control but Cro Cop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Byrne is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cro Cop defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cro Cop is not content to let Byrne control the position.
Byrne moves nicely into side control.
Cro Cop stops Byrne from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Byrne is staying tight to Cro Cop's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Byrne thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Byrne throws an elbow but Cro Cop slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Byrne dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Cro Cop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cro Cop tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cro Cop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Byrne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A cross from Cro Cop lands.
Cro Cop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cro Cop tries to clinch but Byrne moves away
and Byrne counters with a takedown into side control.
Cro Cop prevents Byrne from moving into mount.
Byrne is looking to take a break and control but Cro Cop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cro Cop prevents Byrne from moving into mount.
Byrne trying to control the position but Cro Cop is working away.
Byrne controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cro Cop prevents Byrne from moving into mount.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cro Cop tries to clinch but Byrne moves away
and Byrne counters with a thumping low kick.
Cro Cop looks to clinch
and Byrne counters with a takedown into side control.
Byrne is looking to take a break and control but Cro Cop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Byrne controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cro Cop keeps working.
Byrne misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Byrne remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cro Cop can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
Conor Byrne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cro Cop prevents Byrne from improving position.
Byrne is trying to get an arm triangle but Cro Cop is defending well.
Byrne remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conor Byrne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Byrne has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Byrne!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Prince Symbol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reis has chosen Blood Brothers as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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196 lbs
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200 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Prince Symbol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Reis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Reis. No joy for Symbol on that attempt.
Symbol looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reis is fending him off so far but Symbol persists. Nope, Reis circles away and we're back to standing.
Reis misses with a body kick.
Symbol misses with a jab, cross combination.
Symbol shoots in for a takedown but Reis shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Symbol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Symbol shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reis is trying to defend but Symbol finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Symbol looks to land a strike but Reis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Symbol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Symbol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reis is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symbol keeping moving, preventing Reis from controlling successfully.
Reis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reis trying to control the position from guard on top but Symbol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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.
Symbol drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Symbol in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Symbol lands a few punches from side control.
Symbol throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Reis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Symbol.
Symbol tries to score with some ground and pound. Reis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Symbol cracks Reis with a big elbow.
Symbol throws an elbow but Reis slips to the side and avoids it well.
Reis wants to control but Symbol postures up.
Reis is not content to let Symbol control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis is looking to regain half guard here but Symbol keeps moving and retains side control.
Symbol working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Symbol throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Reis works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Symbol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Symbol slips a nice elbow through Reis's hands, connecting with Reis's forehead.
Symbol wants to free his trapped foot but Reis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Symbol sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reis defending well though.
Symbol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reis looking for submissions off his back.
Symbol sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reis defending well though.
Symbol trying to control the action but Reis is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reis manages to get to full guard.
Reis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Symbol dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Reis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Symbol.
Reis stuffs the takedown attempt from Symbol. Symbol gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Symbol - just one landing.
Reis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Symbol shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reis as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Symbol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Symbol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reis lands a high kick!
Symbol shoots in looking for a takedown. Reis tries to sprawl out of it but Symbol keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symbol blocks a head kick by Reis.
Reis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reis.
Symbol misses the jab.
Symbol tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reis swivels and escapes.
Reis throws a sloppy head kick and Symbol moves out of range easily.
Reis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symbol shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reis pinned against the cage. Reis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reis stuffs the takedown attempt from Symbol. Symbol gets slowly back to his feet.
Symbol misses with a takedown attempt - Reis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodrigo Reis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Symbol moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis misses with a low kick.
Symbol changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reis tries to avoid it but Symbol manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reis to the ground. Reis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reis wants it to stay on the feet.
Symbol takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rodrigo Reis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Symbol 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reis scores with a head kick.
Symbol takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reis misses with an uppercut. Symbol saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symbol shoots in for a takedown but Reis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reis works the jab nicely.
Rodrigo Reis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Symbol was well out of range. Poor timing from Reis.
Reis slaps away a takedown attempt from Symbol, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reis is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Reis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Symbol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Symbol blocks a head kick by Reis.
Reis throws a sloppy head kick and Symbol moves out of range easily.
Reis moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Reis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Symbol gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Symbol avoids the head kick by Reis.
Reis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Symbol shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Reis is trying to maintain the position but Symbol is very close to passing his half guard.
Reis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Symbol takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symbol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reis's head.
Reis is looking to control Symbol's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reis avoid being mounted?
Symbol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Symbol looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Symbol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Symbol trying to control from half guard but Reis is working away.
Reis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reis.
Symbol is looking to work some ground and pound but Reis has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reis controls Symbol momentarily but Symbol frees himself.
Symbol has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Symbol stands and throws Reis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Symbol wants to control but Reis is keeping him busy.
Symbol fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Reis parries the strikes from Symbol easily there. Symbol is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Reis to escape.
Symbol lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Reis down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symbol landing strikes.
Reis can't do much from the bottom here.
Symbol misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Symbol in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Symbol are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Symbol looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Reis is avoiding damage well.
Symbol working the body and head with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An elbow from Symbol crashes against the mat.
Symbol throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Symbol working the ground and pound but Reis is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symbol postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Symbol working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Symbol throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Reis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Symbol.
Symbol working the head with strikes.
Symbol working the strikes but Reis uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Reis pushes Symbol off looking to stand but Symbol dives back in and keeps control.
Reis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Symbol.
Symbol lands with a punch from half guard.
Symbol winds up and cracks Reis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Symbol clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reis connects with a high kick.
Symbol shoots in looking for a takedown. Reis tries to sprawl out of it but Symbol keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Symbol counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Symbol.
Symbol scoring with punches to the head and body.
Symbol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Symbol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Symbol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Symbol manages to get himself to full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Symbol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Symbol is keeping the position for now.
Reis trying to control but Symbol is working from the bottom.
Reis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Symbol manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reis has Symbol in his guard.
Symbol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Symbol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Symbol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Symbol stopping the sweep attempt from Reis.
Reis keeping moving, preventing Symbol from controlling successfully.
Reis wants to sweep here but Symbol controlling him for the moment.
Reis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reis trying to control the action but Symbol is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis is just content to waste time from the top position. Symbol takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Symbol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Symbol keeping moving, preventing Reis from controlling successfully.
Symbol trying to control the position.
Symbol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reis is one step ahead there.
Reis being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Symbol tries for a takedown but Reis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Symbol shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reis as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Symbol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reis.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Symbol counters with a nice double leg into side control. Reis won't be happy with that.
Symbol working the ground and pound from side control.
Symbol landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Symbol had his way with Rodrigo Reis in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Reis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Reis.
Reis throws a head kick but Symbol moves out of range.
Reis scores with a jab. Symbol acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Symbol shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reis but Reis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symbol looks for a takedown but Reis sprawls well.
A punch combination from Reis misses.
Reis is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symbol bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Symbol in the domination position with Reis hanging on.
Symbol working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Symbol in side control, throwing shots but Reis defends.
Symbol trying to control the action but Reis is working from the bottom.
Symbol misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symbol working the ground and pound but Reis is defending the strikes.
Symbol misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Reis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Symbol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reis leaves Symbol with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Symbol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Reis catches Symbol right on the button with a cross.
Reis leaves Symbol with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Symbol slips a jab and a cross from Reis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Symbol.
Reis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Symbol takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reis throws a right and a left that Symbol avoids nicely.
Symbol takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reis throws a sloppy head kick and Symbol moves out of range easily.
Reis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Symbol walks into a jab.
Rodrigo Reis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Symbol shoots in for a takedown but Reis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Reis as he connects with a hook.
Symbol changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reis tries to avoid it but Symbol manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reis to the ground. Reis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Symbol changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reis tries to avoid it but Symbol manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reis to the ground. Reis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Symbol looks for a takedown but Reis sprawls well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reis!
Reis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Symbol's head.
Reis scores with a nice head shot.
Prince Symbol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Symbol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Reis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Symbol has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 47:47
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Prince Symbol!
Prince Symbol retains his middleweight title!
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