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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard comes to the ring accompanied by My Block. Mike Howard has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steven Stark!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Howard is defended easily by Stark.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stark.
Howard tries for a takedown but Stark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Howard avoids the body shot from Stark.
Howard with a poor takedown
and Stark counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Stark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stark gets to his feet but Howard grabs hold of a leg and swivels beautifully into a kneebar. Stark falls to the floor but he can't defend the quick submission attempt and has to tap quickly to save his knee ligaments! Very nice work from Howard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mike Howard!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sharp Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sharp Head will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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130 lbs
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144 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sharp Head!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head throws a one two combo.
It looks like Carlos Gracie has been cut.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Head circles away easily
and Head counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Head circles away easily
and Head counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Head as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Head swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Oooooh!!! Head has knocked Gracie down with a huge combo! Head steps away and waves a wobbly Gracie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gracie is rocked!
Head is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Gracie hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sharp Head!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sebastaio Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Silvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demian Silvia acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastaio Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demian Silvia!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carvalho.
Carvalho looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Carvalho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silvia tries to avoid it but Carvalho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silvia to the ground. Silvia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carvalho closes the distance and clinches up with Silvia, looking for a takedown. Carvalho pushes Silvia against the ropes but Silvia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastaio Carvalho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carvalho misses with a takedown
and Silvia counters with an inside leg kick.
Carvalho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silvia defends it nicely.
Silvia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carvalho tries to clinch there but Silvia circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Carvalho or perhaps it was just good defense by Silvia which made him look bad.
Carvalho decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Carvalho is thwarting Silvia's attempts to control the position.
Carvalho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silvia trying to control from the bottom.
Silvia wants to control but Carvalho passes into side.
Silvia can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Carvalho prevents Silvia from improving his position.
Silvia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carvalho pulls his head out easily.
Carvalho controlling the pace.
Silvia is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silvia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silvia is looking to control Carvalho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silvia avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silvia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carvalho is looking for a kimura here.
Carvalho is looking for submissions but instead, Silvia has regained full guard.
Carvalho with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho stops Silvia from standing up.
Silvia keeping full guard, as Carvalho tries to pass.
Carvalho drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silvia looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silvia looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silvia!
Carvalho struggling a bit here.
Silvia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carvalho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carvalho is not content to let Silvia control the position.
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 Sebastaio Carvalho will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Carvalho looks for a takedown but Silvia sprawls well.
Sebastaio Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silvia pinned against the ropes. Silvia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown by Carvalho or perhaps it was just good defense by Silvia which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastaio Carvalho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvia stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silvia counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Carvalho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silvia swivels and escapes.
Carvalho darts in trying to clinch
and Silvia counters with a solid body kick.
Silvia stuffs the takedown attempt from Carvalho. Carvalho gets slowly back to his feet.
Carvalho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silvia avoids it really well and circles away.
Carvalho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silvia sprawls well. Silvia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carvalho gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carvalho is defended easily by Silvia.
Carvalho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silvia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carvalho somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho shoots for a takedown but Silvia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carvalho throws a combination that misses
and Silvia counters with a low kick, right behind Carvalho 's knee.
Carvalho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silvia defends it nicely.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silvia but Silvia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carvalho with a poor takedown
and Silvia counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho fails with a takedown attempt.
Carvalho shoots in but no luck this time.
Carvalho throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silvia's waist but Silvia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carvalho off to one side.
Silvia leaves Carvalho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carvalho with a poor takedown
and Silvia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Carvalho's knee momentarily.
Sebastaio Carvalho is winning the standup battle so far.
Carvalho looks for a takedown but Silvia sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Silvia as Carvalho shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sebastaio Carvalho will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Carvalho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silvia counters with a big head kick but Carvalho shrugs it off.
Carvalho tries to clinch up but Silvia circles away and keeps his distance.
Carvalho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carvalho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silvia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carvalho with a poor takedown
and Silvia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Carvalho's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastaio Carvalho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carvalho tries to clinch but Silvia is having none of it.
Carvalho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Silvia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carvalho tries to clinch up but Silvia circles away and keeps his distance.
Carvalho shoots in and drives through. Silvia sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Carvalho or perhaps it was just good defense by Silvia which made him look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silvia counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Silvia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carvalho tries to close the distance and clinch but Silvia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carvalho tries to close the distance and clinch but Silvia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carvalho doesn't manage to clinch there - Silvia circles away.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silvia as he jumps to the side.
Silvia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silvia counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Carvalho is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Carvalho is looking to clinch but Silvia is avoiding it.
Carvalho fails to land the takedown.
Silvia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carvalho is looking to clinch.
Silvia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carvalho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silvia counters with a head kick. That will keep Carvalho thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho tries to clinch up
and Silvia makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Carvalho really felt that one!
No luck for Carvalho with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carvalho.
Carvalho wants to clinch up but Silvia keeps it at a distance.
Carvalho throws a sloppy head kick
and Silvia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carvalho thinking.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silvia as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carvalho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silvia counters with a left and a right that stings Carvalho.
Carvalho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silvia counters with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carvalho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sebastaio Carvalho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Carvalho misses.
Demian Silvia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carvalho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carvalho shoots in looking for a takedown but Silvia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carvalho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sebastaio Carvalho.
Well Carvalho 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sebastaio Carvalho!
Sebastaio Carvalho took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mango Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Brazil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hardy's choice of entrance music: Ambitionz Az A Ridah. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Brazil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brazil looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Brazil throws a nice head kick!
Bobby Brazil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brazil throws a combination that misses
and Hardy counters with a shoot takedown. Brazil fights it but they end up in guard.
Brazil throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hardy escapes and throws Brazil's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Brazil trying to remain calm as Hardy controls from the top position.
Hardy has control of an arm but Brazil manages to advance to Hardy's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy breaks Brazil's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hardy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andre Hardy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Brazil misses with a head kick.
Brazil throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Brazil's guard now.
Hardy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brazil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardy is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brazil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Andre Hardy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hardy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brazil!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brazil is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brazil is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hardy off and has taken his back!
Hardy breaks Brazil's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hardy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brazil tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hardy stands and throws Brazil's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brazil seems a little lost for a moment, as Hardy dominates the positioning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andre Hardy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Brazil on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brazil throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brazil misses with a shot to the body
and Brazil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Hardy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brazil darts in trying to clinch
and Hardy counters with a single leg into guard. Brazil didn't expect that.
Brazil manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brazil can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hardy is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazil misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hardy is trying to escape the mount.
Brazil tries to control but Hardy wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brazil is really struggling to control Hardy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hardy can do anything to dispel that myth.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brazil is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hardy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hardy wants to hold on but Brazil pushes him away.
Brazil looking to control but Hardy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bobby Brazil.
Brazil falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brazil won't be happy with that.
Hardy decides to stand back up.
Hardy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hardy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bobby Brazil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brazil throws a sloppy body shot
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Brazil tries to clinch but Hardy moves away
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Brazil closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hardy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Brazil's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Andre Hardy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Brazil throws a head kick but Hardy moves out of range.
Brazil throws a right hand that Hardy ducks under and follows up with a left that Hardy also avoids with ease.
Brazil throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Hardy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hardy.
Brazil throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Brazil misses with a combination
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brazil walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brazil wants to clinch
and Hardy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. 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.
Brazil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brazil misses with a combination
and Hardy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brazil won't be happy with that.
Hardy is staying tight to Brazil's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Brazil tries to improve position but can't.
Hardy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Brazil to see if he's OK.
The referee asks Hardy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hardy prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hardy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andre Hardy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hardy throws a shot to the body.
Brazil swings widly with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Brazil tries to clinch up but Hardy circles away and keeps his distance.
Brazil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brazil closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brazil moves to clinch but Hardy breaks away
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andre Hardy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brazil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hardy.
Brazil throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hardy slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy dips to his left and cracks Brazil with an uppercut!
Brazil tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brazil misses with a double jab
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brazil throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hardy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hardy.
Hardy controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andre Hardy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hardy lands a body shot.
Brazil misses with a body punch
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brazil looks to land a body kick but Hardy moved away.
Brazil misses with a double jab
and Hardy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brazil won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here as Hardy stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andre Hardy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hardy shoots in for a double leg but Brazil sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bobby Brazil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brazil swings widly with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Hardy!
Our winner, Andre Hardy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Erik Bariles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bariles kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Thriller by Michael Jackson. Lucas Moreira is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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30
155 lbs
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145 lbs
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World class 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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Erik Bariles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreira shoots and misses
and Bariles counters with a nice body shot.
Moreira swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Bariles to counter with a crisp jab.
Moreira tries to clinch but Bariles moves away
and Bariles counters with a series of strikes. Moreira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moreira tries to clinch up
and Bariles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moreira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bariles counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moreira doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Bariles counter with a right hand.
Erik Bariles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Moreira.
Bariles ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Moreira misses.
Moreira tries for a takedown but Bariles circles away easily
and Bariles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira tries for a takedown but Bariles circles away easily
and Moreira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moreira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bariles counters with a three punch combo that has Moreira backing up. Moreira nods at Bariles to acknowledge the strikes.
Moreira throws a head kick that misses
and Bariles counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Moreira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Bariles. That snapped Moreira's head back.
Moreira has his takedown stuffed
and Bariles counters with a nice body shot.
Moreira looks winded!
Moreira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bariles to score with a decent uppercut.
Moreira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bariles scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bariles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Moreira tries to clinch
and Bariles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bariles connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moreira's hands.
Bariles is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Good standup being displayed there by Bariles as he connects with a hook.
Moreira is rocked!
Bariles works over Moreira's head and body with a nice combination.
Moreira is still on wobbly legs! Can Bariles finish him?
Bariles lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Moreira can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Bariles and Moreira drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Bariles.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Bariles!
During a confident post fight interview, Erik Bariles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Alpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alexander Alpa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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245 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Alpa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alpa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alpa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Da Silva swivels and escapes.
Da Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Alpa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alpa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Da Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Alpa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alpa tries to buck Da Silva off but Da Silva is having none of it.
Da Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Alpa is defending well.
Da Silva looks winded!
Alpa is looking for a sweep.
Alpa is working hard here to advance position.
Alpa wants to control but Da Silva postures up.
Alpa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Da Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alpa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alpa works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alpa dives on top into guard.
Alpa trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alpa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alpa wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Alpa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Da Silva's guard.
Da Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alpa wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Alpa wants to stand but Da Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Alpa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Da Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Da Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alpa.
Alpa wants to clinch up but Da Silva keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alpa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alpa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Da Silva sprawls well. Da Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alpa gets slowly back to his feet.
Alpa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alpa working the ground and pound from side control.
Alpa prevents Da Silva from escaping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Alpa is looking to take a break and control but Da Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alpa cracks Da Silva with a big right hand but Da Silva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Alpa wants to stand but Da Silva has his arm trapped.
Alpa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Silva keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Alpa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alpa fails with the takedown.
Alpa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Da Silva but Da Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alpa tries for a takedown but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Alpa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva tries to sprawl but Alpa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alpa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alpa tries to stand but can't do so whilst Da Silva controls his leg.
Da Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva is staying active underneath Alpa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Da Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Alpa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alpa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Da Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alpa lands with a punch from half guard.
Alpa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Da Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alpa is trying to control the action in half guard but Da Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alpa moves nicely into side control.
Alpa stands up.
Alpa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Da Silva sprawls well. Da Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alpa gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alpa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alpa moves into the clinch.
Da Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alpa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alpa manages to break the clinch.
Alpa instigates a clinch.
Da Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alpa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Da Silva uses from the top position.
Alpa controls Da Silva momentarily but Da Silva frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alpa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Da Silva has Alpa in his guard.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Alpa from controlling successfully.
Alpa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alpa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alpa trying to control the position but Da Silva is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Alpa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Alpa shoots in but no luck this time.
Alpa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Da Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alpa to the mat! Alpa manages to get full guard.
Da Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alpa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Da Silva has Alpa in his guard.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Alpa from controlling successfully.
Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva working for submissions but it's allowed Alpa to get to half guard.
Da Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Alpa sits in half guard.
Alpa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Da Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Alexander Alpa just wasn't active enough.
Alpa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Da Silva as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Alpa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alpa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Da Silva to the ground. Alpa is now in Da Silva's guard.
Alexander Alpa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alpa trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Alpa is really struggling to control Da Silva but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Da Silva looking for a guillotine here but Alpa defends easily.
Alpa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alpa has managed to get both his arms back between Da Silva's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva looking for a guillotine here but Alpa defends easily.
Alpa cracks Da Silva with a solid left hand.
Alpa trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Da Silva is looking for a triangle here but Alpa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alpa is working to tighten is grip on Da Silva's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Da Silva has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Alpa is really squeezing tight and eventually Da Silva passes out! Alpa breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexander Alpa!
A victorious Alexander Alpa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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