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IS - Fight Night 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Matsuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matsumae Sukeyuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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18
182 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm
35
185 lbs
3 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damian Matsuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matsumae Sukeyuki !
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sukeyuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuo.
Sukeyuki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Matsuo's guard.
Sukeyuki tries to stand but Matsuo is controlling from the bottom.
Matsuo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matsuo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Matsuo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sukeyuki wants to stand but Matsuo is controlling his posture from full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Damian Matsuo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Matsuo throws a sloppy head kick and Sukeyuki moves out of range easily.
Matsuo throws a head kick but Sukeyuki moves out of range.
Sukeyuki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sukeyuki misses with a double jab.
Matsuo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sukeyuki .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuo misses with a few strikes there.
Sukeyuki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sukeyuki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sukeyuki gets the takedown into side control.
Matsuo struggling a bit here.
Matsuo gets back to half guard.
Sukeyuki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matsuo defending well though.
Sukeyuki stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Matsuo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sukeyuki ducks under a wild hook from Matsuo.
Matsuo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuo throws an overhand right that lands on Sukeyuki 's shoulder, as Sukeyuki tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsuo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sukeyuki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sukeyuki goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Matsuo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sukeyuki but great work by Matsuo.
Sukeyuki has one of Matsuo's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Matsuo tries to stand but Sukeyuki is controlling his head.
Matsuo is breathing heavily.
Sukeyuki has one of Matsuo's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Sukeyuki wants to control but Matsuo postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sukeyuki to his feet.
Matsuo misses with a low kick.
Matsuo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sukeyuki was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuo.
Matsuo lands a head kick. Sukeyuki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Matsumae Sukeyuki has been cut.
Sukeyuki scores with a sloppy right hand. Matsuo should have avoided that one.
Sukeyuki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sukeyuki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Matsuo prevents Sukeyuki from getting back to his feet.
Sukeyuki looking for a sweep. Not yet Sukeyuki , not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sukeyuki keeping moving, preventing Matsuo from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sukeyuki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matsuo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sukeyuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sukeyuki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Damian Matsuo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A head kick by Matsuo misses
and Sukeyuki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sukeyuki digs a good body shot into Matsuo's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sukeyuki lands a jab to the head.
Matsuo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matsuo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Matsuo scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matsumae Sukeyuki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matsumae Sukeyuki 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Matsuo scores with a nice body kick.
Matsuo throws a head kick that misses.
Matsuo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sukeyuki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sukeyuki .
Sukeyuki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matsuo's efforts to push away.
Matsuo stalls.
Sukeyuki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matsuo is trying to break free.
Matsuo is trying to maintain a safe position but Sukeyuki gets an underhook and turns Matsuo into the cage.
Sukeyuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsuo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matsuo misses with a double jab.
Matsuo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matsuo throws a right hand that Sukeyuki ducks under and follows up with a left that Sukeyuki also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukeyuki throws a head kick but Matsuo moves out of range.
Sukeyuki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matsuo connects with a high kick.
Sukeyuki misses with a double jab.
Sukeyuki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Matsuo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Matsuo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Matsuo is trying to control Sukeyuki 's posture but Sukeyuki avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sukeyuki trying to control the action but Matsuo is working from the bottom.
Matsuo is trying to control Sukeyuki 's posture but Sukeyuki avoids it.
Sukeyuki cracks Matsuo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
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!
Sukeyuki grinds an elbow into Matsuo's temple.
Sukeyuki wants to control but Matsuo is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Sukeyuki .
Sukeyuki lands some shots froms side control.
Matsuo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sukeyuki 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sukeyuki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Matsuo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sukeyuki .
Matsuo is looking to control Sukeyuki 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matsuo avoid being mounted?
Sukeyuki working Matsuo over with strikes.
Sukeyuki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sukeyuki stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuo tries to kick Sukeyuki off but Sukeyuki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sukeyuki decides to return to a standing position.
Sukeyuki clinches.
Matsuo is trying to break free.
Sukeyuki working hard to break the clinch.
Sukeyuki 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Damian Matsuo is winning the standup battle so far.
Sukeyuki feints and as Matsuo raises his hands in defense, Sukeyuki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matsuo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sukeyuki decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Matsuo, up you get!
Sukeyuki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sukeyuki pushes Matsuo up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuo is trying to push Sukeyuki away but Sukeyuki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sukeyuki lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sukeyuki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Matsuo trying to control from the bottom.
Sukeyuki working Matsuo over with strikes.
Matsuo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sukeyuki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sukeyuki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsuo keeps working.
Sukeyuki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sukeyuki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sukeyuki is trying to control. Matsuo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sukeyuki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matsumae Sukeyuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matsumae Sukeyuki 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A head kick from Matsuo lands but Sukeyuki takes it in his stride.
A big right from Sukeyuki misses.
Matsuo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sukeyuki moves out of range as Matsuo strikes.
Matsuo throws a right and a left that Sukeyuki avoids nicely.
Matsuo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sukeyuki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sukeyuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsuo misses with a wild body shot.
Sukeyuki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matsuo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matsuo throws a head kick but Sukeyuki moves out of range.
Matsuo throws a front kick aimed at Sukeyuki 's knee but Sukeyuki avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukeyuki drives through with a takedown into Matsuo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sukeyuki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matsuo looking for a sweep. Not yet Matsuo, not yet.
Sukeyuki throws a strike but Matsuo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sukeyuki pulls Matsuo in close to prevent any damage.
Sukeyuki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matsuo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sukeyuki thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Matsumae Sukeyuki has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Matsuo misses the shot to the body.
Matsuo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matsuo lands a lovely overhand right.
Matsuo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sukeyuki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Matsuo back to the cage. Sukeyuki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sukeyuki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matsuo on his heels. He'll look to pass Matsuo's guard now, I'm sure.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sukeyuki 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matsuo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sukeyuki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sukeyuki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukeyuki wants to control from the top but Matsuo keeps moving.
Matsuo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sukeyuki is controlling him.
Matsuo has momentary wrist control but Sukeyuki slips an elbow through the middle.
Matsumae Sukeyuki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sukeyuki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sukeyuki wants to stand but Matsuo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sukeyuki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Matsumae Sukeyuki hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Matsuo throws a push kick but Sukeyuki slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matsuo tried to score with a low kick but Sukeyuki checks it.
Sukeyuki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sukeyuki in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Sukeyuki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sukeyuki working Matsuo over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sukeyuki controlling the pace.
Sukeyuki decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsuo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Damian Matsuo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sukeyuki counters by clinching up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matsumae Sukeyuki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sukeyuki 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matsumae Sukeyuki !
After winning the bout, Matsumae Sukeyuki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel McDermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Torres might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to All I Do Is Win. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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37
178 lbs
6 - 24 - 0 |
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188 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Torres!
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, Daniel McDermott!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres looks to land a combination. McDermott sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McDermott pushes Torres up against the cage in a clinch.
McDermott tries to land knees in the clinch but Torres avoids the damage to the body.
McDermott unloads a knee to the mid-section. Torres lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McDermott lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McDermott controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Daniel McDermott was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Torres looks to land a combination but McDermott avoids it well.
Torres displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McDermott moves into range and clinches up with Torres.
McDermott misses with an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from McDermott.
McDermott holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDermott gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McDermott controlling the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McDermott wants to stand but Torres has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Daniel McDermott wasn't active enough on the ground.
Torres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDermott.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to break the clinch but can't.
McDermott is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Torres blocks the elbow strike.
McDermott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDermott connects with a nasty looking knee right to Torres's face.
It looks like Dan Torres has been cut.
Knees to the body from McDermott.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDermott tries to land a knee to the head but Torres blocks with his arms.
McDermott comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McDermott crunches a lovely knee into Torres's ribcage.
Torres is breathing heavily.
McDermott displaying some good clinch control by pressing Torres up against the cage.
McDermott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is trying to maintain a safe position but McDermott gets an underhook and turns Torres into the cage.
Torres is trying to break the clinch but McDermott is controlling him.
Torres avoiding damage as McDermott throws knees to the body.
McDermott is pushing Torres up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McDermott trying to land knees to the body.
Torres on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDermott avoiding damage.
Torres tries to break free but McDermott pushes him back against the cage.
McDermott working Torres over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Torres.
Torres decides to pull guard.
McDermott stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McDermott rushes Torres and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDermott just leaning against Torres, taking a breather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDermott tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDermott missing with knees to the body.
McDermott stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McDermott tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDermott stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel McDermott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Torres's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McDermott closes the distance and pushes Torres back into the cage.
McDermott just leaning against Torres, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Daniel McDermott.
McDermott throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sloppy strikes from Torres. Those never looked like landing.
McDermott drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McDermott trying to stand up but can't free himself from Torres's guard.
McDermott stands and steps away. Torres gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDermott clinches with his opponent.
McDermott is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Torres is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Torres is trying to push McDermott away but McDermott has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McDermott displaying some good clinch control by pressing Torres up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres managing to block the knees to the body from McDermott.
McDermott taking a breather.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McDermott.
McDermott misses with an elbow strike.
McDermott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Torres's efforts to push away.
McDermott displaying some good clinch control by pressing Torres up against the cage.
Torres managing to block the knees to the body from McDermott.
Torres working hard to break the clinch.
McDermott is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Torres is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott lands an uppercut.
Torres wants to get back to striking at distance but McDermott won't allow it.
Torres letting McDermott take a breather here.
McDermott comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McDermott's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Torres is trying to push McDermott away but McDermott has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Torres avoiding damage as McDermott throws knees to the body.
McDermott using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Torres has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McDermott misses with a knee strike.
McDermott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDermott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDermott stalling the fight.
Daniel McDermott seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for McDermott.
Torres is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDermott holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McDermott tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from McDermott.
McDermott throws an elbow but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Torres is trying to push McDermott away but McDermott has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Torres wants to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McDermott.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDermott lands a knee to the head.
Torres jumps guard but McDermott turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel McDermott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dan Torres's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McDermott dips to his left and cracks Torres with an uppercut!
Torres with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDermott counters by moving into the clinch.
Torres wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDermott has him pressed against the cage.
McDermott lands a nice uppercut.
Torres wants to get back to striking at distance but McDermott won't allow it.
McDermott just leaning against Torres, taking a breather.
McDermott tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McDermott just misses with a elbow thrown towards Torres's brow.
McDermott looking to throw knees to the head but Torres is blocking nicely.
Torres wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A body shot lands from McDermott.
McDermott has Torres pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McDermott pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Torres tumbling to the mat - McDermott dives into Torres's guard.
Torres is working an open guard so McDermott takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Daniel McDermott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres shoots in looking for a takedown. McDermott tries to sprawl out of it but Torres keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDermott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Torres throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDermott counters with a shoot takedown. Torres fights it but they end up in guard.
McDermott decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McDermott instigates a clinch.
McDermott tries to land a knee to the head but Torres blocks with his arms.
Torres wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dan Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalling in the clinch from McDermott.
Torres looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McDermott displaying some good clinch control by pressing Torres up against the cage.
McDermott throws a knee to the head but misses.
McDermott tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for McDermott to work.
Knees to the body from McDermott.
McDermott is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McDermott dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McDermott looking to throw knees to the head but Torres is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Torres is defending well for now.
McDermott leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Daniel McDermott.
McDermott closes the distance and clinches.
McDermott tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Torres avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, McDermott throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Torres.
Daniel McDermott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Torres letting McDermott take a breather here.
McDermott putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Torres in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McDermott is struggling to control the position.
Torres working hard to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McDermott.
Torres dodges an elbow strike from McDermott.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stalling in the clinch from McDermott.
McDermott throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Torres on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel McDermott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McDermott 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel McDermott!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between MSgt. Rupert Ritzik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randal Plimpton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rupert Ritzik and Randal Plimpton. MSgt. Rupert Ritzik could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Randal Plimpton's chin.
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265 lbs
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25
222 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, MSgt. Rupert Ritzik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randal Plimpton!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ritzik.
Ritzik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Randal Plimpton has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ritzik feints and then cracks Plimpton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Plimpton down.
Plimpton looks winded!
Ritzik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
and Ritzik counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Plimpton! He's just covering up as Ritzik starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). MSgt. Rupert Ritzik!
A very excited looking MSgt. Rupert Ritzik rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Errol Jitani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emir Hajimurad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jitani kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is El Condor Pasa. This should be fireworks!
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147 lbs
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142 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Errol Jitani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emir Hajimurad!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jitani throws a jab when Hajimurad was well out of range.
Jitani misses the jab.
Hajimurad throws a body punch but Jitani moves out of range.
Hajimurad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jitani but Jitani pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hajimurad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jitani is out of range and Hajimurad settles back down.
Jitani throws a big shot that misses.
Hajimurad slips under a jab.
Hajimurad is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jitani's half guard.
Hajimurad wants to free his trapped foot but Jitani is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hajimurad stalling.
Hajimurad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hajimurad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jitani trying to control but Hajimurad postures up.
Hajimurad performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hajimurad prevents Jitani from standing back up.
Hajimurad lands with a punch from half guard.
Hajimurad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hajimurad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jitani doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hajimurad.
Hajimurad performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hajimurad wants to free his trapped foot but Jitani is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hajimurad is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hajimurad looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jitani with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in half guard, Hajimurad seems content to control.
Jitani is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hajimurad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jitani has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hajimurad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hajimurad is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hajimurad prevents Jitani from standing back up.
Jitani knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hajimurad on the ground.
Jitani wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hajimurad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hajimurad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jitani's head.
Hajimurad wants to free his trapped foot but Jitani is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hajimurad is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hajimurad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hajimurad content to control rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Emir Hajimurad was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hajimurad slips under a jab from Jitani.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jitani stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jitani wants it to stay on the feet.
Jitani connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hajimurad's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jitani misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emir Hajimurad dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hajimurad walks into a jab.
Jitani throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hajimurad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hajimurad misses with a hook to the body
and Jitani counters with a right hand to the body.
Hajimurad misses with a hook to the body
and Hajimurad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hajimurad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jitani with a hook.
Jitani lands a right hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Jitani as Hajimurad shoots in.
Jitani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hajimurad shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hajimurad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck for Hajimurad with that takedown attempt.
Errol Jitani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emir Hajimurad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hajimurad momentarily.
Hajimurad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jitani defends it nicely.
Hajimurad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jitani throws a sloppy head kick and Hajimurad moves out of range easily.
Hajimurad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hajimurad walks into a left hand.
Hajimurad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jitani lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hajimurad. Jitani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hajimurad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Jitani misses its intended target.
Jitani lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hajimurad misses with a series of wild punches.
Hajimurad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jitani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jitani throws out a loose jab but Hajimurad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jitani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hajimurad in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jitani avoids the body shot from Hajimurad.
Hajimurad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitani slips a straight right by Hajimurad.
Errol Jitani is winning the standup battle so far.
Jitani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hajimurad loads up on a big right hand but Jitani slips the punch.
Hajimurad needs to keep his hands up - Jitani had a free shot at his head there.
Errol Jitani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jitani scores with a jab to the head.
Jitani fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hajimurad darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hajimurad wants to work for an arm triangle but Jitani is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Hajimurad 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Hajimurad wants to work for an arm triangle but Jitani is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hajimurad is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hajimurad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hajimurad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hajimurad works his foot free and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Hajimurad connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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 Errol Jitani will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jitani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hajimurad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jitani lands with a cross.
Hajimurad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jitani misses with a wild body shot.
Hajimurad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jitani misses the target.
Jitani bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jitani throws a big shot that misses.
Hajimurad misses the shot to the body.
Jitani is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hajimurad shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jitani napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jitani takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hajimurad taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hajimurad scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jitani struggling a bit here.
Hajimurad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jitani is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hajimurad taking a breather here.
Jitani is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hajimurad has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jitani is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hajimurad takes a little break here. Jitani wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hajimurad tries for a kimura but Jitani is defending well.
Hajimurad controlling the position.
Check out the look on Hajimurad's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hajimurad cracks Jitani with a big elbow.
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!
Hajimurad connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jitani some visible discomfort.
A lull in the action here.
Hajimurad advances to full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hajimurad landing strikes from the mount and Jitani is in trouble!
Hajimurad looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jitani is bucking up trying to escape but Hajimurad cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hajimurad raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jitani is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hajimurad lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jitani tries to lock up and control but Hajimurad gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hajimurad in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hajimurad punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hajimurad swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emir Hajimurad!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Too Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Youngshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Too Cold has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Too Cold seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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185 lbs
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186 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Too Cold!
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, George Youngshire!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cold shoots in and gets a takedown into Youngshire's guard.
Youngshire looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cold forces his way into half guard.
Youngshire is defending against the submission attempts here by Cold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Youngshire is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cold scores with a couple of nice shots.
Youngshire wants to improve his position but Cold is controlling well.
Cold has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Youngshire defend it? Cold steps over the head and cranks it - Youngshire is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cold!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Too Cold!
A pretty intense looking Too Cold took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
The defeated George Youngshire had this to say: 'he is tough dude'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Menezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Trout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Menezes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Charlinho, o menino que só queria estudar - Hermes & Renato. Charles Menezes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kevin Trout's chin.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
11 - 20 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Menezes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Trout!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menezes throws a series of punches but Trout avoids them all with ease.
Trout fails with a takedown attempt.
Trout will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A left and a right from Menezes both land. Nice combination.
Trout fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Charles Menezes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Trout.
Trout slips a jab and a cross from Menezes.
Trout tries to clinch up.
Trout slips a jab and a cross from Menezes.
Charles Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menezes scores with a takedown into Trout's guard.
Trout looking for a guillotine here but Menezes defends easily.
Menezes cracks Trout with a solid left hand.
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!
Menezes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Menezes works over Trout with some ground and pound from guard.
Menezes distracts Trout with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trout is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menezes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Menezes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trout throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Menezes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Menezes throwing strikes from guard but Trout blocks nicely.
Trout utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trout avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trout is trying to keep Menezes in close.
Trout had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Menezes defends it easily.
Menezes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Trout controls Menezes momentarily but Menezes frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trout looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Menezes is working Trout over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Trout has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Menezes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Menezes distracts Trout with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Trout escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Menezes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Menezes stands up over Trout, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Trout has momentary wrist control but Menezes slips an elbow through the middle.
Trout looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Trout looking for a sweep. Not yet Trout, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trout preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Menezes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Menezes throws a big right hand that misses.
Menezes throws a big elbow that misses.
Menezes distracts Trout with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Trout is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Menezes is working Trout over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Menezes loads up on a big left hand. Trout felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Menezes looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Trout can't hide his disappointment, as Menezes celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Menezes!
A very excited looking Charles Menezes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Nostro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Vincent Nostro enters the cage!
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199 lbs
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198 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
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, David Nixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vincent Nostro!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nixon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
David Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nostro feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nostro scoring with some ground and pound.
Nostro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nostro trying to control the position from guard on top but Nixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nostro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nostro is fighting to break Nixon's control of his arms but Nixon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nostro stands and throws Nixon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nostro working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nostro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nixon is trying to work for a sweep but Nostro has mounted him!
Nixon taking shots to the head.
Nostro throwing strikes here but Nixon is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nostro swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nixon is now in Nostro's guard. A big mistake from Nostro there, giving up the dominant position!
Nixon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nostro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nixon has managed to get both his arms back between Nostro's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon stopping the sweep attempt from Nostro.
Nixon trying to control but Nostro is working from the bottom.
Nixon throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nostro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nostro has momentary wrist control but Nixon slips an elbow through the middle.
Nostro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nixon stacks Nostro on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nixon!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nostro takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nostro can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nostro is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nixon is staying active.
Nixon working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Nixon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nixon scores with punches from side control.
Nostro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nixon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nostro is looking to control Nixon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nostro avoid being mounted?
Nixon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nostro is trying to get back to full guard.
Nixon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nostro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nostro is pressing down on Nixon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nostro working for submissions but it's allowed Nixon to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nostro lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Nixon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nostro is staying active underneath Nixon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nostro is trying to get back to full guard.
Nostro is refusing to be controlled, as Nixon sits in half guard.
Nostro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nostro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nixon winds up and cracks Nostro 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.
A close round but Vincent Nostro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nixon fails with a takedown attempt.
Nixon throws a head kick that misses
and Nostro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nixon!
Nostro cracks Nixon with a big elbow.
Nostro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nixon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nostro's guard! Nice work there by Nixon!
Nixon is posturing up here but Nostro has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Nixon tries to roll out but it's too tight and Nixon has to tap! Slick submission there by Nostro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vincent Nostro!
Vincent Nostro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Brazil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jose Alonso!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Brazil!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brazil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brazil gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brazil looking for a sweep. Not yet Brazil, not yet.
Alonso throws a big elbow that misses.
Alonso advances position into side control!
Alonso working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alonso advances to mount.
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!
Alonso postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brazil looks a forlorn figure.
Alonso scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Alonso landing shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Alonso.
Brazil wants to hold on but Alonso pushes him away.
Alonso controlling his opponent.
Brazil taking shots to the head.
Brazil is rocked!
Alonso breaks from Brazil's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Brazil is still in real trouble! Can Alonso finish him?
Alonso landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alonso is landing with some decent strikes but Brazil is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Alonso drops a big elbow. That's hurt Brazil! More shots from Alonso and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Alonso!
Jose Alonso retains his light heavyweight title!
After the fight, Jose Alonso was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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