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AscRio: Sobral vs Calzague PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Rexar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rexar comes to the cage accompanied by Big Shit Poppin'. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyler Rexar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocha shoots in for a double leg but Rexar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rexar shoots in and bounces Rocha off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rocha wants to stand and escape but Rexar is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rexar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rocha dodges the punch combination from Rexar.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rexar enables Rocha to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rexar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rexar wants to sweep here but Rocha controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha being controlled here momentarily.
Rocha stops Rexar from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rexar misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Rocha misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rexar throws a lazy right hand but Rocha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rocha wants to clinch
and Rexar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rocha's guard.
Rexar content to stall in guard here.
Rexar stands up and waves to Rocha to follow him.
Horrible takedown by Rocha or perhaps it was just good defense by Rexar which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Rocha or perhaps it was just good defense by Rexar which made him look bad.
Tyler Rexar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Rocha.
Rexar gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rexar seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rocha is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tyler Rexar!
A relieved looking Tyler Rexar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dave Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiyah Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Fatboy Slim - Right Here Right Now. Kiyah Matsumoto has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dave Lee's chin.
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169 lbs
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150 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
21 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kiyah Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lee has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Matsumoto defend it? Lee steps over the head and cranks it - Matsumoto is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dave Lee!
Dave Lee decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by For Whom The Bell Tolls. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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216 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
31 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy misses with a kick to the body
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like George Kennedy has been cut.
Kennedy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Machida can't do much from the bottom here.
Machida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Machida regains half guard.
Machida tries to kick Kennedy off but Kennedy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kennedy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machida sees it coming and defends easily.
Kennedy stalling.
Kennedy is working for a kimura but Machida is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is looking to improve his position.
Kennedy stalling.
Kennedy wants to control but Machida is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machida wants to control but Kennedy is keeping busy.
Kennedy tries to pass to full mount but Machida defends it.
Machida is refusing to be controlled, as Kennedy sits in half guard.
Machida keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kennedy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kennedy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Machida checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kennedy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machida checks it well.
George Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida defending well as Kennedy loads up on a big left hand.
Lyoto Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kennedy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body kick from Kennedy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kennedy. That's going to slow Machida down.
Kennedy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kennedy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machida blocks a head kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a nice looking body kick.
Machida moves out of range as Kennedy throws a body kick.
Kennedy goes for a double leg but Machida avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machida continues to drive forward.
Kennedy tries for a takedown but Machida manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida trying to control the position but instead, Kennedy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Machida into the cage.
Kennedy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machidas head.
Kennedy pressing his opponent against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy prevents Machida from breaking the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kennedy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kennedy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Machida after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Kennedy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Kennedy'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.
Kennedy looks to throw a body kick
and Machida counters with a thumping low kick.
Machida has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy scores with a push kick.
Kennedy sizes up Machida with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kennedy throws a nice outside leg kick.
George Kennedy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kennedy throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy tries to land a leg kick but Machida saw it coming and moves away.
Kennedy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kennedy throws a wild body kick that Machida sees coming a mile off.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kennedy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kennedy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Machida has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machida and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kennedy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machida.
Machida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kennedy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kennedy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Machida is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Machida is trying to buck Kennedy off.
Kennedy is looking to take a break and control but Machida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kennedy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida parries the strikes from Kennedy easily there. Kennedy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Machida to escape.
Kennedy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kennedy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Machida sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kennedy tries to move to full mount but Machida actually manages to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kennedy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
George Kennedy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kennedy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Machida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kennedy on the ground.
Machida is looking to escape.
Kennedy controlling the action here.
Machida moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy pushes down on Machida's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Machida regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kennedy looking to pass the guard.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Kennedy from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kennedy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Kennedy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Kennedy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kennedy shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kennedy.
A low kick from Machida misses
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kennedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machida.
Kennedy is looking to chop away at Machida's legs.
Machida will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick from Kennedy.
Machida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Donk. Machida catches Kennedy right on the button with a cross.
Kennedy misses with a body kick.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kennedy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kennedy tries to land a front kick but Machida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kennedy misses with a body kick.
Kennedy throws a low kick but Machida avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Machida.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kennedy.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick from Kennedy.
A leg kick checked by Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick from Kennedy.
Kennedy shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but Kennedy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kennedy. Kennedy obviously looking to wear him down.
No luck for Kennedy with that takedown attempt.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
Machida is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A combination from Machida does no damage.
Kennedy throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Machida.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kennedy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Machida has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machida and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kennedy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machida.
Kennedy misses with a body kick.
Kennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kennedy shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed Kennedy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kennedy throws a wild body kick that Machida sees coming a mile off.
A swing and a miss from Kennedy.
Kennedy wants to land a leg kick but Machida is out of range.
Machida jabs Kennedy right on the nose. Kennedy blinks but takes it well.
Machida throws a looping overhand right but Kennedy ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a hook to the side of Kennedy's head but Kennedy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kennedy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Machida counters with a low kick, right behind Kennedy 's knee.
Kennedy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
George Kennedy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kennedy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kennedy.
Kennedy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machida keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Kennedy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kennedy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Kennedy!
A relieved looking George Kennedy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brody Savanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucio Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigues has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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197 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brody Savanis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucio Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savanis slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodrigues, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodrigues drives through and clinches with Savanis against the cage.
Rodrigues goes for a takedown attempt but Savanis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savanis.
Rodrigues tries to clinch up but Savanis circles away and keeps his distance.
Savanis moves into range and connects with a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rodrigues has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rodrigues tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Savanis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodrigues is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rodrigues scores with a shot to the side of Savanis's head.
Savanis has Rodrigues pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rodrigues manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Savanis or not.
Rodrigues tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brody Savanis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucio Rodrigues.
Rodrigues is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rodrigues misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savanis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodrigues moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savanis throws a one two combo.
Rodrigues changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Savanis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigues wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Savanis, who protects the arm well.
Rodrigues wants to control but Savanis is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savanis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rodrigues has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rodrigues looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Savanis rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rodrigues's guard! Nice work there by Savanis!
Savanis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Savanis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rodrigues trying to control the position.
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Savanis trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Savanis escapes and throws Rodrigues's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Rodrigues's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Savanis controls the position.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rodrigues is not content to let Savanis control the position.
Rodrigues struggling a bit here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savanis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodrigues keeps working.
Rodrigues manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucio Rodrigues dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Savanis scores with a one two! Rodrigues had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rodrigues looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodrigues tries to work over Savanis's front leg with a kick but Savanis checks it.
Rodrigues throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Savanis misses the jab.
Savanis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lucio Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues throws a right and a left that Savanis avoids nicely.
Brody Savanis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodrigues throws a looping overhand right but Savanis ducks down to avoid it.
Savanis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Savanis.
Rodrigues shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rodrigues showed some decent athleticism there.
Rodrigues is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Savanis is just riding it out for now. Rodrigues eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues is working for a submission of some sort.
Rodrigues throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Savanis to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodrigues wants to control from the top but Savanis keeps moving.
Rodrigues sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodrigues wants to control from the top but Savanis keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues looking to sit in guard and control but Savanis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rodrigues had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savanis defends it easily.
Savanis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Savanis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodrigues working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savanis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savanis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Savanis from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is trying to keep Savanis in close.
Savanis trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Rodrigues tries to strike from the bottom.
Rodrigues has his foot on Savanis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Savanis works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Savanis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodrigues swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savanis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rodrigues throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Savanis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucio Rodrigues 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 cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Savanis connects with a right hand. Rodrigues shakes it off.
Rodrigues lands a slapping body shot.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodrigues lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rodrigues is looking to clinch.
Savanis throws a right and a left that Rodrigues avoids nicely.
Savanis gets tackled into the cage by Rodrigues. Rodrigues maintains the clinch.
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savanis fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodrigues walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savanis moves away.
Rodrigues showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savanis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rodrigues throws a low kick, looking for Savanis's leg but Savanis calmly moves out of range.
Savanis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rodrigues back to the cage. Savanis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Lucio Rodrigues has been cut.
Rodrigues feints and as Savanis raises his hands in defense, Rodrigues changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Savanis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodrigues's guard.
Savanis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodrigues is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savanis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rodrigues throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Savanis from controlling successfully.
Rodrigues is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lucio Rodrigues has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savanis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rodrigues has an active guard here but Savanis has managed to pass into half guard.
Rodrigues is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savanis pulls his head out easily.
Rodrigues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savanis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Savanis working Rodrigues over with strikes.
Rodrigues tries to get to full guard but Savanis has control of the leg.
Savanis moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues is looking to reverse the position.
Rodrigues taking a bit of punishment here - Savanis scoring with strikes.
Rodrigues takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rodrigues wants to control but Savanis postures up.
Savanis in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rodrigues is working to avoid the ground and pound but Savanis connects with a decent elbow.
Lucio Rodrigues is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savanis trying to control the position but Rodrigues is working away.
Savanis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rodrigues takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rodrigues struggling a bit here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brody Savanis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brody Savanis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rodrigues has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucio Rodrigues!
Our winner, Lucio Rodrigues, 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Hellbane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdual Jemall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hellbane might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Barkley, Shut Up And Jam: Gaiden theme. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 lbs
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152 lbs
28 - 21 - 1 |
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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
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ultimate Hellbane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abdual Jemall!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jemall misses the shot to the body.
Jemall connects with a solid leg kick.
Jemall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been told by Hellbane's head coaches at [STEEL] Lion Elite-Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hellbane really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Hellbane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jemall.
Jemall looks to land a right hand but Hellbane moved out of range.
Hellbane looks to score with a jab to the body but Jemall is just out of range.
Hellbane misses with a straight right.
Jemall misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jemall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hellbane as he jumps to the side.
A combination from Hellbane does no damage.
Hellbane lands with an overhand left.
Jemall throws a shot from downtown. Hellbane moves away and avoids it.
OH! Jemall has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Hellbane smells blood and charges in for the finish! Hellbane unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Jemall sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ultimate Hellbane!
Our winner, Ultimate Hellbane, 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Dennis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beasty Kanne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bark at the moon. Kanne comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Don't Cry For Me Argentina kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Beasty Kanne acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Dennis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Beasty Kanne!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dennis scores with a jab. Kanne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kanne leaves Dennis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kanne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kanne misses with a two punch combination.
Dennis misses with a body punch
and Kanne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dennis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kanne's waist but Kanne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dennis off to one side.
Dennis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kanne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dennis somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Dennis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennis moves forwards but Kanne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good shot there by Dennis.
Dennis misses with a body punch
and Kanne counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kanne stops a takedown attempt from Dennis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanne gets through Dennis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kanne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dennis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kanne.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kanne.
Dennis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kanne throws out the jab.
Kanne missing with a left hand there. Dennis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kanne pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dennis back to the cage. Kanne follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kanne throws out a leg kick but Dennis moves out of range and Kanne only half commits.
Dennis tries to bum rush Kanne with a series of wild strikes but Kanne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kanne doesn't manage to clinch there - Dennis circles away.
Kanne throws a poor cross that misses
and Dennis counters with a stiff right hand.
Kanne looks to land a left hand but Dennis moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kanne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kanne throws out a leg kick but Dennis moves out of range and Kanne only half commits.
Kanne darts in and clinches Dennis up against the cage.
Dennis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kanne smiles and moves away.
Dennis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Kanne. Beautiful body shot.
Kanne misses with a few strikes there.
Kanne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dennis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kanne defends it nicely.
Dennis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beasty Kanne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanne has Dennis up against the cage in a clinch.
Kanne displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dennis up against the cage.
Kanne lands an uppercut.
Dennis has Kanne pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kanne manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kanne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kanne misses with a few strikes there.
Dennis shoots in looking for a takedown. Kanne tries to sprawl out of it but Dennis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kanne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanne misses with a hook. Dennis ducked under it nicely.
Kanne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dennis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dennis connects with a body shot.
Kanne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kanne lands a right hook to the body.
Kanne thows a body shot but no joy.
Kanne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dennis goes for a double leg but Kanne avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kanne continues to drive forward.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kanne as Dennis tries to tie him up.
Dennis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kanne prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beasty Kanne dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dennis shoots in looking for a takedown but Kanne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dennis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kanne jabs at Dennis's body.
Kanne lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dennis shoots in for a double leg but Kanne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kanne moves into the clinch.
Dennis is working for takedown but Kanne is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Dennis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kanne lands with a left to the head.
Dennis jumps guard but Kanne stands there with Dennis around his waist. Dennis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dennis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kanne after a bit of a struggle.
Kanne can't find room to land a body shot as Dennis controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dennis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kanne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kanne breaks from the clinch.
Kanne lands a lovely overhand right.
Dennis fails with the takedown.
Kanne scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kanne moves into the clinch.
Dennis trying to control the position but instead, Kanne has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dennis into the cage.
The referee calls for Kanne to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kanne just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dennis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kanne is pressed up against the cage. Dennis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kanne down to the mat. Kanne avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dennis misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanne throws a leg kick
and Dennis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kanne has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Kanne stuffs the takedown.
Kanne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dennis is able to avoid easily.
Kanne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dennis fails with the takedown.
Kanne moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanne prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dennis tries to pull guard but Kanne holds him up against the cage and eventually Dennis drops back down to his feet.
Kanne lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kanne gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dennis.
Kanne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis goes for a takedown attempt but Kanne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dennis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kanne.
Dennis blocks a low kick nicely.
Kanne motions for Dennis to come forward. Kanne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kanne looks to land a left hand but Dennis moved out of range nicely.
Dennis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jorge Dennis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Kanne.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dennis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dennis fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beasty Kanne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dennis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kanne's head.
Dennis tries for a takedown but Kanne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kanne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kanne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kanne throws a body punch but Dennis moves out of range.
Dennis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kanne defends well and Dennis ends up having to push Kanne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kanne.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kanne.
Kanne stalling against the cage.
Kanne cracks Dennis with a nice body shot.
Dennis tries for a takedown but Kanne manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Dennis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kanne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dennis wants to take the fight to the mat but Kanne manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kanne.
Kanne prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kanne'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.
Kanne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dennis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kanne swivels and escapes.
Dennis tries for a takedown but Kanne circles away easily
and Kanne counters with a three punch combo that has Dennis backing up. Dennis nods at Kanne to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kanne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dennis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanne lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kanne throws a series of punches but Dennis avoids them all with ease.
Dennis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kanne as he jumps to the side.
Kanne lands a two punch combo.
Dennis is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kanne lands a nice shot that snaps Dennis's head back.
Oh Dennis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dennis.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kanne. That's going to slow Dennis down.
Beasty Kanne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dennis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kanne closes the distance and pushes Dennis back into the cage.
Kanne lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kanne.
Dennis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kanne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jorge Dennis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kanne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dennis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dennis. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kanne connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Dennis covering up! Kanne comes in with a big uppercut and Dennis goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Beasty Kanne!
Beasty Kanne seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Jorge Dennis had this to say: 'Bom, o que eu tenho a dizer é que Ice Man está de parabéns, tive alguns problemas nos meus treinamentos, mas não é desculpa ele é realmente bom e merece o cinturão.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Six (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ippo Makunouchi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
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162 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
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ippo Makunouchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Six!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makunouchi drives through with a takedown into Six's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Makunouchi throws a strike but Six rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Makunouchi wants to sweep here but Six controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Six slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Makunouchi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Six throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makunouchi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Makunouchi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Six on the ground.
Six keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Makunouchi's head.
Six throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Six trying to control the position from guard on top but Makunouchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Six is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Six content to stall in guard here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Henry Six wasn't active enough on the ground.
Six throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Makunouchi misses with a looping left.
Six throws a right and a left that Makunouchi avoids nicely.
Six misses the jab.
Six shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makunouchi as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six fails with the takedown.
Makunouchi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Six shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Makunouchi but Makunouchi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ippo Makunouchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Six.
Makunouchi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ippo Makunouchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makunouchi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Six defends well and Makunouchi ends up having to push Six into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Makunouchi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Six missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Six looking to pass the guard.
Six controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six trying to control the position from guard on top but Makunouchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Six postures up in Makunouchi's guard and throws a big left but Makunouchi blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makunouchi trying to control the position.
Henry Six has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Six tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Makunouchi is able to avoid easily.
Six swings for the body but Makunouchi moves out of range.
Makunouchi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Makunouchi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makunouchi wants it to stay on the feet.
Six stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Six wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi clobbers Six with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Six misses with a body kick.
Six throws a lazy right hand but Makunouchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Six works over Makunouchi's head and body with a nice combination.
A shot to the liver by Makunouchi. Beautiful body shot.
Makunouchi misses with a wild combination.
Six misses with a wild combination.
Makunouchi misses with an uppercut. Six saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Six throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Six misses.
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!
Nice defenses there by Makunouchi.
Makunouchi fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henry Six will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Six misses the jab.
Six gets caught napping as Makunouchi dives in and scores a takedown. Six manages to retain guard.
Makunouchi throwing strikes but missing.
Six has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Six working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi stays in close to Six's body and controls the position.
Makunouchi throws a big elbow that misses.
Makunouchi won't allow Six to sweep him here.
Six seems keen to control Makunouchi's posture.
Makunouchi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Makunouchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Six is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Makunouchi staying out of range there.
Six fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Six misses with a low kick.
Good shot there by Makunouchi.
Makunouchi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Six takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ippo Makunouchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makunouchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makunouchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Six.
Makunouchi stuffs the takedown.
Makunouchi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice shot by Makunouchi.
Six slips under a jab from Makunouchi.
Six misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Six loads up on a big right hand but Makunouchi slips the punch.
Makunouchi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sixs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Henry Six has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makunouchi lands with a shot to the body.
Six stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Six wants it to stay on the feet.
Makunouchi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Six as he avoids it easily.
Six on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Makunouchi dodges the punch combination from Six.
Makunouchi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ippo Makunouchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Six shoots in but Makunouchi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Makunouchi moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Makunouchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Six.
Makunouchi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Makunouchi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Makunouchi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Makunouchi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Six tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makunouchi swivels and escapes.
Six throws a leg kick but Makunouchi checks it.
A cross from Makunouchi lands.
Makunouchi misses with a wild combination.
Makunouchi fails to land with a series of punches.
Makunouchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Six misses with a right hand
and Makunouchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Six but Six pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Six misses with a straight right.
Makunouchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Six.
Makunouchi thows a body shot but no joy.
Six swinging wildly here.
Makunouchi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Six misses the jab.
A combination from Six does no damage.
Six throws an overhand right that lands on Makunouchi's shoulder, as Makunouchi tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Six fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makunouchi manages to avoid it.
Six throws a body kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makunouchi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ippo Makunouchi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry Six's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Makunouchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Six.
Makunouchi lands a glancing blow to the side of Six's head.
Makunouchi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Six circles away.
Makunouchi jabs at Six's body.
Makunouchi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Six tries to avoid it but Makunouchi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Six to the ground. Six escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Six takes a swing at Makunouchi's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makunouchi. Six does a little dance to reset his feet.
Six throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Six there.
Six stuffs the takedown attempt from Makunouchi. Makunouchi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ippo Makunouchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makunouchi gets caught flat footed, as Six shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Six stays in close to Makunouchi's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Six 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Six is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Henry Six.
Makunouchi looking to score a takedown here. Six is defending well but Makunouchi drives through and ends up in Six's guard.
Six wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makunouchi trying to control but Six is working from the bottom.
Six is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Six shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makunouchi pinned against the cage. Makunouchi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Makunouchi stuns Six with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Six throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makunouchi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Six quickly recovers to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Makunouchi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Makunouchi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Six's head.
Six is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Makunouchi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Makunouchi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Six blocking the ground and pound attempt from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Makunouchi stalling away here and it's allowed Six to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Six is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six keeping moving, preventing Makunouchi from controlling successfully.
Six is adopting a defensive guard.
Six bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makunouchi's guard.
Six trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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!
Six stays in close to Makunouchi's body and controls the position.
Six trying to control but Makunouchi is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Six shoots in but Makunouchi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henry Six.
I think Six has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Henry Six!
In his post fight interview, Henry Six started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between SergiO Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stelios Xenos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - X Gon' Give It To Ya. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
40 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, SergiO Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stelios Xenos!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xenos, right into the meat.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xenos as he jumps to the side.
Ortiz checks a leg kick nicely.
Ortiz lands a slapping body shot.
Xenos throws a leg kick that misses.
Xenos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ortiz lands with an overhand left.
Xenos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ortiz can pounce on him.
Ortiz moves out of range of the body kick from Xenos.
Ortiz scores with a decent looking hook.
SergiO Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xenos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xenos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ortiz is able to avoid easily.
Ortiz throws a looping overhand right but Xenos ducks down to avoid it.
Xenos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xenos tries to land a leg kick but Ortiz saw it coming and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ortiz.
Ortiz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xenos can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xenos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Xenos misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xenos lands a nice looking body shot.
Xenos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xenos looks to land a left hand but Ortiz moved out of range nicely.
Ortiz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xenos.
Xenos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ortiz lands with a nice body punch.
Ortiz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xenos on the side of the head.
Xenos throws a leg kick which misses Ortiz's front leg but catches the back leg as Ortiz tries to avoid it.
Ortiz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ortiz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz working away.
Xenos is trying to improve his position.
An elbow from Ortiz crashes against the mat.
Ortiz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz in the domination position with Xenos hanging on.
You can see the frustration on Xenos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ortiz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Xenos tries to improve position but can't.
Ortiz trying to control the position but Xenos is working away.
Ortiz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xenos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ortiz connects with a decent elbow.
Xenos on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ortiz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Xenos is not content to let Ortiz control the position.
Ortiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Xenos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ortiz.
Xenos trying to control from the bottom.
Ortiz trying to control from half guard but Xenos is working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Xenos manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xenos is trying to keep Ortiz in close.
Ortiz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ortiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Xenos trying to keep a closed guard but Ortiz is proving a slippery customer.
Ortiz looking to sit in guard and control but Xenos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ortiz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Xenos!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortiz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xenos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
SergiO Ortiz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ortiz moves into the clinch.
Ortiz blocks an uppercut.
Ortiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xenos.
SergiO Ortiz is winning the standup battle so far.
Xenos tries a head kick but it misses.
Xenos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ortiz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xenos misses with a series of wild punches.
Ortiz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortiz avoids the head kick by Xenos.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ortiz is defended easily by Xenos.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ortiz.
Ortiz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ortiz throws a series of strikes that have Xenos backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz scores with a leg kick.
We've been told by Ortiz's head coaches at RAM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xenos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Xenos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ortiz scores with a punch to the head.
Xenos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ortiz throws a combination. Xenos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ortiz gets the takedown into side control.
Ortiz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ortiz controls the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xenos tries to bench press Ortiz off him but Ortiz keeps the position.
Ortiz lands some shots froms side control.
Ortiz cracks Xenos with a big elbow.
Ortiz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Xenos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz trying to control the action but Xenos is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Xenos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ortiz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ortiz controls the position from side control.
Xenos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ortiz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Xenos parries the strikes from Ortiz easily there. Ortiz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Xenos to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ortiz landing a few strikes.
SergiO Ortiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Xenos seems a little lost for a moment, as Ortiz dominates the positioning.
Ortiz working the ground and pound.
Ortiz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ortiz working the ground and pound but Xenos is defending the strikes.
Xenos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz landing a few strikes.
Xenos on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Xenos is rocked!
Xenos is looking for a sweep.
Ortiz trying to control the position but Xenos is working away.
Ortiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xenos can do to turn this around?
Ortiz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Xenos is still in real trouble! Can Ortiz finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ortiz trying to control the position but Xenos is working away.
Xenos seems to have recovered his senses.
Xenos is looking to reverse the position.
Ortiz landing strikes.
Ortiz cracks Xenos with a big right hand but Xenos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ortiz with the ground and pound but Xenos regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xenos is trying to control but can't.
Xenos is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ortiz is staying active.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, if Ortiz 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
SergiO Ortiz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A good leg kick by Ortiz.
Ortiz dives in and scores a takedown into Xenos's guard.
Xenos wants to sweep here but Ortiz controlling him for the moment.
Xenos has momentary wrist control but Ortiz slips an elbow through the middle.
Ortiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ortiz trying to control but Xenos is working from the bottom.
Ortiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Xenos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortiz is really struggling to control Xenos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Xenos's head.
Xenos controls Ortiz momentarily but Ortiz frees himself.
Xenos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xenos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ortiz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ortiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ortiz scoring with punches to the head and body.
SergiO Ortiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Xenos looks to throw a body kick
and Ortiz moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Xenos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ortiz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ortiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xenos slaps away a takedown attempt from Ortiz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xenos misses with a low kick.
Ortiz throws a one two combo.
Xenos blocks a head kick by Ortiz.
Ortiz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ortiz lands with an overhand left.
Xenos tries to clinch up.
Ortiz tries to bum rush Xenos with a series of wild strikes but Xenos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ortiz moves out of range of the body kick from Xenos.
Ortiz throws the kick towards the body but Xenos avoids it.
Ortiz scores with a leg kick.
Xenos misses with a straight left.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Xenos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ortiz moves into the clinch.
Xenos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xenos throws an elbow that misses.
Xenos swings wildly with an uppercut but Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stelios Xenos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xenos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body kick there by Xenos.
Xenos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xenos.
And that's the end of the fight!
SergiO Ortiz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ortiz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... SergiO Ortiz!
After winning the bout, SergiO Ortiz 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Calzaghe is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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168 lbs
20 - 11 - 1 |
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158 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Sobral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Calzaghe!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral slaps away a takedown attempt from Calzaghe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sobral throws a right hand that misses
and Calzaghe counters with a series of strikes. Sobral will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sobral lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sobral displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe misses with a takedown attempt
and Sobral counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Julio Sobral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Calzaghe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calzaghe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sobral defends well.
Sobral is working Calzaghe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sobral chips away with some ground and pound.
Sobral has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Calzaghe pushes a forearm under Sobral's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sobral is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Calzaghe!
A pretty intense looking Joe Calzaghe took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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