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BEF 5 - Castillo vs Sanchez PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mijain Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mijain Lopez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gilbert Burns!
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, Mijain Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Lopez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Lopez has Burns pressed against the cage, preventing Burns from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns tries to break the clinch but Lopez is controlling the position.
Burns jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lopez walks away with a smile on his face. Burns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lopez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burns seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burns swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burns defends it well.
Lopez's coach down at Soul Supremacy Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lopez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Burns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lopez doesn't manage to clinch there - Burns circles away.
Burns feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
A punch combination from Burns misses.
Lopez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Good leg kick by Lopez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lopez is looking to clinch.
Burns was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Burns throws a front kick that sends Lopez stumbling back into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Burns tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mijain Lopez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Burns swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lopez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burns checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lopez wants to land a leg kick but Burns is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
And Lopez tries to counter it with a takedown but Burns pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burns is looking to wear down Lopez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns throws a push kick but Lopez slaps the foot to one side.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Burns pushes him off.
Burns was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Burns throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
And Lopez tries to counter it with a takedown but Burns pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez with the counter takedown but Burns avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burns appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lopez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Lopez with the counter takedown but Burns avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lopez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Burns dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Lopez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Lopez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Lopez with the counter takedown but Burns avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lopez tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Burns misses its target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Burns has closed the distance and engaged Lopez in a clinch.
Burns tries to pull guard but Lopez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lopez pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez stalling in the clinch.
Lopez slows down the pace here.
Burns is trying to push Lopez away but Lopez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burns can't break the clinch.
Burns decides to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lopez controls the pace.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns pulls Lopez in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gilbert Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burns 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilbert Burns!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Niga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that James Pearson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily James Pearson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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270 lbs
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290 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roy Niga!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson forces Niga back against the cage and clinches.
Niga is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pearson to keep the fight standing.
Pearson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Niga.
Niga has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pearson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
James Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Niga.
Pearson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Niga throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Niga or not.
Niga looks winded!
Pearson breaks the clinch.
Pearson has closed the distance and engaged Niga in a clinch.
Pearson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pearson lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson is pushing Niga up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pearson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pearson pulls Niga in to control the position.
Pearson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pearson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pearson tries to get out of the position.
Pearson wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearson is controlling Niga's posture.
Pearson working for a triangle but Niga defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Niga manages to get himself to full guard.
Pearson stands up and waves to Niga to follow him.
James Pearson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pearson tries to keep at a distance but Niga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pearson has picked Niga up - he's going for a ride! Pearson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Niga has eaten all the pies!
Pearson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pearson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Niga to stand up.
Niga shoots and misses
and Pearson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pearson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pearson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pearson manages to end up in side control.
Pearson tries to move to mount but Niga blocks the move with his legs.
Pearson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pearson advances to full mount.
Pearson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pearson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niga is just holding on here. Pearson manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Pearson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pearson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Niga drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Niga is trying to maintain a safe position but Pearson gets an underhook and turns Niga into the cage.
Pearson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Pearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niga can do to turn this around?
Pearson tries to pass to full mount but Niga defends it.
Pearson is trying to work for a kimura but Niga is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson decides to stand up.
James Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Niga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Pearson misses the target.
Niga misses with a kick to the body
and Pearson counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Niga!
Niga is breathing heavily.
Pearson tries to pass to full mount but Niga defends it.
Pearson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pearson is working for a kimura but Niga is defending it quite comfortably.
Pearson is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pearson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Niga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pearson.
Pearson is looking for a kimura but Niga is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pearson to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Niga knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
James Pearson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pearson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Further stalling from Pearson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pearson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pearson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Niga to stand up.
Pearson forces Niga back against the cage and clinches.
Pearson gets control of Niga's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pearson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pearson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Niga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Niga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pearson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pearson controlling Niga's posture.
Pearson has his feet on Niga's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Pearson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pearson drives through and clinches with Niga against the cage.
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pearson forces Niga back against the cage and clinches.
Pearson manages to pull guard.
Niga trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pearson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Niga is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Niga preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Oooh a lovely combination from Pearson sends Niga down but not out. Pearson dives into side control looking to finish.
Niga is rocked!
It looks like Roy Niga has been cut.
Pearson lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Niga! Pearson senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Niga out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Pearson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Dillashaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wintana Lone Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lone Dog comes into a darkened arena with his song building. March of The Dog kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Wintana Lone Dog will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Dillashaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wintana Lone Dog!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillashaw gets tackled into the cage by Lone Dog. Lone Dog maintains the clinch.
Lone Dog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dillashaws head.
Dillashaw tries to pull guard but Lone Dog holds him up against the cage and eventually Dillashaw drops back down to his feet.
Lone Dog works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lone Dog.
Lone Dog working Dillashaw over with knees to the body.
Dillashaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Lone Dog won't allow it.
Lone Dog connects with a knee to the head.
Lone Dog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lone Dog gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lone Dog tries to score with some ground and pound. Dillashaw controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lone Dog scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Dillashaw's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw seems a little lost for a moment, as Lone Dog dominates the positioning.
Lone Dog misses with the ground and pound.
Dillashaw defending against the ground and pound.
Lone Dog throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dillashaw is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dillashaw regains half guard, as Lone Dog was trying to land strikes.
Lone Dog thows an elbow strike that misses. Dillashaw gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Lone Dog doesn't seem too bothered but Dillashaw quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Lone Dog is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Lone Dog really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kyle Dillashaw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Molton Hope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy has chosen Ambitionz Az A Ridah as his entrance music. 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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202 lbs
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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
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Molton Hope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hope fails to land with a series of punches.
Hope paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hope misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
As Hope backs off Hardy throws a huge counter combo but Hope manages to avoid it all.
Hope gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hardy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Hope is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hope is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hope working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hope swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hardy is still trying to improve position.
Hardy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hardy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hope dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hope connects with a jab.
Hope tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hope dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Hardy motions for Hope to come forward. Hardy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hope throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hope throws out the jab.
Hardy throws a counter combo.
Hardy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hope looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hope wants to control but Hardy postures up.
Hardy controlling the position from side mount.
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.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hope keeps working.
Hope is pushing Hardy's head away, looking to escape. Hardy manages to hold on to the position though.
Hope tries to bench press Hardy off him but Hardy keeps the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hope checks a leg kick.
A jab from Hope finds it's way through Hardy's defenses.
Hope throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Hardy.
Hope is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hardy tries to bum rush Hope with a series of wild strikes but Hope uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hope.
Molton Hope is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hope throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hope misses with a few strikes there.
Hope misses with a straight right.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andre Hardy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hardy.
Hope swings widly with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Hope tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
Hope rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hardy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hope.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
Molton Hope is winning the standup battle so far.
Hope wants to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Hope there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hope drives through and clinches with Hardy against the cage.
Hope fails to pull guard.
Hardy avoids a wild elbow strike from Hope.
Hardy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hope is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Hope lands a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hope lands an elbow inside.
Hardy working hard to break the clinch.
Hope breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hope stuffs the takedown.
Hope throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Hope.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hope fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hope tries to clinch there but Hardy circles away.
Hope throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hardy on the side of the head.
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!
Hope tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hardy moves out of range as Hope strikes.
Hardy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hope throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Hope dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Hope closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hope drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hardy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hope breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hope jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Hope throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hope misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Hardy misses.
Hardy keeps the fight on the outside.
Hope wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
Hardy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Hope does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hope is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hardy.
Hope darts in trying to clinch
and Hardy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hope thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy goes for a double leg but Hope avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hope continues to drive forward.
Hope tries to clinch up but Hardy circles away and keeps his distance.
Hope dips to his left and cracks Hardy with an uppercut!
Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
Andre Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hope to the ground. Hardy is now in Hope's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy being controlled here momentarily.
Hope wants to get back to his feet but Hardy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Molton Hope dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hardy misses with a wild combination.
Hardy lands with a shot to the body.
Hope throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Hope looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Hope fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hope rather than just go for the knockout.
Hardy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hardy scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Hardy misses.
Some wild striking there from Hope.
Despite the aggression on Hardy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hope lands with a cross.
Hardy stuns Hope with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hope tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hope closes the distance but Hardy moves to the side
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Hope misses.
Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hope keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hope looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hope.
Hope tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hope tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hope pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hope tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the liver by Hardy. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hope is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hope ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Hardy stuns Hope with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Hope.
Hardy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks Hardy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hardy prefers to stall for the moment though.
Let's hope that Hardy 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Hope bucks up and tries to throw Hardy off but instead Hardy has got his back!
Hardy somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Hardy is not going to allow Hope to sit and survive in this position.
Hardy has good solid back control here.
Hope covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hardy wants to control but Hope is keeping busy.
Hope trying to control the position but Hardy manages to sink in the hooks.
Hope is trying to break free.
Hardy controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hardy 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shynoi Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Adur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shynoi Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcel Adur!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adur connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aoki momentarily.
Adur shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aoki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Aoki has an active guard here but Adur has managed to pass into half guard.
Adur not doing much here.
Aoki trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but Adur is having none of it.
Aoki is trying to reverse the position but instead Adur has taken his back - oops!
Adur controlling well, preventing Aoki from escaping the position.
Adur has good solid back control here.
Aoki rolls, trying to escape but Adur keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Aoki trying to control the hands but Adur breaks the grip.
Adur slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Aoki tries to roll but Adur sticks to his back.
Aoki trying to control the action but Adur just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Adur has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Aoki's body.
Aoki tries to roll but Adur sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aoki trying to control but not successfully.
Aoki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Adur is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adur biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Adur dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Adur shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aoki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aoki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Adur has picked Aoki up and slammed him! Aoki can't keep hold of the triangle and Adur manages to pass to side control!
Marcel Adur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aoki is trying to work for a sweep but Adur has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki has given up his back here.
Adur has the hooks in. Aoki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control the hands but Adur breaks the grip.
Adur controlling well, preventing Aoki from escaping the position.
Adur gets his hands free as Aoki looks to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Good control from Adur.
I really don't envy Aoki right now.
Aoki trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Aoki is in bad spot here.
What can Aoki do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Aoki looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki can't escape the position.
Adur avoiding Aoki 's attempts to control his hands.
Adur controlling the position well here. Aoki rolled but Adur kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Aoki right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adur is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Aoki tries to escape but Adur has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Adur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Adur shoots in and bounces Aoki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Adur postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki working a defensive guard but Adur manages to pass into side control anyway.
Adur controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Adur presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Aoki is trying to reverse the position but instead Adur has taken his back - oops!
Aoki is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Adur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aoki looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is really stuck here.
Adur avoiding Aoki 's attempts to control his hands.
Adur controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adur is hanging on to Aoki's back as he tries to escape.
Adur is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Aoki trying to control the hands but Adur won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Aoki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki trying to control the hands but Adur breaks the grip.
Good control from Adur.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcel Adur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adur 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcel Adur!
A relieved looking Marcel Adur 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Galvao has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Morales's chin.
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186 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Morales!
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, Andre Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales darts in and clinches Galvao up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Morales.
Morales taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Galvao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morales working Galvao over with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Morales to work.
Morales misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao avoiding damage as Morales throws knees to the body.
Morales tries to land a knee to the head but Galvao blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao trying to control the position but instead, Morales has worked for underhooks and has pushed Galvao into the cage.
Morales unloads a knee to the mid-section. Galvao lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Morales misses with some punches.
Galvao is trying to push Morales away but Morales has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Morales is pushing Galvao up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee calls for Morales to work.
Morales gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Morales tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morales is stalling here.
Morales scores with a knee to the head.
Morales scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Morales obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales crunches a lovely knee into Galvao's ribcage.
Morales misses with a knee strike.
Morales lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Morales.
Morales leaning against his opponent.
Morales effectively controlling the action here.
Morales utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales is pushing Galvao up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Morales landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Morales with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Galvao wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Morales dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Morales has managed to clinch.
Morales'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.
Morales lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Andre Galvao has been cut.
Galvao looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales looking to throw knees to the head but Galvao is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Galvao takes a knee right on the jaw!
Morales landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by Galvao.
Galvao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Morales.
Morales will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Galvao up against the cage.
Morales taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Morales obliges.
Galvao taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Morales.
Morales is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Galvao is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Morales.
Morales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galvao can do to turn this around?
Morales lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao trying to stall but Morales improves his position.
Knees to the body from Morales.
Galvao tries to throw a body punch but Morales avoids it by throwing Galvao back against the cage.
Morales scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Morales.
The referee calls for Morales to work.
Morales utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Morales.
Morales scores a nice knee to the body.
Morales leaning his opponent against the cage.
James Morales has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Galvao has had enough of the clinch but Morales keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Morales dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andre Galvao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch but Galvao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Galvao unleashes a big counter combination but Morales bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Morales takes the fight into the clinch.
Morales stalling against the cage.
Galvao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales pressing his opponent against the cage.
Galvao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Morales.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by James Morales.
Morales rushes Galvao and presses him up against the cage.
Morales looking to throw knees to the head but Galvao is blocking nicely.
Morales with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Morales.
Morales tries a knee to the head but Galvao blocks it.
Morales crunches a lovely knee into Galvao's ribcage.
Morales lands a knee to the body.
Morales landing knees to the body.
Morales misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Morales.
Knees to the body from Morales.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Morales landing knees to the head.
Come on Morales - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Morales lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Morales obliges.
The referee calls for Morales to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao being controlled against the cage.
Galvao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morales leaning against his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morales dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Andre Galvao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Morales is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by James Morales.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morales looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Morales showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morales, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:24
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Morales!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Castillo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ave Maria. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sanchez's choice of entrance music: Not Afraid - Eminen. Jesus Castillo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Castillo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez shoots in and bounces Castillo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Castillo is retaining full guard.
Castillo seems keen to control Sanchez's posture.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Castillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castillo keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Castillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Castillo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Castillo has escaped and now he's on top!
Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanchez is looking for a triangle but Castillo pushes his legs off easily.
Castillo wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sanchez is thwarting Castillo's attempts to control the position.
Castillo is controlling Sanchez's trapped leg to prevent Sanchez from advancing to side control.
Sanchez is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez stalling away here and it's allowed Castillo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Castillo being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez content to stall in guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Castillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanchez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Castillo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Castillo is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up.
Castillo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sanchez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez passes into half guard.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Castillo is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanchez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Castillo quickly recovers to half guard.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sanchez controlling the action here.
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Castillo is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Castillo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount.
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Castillo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.
Sanchez tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Castillo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Castillo is defending well.
Sanchez has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Castillo defend it? Sanchez steps over the head and cranks it - Castillo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sanchez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diego Sanchez!
Diego Sanchez is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Diego Sanchez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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