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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Hoyt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Canuto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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138 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonard Hoyt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Canuto!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoyt leaves Canuto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Canuto avoids the head kick by Hoyt.
Hoyt wants to clinch up but Canuto keeps it at a distance.
Hoyt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Canuto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoyt swivels and escapes.
Hoyt scores with a three punch combo!
Canuto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoyt.
Canuto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Canuto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hoyt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Canuto advances nicely into full mount.
Canuto jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hoyt is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hoyt and Canuto has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Canuto swings around for an armbar but Hoyt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Canuto's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canuto looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyt wants to control from the top but Canuto keeps moving.
Hoyt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Canuto keeping moving, preventing Hoyt from controlling successfully.
Canuto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoyt is aware though and is defending well.
Hoyt trying to control but Canuto is working from the bottom.
Canuto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoyt defends it easily.
Canuto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoyt defends well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hoyt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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.
Hoyt tries to clinch there but Canuto circles away.
A combination from Hoyt does no damage.
Hoyt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hoyt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hoyt tries to bum rush Canuto with a series of wild strikes but Canuto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoyt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some wild striking there from Hoyt.
Hoyt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canuto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoyt looks to land a combination. Canuto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hoyt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Canuto slips a jab and a cross from Hoyt.
Hoyt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoyt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoyt tries to bum rush Canuto with a series of wild strikes but Canuto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoyt is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hoyt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyt lands with a nice combination. Canuto backs away looking to recover.
Hoyt scores with a nice strike.
Hoyt drops Canuto with a beautiful combination! Canuto stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hoyt is looking for the KO!
Canuto is rocked!
Canuto seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Hoyt shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Canuto is backing up but Hoyt catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Canuto covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Hoyt Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Hoyt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Scott Raynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ducci Dante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raynolds comes to the cage accompanied by Bleed it Out - Linkin Park. Ducci Dante will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Raynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ducci Dante!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raynolds closes the distance and clinches up with Dante, looking for a takedown. Raynolds pushes Dante against the cage but Dante circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dante tries to clinch up.
Raynolds has a takedown stuffed.
Dante defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raynolds.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Raynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raynolds fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raynolds.
Raynolds looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dante!
Raynolds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Raynolds is breathing heavily.
Dante tries to hold on but Raynolds pushes him away.
Raynolds controlling the position easily from mount.
Raynolds has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dante is trying desperately to improve position.
Raynolds controlling his opponent.
Raynolds looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Raynolds can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dante is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Raynolds tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Scott Raynolds just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Raynolds takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raynolds takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dante scores with a push kick.
Dante throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dante tries to clinch up.
Ducci Dante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dante tries to clinch but Raynolds moves out of range.
Dante moves into range and clinches up with Raynolds.
Raynolds is working for takedown but Dante is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dante wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dante lands an elbow inside that Raynolds shrugs off.
Dante wants to break free but Raynolds has control.
Raynolds has Dante pressed against the cage, preventing Dante from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Raynolds avoiding damage as Dante throws knees to the body.
Dante's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dante explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dante has closed the distance and engaged Raynolds in a clinch.
Dante tries to break free but Raynolds pushes him back against the cage.
Dante has had enough of the clinch but Raynolds keeps him there for the moment.
Raynolds keeps control of Dante as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dante is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dante wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dante wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raynolds dodges an elbow strike from Dante.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dante using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dante prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dante can't break the clinch.
Dante wants to get back to striking at distance but Raynolds won't allow it.
Dante wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Dante pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dante closes the distance and clinches.
Dante is trying to break free.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dante wants to break free but Raynolds has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dante looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Raynolds is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dante wants to break free but Raynolds has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ducci Dante dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Raynolds tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dante swivels and escapes.
Scott Raynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raynolds fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dante tries to clinch up.
Scott Raynolds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dante stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Raynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raynolds swats away the attempt to clinch by Dante.
A combination from Dante does no damage.
Dante lands a jab-cross combination.
Dante clinches up with Raynolds and pushes him back against the cage.
Dante tries to break free but Raynolds pushes him back against the cage.
Dante is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Raynolds takes an elbow to the temple.
Dante creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Raynolds is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dante pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dante's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dante fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raynolds, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Dante's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dante is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raynolds is defending well for now.
Raynolds has Dante pressed against the cage, preventing Dante from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dante misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raynolds.
Raynolds looking for a takedown.
Dante pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raynolds steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dante. That one must have hurt.
Dante throws a head kick that half lands.
Dante moves into the clinch successfully.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dante just misses with a elbow thrown towards Raynolds's brow.
Dante misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raynolds.
Dante gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dante breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raynolds shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dante defends it nicely.
Dante darts in and clinches Raynolds up against the cage.
Dante breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dante trying to land knees to the body.
Dante manages to break the clinch.
Raynolds throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dante's waist but Dante gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Raynolds off to one side.
Dante moves into the clinch.
Dante wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dante has had enough of the clinch but Raynolds keeps him there for the moment.
Raynolds keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dante's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raynolds tries for a takedown but Dante manages to get underhooks.
Dante working Raynolds over with knees to the body.
Dante manages to break the clinch.
Dante pushes Raynolds up against the cage in a clinch.
Raynolds prevents Dante from breaking the clinch.
Raynolds changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dante fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick misses from Dante.
Raynolds tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dante sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Raynolds somewhat.
Dante lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dante throws the kick towards the body but Raynolds avoids it.
Dante looks to land a body kick but Raynolds moved away.
Dante stuffs the takedown attempt from Raynolds. Raynolds gets slowly back to his feet.
Raynolds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dante lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dante misses with a body kick.
Dante tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raynolds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dante scores with a one two! Raynolds had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dante tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raynolds keeps the fight on the outside.
Dante tries to clinch up.
Raynolds dives in and grabs Dante's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dante pushes down on Raynolds's head and hops out.
Dante fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raynolds.
Dante lands a nice hook to Raynolds's body. Raynolds takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ducci Dante 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. 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.
Dante looks to land a combination. Raynolds sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dante throws a front kick that sends Raynolds stumbling back into the cage.
Raynolds blocks a head kick by Dante.
Dante closes the distance and clinches.
Dante's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dante tries to clinch up but Raynolds circles away and keeps his distance.
Dante displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Raynolds.
Dante tries to clinch up but Raynolds circles away and keeps his distance.
Ducci Dante seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raynolds fails with the takedown.
Raynolds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raynolds shoots in and drives through. Dante sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Raynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dante fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raynolds shoots in but no luck this time.
Dante clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dante landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dante manages to break the clinch.
Dante fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raynolds shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dante tries to clinch up.
Dante is looking to clinch.
A solid body kick from Dante.
Raynolds moves out of range of the body kick from Dante.
Dante looks to land a body kick but Raynolds moved away.
Dante fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dante clinches with his opponent.
Dante wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raynolds wants a takedown.
Raynolds has Dante pressed against the cage, preventing Dante from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raynolds is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dante pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dante pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raynolds shoots for a takedown but Dante saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Raynolds swats away the attempt to clinch by Dante.
Dante has Raynolds up against the cage in a clinch.
Dante has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dante takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dante is pressed up against the cage. Raynolds has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dante down to the mat. Dante avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Raynolds on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dante lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Raynolds shoots in for a takedown but Dante shows good takedown defense.
Raynolds shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dante as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raynolds keeps the fight on the outside.
Dante is looking to land body kicks.
Dante keeps Raynolds at a distance using the push kick.
Raynolds closes the distance and clinches up with Dante, looking for a takedown. Raynolds pushes Dante against the cage but Dante circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dante scores with a head kick.
Dante with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raynolds fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dante avoids it really well and circles away.
Dante fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raynolds tries for a takedown but Dante sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dante tries to clinch up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Raynolds crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dante - the referee stops the clock and Raynolds gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dante. Raynolds manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Raynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raynolds will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raynolds keeps the fight on the outside.
Raynolds moves out of range of the body kick from Dante.
Dante moves in looking to clinch but Raynolds pushes him off.
Dante has closed the distance and engaged Raynolds in a clinch.
Raynolds has Dante pressed against the cage, preventing Dante from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dante tries to land knees in the clinch but Raynolds avoids the damage to the body.
Dante utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Raynolds keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dante's efforts to push away.
Raynolds drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dante gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dante breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ducci Dante comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dante winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ducci Dante!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Heartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Bam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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193 lbs
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Heartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bam Bam!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bam scores with a leg kick.
Heartman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bam can do anything to dispel that myth.
Heartman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Heartman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Heartman forces his way into half guard.
Bam wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heartman wants to control but Bam is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heartman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bam controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Heartman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Heartman's back!
Bam is trying to stick to Heartman's back but Heartman is turning into Bam. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bam's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Heartman.
Heartman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heartman won't allow Bam to get back to his feet.
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.
Heartman wants to pass the guard but Bam is keeping the position.
Heartman passes Bam's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Heartman seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bam is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andre Heartman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zack Hitana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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160 lbs
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167 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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zack Hitana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Galvao doesn't seem bothered though.
Galvao shoots for a double leg takedown but Hitana sprawls well. He's pushed Galvao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hitana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Galvao.
Hitana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Galvao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hitana wants to clinch up but Galvao keeps it at a distance.
Galvao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hitana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galvao.
Hitana wants to clinch up but Galvao keeps it at a distance.
Galvao defending well as Hitana loads up on a big left hand.
Galvao shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Galvao showed some decent athleticism there.
Hitana controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hitana moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Galvao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hitana is on top in guard.
Hitana controlling from the top position.
Galvao can't keep his opponent in guard - Hitana advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Galvao is looking to get back to full guard here but Hitana has managed to pass to side control instead.
Galvao throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hitana takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao is desperately trying to improve his position but Hitana has a good base and remains in mount.
Hitana punching from mount but Galvao doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Galvao swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Galvao tries to hold on but Hitana postures up.
Galvao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Galvao manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao is looking to control Hitana's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Galvao avoid being mounted?
Galvao looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hitana pushes past his half guard into mount!
Galvao looks gassed!
Hitana sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hitana throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hitana controlling the pace for now.
Galvao can't escape the position.
Hitana wants to control the pace but Galvao is squirming around nicely.
Hitana tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hitana misses with a head shot.
Hitana controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Hitana 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.
Galvao moves out of range of the strikes.
Hitana throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hitana throws a hook to the side of Galvao's head but Galvao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Galvao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Galvao keeps the fight on the outside.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hitana as he jumps to the side.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown but Hitana shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitana misses with a wild body shot.
Galvao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zack Hitana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Galvao.
Hitana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Galvao is breathing heavily.
Hitana is looking to slow Galvao down with leg kicks.
Zack Hitana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galvao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Galvao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hitana avoids it really well and circles away.
Hitana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson Galvao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Hitana misses.
Galvao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zack Hitana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hitana wants to clinch up but Galvao keeps it at a distance.
Hitana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Galvao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hitana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitana throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao avoids the head kick by Hitana.
Galvao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hitana leaves Galvao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hitana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Galvao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hitana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hitana punishes Galvao's body with a nice straight punch.
Hitana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hitana lands with a straight right. Galvao didn't see that one coming.
Hitana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hitana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Galvao's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hitana takes the fight into the clinch.
Hitana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hitana connects with a knee to the head.
Galvao is rocked!
Galvao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Galvao is still on wobbly legs! Can Hitana finish him?
Hitana has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Galvao - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Hitana, and another! Galvao is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Zack Hitana!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Sedin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dog comes to the cage accompanied by Fan of Marrizle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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18
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crazy Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henrik Sedin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dog throws a head kick but Sedin moves out of range.
Dog decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dog wants to control but Sedin is keeping him busy.
Sedin pushes Dog off looking to stand but Dog dives back in and keeps control.
Dog wants to take a breather but Sedin is having none of it.
Sedin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dog.
Dog looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
It looks like Dog is going to stand back up.
Dog trying to mount his opponent but Sedin defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sedin wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dog throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sedin.
Sedin throws a leg kick but Dog checks it.
Dog wants to clinch up but Sedin keeps it at a distance.
Dog throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dog looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sedin throws a solid leg kick but Dog takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sedin.
Dog takes the fight into the clinch.
Dog pulls guard effortlessly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog wants to get back to his feet but Sedin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sedin stopping the sweep attempt from Dog.
Sedin 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.
Sedin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dog is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sedin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sedin wants to control from the top but Dog keeps moving.
Dog is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sedin is aware though and is defending well.
Dog wants to get back to his feet but Sedin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dog throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sedin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dog shoots in for a double leg but Sedin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sedin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sedin slips a jab and a cross from Dog.
Dog blocks a low kick nicely.
Crazy Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sedin stuffs the takedown attempt from Dog. Dog gets slowly back to his feet.
Sedin shoots in and bounces Dog off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dog is trying to keep Sedin in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog is adopting a defensive guard.
Dog controls Sedin momentarily but Sedin frees himself.
Sedin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dog looking for a sweep. Not yet Dog, not yet.
Sedin wants to control from the top but Dog keeps moving.
Sedin tries to free his leg and advance position but Dog is retaining full guard.
Dog is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dog rushes Sedin and presses him up against the cage.
Dog has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sedin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Dog dominated that 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.
Sedin scores with a takedown into Dog's guard.
Dog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sedin tries to free his leg and advance position but Dog is retaining full guard.
Dog has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sedin should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dog has tightened it up now! Sedin should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Crazy Dog!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Gardens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianfranco Sforza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gardens's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Not Tonight - Slaughterhouse. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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192 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Gardens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gianfranco Sforza!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sforza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gardens.
Sforza connects with a crisp jab.
Gardens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sforza as he jumps to the side.
Sforza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gardens circles away quickly and effectively.
Gardens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sforza avoids it really well and circles away.
Gardens tries for a takedown but Sforza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Gardens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sforza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gardens finds it's way round the side to connect with Sforza's head.
Sforza cracks Gardens with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sforza has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gardens to stand back up!
It looks like Marcus Gardens has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gardens shoots for a takedown but Sforza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardens throws a leg kick but Sforza moved away.
Sforza throws a series of punches but Gardens avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheers as Sforza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gardens doesn't seem phased though.
Gardens dodges the punch combination from Sforza.
Gardens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sforza.
Gardens closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Gardens looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sforza can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gardens is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sforza has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardens in side control, throwing shots but Sforza defends.
Gardens trying to control the position but Sforza is working away.
Sforza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gardens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gardens creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sforza sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ground and pound from Gardens seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sforza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
I wouldn't like to be where Sforza is right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardens throws an elbow but Sforza slips to the side and avoids it well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sforza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gardens.
Gianfranco Sforza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sforza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sforza drops Gardens with a beautiful combination! Gardens stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sforza is looking for the KO!
Sforza slaps away a takedown attempt from Gardens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marcus Gardens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gardens takes a swing at Sforza's ribcage but misses.
Sforza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gardens circles away quickly and effectively.
Gardens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sforza is fending him off so far but Gardens persists. Nope, Sforza circles away and we're back to standing.
Sforza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gardens.
Sforza throws a right and a left that Gardens avoids nicely.
Sforza lands a left and a right that send Gardens crashing to the mat, dazed. Sforza thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gardens is rocked!
Sforza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gardens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gardens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sforza scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Gardens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sforza misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianfranco Sforza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Gardens's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gardens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sforza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gardens seems to have got his legs back now.
Sforza throws a jab when Gardens was well out of range.
Gardens shoots in and drives through. Sforza sprawls well.
Gardens takes a swing at Sforza's ribcage but misses.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Sforza has cracked Gardens with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Sforza lands another huge swinging hook and Gardens tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Gardens, before Sforza can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gianfranco Sforza!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sadollah Amir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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24
165 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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24
163 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sadollah Amir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Couture!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture misses with a series of wild punches.
Amir tries a head kick but it misses.
Amir throws a head kick but Couture moves out of range.
Couture thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robert Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture throws out a powerful jab.
Amir tried to score with a low kick but Couture checks it.
Amir on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Amir misses with a head kick.
Amir takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Couture looks to throw the jab but Amir is out of range.
Amir keeps the fight on the outside.
Amir dodges the punch combination from Couture.
Amir throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick from Amir lands but Couture takes it in his stride.
It looks like Robert Couture has been cut.
Couture takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Couture misses with a looping left.
A combination from Couture does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture scores with a jab. Amir acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Couture scores with a three punch combo!
Couture misses with a double jab.
Couture misses with a double jab.
Amir defending well as Couture loads up on a big left hand.
Couture lands with a hook. Amir tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Amir closes the distance and clinches.
Amir stalling.
Amir manages to break the clinch.
Couture cracks Amir with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Amir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Couture lands an impressive looking overhand right. Amir doesn't seem phased though.
Couture throws a series of punches but Amir avoids them all with ease.
Amir moves in looking to clinch but Couture pushes him off.
Sadollah Amir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Amir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amir fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Couture is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amir tries to work over Couture's front leg with a kick but Couture checks it.
Amir feints and then cracks Couture's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Couture down.
Couture closes the distance looking to clinch
and Amir moves into the clinch.
Couture tries to stall but Amir uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Couture's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Couture.
Couture throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Amirs head.
Couture stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robert Couture.
Amir takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Amir wants to clinch up but Couture keeps it at a distance.
Amir connects with a solid leg kick.
Couture shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Amir napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amir is not content to let Couture control the position.
Amir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Couture fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Amir takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Couture trying to control the position but Amir is working away.
Amir is looking for a sweep.
Couture lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Amir down.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Couture is looking to clinch but Amir is avoiding it.
Couture lands a jab to the nose.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
Couture misses with a looping left.
Couture tries to clinch up.
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.
Couture misses with an uppercut. Amir saw that one coming.
Amir lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Couture misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Couture misses.
A low kick from Couture misses
and Amir counters with an inside leg kick.
Amir lands a head kick. Couture smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Couture throws out a loose jab but Amir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Couture.
Amir does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Couture misses.
Amir is looking to chop away at Couture's legs.
Couture misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sadollah Amir will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert Couture's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Amir throws a body kick that misses.
Couture takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Amir to work.
Amir takes a shot to the head.
Couture drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Amir gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Couture can't get the takedown.
Amir dodges an elbow strike from Couture.
Amir tries to pull guard but Couture won't allow it.
Couture taking a breather.
Amir leaning against his opponent.
Amir gets control of Couture's arms and successfully pulls guard. Amir will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Couture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Amir is on top in guard.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Amir from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amir sitting in guard here, content to control.
Amir drops back, looking for a kneebar! Couture looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Couture looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Couture!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture wants to control but Amir is keeping him busy.
Couture throws an elbow but Amir slips to the side and avoids it well.
Couture landing a few strikes.
Amir manages to work his way to half guard, despite Couture's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Amir is refusing to be controlled, as Couture sits in half guard.
Amir gets full guard.
Couture trying to control but Amir is working from the bottom.
Couture must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Couture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Couture got a little sloppy there for a moment and Amir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Couture has managed to get both his arms back between Amir's legs - danger averted.
Couture tries to free his leg and advance position but Amir is retaining full guard.
Couture really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Amir. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Couture is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Amir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Couture gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Couture trying to control but Amir is working from the bottom.
Couture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture is looking to work some ground and pound but Amir has wrist control.
Amir lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Couture!
Couture tries to hold on but Amir pushes him away.
Amir is working for a guillotine from mount but Couture frees his head quite easily.
Couture tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Amir really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Amir can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Couture is looking to escape.
Couture tries to hold on but Amir pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Couture is looking to improve his position but Amir isn't that keen on the idea.
Amir avoids the attempt from Couture to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amir has control of Couture's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Couture regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Amir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sadollah Amir dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert Couture'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. And we move into the final round!
Couture bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A combination from Couture does no damage.
Couture changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amir tries to avoid it but Couture manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amir to the ground. Amir escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Couture pushes Amir up against the cage in a clinch.
Couture softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Couture throws a head punch that misses.
Amir tries to land knees in the clinch but Couture avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Amir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Couture swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Couture throws a left and a right that both miss
and Amir counters with a head kick. That will keep Couture thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Couture gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Amir counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sadollah Amir is winning the standup battle so far.
Couture is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amir.
A solid leg kick lands there for Amir.
A jab from Couture misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
Amir blocks a jab.
Couture might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Amir throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Couture's head.
Couture wants to clinch but Amir slips to the side
and Amir counters with a big head kick but Couture shrugs it off.
That has opened up Robert Couture's cut even more.
Couture looks to land a left hand but Amir moved out of range nicely.
Couture avoids the head kick by Amir.
Couture misses with a two punch combination.
Amir misses with a kick to the body.
Amir throws a leg kick
and Amir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Couture misses with a few strikes there.
Couture misses with a looping left.
Couture looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Amir takes one on the button.
Couture dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amir sprawls well. Amir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Couture gets slowly back to his feet.
Couture shoots in for a takedown but Amir shows good takedown defense.
Sadollah Amir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Couture.
Couture takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Couture tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick from Couture misses
and Amir counters with an outside leg kick.
Amir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Amir moves away from the strike by Couture.
Amir takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Couture scores with a nice right hand.
Amir shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Couture throws a series of punches but Amir avoids them all with ease.
Amir defending well as Couture loads up on a big left hand.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Amir moved out of range.
Amir tries a head kick but it misses.
Robert Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture falls off balance throwing a combination
and Amir counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Couture is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Couture rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Amir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Couture drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Couture is looking to take a break and control but Amir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robert Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Couture working away.
Couture lands a decent elbow from side control.
Couture trying to control the action but Amir is working from the bottom.
Couture scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amir sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sadollah Amir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amir controlling the position well.
Couture lands with a punch from half guard.
Amir trying to hold on to Couture's head to control him but Couture postures up.
Couture lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Couture throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Amir makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Amir.
Amir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sadollah Amir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Amir, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sadollah Amir!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skinny Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iron Tager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tager comes into a darkened arena with his song building. MOTOR HEAD kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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300 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Skinny Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iron Tager!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tager scores with a takedown into Boy's guard.
Tager with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tager is in close to Boy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tager.
Tager stopping the sweep attempt from Boy.
Tager postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tager postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tager scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boy looking to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tager drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tager jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tager thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy wants to sweep here but Tager controlling him for the moment.
Tager cracks Boy with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tager avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boy looking for a sweep. Not yet Boy, not yet.
Tager throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tager is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tager working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boy is on top in guard.
Tager looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boy is one step ahead there.
Boy slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tager wants to get back to full guard.
Tager regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tager wants to sweep but no luck.
Boy has gone for a leg lock! Tager slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boy's guard.
Tager cracks Boy with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tager is aware though and is defending well.
Boy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tager looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Tager rolls, trying to escape but Boy keeps control of the position.
Boy is persistently looking for the submission but Tager is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tager breaks Boy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tager is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tager throwing strikes but missing.
Tager postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Boy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tager, into his guard.
Boy forces his way into half guard.
Tager is not content to let Boy control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boy wants to pass to mount but Tager is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iron Tager will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Boy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tager decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boy's guard.
Tager drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tager jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tager doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Boy is tightening it up a little... Tager has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tager reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tager taps out! nice BJJ there by Boy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Skinny Boy!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Whelan Mahoney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Primo Marcello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahoney's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, KISS - Unholy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Whelan Mahoney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Primo Marcello!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcello changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mahoney tries to avoid it but Marcello manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mahoney to the ground. Mahoney escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marcello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marcello.
Mahoney throws a hook but Marcello avoids it easily.
Marcello shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whelan Mahoney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Primo Marcello.
Mahoney connects with a body shot.
Mahoney lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahoney misses with an uppercut. Marcello saw that one coming.
Marcello fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mahoney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marcello takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Marcello looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Mahoney.
It looks like Primo Marcello has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mahoney.
Marcello has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mahoney finds it's way round the side to connect with Marcello's head.
Mahoney lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcello has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mahoney finds it's way round the side to connect with Marcello's head.
Marcello gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mahoney.
Mahoney lands a body shot.
Mahoney jabs Marcello right on the nose. Marcello blinks but takes it well.
Mahoney lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marcello on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marcello is rocked!
Mahoney scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marcello is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahoney finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahoney lands a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mahoney, right into the meat.
Marcello seems to have recovered his senses.
Mahoney scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That has opened up Primo Marcello's cut even more.
Mahoney walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Marcello drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Mahoney swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Marcello's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Whelan Mahoney!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butter Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Meatstock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meatstock is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminem - Not Afraid . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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290 lbs
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278 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Butter Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lou Meatstock!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean thows a body shot but no joy.
Meatstock looks to land a left hand but Bean moved out of range nicely.
Meatstock throws a series of punches but Bean avoids them all with ease.
Meatstock tries to keep at a distance but Bean has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bean.
It looks like Lou Meatstock has been cut.
Meatstock wants to break free but Bean has control.
Meatstock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Meatstock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bean taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bean works on Meatstock's body with a couple of short punches.
Bean leaning against his opponent.
Meatstock tries to circle away but Bean has him pinned against the cage.
Bean lands a shoulder strike.
Bean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bean lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meatstock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bean lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meatstock backwards.
Bean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Bean fails to land.
Bean lands a shoulder strike.
Bean lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meatstock backwards.
Bean fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bean is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Meatstock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bean gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bean.
Bean breaks the clinch.
Meatstock fails to land with a series of punches.
Meatstock seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Bean shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Meatstock is backing up but Bean catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Meatstock covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Bean Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butter Bean!
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