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WB34: Gabor vs. Sotiropoulos PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nunes comes to the cage accompanied by Riverside. Pablo Nunes has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins dives in and grabs Nunes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nunes pushes down on Wilkins's head and hops out.
Wilkins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nunes's guard.
Nunes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilkins defends well.
Nunes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nunes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nunes'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes works his way into full mount!
Nunes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wilkins in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nunes avoids the attempt from Wilkins to control.
Nunes throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wilkins because Nunes loaded up on that one.
Nunes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wilkins is looking to escape.
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.
Wilkins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nunes controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins tries to hold on but Nunes pushes him away.
Nunes controlling his opponent.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Pablo Nunes just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Wilkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilkins shoots for a takedown but Nunes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pablo Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Wilkins.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nunes.
Wilkins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wilkins swings around for an armbar but Nunes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wilkins's guard.
Nunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nunes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wilkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wilkins keeping moving, preventing Nunes from controlling successfully.
Nunes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nunes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wilkins keeping moving, preventing Nunes from controlling successfully.
Nunes is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Nunes dominated that round.
That's time! Nunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nunes scores with a shot to the body.
Wilkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nunes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilkins somewhat.
Wilkins slips under a jab from Nunes.
Nunes fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilkins dodges the punch combination from Nunes.
Nunes clinches up with Wilkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Nunes stalling the fight.
Wilkins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nunes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wilkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pablo Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Wilkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins is working for takedown but Nunes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wilkins tries to score a body lock takedown but Nunes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nunes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wilkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilkins has Nunes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nunes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wilkins has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nunes is trying to keep an underhook but Wilkins manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wilkins is breathing heavily.
Nunes gets back to full guard.
Wilkins has gone for a leg lock! Nunes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wilkins's guard.
Nunes stands up and waves to Wilkins to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wilkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Nunes.
Wilkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nunes avoids it really well and circles away.
Nunes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilkins shoots in but Nunes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wilkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Nunes misses with a double jab.
Wilkins looks for a takedown but Nunes sprawls well.
Nunes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilkins misses with a takedown attempt - Nunes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wilkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nunes tries to avoid it but Wilkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nunes to the ground. Nunes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nunes fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilkins.
Nunes misses with a few strikes there.
Wilkins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nunes sprawls well initially but Wilkins persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nunes wants to get back to full guard.
Wilkins has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nunes defend it? Wilkins steps over the head and cranks it - Nunes is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wilkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Wilkins!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caio Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gale Tempest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almeida comes to the cage accompanied by Blink 182 - Dammit. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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190 lbs
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Good knees
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gale Tempest!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tempest swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tempest connects with a body shot.
Tempest sizes up Almeida with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Almeida moves in looking to clinch but Tempest pushes him off.
Tempest lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tempest fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Almeida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Almeida tries to clinch but Tempest is having none of it.
Almeida clinches up with Tempest and pushes him back against the cage.
Tempest changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Almeida fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Almeida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Almeida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tempest paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tempest uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Almeida tries to clinch up.
Tempest lands a body shot.
Almeida wants to clinch up but Tempest keeps it at a distance.
Tempest lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Almeida at a distance.
Almeida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tempest scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tempest lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Almeida backs up against the cage.
Almeida fails with a takedown attempt.
Almeida tries to move into range but Tempest moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida tries to clinch there but Tempest circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Almeida takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Almeida tries to clinch up.
Tempest bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Almeida's head.
Tempest lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tempest closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A cross from Tempest lands.
Almeida closes the distance and pushes Tempest back into the cage.
Almeida trying to land knees to the body.
Tempest looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Almeida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tempest on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tempest avoiding damage as Almeida throws knees to the body.
Almeida is breathing heavily.
Tempest tries to pull guard but Almeida holds him up against the cage and eventually Tempest drops back down to his feet.
Tempest tries a knee to the head but Almeida blocks it.
Almeida trying to land knees to the body.
Almeida misses with a knee strike.
Almeida avoids a wild elbow strike from Tempest.
Almeida prevents Tempest from breaking the clinch.
Tempest wants the takedown. Almeida is fighting it off but Tempest persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Almeida's guard against the cage.
Almeida wants to stand and escape but Tempest is having none of it.
Tempest is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tempest's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tempest sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Almeida's guard.
Tempest postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Almeida to stand up.
Almeida tries to clinch but Tempest is having none of it.
Tempest scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almeida doesn't manage to clinch there - Tempest circles away.
Tempest scores with a shot to the body.
Almeida moves in looking to clinch but Tempest pushes him off.
Tempest scores with a hook.
Almeida drops his hands momentarily and Tempest takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Almeida is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Tempest.
Almeida moves forwards but Tempest connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tempest swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Almeida.
Almeida tries to clinch up.
Tempest avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tempest moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Almeida drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Almeida moves in looking to clinch but Tempest pushes him off.
Almeida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Almeida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Almeida tries to clinch there but Tempest circles away.
Tempest swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tempest swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Almeida.
Tempest misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tempest lands a jab-cross combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tempest.
Tempest fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gale Tempest is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tempest cracks Almeida with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Almeida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tempest is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Almeida had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Almeida is looking to clinch.
Tempest lands a lovely overhand right.
Almeida ducks right into an uppercut from Tempest.
Tempest is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tempest lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Almeida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tempest paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Tempest.
Tempest moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Almeida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tempest swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Almeida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tempest scores with a body shot.
Almeida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tempest tries to avoid it but Almeida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tempest to the ground. Tempest escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tempest lands a slapping body shot.
Tempest lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tempest bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Almeida has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Tempest keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Almeida is looking to clinch but Tempest is avoiding it.
Almeida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tempest tries to avoid it but Almeida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tempest to the ground. Tempest escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tempest lands a nice hook to Almeida's body. Almeida takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tempest works over Almeida's head and body with a nice combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tempest clobbers Almeida with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tempest stalks Almeida and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Almeida's face. Almeida staggers backwards, shaken.
Almeida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tempest throws a shot to the body.
Tempest connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gale Tempest dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tempest connects with a crisp jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tempest!
Almeida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tempest swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Almeida.
Tempest slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tempest connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice body punch from Tempest.
Tempest throws a right hand that Almeida ducks under and follows up with a left that Almeida also avoids with ease.
Tempest lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Almeida at a distance.
Tempest lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Almeida circles away quickly and effectively.
Almeida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tempest sizes up Almeida with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Almeida. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Almeida takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gale Tempest seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tempest stalks Almeida and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Almeida's face. Almeida staggers backwards, shaken.
Tempest scores with a jab. Almeida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Almeida takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Almeida takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Almeida looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Almeida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Almeida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tempest scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tempest ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tempest scores with a jab to the body.
Tempest looks to land a combination. Almeida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tempest scores with a nice right hand.
Tempest getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tempest scores with a jab to the body.
Tempest fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tempest connects with a jab.
Nice shot by Tempest.
Almeida on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tempest lands a jab to Almeida's midsection.
Tempest clobbers Almeida with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Almeida walks into a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tempest.
Tempest scores with a sloppy right hand. Almeida should have avoided that one.
Tempest throws a combination. Almeida tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tempest throws a one two combo.
Almeida takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Almeida tries to clinch up but Tempest circles away and keeps his distance.
Almeida takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tempest scores with a hook to the body. Almeida takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tempest scores with a body shot.
Tempest lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida fails with a takedown attempt.
Tempest throws a one two combo.
Tempest smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Almeida takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tempest lands with a nice combination. Almeida backs away looking to recover.
Tempest swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tempest throws a one two combo.
Tempest lands with an uppercut that bounces Almeida off the cage and back into rage.
Almeida wants to clinch.
Almeida walks into a stiff left hand from Tempest.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tempest darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Almeida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tempest paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Almeida wants to clinch up but Tempest keeps it at a distance.
Tempest throws a series of punches but Almeida avoids them all with ease.
Tempest ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tempest scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Almeida doesn't seem bothered though.
Tempest cracks Almeida with a good jab.
Tempest has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Almeida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Tempest.
Tempest lands with a cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Tempest scores with a four punch combination!
Tempest lands with a nice body punch.
Almeida on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tempest thuds a left hand into Almeida's body.
Tempest scores with a jab to the body.
Tempest throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tempest with a hook.
Almeida is rocked!
Tempest scores with a jab. Almeida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh Almeida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Almeida moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tempest connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tempest moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tempest lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tempest digs a good body shot into Almeida's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almeida takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Almeida takes one to the chin there.
Tempest with a hook.
Tempest fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tempest swats away the attempt to clinch by Almeida.
Tempest moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tempest will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Almeida seems to have got his legs back now.
Almeida tries to move into range but Tempest moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tempest cracks Almeida with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Almeida takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Almeida moves in looking to clinch but Tempest pushes him off.
Tempest jabs at Almeida's body.
Tempest lands with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Almeida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tempest!
Almeida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tempest.
Tempest punishes Almeida's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Tempest.
A left and a right from Tempest both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tempest fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tempest lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tempest scores with a one two! Almeida had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tempest with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tempest dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Almeida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gale Tempest showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Tempest moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Almeida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tempest thuds a left hand into Almeida's body.
Tempest connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tempest lands a two punch combo.
Tempest connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Almeida momentarily.
Tempest cracks a nice hook into Almeida's ribs.
Almeida is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tempest throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Almeida.
Tempest lands with a nice body punch.
Caio Almeida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tempest lands a two punch combo.
Tempest lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tempest throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Almeida colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Tempest as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Almeida is left battered and dazed whilst Tempest and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gale Tempest!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abe Frohman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huo Samja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frohman comes into the arena with He's Always Abe Frohman blaring out of the sound system. Abe Frohman had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abe Frohman!
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, Huo Samja!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frohman moves into the clinch.
Samja working aggressively here.
Frohman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frohman lands a shot to the body.
Samja takes a knee right on the jaw!
Frohman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Frohman tries a knee to the head but Samja blocks it.
A short left from Frohman.
Nice body punch from Frohman - that landed with a thud.
Samja takes a knee to the side of the body.
Frohman blocking some punches.
Samja cracks Frohman with a nice body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Frohman.
Samja looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samja takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Frohman.
Frohman lands a nice elbow.
Frohman lands a nice uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Frohman.
Frohman taking a breather.
Frohman lands a body shot.
Frohman lands a body punch in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Frohman.
Frohman landing knees to the head.
Frohman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Samja takes a knee right on the jaw!
Frohman scores a nice knee to the body.
Frohman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Samja.
Frohman is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frohman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frohman lands a good knee to the midsection. Samja won't want to take too many of those.
Frohman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frohman slowing the pace effectively.
Frohman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Frohman digs a right hand into Samja's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Samja's gas tank.
Frohman working Samja over with knees to the body.
Frohman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Samja up against the cage.
A short right from Frohman on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Samja.
Samja blocks an uppercut.
Samja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Frohman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Frohman - that landed with a thud.
Frohman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Samja misses with the head strike.
Samja stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Frohman.
Samja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frohman tries to land knees in the clinch but Samja avoids the damage to the body.
Frohman blocks a body shot from Samja.
Samja has a couple of punches blocked by Frohman.
Frohman blocks an uppercut.
Frohman pushes Samja back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Samja throws a punch but it's blocked by Frohman.
Frohman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Samja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Samja lands a left hand.
Frohman blocks a body shot from Samja.
Frohman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Samja avoids it.
Frohman tries a knee to the head but Samja blocks it.
Samja tries to throw a body punch but Frohman avoids it by throwing Samja back against the cage.
Samja misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samja.
Samja on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Samja throws a punch but it's blocked by Frohman.
A hook to the body from Samja.
Samja throws a punch but it's blocked by Frohman.
Samja misses with a body punch.
Frohman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Samja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frohman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Samja blocks it with crossed arms.
Samja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samja misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Samja.
Frohman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frohman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Samja swings wildly with an uppercut but Frohman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frohman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frohman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Samja blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samja.
Samja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Samja working aggressively here.
Samja tries to throw a body punch but Frohman avoids it by throwing Samja back against the cage.
Samja has a couple of punches blocked by Frohman.
Frohman looking to throw knees to the head but Samja is blocking nicely.
Samja misses with some punches.
Samja has a couple of punches blocked by Frohman.
Frohman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Samja prevents a body shot from Frohman.
Samja tries a body shot but Frohman blocks it.
Frohman blocking some punches.
Samja throws a punch but it's blocked by Frohman.
Samja wants to stall.
Samja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frohman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Samja is defending well for now.
Frohman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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.
Samja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samja throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frohmans head.
Frohman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Samja is defending well for now.
Samja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frohman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Frohman blocks an uppercut.
Samja misses with some punches.
Frohman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samja working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Samja swings wildly with an uppercut but Frohman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frohman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Samja has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Frohman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Samja avoids it.
Samja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samja swings wildly with an uppercut but Frohman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samja has a couple of punches blocked by Frohman.
Frohman blocks a body shot from Samja.
Samja throws a punch but it's blocked by Frohman.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frohman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Frohman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Samja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frohman's elbow.
Samja lands a body shot.
Samja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Samja avoiding damage as Frohman throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Frohman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Samja misses with a series of wild punches.
Samja closes the distance but Frohman moves to the side
and Frohman moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Samja.
Abe Frohman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Frohman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Frohman lands with a short shot to the head.
Frohman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frohman backwards.
Frohman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Samja is defending well for now.
Samja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frohman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Samja or not.
Good body shot from Frohman.
Frohman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frohman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Frohman is trying to stall.
Frohman blocks an uppercut.
Frohman landing knees to the body.
Frohman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frohman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Samja is defending well for now.
Frohman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Samja blocks it with crossed arms.
Samja has a couple of punches blocked by Frohman.
Frohman blocks a body shot from Samja.
Samja lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frohman.
Frohman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Samja.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samja throws a punch but it's blocked by Frohman.
Samja has a couple of punches blocked by Frohman.
Samja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samja misses with a punch on the inside.
Samja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frohman backwards.
Frohman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Samja is defending well for now.
Samja lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Samja has a couple of punches blocked by Frohman.
A short right from Samja on the inside.
Samja scores with a hook to the body.
Samja can't find room to land a body shot as Frohman controls the action.
Samja is working Frohman over against the cage.
Samja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Samja softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Samja lands a hook that snaps the head of Frohman backwards.
Samja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frohman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frohman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samja.
Samja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frohman backwards.
Frohman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Samja misses with a punch on the inside.
Samja gets through Frohman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Samja misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Samja.
Samja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Samja avoids the elbow strike from Frohman, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samja misses with a punch to the body.
Frohman blocks an uppercut.
Samja gets through Frohman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frohman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frohman is trying to stall.
Samja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Samja working aggressively here.
Samja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frohman's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Samja fails to land.
Samja on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Frohman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samja misses with some punches.
Frohman crunches a lovely knee into Samja's ribcage.
Frohman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Frohman throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Samja.
Frohman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Frohman missing with knees to the body.
Samja has a couple of punches blocked by Frohman.
Frohman is trying to maintain a safe position but Samja gets an underhook and turns Frohman into the cage.
Frohman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samja working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samja.
Samja throws a punch but it's blocked by Frohman.
Samja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frohman trying to control the position but instead, Samja has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frohman into the cage.
Samja lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Samja fails to land.
Frohman lands a knee to the head.
Samja has a couple of punches blocked by Frohman.
Samja throws a head punch that misses.
Frohman trying to stall but Samja improves his position.
Samja lands a nice uppercut.
Samja working aggressively here.
Frohman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Samja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Samja working aggressively here.
Samja throws a head punch that misses.
Samja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Samja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frohman blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frohman.
Frohman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Samja as Frohman tries to tie him up.
Samja has a couple of punches blocked by Frohman.
Samja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frohman scores a nice knee to the body.
Frohman with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frohman.
Frohman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Samja misses with some punches.
Samja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Samja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frohman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Samja working aggressively here.
Frohman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Samja avoiding damage as Frohman throws knees to the body.
Frohman blocking some punches.
Samja works on Frohman's body with a couple of short punches.
Frohman tries to stall but Samja uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Samja throws a head punch that misses.
Frohman blocking some punches.
A short right from Samja.
Samja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samja tries a body shot but Frohman blocks it.
Samja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frohman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frohman tries to work over Samja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frohman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samja working aggressively here.
Samja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Samja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frohman misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huo Samja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Frohman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Samja checks a leg kick nicely.
Huo Samja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frohman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Samja is looking to clinch but Frohman is avoiding it.
Samja tries to clinch up
and Frohman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Frohman connects with a knee to the head.
Frohman blocking some punches.
Samja misses with the head strike.
Frohman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frohman cracks Samja with a nice body shot.
Frohman looking to slow down the pace here.
Samja misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samja swings wildly with an uppercut but Frohman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Frohman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frohman looking to slow down the pace here.
Frohman lands an elbow inside that Samja shrugs off.
Frohman trying to control the position but instead, Samja has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frohman into the cage.
Samja misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frohman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frohman prevents a body shot from Samja.
Frohman tries a knee to the head but Samja blocks it.
Samja misses with some punches.
Frohman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samja avoids a wild elbow strike from Frohman.
Frohman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Samja throws a head punch that misses.
Frohman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Samja avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frohman.
Frohman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Samja is keeping busy.
Frohman blocks an uppercut.
Samja has a couple of punches blocked by Frohman.
Samja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samja lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frohman or not.
Samja lands a shot to the body.
Samja swings wildly with an uppercut but Frohman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samja misses with a punch on the inside.
Samja softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Samja has a couple of punches blocked by Frohman.
Frohman blocking some punches.
Samja takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frohman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Samja misses with some punches.
Frohman trying to land knees to the body.
Samja working aggressively here.
Frohman blocks a body shot from Samja.
Samja works on Frohman's body with a couple of short punches.
Frohman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samja digs a right hand underneath Frohman's ribcage. Frohman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Samja tries to work over Frohman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frohman tries a knee to the head but Samja blocks it.
Frohman struggles to land a body shot inside as Samja controls his hands.
Samja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samja lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frohman.
Samja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frohman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Frohman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Samja avoids it.
Samja misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frohman.
A short right from Samja.
Samja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frohman misses with a knee to the head.
Frohman blocks an uppercut.
Samja managing to block the knees to the body from Frohman.
Samja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samja blocks the elbow strike.
Samja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samja lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Samja.
Frohman blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Samja fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Frohman.
Samja misses with some punches.
Samja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Samja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frohman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Samja avoiding damage as Frohman throws knees to the body.
Samja swings wildly with an uppercut but Frohman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frohman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Samja throws a punch but it's blocked by Frohman.
Samja throws a punch but it's blocked by Frohman.
A short right from Samja.
Samja blocks the elbow strike.
Frohman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Samja misses with a punch on the inside.
Samja struggles to land a body shot inside as Frohman controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samja.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Samja misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frohman.
Frohman missing with knees to the body.
Frohman misses with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Samja.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frohman.
A short right from Samja.
A short uppercut from Samja.
Samja scores with a shot to the side of Frohman's head.
Samja misses with the head strike.
Samja throws a head punch that misses.
Samja tries a body shot but Frohman blocks it.
Samja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frohman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Frohman blocks an uppercut.
Samja misses with a punch on the inside.
Frohman prevents a body shot from Samja.
Samja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samja.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frohman pushes Samja back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Samja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frohman backwards.
Frohman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Samja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frohman lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huo Samja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Samja 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huo Samja!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Pozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Charuto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charuto has chosen Sergio Mendes - Joga Bontio as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Alan Charuto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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24
175 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Pozzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alan Charuto!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charuto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pozzi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Charuto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Charuto as he connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Charuto, as that shot connected.
Charuto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pozzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Charuto circles away quickly and effectively.
Charuto looks to throw the jab but Pozzi is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Charuto. That snapped Pozzi's head back.
Pozzi shoots for a takedown but Charuto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pozzi misses with a few strikes there.
Charuto throws a hook to the side of Pozzi's head but Pozzi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Charuto works the jab nicely.
Pozzi dodges the punch combination from Charuto.
Pozzi lands with a shot to the body.
Alan Charuto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pozzi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Charuto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Charuto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pozzi circles away quickly and effectively.
Pozzi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice jab there from Charuto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Charuto does no damage.
Charuto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pozzi misses with a combination
and Charuto counters with a three punch combo that has Pozzi backing up. Pozzi nods at Charuto to acknowledge the strikes.
Charuto lands a right hook to the body.
Charuto moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Charuto finds it's target.
Charuto misses with a two punch combination.
Charuto 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.
Charuto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pozzi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pozzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pozzi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Charuto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Charuto is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pozzi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pozzi connects with a jab.
Pozzi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Charuto.
Pozzi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pozzi is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Pozzi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pozzi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pozzi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pozzi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pozzi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pozzi prevents Charuto from improving his position.
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.
Pozzi not doing much here.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ricardo Pozzi just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Pozzi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Charuto counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pozzi is trying to improve his position.
Pozzi sneaks back into half guard.
Charuto looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pozzi tries to get to full guard but Charuto has control of the leg.
Pozzi is pressing down on Charuto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Pozzi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Charuto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Charuto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pozzi counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Alan Charuto has been cut.
Pozzi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Charuto misses with a series of wild punches.
Pozzi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Charuto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Charuto misses with an uppercut.
Pozzi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Charuto did well to prevent Pozzi getting side control.
Pozzi is thwarting Charuto's attempts to control the position.
Pozzi is controlling the pace.
Charuto wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pozzi in particular looking to stall.
Pozzi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pozzi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pozzi content to control rather than advance.
Pozzi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Charuto for as long as he can get away with.
Pozzi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Pozzi moves nicely into side control.
Charuto is breathing heavily.
Pozzi working the body and head with strikes.
Charuto is being controlled here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ricardo Pozzi just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Pozzi lands a nice shot that snaps Charuto's head back.
Pozzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Charuto.
Charuto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pozzi misses with a double jab
and Charuto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Charuto throws a nice looking combination but Pozzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pozzi connects with the punch.
Charuto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Charuto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ricardo Pozzi is winning the standup battle so far.
Charuto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pozzi throws a lazy right hand but Charuto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pozzi takes a swing at Charuto's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pozzi works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pozzi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pozzi looks to land a combination but Charuto avoids it well.
Pozzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charuto was well out of range. Poor timing from Pozzi.
Pozzi takes a swing at Charuto's ribcage but misses.
Charuto throws a jab when Pozzi was well out of range.
Pozzi rushes Charuto and presses him up against the cage.
Pozzi is trying to trip Charuto. He has hold of a leg but Charuto is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pozzi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Charuto 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.
Pozzi cracks Charuto with a solid left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Charuto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pozzi controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Pozzi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alan Charuto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Charuto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pozzi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Charuto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pozzi lands a lovely overhand right.
Pozzi throws a series of punches but Charuto moves out of range.
Charuto slips a jab from Pozzi.
Charuto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pozzi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That has opened up Alan Charuto's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pozzi instigates a clinch.
Charuto letting Pozzi take a breather here.
Pozzi has Charuto pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pozzi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Charuto tumbling to the mat - Pozzi dives into Charuto's guard.
Pozzi controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charuto is working an open guard so Pozzi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Charuto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Charuto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Charuto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Charuto ducks under a wild hook from Pozzi.
Pozzi swings for the body but Charuto moves out of range.
Pozzi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pozzi lands a nice hook to Charuto's body. Charuto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Pozzi misses.
Nice body punch from Pozzi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pozzi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pozzi scores with a jab to the body.
Ricardo Pozzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pozzi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pozzi lands with a cross.
Pozzi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Charuto, pushing him back against the cage.
Pozzi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pozzi controlling the action here.
Pozzi'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pozzi is working for a submission of some sort.
Pozzi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pozzi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Charuto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pozzi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pozzi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ricardo Pozzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pozzi is taking a breather. Charuto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pozzi moves into full mount! Charuto won't be happy about that!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pozzi controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Pozzi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pozzi 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 30:25
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:25
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Pozzi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adivants Stoddlemyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janjalani Abu Bakhar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adivants Stoddlemyer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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195 lbs
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185 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adivants Stoddlemyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Janjalani Abu Bakhar!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoddlemyer clinches up with Abu Bakhar and pushes him back against the cage.
Abu Bakhar is working for takedown but Stoddlemyer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stoddlemyer avoids the elbow strike from Abu Bakhar, against the cage.
Stoddlemyer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stoddlemyer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Abu Bakhar has Stoddlemyer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stoddlemyer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Abu Bakhar tries to pull guard but Stoddlemyer holds him up against the cage and eventually Abu Bakhar drops back down to his feet.
Adivants Stoddlemyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janjalani Abu Bakhar.
Abu Bakhar wants a takedown but no success here.
Stoddlemyer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Abu Bakhar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Abu Bakhar jumps guard but Stoddlemyer stands there with Abu Bakhar around his waist. Abu Bakhar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Abu Bakhar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Abu Bakhar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stoddlemyer uses from the top position.
Abu Bakhar looking for a sweep. Not yet Abu Bakhar, not yet.
Abu Bakhar wants to stand but Stoddlemyer is controlling the position.
Stoddlemyer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stoddlemyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stoddlemyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stoddlemyer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Abu Bakhar trying to control the position.
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.
Stoddlemyer won't allow Abu Bakhar to sweep him here.
Abu Bakhar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Abu Bakhar 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.
Abu Bakhar controls Stoddlemyer momentarily but Stoddlemyer frees himself.
Abu Bakhar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stoddlemyer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoddlemyer wants to stand but Abu Bakhar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Abu Bakhar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Abu Bakhar thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abu Bakhar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Stoddlemyer is now in Abu Bakhar's guard. A big mistake from Abu Bakhar there, giving up the dominant position!
Abu Bakhar 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.
Stoddlemyer tries to stand but Abu Bakhar is controlling from the bottom.
Abu Bakhar wriggles free and stands up.
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 Adivants Stoddlemyer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Abu Bakhar swats away the attempt to clinch by Stoddlemyer.
Abu Bakhar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stoddlemyer tries to clinch there but Abu Bakhar circles away.
Stoddlemyer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abu Bakhar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stoddlemyer tries to clinch but Abu Bakhar is having none of it.
Abu Bakhar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoddlemyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Abu Bakhar.
Abu Bakhar scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoddlemyer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Abu Bakhar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Abu Bakhar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Stoddlemyer is now in Abu Bakhar's guard. A big mistake from Abu Bakhar there, giving up the dominant position!
Stoddlemyer is looking to stand up but Abu Bakhar won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar is looking for a triangle but Stoddlemyer pushes his legs off easily.
Abu Bakhar wants to sweep here but Stoddlemyer controlling him for the moment.
Abu Bakhar is trying to control the position but Stoddlemyer postures up.
Abu Bakhar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stoddlemyer is aware though and is defending well.
Abu Bakhar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Abu Bakhar working a defensive guard here.
Abu Bakhar wants to stand and escape but Stoddlemyer is having none of it.
Abu Bakhar is breathing heavily.
Abu Bakhar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stoddlemyer tries to stand but Abu Bakhar is controlling from the bottom.
Abu Bakhar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stoddlemyer!
Abu Bakhar looking to secure an arm triangle but Stoddlemyer defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stoddlemyer because Abu Bakhar loaded up on that one.
Abu Bakhar has control of Stoddlemyer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stoddlemyer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Abu Bakhar working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Stoddlemyer looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Abu Bakhar! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Janjalani Abu Bakhar!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Ja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Ja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Riddick!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ja is trying to defend but Riddick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Riddick is trying for a kimura here. Ja looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Riddick wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Riddick!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davis Marcus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Crudele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus comes into the arena with "Princes of the Universe," by Queen blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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200 lbs
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195 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Davis Marcus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Crudele!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crudele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crudele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crudele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marcus swinging wildly here.
Marcus tries to clinch up but Crudele circles away and keeps his distance.
Crudele misses with a head kick.
Marcus throws a sloppy head kick
and Crudele holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Marcus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Antonio Crudele has been cut.
Crudele misses with an elbow strike.
Crudele manages to break the clinch.
Crudele misses with a hook.
Crudele moves in looking to clinch but Marcus pushes him off.
Marcus blocks a head kick by Crudele.
Marcus moves out of range as Crudele throws a body kick.
Crudele takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marcus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crudele sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crudele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crudele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crudele tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marcus counters with a one-two to the body.
Crudele looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcus misses with a few strikes there.
Marcus doesn't manage to clinch there - Crudele circles away.
Crudele lands with a slapping head kick.
Marcus closes the distance and pushes Crudele back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crudele avoids it.
Crudele tries to break free but Marcus pushes him back against the cage.
Marcus dodges an elbow strike from Crudele.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marcus.
Crudele breaks from the clinch.
Crudele tried to score with a low kick but Marcus checks it.
Marcus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crudele.
A big left from Crudele misses.
Marcus throws a combination that misses
and Crudele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crudele rushes Marcus and presses him up against the cage.
Marcus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Crudele misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crudele.
Crudele manages to break the clinch.
Marcus swinging wildly here.
Marcus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crudele.
Marcus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Crudele.
Marcus shoots in but no luck this time.
Marcus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Crudele takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crudele.
With the fighters up against the cage, Marcus throws an elbow but misses.
Crudele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marcus's defenses.
Crudele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marcus looks to land a combination but Crudele avoids it well.
Crudele misses with a kick to the body.
Marcus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marcus blocks a head kick by Crudele.
Crudele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marcus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marcus clinches up with Crudele and pushes him back against the cage.
Marcus lands an uppercut.
Crudele blocks an elbow strike from Marcus.
Marcus throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crudele is trying to force a seperation but Marcus has the dominant position.
Marcus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marcus lands a shoulder strike.
Crudele looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crudele throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crudele looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crudele pushes off an throws an elbow but Marcus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crudele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marcus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crudele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis Marcus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crudele throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Antonio Crudele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crudele tries to clinch but Marcus is having none of it.
Marcus misses with a straight right.
Crudele misses with a wild body shot.
Crudele misses with a few strikes there.
Marcus misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick from Crudele lands but Marcus takes it in his stride.
Nice cross by Marcus.
Marcus checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crudele misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crudele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crudele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marcus rushes Crudele and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crudele managing to block the knees to the body from Marcus.
Crudele is trying to maintain a safe position but Marcus gets an underhook and turns Crudele into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marcus.
Marcus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crudele.
Marcus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crudele managing to block the knees to the body from Marcus.
Crudele blocks an elbow strike from Marcus.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A frustrated look appears on Crudele's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crudele is trying to force a seperation but Marcus has the dominant position.
Marcus scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Antonio Crudele's cut even more.
Marcus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marcus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davis Marcus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Crudele's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Crudele dodges the punch combination from Marcus.
A head kick misses from Crudele.
Marcus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davis Marcus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marcus misses with a double jab
and Crudele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marcus throws a wild body kick that Crudele sees coming a mile off.
Crudele lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marcus circles away quickly and effectively.
Davis Marcus is winning the standup battle so far.
Crudele throws a series of punches but Marcus moves out of range.
Crudele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marcus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marcus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marcus rushes Crudele and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crudele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marcus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marcus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crudele circles away.
Crudele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marcus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crudele closes the distance and pushes Marcus back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crudele breaks from the clinch.
Marcus throws a lazy body kick
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Crudele counters with a stiff right hand.
Crudele with a jab.
Crudele is looking to clinch but Marcus is avoiding it.
Crudele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marcus. That did some damage!
Marcus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crudele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crudele tries to clinch up.
Crudele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marcus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crudele.
Crudele thumps Marcus with a low kick.
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!
Crudele goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marcus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crudele.
Crudele feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marcus's calf.
Crudele throws a head kick but Marcus moves out of range.
Crudele clinches with his opponent.
Marcus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcus blocks an elbow strike from Crudele.
Crudele blocks an elbow strike from Marcus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crudele is trying to break free.
Crudele lands an elbow inside.
Marcus tries to land knees in the clinch but Crudele avoids the damage to the body.
Crudele avoids the elbow strike from Marcus, against the cage.
Marcus blocks an elbow strike.
Marcus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crudele is keeping busy.
Crudele pushes off an throws an elbow but Marcus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crudele pushes off an throws an elbow but Marcus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crudele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marcus clinches but Crudele breaks the clinch
and Crudele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marcus's knee momentarily.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown but Crudele shows good takedown defense.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crudele breaks the clinch.
Marcus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crudele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marcus tries to clinch there but Crudele circles away.
Crudele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marcus throws a right and a left that Crudele avoids nicely.
Crudele pushes Marcus away with a front kick.
Marcus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crudele wants to clinch.
Crudele has managed to clinch.
Crudele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marcus's defenses.
Crudele lands an elbow that stopped Marcus in his tracks for a moment.
Crudele has had enough of the clinch but Marcus keeps him there for the moment.
Crudele taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Crudele wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crudele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crudele throws out a loose jab but Marcus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crudele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marcus.
Marcus checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marcus takes the fight into the clinch.
Crudele misses with an elbow strike.
Marcus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marcus misses with a knee to the head.
Marcus blocks the elbow strike.
Crudele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crudele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marcus tries to clinch there but Crudele circles away.
Crudele throws a sloppy head kick and Marcus moves out of range easily.
Marcus tries to bum rush Crudele with a series of wild strikes but Crudele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crudele dodges the punch combination from Marcus.
Crudele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marcus shoots in but Crudele avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davis Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crudele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Crudele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antonio Crudele's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Crudele tries to clinch but Marcus moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crudele.
Crudele throws a sloppy head kick and Marcus moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Marcus misses.
No joy there for Marcus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crudele throws a head kick that misses.
Marcus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crudele lands with a hook. Marcus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crudele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crudele throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Marcus avoids the head kick by Crudele.
Marcus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crudele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marcus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marcus slips a straight right by Crudele.
Crudele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marcus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marcus misses with the combination.
Crudele tries a head kick but it misses.
Marcus misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Crudele throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marcus.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crudele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crudele tries a head kick but it misses.
Crudele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marcus shoots in and drives through. Crudele sprawls well.
Crudele closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marcus taking a breather.
Crudele lands an elbow just above Marcus 's eye.
Marcus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crudele's defenses.
Marcus blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marcus.
Crudele dodges an elbow strike from Marcus.
A bit of stalling here from Crudele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Crudele lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Crudele creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marcus lands an elbow inside.
Marcus scores a nice knee to the body.
Crudele is looking to break free of the clinch but Marcus has double underhooks.
Marcus lands a nice elbow.
Crudele misses with an elbow over the top.
Crudele displaying some good clinch control by pressing Marcus up against the cage.
Marcus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marcus lands a shoulder strike.
Crudele pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Crudele's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crudele has had enough of the clinch but Marcus keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Marcus.
Crudele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crudele trying to stall but Marcus improves his position.
Nice elbow from Marcus.
Marcus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marcus avoids a wild elbow strike from Crudele.
Crudele lands an elbow inside that Marcus shrugs off.
Crudele is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Crudele.
Marcus lands an elbow inside.
Crudele misses with an elbow over the top.
Crudele pressing his opponent against the cage.
Marcus gets through Crudele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marcus looking to throw knees to the head but Crudele is blocking nicely.
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.
Crudele dodges an elbow strike from Marcus.
Crudele wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crudele is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Crudele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crudele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marcus lands an elbow just above Crudele 's eye.
Crudele lands an elbow inside.
Crudele wants to get back to striking at distance but Marcus won't allow it.
Marcus tries to land knees in the clinch but Crudele avoids the damage to the body.
Marcus is working Crudele over against the cage.
Marcus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crudele tries to break free but Marcus pushes him back against the cage.
Marcus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The cut above Antonio Crudele's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Marcus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Crudele is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Crudele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crudele 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Crudele!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Emerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emerson comes into the arena with Laurent Wolf - No Stress blaring out of the sound system. Garcia has chosen Essentials Feat J2K & Dynasty - 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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25
180 lbs
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23
174 lbs
7 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Emerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Emerson as he avoids it easily.
Emerson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emerson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Garcia's half guard.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Garcia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Emerson is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Emerson works his way into full mount!
Garcia is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Emerson has taken his back.
Emerson controlling well, preventing Garcia from escaping the position.
Garcia turns into Emerson and is now in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerson keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Emerson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garcia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garcia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Emerson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Emerson has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Emerson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Emerson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Emerson advances position into side control!
Garcia is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emerson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Garcia!
Garcia is desperately trying to improve his position but Emerson has a good base and remains in mount.
Emerson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Emerson has control of Garcia's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Garcia regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Garcia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Emerson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Garcia is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Garcia and Emerson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Emerson trying to control the position but Garcia is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Emerson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Garcia gets full guard.
Garcia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Emerson defends it easily.
Emerson wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Garcia has an active guard here but Emerson has managed to pass into half guard.
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garcia looks gassed!
Emerson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is trying desperately to improve position.
Emerson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Garcia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Emerson working for a guillotine from mount but Garcia is in no mood to give up.
Garcia sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Emerson is pressing down on Garcia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garcia is holding on for now.
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Emerson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Garcia stuffs the takedown attempt from Emerson. Emerson gets slowly back to his feet.
Emerson looks to land a combination but Garcia avoids it well.
Emerson looks to land a combination but Garcia avoids it well.
Garcia moves in looking to clinch but Emerson pushes him off.
Emerson lands a really nice looking cross but Garcia seems unphased.
Garcia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Emerson finds it's way round the side to connect with Garcia's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Emerson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat.
Emerson misses with a double jab.
Garcia tries to clinch but Emerson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Emerson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Emerson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Emerson trying to pass the guard but Garcia defending well.
Emerson works his way into side control.
Garcia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Emerson pulls his head out easily.
Emerson trying to mount his opponent but Garcia defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Emerson pulls his head out easily.
Emerson works his way into side control.
Garcia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Emerson's best efforts.
Emerson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Garcia.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Emerson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Garcia has escaped the position, nice work there.
Emerson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garcia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to improve position but can't.
Garcia stops Emerson from passing to mount.
Garcia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Emerson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garcia, who protects the arm well.
Garcia gets back to half guard.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Emerson trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away.
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.
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Emerson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Emerson is working for a guillotine from mount but Garcia frees his head quite easily.
Garcia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Emerson pulls his head out easily.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Emerson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Garcia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gabriel Emerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emerson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Garcia is looking to regain half guard here but Emerson keeps moving and retains side control.
Garcia manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Emerson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Emerson blocks the strikes from Garcia.
Emerson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Garcia!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emerson wants to control the pace but Garcia is squirming around nicely.
Garcia is looking to improve his position but Emerson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Garcia to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Garcia shrugs it off.
Emerson prevents Garcia from getting the reversal.
Garcia slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Emerson pulls his head out easily.
Garcia is not content to let Emerson control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Emerson pulls his head out easily.
Emerson blocks the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Emerson has control of the leg.
Emerson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Emerson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emerson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Garcia regains half guard.
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Emerson pulls his head out easily.
Garcia is defending against the submission attempts here by Emerson.
Garcia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Emerson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garcia has his foot on Emerson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Emerson works his way back into a safe position though.
Emerson pushing down on Garcia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boris Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emerson is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Emerson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.
Garcia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Emerson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Emerson's back!
Garcia somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Gabriel Emerson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garcia looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Emerson 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Emerson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pera Vihtahousu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vihtahousu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Konevitsan Kirkonkellot. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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193 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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pera Vihtahousu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanderlei Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vihtahousu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Vihtahousu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vihtahousu was covering up waiting for the punch and Silva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vihtahousu doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vihtahousu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Vihtahousu has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Silva should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Vihtahousu has tightened it up now! Silva 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 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pera Vihtahousu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Sotiropoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ference Gabor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabor has chosen Vendetta as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Sotiropoulos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ference Gabor!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabor slips a jab from Sotiropoulos.
Gabor misses with a body shot.
Sotiropoulos checks a low kick from Gabor.
Gabor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sotiropoulos is trying to defend but Gabor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gabor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sotiropoulos's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gabor lands a nice short elbow.
Sotiropoulos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sotiropoulos.
Gabor throwing strikes but missing.
Sotiropoulos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gabor prevents Sotiropoulos from getting back to his feet.
Sotiropoulos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gabor is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos keeping full guard, as Gabor tries to pass.
Gabor trying to control but Sotiropoulos is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sotiropoulos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gabor is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gabor looks to land a body kick but Sotiropoulos moved away.
Sotiropoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sotiropoulos fails to land with a series of punches.
Sotiropoulos throws out a loose jab but Gabor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gabor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gabor showed some decent athleticism there.
Sotiropoulos is trying to stand back up but Gabor is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gabor is trying to control. Sotiropoulos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gabor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sotiropoulos kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ground and pound from Gabor.
Gabor 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.
Gabor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sotiropoulos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sotiropoulos tries to roll over but Gabor keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sotiropoulos wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sotiropoulos is trying to get back to full guard.
Gabor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gabor is keen to just control but Sotiropoulos is a slippery customer.
Gabor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gabor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabor looks to land a body kick but Sotiropoulos moved away.
Gabor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gabor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gabor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sotiropoulos is fending him off so far but Gabor persists. Nope, Sotiropoulos circles away and we're back to standing.
Sotiropoulos takes a swing at Gabor's ribcage but misses.
Sotiropoulos drops Gabor with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gabor looks back up at him and smiles so Sotiropoulos waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Gabor is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sotiropoulos scores with a body shot.
Gabor is still on wobbly legs! Can Sotiropoulos finish him?
Gabor looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sotiropoulos looks to land a right hand but Gabor moved out of range.
Gabor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gabor seems to have recovered his senses.
Gabor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Sotiropoulos dominated that round.
That's time! Sotiropoulos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gabor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sotiropoulos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gabor somewhat.
Sotiropoulos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gabor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sotiropoulos misses the jab.
Gabor shoots in and bounces Sotiropoulos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sotiropoulos wants to stand but Gabor is controlling the position.
Gabor wants to pass the guard but Sotiropoulos is keeping the position.
Sotiropoulos pulls Gabor in close to his closed guard and prevents Gabor from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gabor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sotiropoulos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sotiropoulos keeping moving, preventing Gabor from controlling successfully.
Gabor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Decent striking displayed by Sotiropoulos there.
Gabor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sotiropoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Gabor.
Gabor slips a straight right by Sotiropoulos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sotiropoulos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gabor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sotiropoulos.
Gabor staying out of range there.
Gabor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gabor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gabor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sotiropoulos is looking to escape.
Gabor with shots to the head and body - Sotiropoulos looks very uncomfortable down there.
It looks like George Sotiropoulos has been cut.
Sotiropoulos's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Gabor with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gabor.
Sotiropoulos is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gabor wants to control the pace but Sotiropoulos is squirming around nicely.
Gabor with shots to the head and body - Sotiropoulos looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sotiropoulos tries to hold on but Gabor pushes him away.
Gabor throwing strikes here but Sotiropoulos is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sotiropoulos tries to buck Gabor off but he can't manage it.
Sotiropoulos is squirming around, avoiding Gabor's attempts to control the action.
Sotiropoulos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gabor goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sotiropoulos turns into him and now he's in Gabor's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabor wants to stand and escape but Sotiropoulos is having none of it.
Sotiropoulos is looking to stand up but Gabor won't let him.
Sotiropoulos stops Gabor from standing up.
Sotiropoulos wants to control from the top but Gabor keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ference Gabor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on George Sotiropoulos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gabor shoots in for a double leg but Sotiropoulos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gabor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sotiropoulos.
Gabor throws a sloppy head kick and Sotiropoulos moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Gabor.
A telegraphed right hand from Sotiropoulos misses the target.
Sotiropoulos checks a low kick from Gabor.
Gabor throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sotiropoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gabor looks to land a right hand but Sotiropoulos moved out of range.
Sotiropoulos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Sotiropoulos misses.
Gabor has a takedown stuffed.
George Sotiropoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ference Gabor.
Gabor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sotiropoulos.
Sotiropoulos throws a nice looking combination but Gabor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sotiropoulos throws a hook to the side of Gabor's head but Gabor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gabor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Gabor or perhaps it was just good defense by Sotiropoulos which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gabor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sotiropoulos loads up on a big right hand but Gabor slips the punch.
Gabor staying out of range there.
Gabor moves out of range of the strikes.
Gabor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sotiropoulos.
Gabor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sotiropoulos tries to avoid it but Gabor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sotiropoulos to the ground. Sotiropoulos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sotiropoulos thows a body shot but no joy.
Gabor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sotiropoulos sprawls well. Sotiropoulos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gabor gets slowly back to his feet.
Sotiropoulos loads up on a big right hand but Gabor slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Gabor's shoulder, as Gabor tries to avoid the shot.
Good work by Sotiropoulos as he checks the leg kick.
Gabor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sotiropoulos pinned against the cage. Sotiropoulos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
George Sotiropoulos is winning the standup battle so far.
Sotiropoulos missing with a left hand there. Gabor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gabor defending well as Sotiropoulos loads up on a big left hand.
Gabor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gabor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four 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.
Gabor misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big right from Sotiropoulos misses.
Sotiropoulos scores with a jab. Gabor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gabor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gabor throws a lazy right hand but Sotiropoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gabor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gabor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sotiropoulos controlling the position well.
Gabor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gabor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Sotiropoulos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sotiropoulos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Sotiropoulos!
George Sotiropoulos is the new lightweight champion!
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