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AFC Fight Night 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iggy Steve (ranked 8175 p4p, 640 weight class) and Ethan Brown (ranked 21780 p4p, 683 weight class). Steve comes into the arena with The Vamps-Wake Up blaring out of the sound system. Iggy Steve could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ethan Brown's chin.
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iggy Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ethan Brown!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steve.
A low kick from Brown misses
and Steve moves into the clinch.
Brown stalling.
Steve tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks.
Steve breaks the clinch.
Steve is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iggy Steve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steve half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steve sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Steve, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steve goes for a double leg but Brown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brown continues to drive forward.
Steve tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brown defends well and Steve ends up having to push Brown into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Steve sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steve lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Steve misses with a takedown
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Steve has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steve leaning against his opponent.
Steve utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Steve - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Steve jumps into guard, dragging Brown to the mat.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Steve has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Steve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steve wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Brown manages to pass to side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the action but Steve is working from the bottom.
Steve looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown misses with a jab to the body
and Steve moves into the clinch.
Steve tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Steve changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steve seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
Brown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Steve goes for a takedown attempt but Brown pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Steve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steve swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Steve avoiding damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steve wants a takedown but no success here.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Steve pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steve defends well and Brown ends up having to push Steve into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iggy Steve dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Steve moves into the clinch.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Steve breaks from the clinch.
Steve rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steve jumps guard and drags Brown to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brown wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving.
Steve wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown postures up in Steve's guard and throws a big left but Steve blocks it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brown trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brown gets tackled into the cage by Steve. Steve maintains the clinch.
Steve gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
Steve stops a takedown attempt from Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve manages to break the clinch.
Brown misses with a leg kick
and Steve counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steve shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Steve keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Steve moves into the clinch.
Brown is looking for a takedown.
Iggy Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Brown.
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage.
Steve misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steve looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Steve looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Brown throws a chopping leg kick but Steve manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Steve stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Brown steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steve.
Steve closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Steve pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steve defends it nicely.
Steve shoots and misses
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Steve will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Steve. Steve gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steve is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iggy Steve dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brown lands with a kick to the temple. Steve shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brown fails with the takedown
and Steve counters by moving into the clinch.
Brown leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brown tries for a takedown but Steve manages to get underhooks.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Steve pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Iggy Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Brown.
Steve moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Steve is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is trying to drag Steve to the mat but Steve just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Steve pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Steve gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steve as Brown tries to tie him up.
Steve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steve counters with a straight that turns Brown's legs to rubber! Steve pushes forward with more strikes and Brown goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iggy Steve!
After winning the bout, Iggy Steve thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Moses (ranked 21790 p4p, 748 weight class) and Ari Ahikaroa (ranked 8485 p4p, 658 weight class). Ari Ahikaroa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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220 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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202 lbs
2 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean Moses!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ari Ahikaroa!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moses tries to clinch
and Ahikaroa counters with a three punch combo that has Moses backing up. Moses nods at Ahikaroa to acknowledge the strikes.
Ahikaroa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moses's guard.
Ahikaroa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moses. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ahikaroa wants to get up but he can't break Moses's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Moses has his hands on Ahikaroa's head, controlling the position.
Ahikaroa won't allow Moses to sweep him here.
My spies in All Star Performance Institute inform me that Ahikaroa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahikaroa wants to control from the top but Moses keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahikaroa wants to get up but he can't break Moses's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ahikaroa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Moses, up you get!
Ahikaroa shoots in and gets a takedown into Moses's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahikaroa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moses is keeping the position for now.
Ahikaroa stopping the sweep attempt from Moses.
We've been hearing good reports from Moses's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ahikaroa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moses's guard.
Ahikaroa postures up in Moses's guard and throws a big left but Moses blocks it.
Moses manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahikaroa manages to get himself to full guard.
Moses works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Moses wants to take a breather but Ahikaroa is having none of it.
Moses is thwarting Ahikaroa's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moses is working for a submission of some sort.
Ahikaroa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahikaroa is not content to let Moses control the position.
Ahikaroa wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahikaroa trying to hold on to Moses's head to control him but Moses postures up.
Moses is trying to control. Ahikaroa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ahikaroa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moses 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.
Moses is thwarting Ahikaroa's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moses decides to stand and escape the position.
Moses shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ahikaroa sprawls well. Ahikaroa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moses gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Ahikaroa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ahikaroa has managed to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahikaroa stalls.
Ahikaroa just leaning against Moses, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Ahikaroa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Moses has his takedown stuffed
and Ahikaroa counters with a three punch combo that has Moses backing up. Moses nods at Ahikaroa to acknowledge the strikes.
Ahikaroa drops Moses with a beautiful combination! Moses stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ahikaroa is looking for the KO!
Moses is rocked!
It looks like Sean Moses has been cut.
Moses falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ahikaroa counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Moses off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Ahikaroa follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Moses was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ari Ahikaroa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Murphy (ranked 7102 p4p, 478 weight class) and Donald Markham (ranked 22426 p4p, 566 weight class). Murphy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Battering Ram - 'Come Out and Fight' Irish Folk. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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151 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donald Markham!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Markham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murphy swivels and escapes.
We've been informed that Markham has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Murphy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Markham is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Murphy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Markham tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Markham missing with punches from the bottom.
Murphy trying to control the action but Markham is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is trying to work for a kimura but Markham is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Markham wants to get back to full guard.
Markham trying to control here.
Murphy stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Markham to get to his feet.
Murphy darts in and clinches Markham up against the cage.
Markham successfully pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markham can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murphy controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Markham is on top in guard.
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markham wants to get up but he can't break Murphy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Markham wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Markham wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markham sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murphy striking off his back but it's not causing Markham any problems.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Markham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice body kick there by Murphy.
Markham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Markham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Markham takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Markham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murphy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Markham is looking to take this one to the mat.
Daniel Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Markham.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy is struggling to control the position.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Markham is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Murphy can't fight it off and eventually Markham manages to take the fight to the floor. Murphy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Murphy pushes Markham off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Murphy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Markham as Murphy shoots in.
Markham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Markham looks to move away, Murphy throws a big counter combo but Markham just gets out of the way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murphy or perhaps it was just good defense by Markham, which made it look bad.
Markham closes the distance and clinches up with Murphy, looking for a takedown. Markham pushes Murphy against the cage but Murphy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Murphy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Markham avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Murphy dives in for a single leg takedown but Markham sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy clinches up with Markham and pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markham can do to turn this around?
Markham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Markham content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murphy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Markham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murphy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Markham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Markham motions for Murphy to come forward. Markham throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Markham slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Markham takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Markham circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markham closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Murphy quickly recovers to half guard.
Markham is working for a kimura but Murphy is defending it quite comfortably.
Murphy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Markham is trying to work for a kimura but Murphy is defending well.
Murphy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Markham on the ground.
Murphy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is looking to escape.
Markham wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
Markham tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murphy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Markham slows the pace down in half guard.
Markham wants to take a breather but Murphy is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Markham shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Markham shoots for a takedown but Murphy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daniel Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Markham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Markham shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murphy defends it nicely.
Markham is breathing heavily.
Murphy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Murphy showed some decent athleticism there.
Markham scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Murphy manages to mount him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Murphy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Markham tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Markham to the ground. Markham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy rushes Markham and presses him up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Markham being controlled against the cage.
Markham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Markham throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Markham circles away and keeps his distance.
Markham is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markham pinned against the cage. Markham gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Markham drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murphy defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murphy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Markham to the ground. Murphy is now in Markham's guard.
Markham has his feet on Murphy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Markham tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Markham shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense.
Markham fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Murphy as Markham shoots in.
Markham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murphy darts in looking for a takedown but Markham gets double underhooks and turns Murphy into the cage.
Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown but Markham sprawls well. He's pushed Murphy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Murphy goes for a double leg but Markham avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Markham continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markham stuffs the takedown.
Murphy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Markham!
Donald Markham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Markham wants to control but Murphy postures up.
Murphy stands up and beckons Markham to his feet.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Murphy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Markham circles away.
Markham feints and as Murphy raises his hands in defense, Markham changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Markham stops Murphy from standing up.
Murphy is trying to control the position but Markham postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markham stands up and waves to Murphy to follow him.
Markham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Markham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Markham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy is looking for a counter combo.
Murphy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Markham.
Murphy lands with an overhand left.
Murphy lands a two punch combo.
Markham is rocked!
Murphy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Markham is looking to stand back up but Murphy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Markham.
Markham is still in real trouble! Can Murphy finish 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!
Markham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Markham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markham trying to control from the bottom.
Murphy is controlling the pace.
Markham seems to have recovered his senses.
Markham is refusing to be controlled, as Murphy sits in half guard.
Markham is trying is best to control the position here.
Donald Markham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy stands up and beckons Markham to join him on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donald Markham.
I think Murphy 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Murphy!
After the fight, Daniel Murphy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Simmons (ranked 6022 p4p, 269 weight class) and Jason Tolevski (ranked 8606 p4p, 316 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gregory Simmons!
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, Jason Tolevski!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tolevski.
Simmons is looking to regain half guard here but Tolevski keeps moving and retains side control.
Simmons is trying to control Tolevski's posture but Tolevski avoids it.
Simmons is being controlled here.
Tolevski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmons keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolevski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simmons has escaped the position, nice work there.
Simmons on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simmons tries to get out of the position.
Tolevski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmons keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolevski tries to move to mount but Simmons blocks the move with his legs.
Simmons trying to control but Tolevski flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Tolevski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tolevski keeps control of the position as Simmons tries to break free.
Simmons showing good submission defense here.
Simmons can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
What can Simmons do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Simmons covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Tolevski tightening his grip on Simmons, looking for the choke.
We've been hearing good reports from Simmons's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Simmons turns into Tolevski and is now in his guard.
Simmons has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simmons's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons tries to stand but Tolevski is controlling from the bottom.
Simmons throws a big elbow that misses.
Simmons slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simmons passes Tolevski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tolevski kicks Simmons off and gets back to his feet.
Simmons shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tolevski pinned against the cage. Tolevski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolevski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simmons is fending him off so far but Tolevski persists. Nope, Simmons circles away and we're back to standing.
Tolevski tries to close the distance and clinch but Simmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simmons pushes Tolevski up against the cage in a clinch.
Tolevski wants a takedown but no success here.
Tolevski trying to stall but Simmons improves his position.
Simmons ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Simmons no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tolevski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tolevski postures up and lands a big shot to Simmons's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tolevski trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Tolevski will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Simmons decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolevski is looking for a sweep. Simmons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simmons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tolevski on the ground.
Tolevski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Simmons scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tolevski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Simmons manages to pass to mount!
Simmons pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tolevski is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolevski can't escape the position.
Tolevski throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Simmons is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tolevski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tolevski shrugs it off.
Gregory Simmons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tolevski tries to hold on but Simmons pushes him away.
Simmons swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tolevski is now in Simmons's guard. A big mistake from Simmons there, giving up the dominant position!
Tolevski wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Simmons looking to control.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Tolevski from controlling successfully.
Tolevski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolevski drops back looking for a leg! Simmons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simmons manages to kick Tolevski off! Tolevski jumps back into Simmons's guard.
Tolevski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tolevski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolevski wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Simmons throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tolevski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Simmons is not content to let Tolevski control the position.
Simmons tries to control but Tolevski manages to take his back.
Tolevski working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is trying to break free.
Simmons is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Simmons grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Tolevski scores with punches and elbows.
Simmons tries to escape but Tolevski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Simmons wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tolevski has the hooks in. Simmons is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Tolevski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Simmons shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Simmons was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Simmons trying to control the action but Tolevski is working from the bottom.
Tolevski regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolevski trying to control here.
Tolevski manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons trying to control but Tolevski is working from the bottom.
Tolevski 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.
Simmons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simmons is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tolevski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Simmons won't allow Tolevski to sweep him here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Simmons dives in and scores a takedown into Tolevski's guard.
Tolevski wants to sweep here but Simmons controlling him for the moment.
Simmons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Tolevski keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons trying to move into half guard but instead Tolevski has managed to sweep!
Simmons working a defensive guard here.
Simmons wants to stand and escape but Tolevski is having none of it.
Simmons throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Tolevski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simmons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simmons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tolevski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simmons wants to control the position but Tolevski says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Simmons won't allow Tolevski to pass to mount.
Tolevski keeps trying to improve his position.
Simmons wants to get back to full guard.
Tolevski blocks the strikes from Simmons.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simmons.
Tolevski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gregory Simmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Tolevski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Simmons darts in and clinches Tolevski up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Tolevski.
I've got Tolevski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jason Tolevski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bill Como (ranked 3830 p4p, 188 weight class) and Rex Ruger (ranked 5750 p4p, 260 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Como!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Ruger!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Como fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bill Como seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Como looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've been hearing good reports from Como's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Como tries to bench press Ruger off him but Ruger keeps the position.
Ruger postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Como is looking for a sweep.
Como gets back to half guard.
Ruger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Como's head.
Como blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruger.
Como has hold of Ruger's hands but Ruger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ruger looks to land a strike but Como avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Como being controlled here, momentarily.
Ruger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Como wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruger is looking to work some ground and pound but Como has wrist control.
Como kicks Ruger off and gets to his feet.
Como looks to land a combination but Ruger avoids it well.
Ruger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Como did well to prevent Ruger getting side control.
Ruger lands with a punch from half guard.
Ruger wants to take a breather but Como is having none of it.
Ruger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Como is rocked!
Nice strikes from Ruger there.
Oh Como is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruger lands a big elbow - Como is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Ruger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Ruger!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cain Alvarado (ranked 24217 p4p, 558 weight class) and Alonzo Green (ranked 21543 p4p, 596 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Alvarado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alonzo Green!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green cracks the inside of Alvarado's front leg.
Alvarado doesn't manage to clinch there - Green circles away.
Green is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alonzo Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green lands a slapping body shot.
Alvarado misses with a takedown attempt - Green sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alvarado shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvarado.
Green throws a body punch but Alvarado moves out of range.
Alvarado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Green throws a hook to the side of Alvarado's head but Alvarado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Green dodges the punch combination from Alvarado.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alvarado or perhaps it was just good defense by Green, which made it look bad.
Green now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Alvarado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green looks to land a combination but Alvarado avoids it well.
Green stuffs the takedown attempt from Alvarado. Alvarado gets slowly back to his feet.
Green scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Green blocks a head kick by Alvarado.
Green lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvarado circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvarado walks into a straight right hand from Green.
Green rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alvarado shoots in for a double leg but Green sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Green lands a left and a right that send Alvarado crashing to the mat, dazed. Green thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Alvarado is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Alvarado flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Alvarado is out cold! Green holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alonzo Green!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Afonso Aloisio (ranked 5042 p4p, 413 weight class) and Ross Gleeson (ranked 4682 p4p, 399 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Afonso Aloisio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ross Gleeson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aloisio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gleeson in his tracks.
Aloisio lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aloisio takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Aloisio misses with a body kick.
Aloisio throws a shot from downtown. Gleeson moves away and avoids it.
Aloisio is looking to chop away at Gleeson's legs.
Gleeson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aloisio.
Aloisio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aloisio lands with a right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Aloisio!
Gleeson throws a sloppy head kick and Aloisio moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aloisio misses with a kick to the body.
Gleeson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gleeson misses with a low kick.
Aloisio blocks a head kick by Gleeson.
A head kick misses from Gleeson.
Gleeson scores with a nice strike.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aloisio lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gleeson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gleeson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gleeson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gleeson misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gleeson throws out a leg kick but Aloisio moves out of range and Gleeson only half commits.
Aloisio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Gleeson misses.
Gleeson throws a head kick but Aloisio moves out of range.
Gleeson tries a head kick but it misses.
Aloisio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aloisio throws a leg kick but Gleeson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gleeson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A leg kick checked by Gleeson.
Aloisio feints a jab promting Gleeson to slip. Aloisio then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gleeson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Aloisio misses with a hook
and Gleeson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Aloisio is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gleeson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aloisio's calf.
Aloisio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aloisio ducks under a wild hook from Gleeson.
Gleeson moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gleeson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Aloisio - the referee stops the clock and Gleeson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Aloisio. Gleeson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A left and a right from Gleeson both land. Nice combination.
Gleeson scores with a sloppy right hand. Aloisio should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Gleeson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gleeson avoids the head kick by Aloisio.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aloisio. Gleeson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gleeson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gleeson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aloisio throws a wild body kick that Gleeson sees coming a mile off.
Aloisio throws a push kick but Gleeson slaps the foot to one side.
Aloisio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gleeson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aloisio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aloisio tries to work over Gleeson's front leg with a kick but Gleeson checks it.
Gleeson is looking for the big counter here.
Gleeson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Aloisio if he has to take too many more of those.
Aloisio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gleeson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Aloisio throws a head kick that misses.
Aloisio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aloisio throws a body kick that misses.
Aloisio tried to score with a low kick but Gleeson checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gleeson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A jab from Gleeson misses.
Aloisio throws a counter high kick but Gleeson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Gleeson.
Aloisio is breathing heavily.
Gleeson checks a low kick from Aloisio.
Gleeson moves out of range of the body kick from Aloisio.
Gleeson throws out a counter right but Aloisio avoids it with no problem.
Gleeson avoids the head kick by Aloisio.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gleeson, as that shot connected.
Aloisio throws a head kick that misses
and Gleeson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aloisio's knee momentarily.
Aloisio tries a head kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gleeson, right into the meat.
That kick from Gleeson tenderised Aloisio's leg. Aloisio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aloisio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aloisio will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gleeson lands a front kick.
Good leg kick by Gleeson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Aloisio misses the target.
No joy there for Gleeson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gleeson scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio throws a big shot that misses.
Aloisio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aloisio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gleeson misses with a hook. Aloisio ducked under it nicely.
Gleeson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Aloisio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gleeson connects with an inside leg kick.
Gleeson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice combination there by Gleeson.
Gleeson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aloisio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gleeson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aloisio throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gleeson blocks a head kick by Aloisio.
Danga de danga de dang - Gleeson scores with a four punch combination!
Aloisio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gleeson.
Aloisio looks for the body kick but Gleeson saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Gleeson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gleeson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A jab from Gleeson finds it's way through Aloisio's defenses.
Gleeson is looking to score with low kicks.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Aloisio might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Aloisio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aloisio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aloisio backing away here, and Gleeson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Aloisio throws a low kick but Gleeson avoids it.
Gleeson misses with a looping left.
Gleeson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A solid body kick from Gleeson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gleeson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ross Gleeson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gleeson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aloisio takes a swing at Gleeson's ribcage but misses.
Aloisio thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gleeson if he has to take too many more of those.
Aloisio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gleeson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gleeson misses with a low kick.
Aloisio scores with a head kick. Gleeson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Aloisio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gleeson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aloisio throws a head kick that misses
and Aloisio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gleeson throws a right hand that Aloisio ducks under and follows up with a left that Aloisio also avoids with ease.
Gleeson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gleeson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aloisio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gleeson.
Gleeson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gleeson slips under a jab from Aloisio.
Aloisio misses with a body kick.
Gleeson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lazy left from Gleeson finds it's target.
Aloisio throws out a leg kick but Gleeson moves out of range and Aloisio only half commits.
Gleeson throws a fast counter high kick but Aloisio manages to duck under it in time.
Aloisio cracks Gleeson with an open hand slap.
Aloisio looks to land a left hand but Gleeson moved out of range nicely.
Gleeson keeps Aloisio at a distance using the push kick.
Aloisio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Gleeson. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gleeson lands a nice hook to Aloisio's body. Aloisio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aloisio blocks a head kick by Gleeson.
Aloisio swings for the body but Gleeson moves out of range.
Gleeson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aloisio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gleeson.
Gleeson dodges the punch combination from Aloisio.
Gleeson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aloisio looks to land a left hand but Gleeson moved out of range nicely.
Gleeson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gleeson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aloisio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aloisio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gleeson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aloisio scores with a body shot.
Gleeson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gleeson tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Aloisio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aloisio takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gleeson is breathing heavily.
Aloisio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Aloisio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gleeson.
Gleeson lands a head kick. Aloisio smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Aloisio has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Aloisio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aloisio misses with a hook. Gleeson ducked under it nicely.
Gleeson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aloisio is able to avoid easily.
Aloisio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aloisio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gleeson throws a leg kick but Aloisio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aloisio tests Gleeson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gleeson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aloisio misses with a body kick.
Aloisio throws a head kick but Gleeson moves out of range.
Aloisio throws a head kick that Gleeson semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gleeson counters with a nice leg kick.
Gleeson looks to land a combination but Aloisio avoids it well.
Aloisio misses with a body punch
and Gleeson counters with a stiff right hand.
Aloisio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gleeson blocks a leg kick.
Gleeson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Aloisio wants to slow Gleeson down by chopping away at his legs.
Aloisio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aloisio blocks a head kick by Gleeson.
Gleeson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Gleeson misses
and Aloisio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aloisio throws a hook but Gleeson avoids it easily.
Gleeson throws out a counter right but Aloisio avoids it with no problem.
Gleeson misses with a low kick as Aloisio jumps back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gleeson misses with a straight left.
Aloisio throwing a counter right hand but Gleeson manages to avoid it.
Gleeson loads up on a big right hand but Aloisio slips the punch.
Gleeson missing with a left hand there. Aloisio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ross Gleeson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gleeson misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Gleeson 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!
Aloisio throws a sloppy head kick and Gleeson moves out of range easily.
Aloisio scores with a punch to the head.
Gleeson takes one to the side of the head.
Gleeson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gleeson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gleeson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aloisio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gleeson checks it well.
Aloisio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gleeson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aloisio.
Gleeson unleashes a big counter combination but Aloisio bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Aloisio blocks a jab.
Gleeson looks to land a combination but Aloisio avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aloisio throws a wild body kick that Gleeson sees coming a mile off.
Gleeson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Aloisio missing with a left hand there. Gleeson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aloisio throws a leg kick but Gleeson checks it.
Gleeson misses with a series of wild punches.
Aloisio throws a big counter combination but Gleeson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aloisio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by Gleeson.
Gleeson misses with a head kick.
Gleeson throws a series of punches but Aloisio moves out of range.
Gleeson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gleeson moves out of range of the leg kick from Aloisio.
Gleeson misses the shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Aloisio.
Gleeson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Aloisio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aloisio blocks the body kick.
Gleeson throws a head kick but Aloisio moves out of range.
Gleeson blocks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aloisio checks a leg kick.
Aloisio missing with a left hand there. Gleeson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gleeson lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gleeson misses with a head kick.
Aloisio half committed to a counter leg kick.
Aloisio tries to land a front kick but Gleeson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gleeson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gleeson moves out of range as Aloisio throws a body kick.
Gleeson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aloisio looks to throw a body kick
letting Gleeson counter with a right hand.
Gleeson moves out of range as Aloisio strikes.
Aloisio throws a leg kick but Gleeson checks it.
Gleeson blocks a head kick by Aloisio.
Aloisio lands with a slapping head kick.
Aloisio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gleeson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aloisio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gleeson scores with a kick to the body.
Gleeson scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio avoids the head kick by Gleeson.
Aloisio is looking to counter with head kicks.
Gleeson throws a shot to the body.
Gleeson throws a big shot that misses.
Gleeson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aloisio tries to land a front kick but Gleeson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Gleeson.
A counter left hand to the body from Aloisio misses its target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gleeson.
Gleeson misses with a body kick.
Gleeson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gleeson lands a body shot.
Gleeson checks a leg kick nicely.
Aloisio throws a front kick aimed at Gleeson's knee but Gleeson avoids it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aloisio.
Aloisio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio moves out of range of the body kick from Gleeson.
Aloisio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aloisio does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aloisio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gleeson misses with a low kick as Aloisio jumps back.
Gleeson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gleeson throws a solid leg kick but Aloisio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gleeson.
Aloisio throws a leg kick but Gleeson moved away.
Gleeson flicks out a counter leg kick but Aloisio steps away.
Decent striking displayed by Gleeson there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aloisio, as that shot connected.
Aloisio throws a leg kick which misses Gleeson's front leg but catches the back leg as Gleeson tries to avoid it.
Aloisio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gleeson throws a front kick that sends Aloisio stumbling back into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gleeson. That's going to slow Aloisio down.
Afonso Aloisio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gleeson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Gleeson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gleeson 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Gleeson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Dann (ranked 8656 p4p, 666 weight class) and Bupe Mubanga (ranked 21971 p4p, 740 weight class). Brian Dann has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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29
196 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
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235 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Dann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bupe Mubanga!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Dann. No joy for Mubanga on that attempt.
Mubanga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mubanga lands a body shot.
A head kick by Dann misses
and Mubanga counters with a three punch combo that has Dann backing up. Dann nods at Mubanga to acknowledge the strikes.
Mubanga gets caught napping as Dann dives in and scores a takedown. Mubanga manages to retain guard.
Mubanga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dann.
Mubanga keeping full guard, as Dann tries to pass.
Mubanga keeping moving, preventing Dann from controlling successfully.
Dann stopping the sweep attempt from Mubanga.
Dann sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dann scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mubanga is trying to keep Dann in close.
Dann might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dann advances position into side control!
Dann wants to control but Mubanga is keeping him busy.
Dann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mubanga has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
Dann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mubanga takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dann decides to stand back up.
Mubanga tries to keep at a distance but Dann has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dann goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mubanga prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dann slowing the pace effectively.
Dann manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dann changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mubanga fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mubanga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mubanga but Mubanga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Dann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mubanga lands a head kick. Dann smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mubanga throws a head kick that misses
and Dann counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mubanga is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dann instigates a clinch.
Dann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dann.
Dann trying to control the action but Mubanga is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dann advances to full mount.
Dann with shots to the head and body - Mubanga looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dann lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dann cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mubanga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Dann dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mubanga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dann but Dann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mubanga ducks under a wild hook from Dann.
Dann bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dann 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.
Dann has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mubanga!
Dann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dann cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubanga is working to get back to half guard.
Mubanga is in a horrible position here. Dann smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dann trying to control but Mubanga is having none of it.
Dann lands with some strikes.
Mubanga is squirming around, avoiding Dann's attempts to control the action.
Dann lands a big shot there that rocks Mubanga but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dann controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dann cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dann with a couple of short strikes.
Mubanga is rocked!
Mubanga defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dann.
Mubanga is still in real trouble! Can Dann finish him?
Mubanga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mubanga seems to have recovered his senses.
Dann trying to control but Mubanga is having none of it.
Dann prevents Mubanga from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dann postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mubanga looks a forlorn figure.
Dann is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mubanga can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dann with shots to the head and body - Mubanga looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mubanga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dann controlling from the full mount.
Mubanga is squirming around, avoiding Dann's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dann postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mubanga looks a forlorn figure.
Dann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mubanga is looking to escape.
Dann is working for a guillotine from mount but Mubanga frees his head quite easily.
Dann putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Dann dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mubanga tries to clinch but Dann is having none of it.
Dann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mubanga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dann's waist but Dann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mubanga off to one side.
Dann moves into the clinch successfully.
Mubanga tries to pull guard but Dann forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dann throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mubanga blocks it with crossed arms.
Dann dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dann lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann trying to control the pace.
Dann trying to control from half guard but Mubanga is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mubanga holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mubanga can do to turn this around?
Let's hope that Mubanga has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mubanga wants to get back to full guard.
Mubanga missing with punches from the bottom.
Dann trying to control the action but Mubanga is working from the bottom.
Mubanga won't allow Dann to pass to mount.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Mubanga just misses with a punch to the body.
Brian Dann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dann shoots in and bounces Mubanga off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mubanga's head.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mubanga manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dann throws an elbow but misses.
Dann tries to pull guard but Mubanga won't allow it.
Mubanga drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brian Dann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bupe Mubanga.
Dann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mubanga just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dann managing to block the knees to the body from Mubanga.
Dann tries for a takedown. No joy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mubanga being controlled against the cage.
Dann looking for a takedown.
Dann fails to pull guard.
Mubanga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mubanga is fending him off so far but Dann persists. Nope, Mubanga circles away and we're back to standing.
Mubanga wants to counter with a clinch but Dann pushes him away.
Mubanga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dann sprawls well. Dann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mubanga gets slowly back to his feet.
Dann is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mubanga manages to avoid it.
Mubanga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dann shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dann showed some decent athleticism there.
Mubanga scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dann manages to mount him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mubanga tries to hold on but Dann postures up.
Bupe Mubanga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian Dann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dann wants to control the pace but Mubanga is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brian Dann.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dann, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Dann!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David McDonald (ranked 4183 p4p, 436 weight class) and Julio Silva (ranked 9013 p4p, 681 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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28
200 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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220 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Silva tries for a takedown but McDonald circles away easily
and McDonald counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McDonald works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McDonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McDonald prevents Silva from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
McDonald controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonald wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McDonald working the ground and pound from side control.
McDonald controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald tries to advance to mount but Silva denies him.
McDonald working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald slows the pace down.
McDonald sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Silva is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McDonald decides to stand back up. McDonald steps back and let's Silva get back to his feet.
McDonald shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McDonald stands up from Silva's guard - McDonald perhaps looking for a knockout.
McDonald throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McDonald is in Silva's guard.
Silva is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McDonald trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva's guard.
McDonald advances to half guard.
McDonald prevents Silva from improving his position.
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McDonald dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Silva shoots for a takedown but McDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McDonald is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McDonald looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from McDonald there.
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
David McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
McDonald with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McDonald seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.
Silva wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
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.
McDonald is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
McDonald wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Silva wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McDonald rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
McDonald drags the fight down to the ground.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva prevents McDonald from getting back to his feet.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McDonald is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard.
McDonald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.
Silva throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McDonald escapes and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Silva being controlled for a moment.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Silva will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McDonald dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McDonald throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
McDonald swinging wildly here.
Silva tries to sprawl but McDonald drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Silva gets full guard.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald gets to his feet. Silva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva with the counter takedown but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McDonald to keep the fight standing.
McDonald pulls guard successfully.
McDonald looking to control.
Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McDonald is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.
Silva wants to control but McDonald passes easily into half guard.
Still in half guard, McDonald seems content to control.
McDonald continues to stall.
Silva trying to hold on to McDonald's head to control him but McDonald postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McDonald scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McDonald drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
McDonald trying to control the pace.
Silva misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Silva is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Still in half guard, McDonald seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like McDonald is going to stand back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McDonald clinches up against the cage.
McDonald breaks the clinch.
Silva is looking to clinch.
It looked like McDonald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silva shoots in but McDonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
David McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonald 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 30:24
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:24
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David McDonald!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Sergeant (ranked 3804 p4p, 187 weight class) and Gabriel Ward (ranked 5360 p4p, 244 weight class). Gabriel Ward will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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148 lbs
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Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Sergeant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Ward!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sergeant closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sergeant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sergeant content to control rather than advance.
Ward actively working from the bottom here.
Ward looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sergeant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ward has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ward is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sergeant jumps into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeant tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sergeant tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sergeant has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here as Sergeant stalls from top position.
Ward can't do much from the bottom here.
Ward is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sergeant connects with a decent elbow.
Sergeant working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ward is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward looking for submissions off his back.
Sergeant 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.
Sergeant perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ward moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sergeant with a nice head shot there.
Sergeant lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ward has momentary wrist control but Sergeant slips an elbow through the middle.
Ward isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sergeant stacks Ward on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sergeant!
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.
Sergeant happy to just control the position for now.
Sergeant is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ward is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face as Sergeant controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sergeant working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ward is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ward sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sergeant is pressing down on Ward's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ward is holding on for now.
Sergeant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ward on the ground.
Sergeant moves into full mount! Ward won't be happy about that!
Sergeant content just to control the position here.
Ward in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Sergeant connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sergeant takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sergeant is nestled in close to Ward, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sergeant dominated that round.
That's time! Sergeant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sergeant drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sergeant is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sergeant defends it easily.
Sergeant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ward looking for a guillotine here but Sergeant defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeant stays in close to Ward's body and controls the position.
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sergeant postures up and lands a big shot to Ward's brow.
Ward looking for subs off his back but Sergeant has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sergeant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sergeant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Dan Sergeant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sergeant lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sergeant scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sergeant connects with a nice short shot to Ward's temple.
Sergeant passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sergeant controlling from mount.
Sergeant is landing with some decent strikes but Ward is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sergeant landing strikes from the mount and Ward is in trouble!
Ward is rocked!
Sergeant lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ward is still in real trouble! Can Sergeant finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward is desperately trying to improve his position but Sergeant has a good base and remains in mount.
Sergeant controlling from mount.
Sergeant has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Sergeant.
Ward seems to have recovered his senses.
Ward tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward is still trying to improve position.
Sergeant postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ward looks a forlorn figure.
Ward tries to lock up and control but Sergeant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sergeant controlling the position easily from mount.
Ward tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ward is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sergeant controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ward is surviving well by controlling Sergeant's body position as best he can.
Sergeant controlling from mount.
Ward can't escape the position.
Sergeant controlling his opponent.
Ward in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Sergeant connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ward wants to hold on but Sergeant pushes him away.
Sergeant scoring with strikes but Ward is staying in there.
Sergeant avoids the attempt from Ward to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sergeant controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sergeant dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sergeant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sergeant drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sergeant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sergeant taking a breather here.
Sergeant looks up at the clock and then as Ward takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sergeant smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sergeant is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ward's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ward is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sergeant seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ward for as long as he can get away with.
Sergeant is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeant moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ward is trying to improve his position.
Sergeant is trying to get an arm triangle but Ward is defending well.
Sergeant is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ward's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sergeant'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 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.
Sergeant goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ward has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sergeant but great work by Ward.
Sergeant is trying to improve his position.
Sergeant on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sergeant tries to get out of the position.
Sergeant is pushing Ward's head away, looking to escape. Ward manages to hold on to the position though.
Sergeant prevents Ward from improving position.
Ward tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ward has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sergeant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ward wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Ward can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sergeant is looking to escape.
Sergeant is desperately trying to improve his position but Ward has a good base and remains in mount.
Sergeant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sergeant regains half guard.
Sergeant wants to get back to his feet.
Sergeant is trying is best to control the position here.
Sergeant manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dan Sergeant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sergeant walks into a stiff left hand from Ward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward throws a right and a left that Sergeant avoids nicely.
Sergeant throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ward tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sergeant is in Ward's guard.
Ward can't keep his opponent in guard - Sergeant advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sergeant looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ward moves into full guard.
Sergeant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sergeant has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.
Sergeant postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sergeant working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ward's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sergeant clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ward gets caught napping as Sergeant dives in and scores a takedown. Ward manages to retain guard.
Sergeant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ward has his foot on Sergeant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sergeant works his way back into a safe position though.
Sergeant showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sergeant working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward looking for a guillotine here but Sergeant defends easily.
Sergeant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeant drops back looking for a leg! Ward is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ward manages to kick Sergeant off! Sergeant jumps back into Ward's guard.
Sergeant is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sergeant postures up and lands a big shot to Ward's brow.
Sergeant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sergeant has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sergeant passes into half guard.
Ward is in trouble now - Sergeant has advanced to mount!
A nice elbow there by Sergeant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant lands a big shot there that rocks Ward but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sergeant controlling the position easily from mount.
Sergeant jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ward manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face as Sergeant controls the position.
Sergeant thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ward sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant controlling the action here.
Ward actively working from the bottom here.
Sergeant controlling the action here.
Sergeant is looking for a kimura here.
Ward actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ward is defending against the submission attempts here by Sergeant.
Sergeant sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ward has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Sergeant. Oh but Ward has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Sergeant goes limp - he's gone! Ward jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabriel Ward!
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