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AFC Fight Night 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Theodore (ranked 23993 p4p, 685 weight class) and Ethan Brown (ranked 21624 p4p, 706 weight class). Roger Theodore could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ethan Brown's chin.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Theodore!
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, Ethan Brown!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown has closed the distance and engaged Theodore in a clinch.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Theodore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brown defends well and Theodore ends up having to push Brown into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Theodore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Theodore is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Theodore stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Theodore wants it to stay on the feet.
Brown darts in and clinches Theodore up against the cage.
Brown prevents Theodore from breaking the clinch.
Theodore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brown scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Theodore jumps guard but Brown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Theodore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Theodore taking a breather.
Theodore creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Theodore wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Theodore tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks.
Theodore fails to pull guard.
Theodore tries for a takedown. No joy.
Theodore jumps guard but Brown stands there with Theodore around his waist. Theodore gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Theodore dives in for a single leg takedown but Brown sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Theodore backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Theodore manages to avoid it all.
Theodore lands a body shot.
Theodore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theodore stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodore trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown wants to stand up but Theodore is controlling him.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Theodore from controlling successfully.
Brown seems keen to control Theodore's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Theodore leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Theodore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brown avoids the body shot from Theodore.
Theodore fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
A quick step to the side and Theodore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Theodore sprawls well.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into Theodore's guard.
Brown won't allow Theodore to sweep him here.
Theodore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Theodore trying to strike off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown stands up and waves to Theodore to follow him.
Sloppy strikes from Theodore. Those never looked like landing.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Theodore, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Theodore against the cage but Theodore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Brown 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.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Theodore misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brown clinches up against the cage.
Brown jumps guard and drags Theodore to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodore stops Brown from standing up.
Theodore passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Theodore is controlling the pace.
Theodore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodore tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Theodore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown wants to control but Theodore is keeping busy.
Theodore trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
Brown controlling the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Theodore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Theodore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Theodore tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Brown feints the counter takedown.
Theodore shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Theodore's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Theodore shoots and misses
and Theodore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Theodore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Theodore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Theodore gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown closes the distance and pushes Theodore back into the cage.
Theodore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Theodore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown looking for a takedown.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Theodore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Theodore misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Theodore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Theodore persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Theodore.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Brown has managed to clinch.
Theodore trying to land knees to the body.
Theodore wants to break free but Brown has control.
Theodore is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theodore trying to control the position but instead, Brown has worked for underhooks and has pushed Theodore into the cage.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Brown takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Theodore throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Brown clinches.
Theodore is trying to maintain a safe position but Brown gets an underhook and turns Theodore into the cage.
Ethan Brown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Theodore pulls guard.
Theodore looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Theodore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodore is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Theodore is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Theodore wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Theodore wants to sweep but Brown has passed to side control!
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.
Brown working the ground and pound.
Brown cracks Theodore with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Brown has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Brown has hold of Theodore's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Theodore manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Brown controlling his opponent.
Theodore tries to improve his position but instead Brown has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodore trying to control but not successfully.
Brown really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Theodore.
Brown's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Theodore is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theodore is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brown 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cain Alvarado (ranked 23850 p4p, 666 weight class) and Jack Redcliffe (ranked 23994 p4p, 649 weight class). Cain Alvarado could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Redcliffe's chin.
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Determined |
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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 - 6 - 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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Redcliffe!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarado takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alvarado defends it nicely.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcliffe misses with a combination
and Alvarado counters with a left to the body.
Redcliffe fails with a takedown attempt.
Donk. Alvarado catches Redcliffe right on the button with a cross.
Redcliffe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado throws a nice looking combination but Redcliffe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Redcliffe shoots in looking for a takedown but Alvarado manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Redcliffe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cain Alvarado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Redcliffe.
Alvarado tries to bum rush Redcliffe with a series of wild strikes but Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Redcliffe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alvarado defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alvarado as he avoids it easily.
Alvarado throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alvarado leaves Redcliffe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alvarado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alvarado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvarado misses with a body kick.
Redcliffe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alvarado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alvarado throws a right and a left that both miss.
Redcliffe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alvarado tests Redcliffe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A right-left combo lands from Alvarado.
Redcliffe is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvarado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Redcliffe somewhat.
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Alvarado.
Cain Alvarado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarado digs a good hook to Redcliffe's body.
Alvarado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alvarado defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Redcliffe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redcliffe. Alvarado does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Alvarado.
Redcliffe cracks a nice hook into Alvarado's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado falls off balance throwing a combination
and Redcliffe counters by moving into the clinch.
Alvarado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarado's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Redcliffe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redcliffe closes the distance and pushes Alvarado back into the cage.
Redcliffe is working for takedown but Alvarado is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alvarado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Redcliffe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alvarado pulls his leg out and moves away.
Redcliffe slips a jab and a cross from Alvarado.
Alvarado lands a nice looking body shot.
Alvarado lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alvarado.
Redcliffe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvarado.
Redcliffe with the counter takedown but Alvarado avoids it easily.
Redcliffe fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alvarado is fending him off so far but Redcliffe persists. Nope, Alvarado circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarado tries to keep at a distance but Redcliffe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alvarado working hard to break the clinch.
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Redcliffe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Redcliffe clinches with his opponent.
Redcliffe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alvarado up against the cage.
Alvarado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Redcliffe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Alvarado dominated that round.
That's time! Alvarado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Redcliffe rushes Alvarado and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarado tries to circle away but Redcliffe has him pinned against the cage.
Redcliffe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe tries to score a body lock takedown but Alvarado shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarado's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Redcliffe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Redcliffe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cain Alvarado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Redcliffe.
Redcliffe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvarado's efforts to push away.
Redcliffe pulls 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe is pulling down on Alvarado's head. It's preventing any offense from Alvarado, at least for the moment.
Redcliffe wants to sweep but no luck.
Redcliffe keeping full guard, as Alvarado tries to pass.
Alvarado advances position into side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Redcliffe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Redcliffe tries a head kick but it misses.
Redcliffe drives through and clinches with Alvarado against the cage.
Alvarado tries to break free but Redcliffe pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarado is trying to push Redcliffe away but Redcliffe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alvarado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redcliffe has Alvarado pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alvarado smiles and moves away.
Redcliffe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvarado is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alvarado scores with the left hand. Redcliffe knows he should have avoided that one.
Redcliffe misses with a takedown attempt - Alvarado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alvarado thuds his right hand into Redcliffe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alvarado jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cain Alvarado is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarado takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Redcliffe dives in and grabs Alvarado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alvarado pushes down on Redcliffe's head and hops out.
Alvarado drops Redcliffe with a beautiful combination! Redcliffe stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Alvarado is looking for the KO!
Redcliffe is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvarado finish him?
Alvarado misses with a kick to the body.
Redcliffe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Redcliffe is breathing heavily.
Redcliffe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvarado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crack! Alvarado connects with the perfect overhand right and Redcliffe falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Alvarado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cain Alvarado!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Huffy Meadows (ranked 23946 p4p, 658 weight class) and John Hedes (ranked 22223 p4p, 655 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Huffy Meadows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Hedes!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meadows forces Hedes back against the cage and clinches.
Meadows escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hedes 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Meadows.
Meadows has Hedes up against the cage in a clinch.
Hedes stalling in the clinch but Meadows improves position.
Meadows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meadows gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hedes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Meadows stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Meadows misses with a leg kick
and Hedes counters with a two punch combo.
Hedes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meadows has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hedes.
Meadows throws a combination that misses
and Hedes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hedes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Meadows is out of range and Hedes settles back down.
Meadows tries a head kick but it misses.
Meadows backing away here, and Hedes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Meadows connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meadows clinches up with Hedes and pushes him back against the cage.
Meadows has Hedes pressed against the cage, preventing Hedes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Meadows works on Hedes's body with a couple of short punches.
Meadows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Meadows misses
and Hedes counters with a nice uppercut.
Meadows throws a leg kick that misses.
Hedes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Meadows under the eye.
Meadows misses with a jab to the body
and Hedes counters with a stiff right hand.
Meadows throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Meadows tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hedes tries to sprawl but Meadows drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meadows is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Meadows is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meadows performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hedes is refusing to be controlled, as Meadows sits in half guard.
Meadows decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Meadows misses with a combination
and Hedes counters with a straight right hand.
Meadows has closed the distance and engaged Hedes in a clinch.
Meadows escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hedes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meadows tries for a takedown but Hedes circles away easily
and Hedes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meadows pushes Hedes up against the cage in a clinch.
Meadows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hedes lands a jab to the head.
A combination from Meadows does no damage.
Meadows misses with a two punch combination.
Meadows tries a head kick but it misses.
John Hedes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meadows misses with an uppercut. Hedes saw that one coming.
Hedes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hedes gets tackled into the cage by Meadows. Meadows maintains the clinch.
Hedes is trying to break the clinch but Meadows is controlling him.
Hedes is trying to break the clinch but Meadows is controlling him.
Meadows manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Meadows misses.
Meadows misses with a lunging right hand
and Hedes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meadows moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hedes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Meadows breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hedes defending well as Meadows loads up on a big left hand.
Hedes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Meadows eats them both and turns towards Hedes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hedes misses with a hook.
Hedes checks a low kick from Meadows.
Meadows paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Meadows misses the body punch
and Meadows takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meadows connects with a solid leg kick.
Meadows throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hedes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hedes throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meadows gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meadows breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hedes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Meadows's hands.
Hedes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Meadows had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Meadows connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Hedes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Meadows on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Meadows defending well as Hedes loads up on a big left hand.
Meadows was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Meadows.
Hedes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Meadows misses with a head kick.
Meadows closes the distance and clinches.
Hedes is trying to break the clinch but Meadows has him pressed against the cage.
Meadows digs a right hand underneath Hedes's ribcage. Hedes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Meadows breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meadows throws a head kick that misses
and Hedes counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meadows lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Meadows thows a leg kick but Hedes checks it
and Hedes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Meadows thinking.
Meadows closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hedes tries to break the clinch but Meadows is controlling the position.
Meadows breaks from the clinch.
John Hedes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedes cracks Meadows with an open hand slap.
Meadows throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hedes counters with a left and a right that stings Meadows.
Meadows throws a lazy body kick
letting Hedes counter with a right hand.
Meadows lands a nice shot that snaps Hedes's head back.
Meadows shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hedes pinned against the cage. Hedes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hedes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Meadows.
Huffy Meadows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hedes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meadows throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Hedes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hedes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Huffy Meadows is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meadows works Hedes's body with a nice hook.
Meadows scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hedes throws a looping overhand right but Meadows ducks down to avoid it.
Meadows is looking to chop away at Hedes's legs.
Hedes throws a jab but it's blocked by Meadows.
Meadows looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Meadows misses with a double jab
and Hedes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meadows throws a lazy uppercut
and Hedes counters with an inside leg kick.
Meadows is looking to chop away at Hedes's legs.
Hedes throws the left hand but Meadows avoids the punch easily.
Hedes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meadows.
Hedes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meadows looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hedes has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Meadows is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Meadows.
Meadows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meadows slips a jab from Hedes.
Meadows takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hedes lands a jab to Meadows's midsection.
Hedes misses with a two punch combination.
Hedes punishes Meadows's body with a nice straight punch.
Meadows scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Hedes misses the target.
Hedes scores with a decent looking hook.
Meadows avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meadows rushes Hedes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Meadows lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hedes is breathing heavily.
Meadows escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Meadows there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Meadows misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hedes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Meadows, right into the meat.
Meadows throws a poor cross that misses
and Hedes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meadows pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hedes is out of range and Meadows settles back down.
Meadows has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meadows breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meadows takes a swing at Hedes's ribcage but misses.
Meadows gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Hedes counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Hedes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Meadows looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hedes is fending him off so far but Meadows persists. Nope, Hedes circles away and we're back to standing.
Meadows throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hedes counters with a two punch combo.
Meadows misses with a left hand
and Meadows takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hedes lands a nice shot to the body.
Hedes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Meadows takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hedes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Meadows. Meadows obviously looking to wear him down.
Hedes looks to land a combination but Meadows avoids it well.
Meadows feints and as Hedes raises his hands in defense, Meadows changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meadows passes Hedes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hedes throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Meadows stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hedes to get to his feet.
A nice combination there by Hedes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meadows swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hedes counters with a stiff right hand.
Meadows gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meadows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hedes checks a low kick from Meadows.
Meadows lands a head kick. Hedes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Meadows throws a leg kick
and Hedes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Meadows, right into the meat.
Meadows throws a leg kick
and Hedes counters with a one-two to the body.
Meadows throws a chopping leg kick but Hedes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hedes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hedes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meadows.
Hedes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meadows thows a leg kick but Hedes checks it
and Hedes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meadows throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hedes slips a jab and a cross from Meadows.
Hedes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hedes connects with a jab.
Meadows slips a jab from Hedes.
Meadows pushes Hedes up against the cage in a clinch.
Meadows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hedes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Meadows in his tracks.
Meadows throws an overhand right that lands on Hedes's shoulder, as Hedes tries to avoid the shot.
Hedes unleashes a big counter combination but Meadows bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Hedes misses.
The fighters circling - Meadows throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meadows gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meadows tries to score a body lock takedown but Hedes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meadows wants the takedown. Hedes is fighting it off but Meadows persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hedes's guard against the cage.
Hedes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Meadows dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedes is looking for a sweep.
Meadows has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A leg kick checked by Meadows.
Meadows throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hedes throws a jab but it's blocked by Meadows.
Meadows wants to land a leg kick but Hedes is out of range.
Meadows backing away here, and Hedes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Meadows fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hedes, pushing him back against the cage.
Meadows keeps control of Hedes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meadows breaks from the clinch.
Meadows shoots and misses
and Meadows takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huffy Meadows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meadows throws a leg kick
letting Hedes counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meadows has closed the distance and engaged Hedes in a clinch.
Meadows manages to break the clinch.
Meadows moves into the clinch.
Meadows working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meadows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meadows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hedes moves away.
Meadows misses with a leg kick
and Hedes counters with a straight right hand.
Hedes connects with the punch.
Meadows has his takedown stuffed
and Hedes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meadows keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hedes.
Meadows has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Huffy Meadows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hedes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hedes scores with a punch to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Hedes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hedes 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Hedes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iggy Steve (ranked 22421 p4p, 666 weight class) and John Franco (ranked 5683 p4p, 556 weight class). Steve comes to the cage accompanied by The Vamps-Wake Up. Iggy Steve has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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180 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
7 - 7 - 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
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Franco!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Franco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steve as he jumps to the side.
Steve is looking for a counter combo.
Franco slips a jab and a cross from Steve.
Franco swinging wildly here.
Franco moves to clinch but Steve breaks away
and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Franco gets a double leg takedown into Steve's guard.
Steve wants to get back to his feet but Franco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Franco is working Steve over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Franco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Franco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steve wants to stand up but Franco is controlling him.
Franco wants to pass the guard but Steve is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Franco advances to half guard.
Steve is defending against the submission attempts here by Franco.
Franco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steve defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steve avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Franco.
Franco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Franco is trying to work for a kimura but Steve is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steve does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steve on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steve tries to get out of the position.
Franco has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Steve defend it? Franco steps over the head and cranks it - Steve is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Franco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Franco!
Iggy Steve spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry,i've got an idiot manager'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ari Ahikaroa (ranked 6177 p4p, 573 weight class) and Bruno Italo (ranked 5306 p4p, 538 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ari Ahikaroa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Italo!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahikaroa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Italo feints the counter takedown.
Italo walks into a straight right hand from Ahikaroa.
It looks like Bruno Italo has been cut.
Ahikaroa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Italo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ahikaroa has a takedown stuffed.
Ahikaroa 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ahikaroa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahikaroa tries a head kick but it misses.
Italo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ahikaroa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ahikaroa with a poor takedown
and Italo counters with a single leg into guard. Ahikaroa didn't expect that.
Ahikaroa kicks Italo off and gets to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Ahikaroa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahikaroa darts in looking for a takedown but Italo gets double underhooks and turns Ahikaroa into the cage.
Ahikaroa closes the distance and clinches up with Italo, looking for a takedown. Ahikaroa pushes Italo against the cage but Italo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ahikaroa clinches up with Italo and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Italo is looking for a takedown.
Ahikaroa is trying to pull guard but Italo has him pressed against the cage.
Ahikaroa avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahikaroa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahikaroa is looking to clinch.
Italo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahikaroa defends it well.
Ahikaroa throws a sloppy head kick and Italo moves out of range easily.
Ahikaroa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Italo as he jumps to the side.
Ahikaroa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahikaroa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ahikaroa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahikaroa wants to get back to striking at distance but Italo won't allow it.
Ahikaroa wants a takedown.
Ahikaroa is trying to push Italo away but Italo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ahikaroa breaks from the clinch.
Ahikaroa swinging wildly here.
Ahikaroa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ahikaroa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Italo tries to buck Ahikaroa off but Ahikaroa is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Ahikaroa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ahikaroa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Italo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ahikaroa is looking to clinch but Italo is avoiding it.
Italo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahikaroa defends it well.
Ahikaroa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Italo as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ahikaroa or perhaps it was just good defense by Italo, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Ahikaroa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Italo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ahikaroa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Italo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ahikaroa wants to clinch but Italo slips to the side
and Italo counters with a takedown into side control.
Ahikaroa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Italo on the ground.
Ahikaroa is not content to let Italo control the position.
Ahikaroa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahikaroa tries to get out of the position.
Ahikaroa is trying to get back to half guard.
Italo is trying to get an arm triangle but Ahikaroa is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Italo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Italo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ahikaroa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Italo's guard! Nice work there by Ahikaroa!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahikaroa is sitting in close to Italo's body. Italo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ahikaroa is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ahikaroa is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Italo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bruno Italo!
After winning the bout, Bruno Italo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Tolevski (ranked 6396 p4p, 279 weight class) and Felix Jones (ranked 7883 p4p, 307 weight class). Jason Tolevski had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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144 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Tolevski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felix Jones!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tolevski in his tracks.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones catches Tolevski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tolevski tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tolevski shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tolevski on his heels. He'll look to pass Tolevski's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolevski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tolevski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tolevski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tolevski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Tolevski.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tolevski misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Tolevski didn't expect that.
My spies in All Star Performance Institute inform me that Jones has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jones trying to control but Tolevski is working from the bottom.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tolevski keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones won't allow Tolevski to get back to his feet.
Tolevski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Tolevski is keeping the position.
Jones postures up in Tolevski's guard and throws a big left but Tolevski blocks it.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tolevski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tolevski is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jones frees his head nicely. Oh but Tolevski has switched to an armbar! Jones is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jason Tolevski!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bill Como (ranked 4353 p4p, 206 weight class) and Pablo Jr Silva (ranked 6109 p4p, 269 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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143 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
9 - 11 - 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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Jr Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Como.
Como throws the kick towards the body but Silva avoids it.
Silva with the counter takedown but Como avoids it easily.
Bill Como seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Como misses with a low kick.
Como has been working on his boxing with his coaches at All Star Performance Institute in the buildup to the fight.
Como thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Como drops Silva with a beautiful combination! Silva stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Como is looking for the KO!
Silva is rocked!
It looks like Pablo Jr Silva has been cut.
Silva walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Silva limp body while Como jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill Como!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Carruthers (ranked 3976 p4p, 197 weight class) and Gabriel Ward (ranked 7635 p4p, 300 weight class). Gabriel Ward told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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145 lbs
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148 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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Carruthers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Ward!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward misses the jab.
It looked like Carruthers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carruthers throws out a leg kick but Ward moves out of range and Carruthers only half commits.
Ward misses with a hook.
Ward uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carruthers.
Ward pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Carruthers back to the cage. Ward follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Carruthers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carruthers misses the shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ward!
Carruthers throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Carruthers just misses with a punch to the body.
Carruthers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carruthers lands a nice shot that snaps Ward's head back.
Carruthers lands a jab.
Ward is rocked!
Ward takes a swing at Carruthers's ribcage but misses.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Carruthers finish him?
Ward avoids the body shot from Carruthers.
Ward seems to have recovered his senses.
Carruthers throws a leg kick that misses.
Carruthers throws a lazy right hand but Ward sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ward tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carruthers throws a leg kick but Ward moved away.
Ward with the counter takedown but Carruthers avoids it easily.
Carruthers scores with a shot to the body.
Carruthers throws a chopping leg kick but Ward manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carruthers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carruthers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
Jimmy Carruthers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carruthers, right into the meat.
Carruthers throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Ward blocks the leg kick.
Carruthers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Carruthers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ward throws a series of punches but Carruthers avoids them all with ease.
Carruthers steps into range and cracks Ward with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Ward flops backwards and Carruthers dives into his guard looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carruthers controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carruthers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carruthers has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.
Carruthers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ward is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carruthers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carruthers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carruthers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carruthers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ward has his foot on Carruthers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carruthers works his way back into a safe position though.
Carruthers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ward preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward is looking for a triangle but Carruthers pushes his legs off easily.
Ward is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carruthers defends well.
Carruthers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carruthers seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Carruthers is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ward has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Carruthers is looking to defend but Ward has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Carruthers! Ward pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Carruthers taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gabriel Ward!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kim Rhee Daebyeol (ranked 3068 p4p, 325 weight class) and Pietro De Negri (ranked 5081 p4p, 486 weight class). Kim Rhee Daebyeol has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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150 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Rhee Daebyeol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pietro De Negri!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Daebyeol misses.
De Negri gets caught flat footed, as Daebyeol shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Negri wriggles free and stands up.
Daebyeol closes the distance and clinches.
Daebyeol has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed De Negri clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Negri trying to get back to his feet but Daebyeol is in full control for now.
Daebyeol struggling to keep hold of the position.
De Negri takes a big shot to the side of the head.
De Negri turns into Daebyeol and is now in his guard.
De Negri throwing strikes from guard but Daebyeol blocks nicely.
De Negri wants to get up but he can't break Daebyeol's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Negri is in close to Daebyeol's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Negri trying to move into half guard but instead Daebyeol has managed to sweep!
Daebyeol wants to control from the top but De Negri keeps moving.
De Negri wants to get back to his feet but Daebyeol is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Daebyeol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Negri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daebyeol forces his way into half guard.
Daebyeol working the head and body with strikes.
De Negri manages to get to full guard.
De Negri pulls Daebyeol in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Negri's head.
De Negri is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Negri trying to strike off his back.
De Negri trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Daebyeol looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Daebyeol seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down De Negri for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Negri wants to get back to his feet but Daebyeol is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daebyeol working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Daebyeol stops De Negri from standing up.
De Negri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daebyeol is aware though and is defending well.
Daebyeol distracts De Negri with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Daebyeol avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Daebyeol postures up in De Negri's guard and throws a big left but De Negri blocks it.
Daebyeol's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Daebyeol continues to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol landing some decent shots from guard.
Daebyeol showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De Negri wants to sweep but no luck.
De Negri has control of Daebyeol's left arm, preventing Daebyeol from doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Daebyeol working some strikes from top position.
De Negri looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Daebyeol puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Well, if Daebyeol is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
De Negri misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Rhee Daebyeol dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Daebyeol keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daebyeol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daebyeol closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
De Negri makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Daebyeol has De Negri up against the cage in a clinch.
Daebyeol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daebyeol blocks the elbow strike.
De Negri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
De Negri has had enough of the clinch but Daebyeol keeps him there for the moment.
De Negri is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
De Negri is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Daebyeol can't fight it off and eventually De Negri manages to take the fight to the floor. Daebyeol looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daebyeol wants to sweep here but De Negri controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daebyeol striking off his back but it's not causing De Negri any problems.
Daebyeol keeping moving, preventing De Negri from controlling successfully.
Daebyeol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Negri.
Daebyeol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Negri wants to control from the top but Daebyeol keeps moving.
Daebyeol is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Daebyeol keeping moving, preventing De Negri from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Daebyeol darts in looking for a takedown but De Negri gets double underhooks and turns Daebyeol into the cage.
De Negri shapes to counter with a head kick.
Daebyeol tries to score with a low kick but De Negri moves his leg out of the way.
De Negri shoots in looking for a takedown. Daebyeol tries to sprawl out of it but De Negri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daebyeol manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Daebyeol darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
De Negri won't allow Daebyeol to pass to mount.
De Negri wants to get back to full guard but Daebyeol has passed into side control.
De Negri is not content to let Daebyeol control the position.
Kim Rhee Daebyeol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol landing strikes.
De Negri is looking for a sweep.
Daebyeol misses with the ground and pound.
De Negri trying to remain calm as Daebyeol controls from the top position.
Daebyeol lands a decent elbow from side control.
Daebyeol is looking to take a break and control but De Negri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Negri is trying to control Daebyeol's posture but Daebyeol avoids it.
Daebyeol wants to control but De Negri is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Negri manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Daebyeol blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Negri.
De Negri wants to take a breather but Daebyeol is having none of it.
Daebyeol tries to kick De Negri off but De Negri keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Daebyeol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Negri with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Negri trying to control from half guard but Daebyeol is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kim Rhee Daebyeol will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Daebyeol rushes De Negri and presses him up against the cage.
De Negri tries to circle away but Daebyeol has him pinned against the cage.
Daebyeol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Daebyeol tightens his grip and picks De Negri up, before dumping him to the ground. De Negri manages to land in guard.
Daebyeol is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Daebyeol has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Negri keeping moving, preventing Daebyeol from controlling successfully.
Daebyeol postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daebyeol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De Negri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Daebyeol won't allow De Negri to sweep him here.
Daebyeol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Daebyeol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Negri's head.
Daebyeol stopping the sweep attempt from De Negri.
Daebyeol trying to control the position from guard on top but De Negri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daebyeol works over De Negri with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Negri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Negri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Daebyeol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daebyeol showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Daebyeol moves into the clinch.
Daebyeol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Negri can do to turn this around?
Daebyeol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Negri's elbow.
De Negri working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Daebyeol - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Daebyeol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Negris head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Daebyeol takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Daebyeol lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Daebyeol tries to pass to full mount but De Negri defends it.
De Negri holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Negri is trying to control but can't.
De Negri actively working from the bottom here.
De Negri wants to improve his position but Daebyeol is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Negri trying to control from the bottom.
Daebyeol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Negri's head.
Daebyeol is looking to take a break and control but De Negri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Negri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daebyeol is working away from the top position though.
Daebyeol thows a huge punch but De Negri dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Negri has hold of Daebyeol's hands but Daebyeol slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Daebyeol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pietro De Negri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Negri manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Rhee Daebyeol showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daebyeol 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Rhee Daebyeol!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Sergeant (ranked 2295 p4p, 111 weight class) and Rex Ruger (ranked 2744 p4p, 136 weight class). The key to victory for Dan Sergeant has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145 lbs
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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
12 - 9 - 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Ruger!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruger shoots in and drives through. Sergeant sprawls well.
Ruger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sergeant to the ground. Ruger is now in Sergeant's guard.
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 looking to sweep but instead, Ruger has passed into half guard.
Sergeant is looking to improve his position.
Sergeant looking for submissions off his back.
Sergeant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruger is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sergeant with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ruger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sergeant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruger is thwarting Sergeant's attempts to control the position.
My spies in All Star Performance Institute inform me that Ruger has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ruger throwing shots but Sergeant is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sergeant is looking for a sweep. Ruger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruger wants to pass to mount but Sergeant is defending the position.
Sergeant is looking to escape.
Ruger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sergeant tries to roll over but Ruger keeps him under control.
Ruger wants to take a breather but Sergeant is having none of it.
Ruger is nestled in close to Sergeant, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sergeant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruger.
Ruger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant is not content to let Ruger control the position.
Ruger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ruger throwing shots but Sergeant is blocking nicely.
Ruger thows a huge punch but Sergeant dodges it nicely.
Ruger trying to control from Sergeant's half guard. Sergeant has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ruger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ruger wants to control from the top but Sergeant keeps moving.
Ruger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sergeant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sergeant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sergeant is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruger has wrist control.
Sergeant trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ruger keeping moving, preventing Sergeant from controlling successfully.
Sergeant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sergeant is trying to get an arm triangle but Ruger is defending well.
Ruger can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sergeant tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ruger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ruger is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sergeant trying to control the position but Ruger is working away.
Ruger is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sergeant has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rex Ruger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ruger is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sergeant.
Sergeant dives in and scores a takedown into Ruger's guard.
Ruger wants to get back to his feet but Sergeant passes into half guard.
Sergeant is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ruger moves into full guard.
Ruger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ruger pushing down on Sergeant's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rex Ruger has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruger is nestled in close to Sergeant, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ruger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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. Ruger connects with a nice short shot to Sergeant's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeant is looking for a sweep. Ruger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sergeant keeping control of the position.
Sergeant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruger is working away from the top position though.
Sergeant on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ruger wants to control but Sergeant is keeping him busy.
Ruger working over Sergeant with some ground and pound. Sergeant looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sergeant trying to control here.
Ruger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sergeant's head.
Ruger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ground and pound from Ruger.
Sergeant on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sergeant manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ruger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sergeant tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ruger is in Sergeant's guard.
Ruger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruger scoring with some ground and pound.
Sergeant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruger.
Sergeant keeping full guard, as Ruger tries to pass.
Ruger with a nice head shot there.
Ruger stops Sergeant from standing up.
Ruger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ruger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant keeping moving, preventing Ruger from controlling successfully.
Ruger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sergeant is pulling down on Ruger's head to control his posture.
Ruger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruger lands a couple of elbows.
Ruger chips away with some ground and pound.
Ruger scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruger prevents Sergeant from getting back to his feet.
Ruger connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruger working some strikes from top position.
Ruger preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruger lands a couple of digs.
Ruger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sergeant looking for a sweep. Not yet Sergeant, not yet.
Ruger working some strikes from top position.
Ruger throws a big right hand that misses.
Sergeant trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ruger wants to control from the top but Sergeant keeps moving.
Ruger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sergeant drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ruger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ruger wants to stand up but Sergeant is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Ruger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sergeant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruger.
Ruger drives through with a takedown into Sergeant's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ruger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sergeant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sergeant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruger.
Sergeant keeping moving, preventing Ruger from controlling successfully.
Sergeant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruger is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sergeant is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger cracks Sergeant with a solid left hand.
Ruger throws a big right hand that misses.
Sergeant keeping moving, preventing Ruger from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeant 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.
Sergeant has control of Ruger's left arm, preventing Ruger from doing any damage.
Ruger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sergeant has momentary wrist control but Ruger slips an elbow through the middle.
Sergeant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruger looking to sit in guard and control but Sergeant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sergeant postures up.
Sergeant stops Ruger from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruger 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ruger holds on and takes a little breather.
Ruger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sergeant throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ruger on the side of the head.
Sergeant lands an overhand right.
Sergeant scores with a nice head shot.
Ruger throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruger has a takedown stuffed.
Sergeant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruger.
Sergeant changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ruger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sergeant looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sergeant throws Ruger to one side and escapes!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruger sprawls well. Ruger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sergeant gets slowly back to his feet.
Dan Sergeant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sergeant with a poor takedown
and Ruger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sergeant won't be happy with that.
Sergeant bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sergeant drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sergeant tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ruger's legs.
Ruger is trying to buck Sergeant off.
Sergeant is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ruger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruger is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ruger is not content to let Sergeant control the position.
Ruger is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sergeant scores with a couple of short elbows.
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.
Sergeant drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ruger is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sergeant presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sergeant drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ruger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sergeant misses with a left hand
and Ruger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ruger.
Sergeant is wriggling around but Ruger manages to pass to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sergeant is holding on to half guard well.
Ruger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Ruger there.
Sergeant is looking for a sweep. Ruger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ruger slips a nice elbow through Sergeant's hands, connecting with Sergeant's forehead.
Sergeant tries to get to full guard but Ruger has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Ruger there.
Ground and pound from Ruger.
Sergeant is rocked!
Ruger stops Sergeant from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Ruger there.
Ruger winds up and cracks Sergeant with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh Sergeant is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sergeant gets back to full guard.
Sergeant seems to have got his legs back now.
Sergeant 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruger wants to control from the top but Sergeant keeps moving.
Ruger landing some decent shots from guard.
Sergeant looking for a guillotine here but Ruger defends easily.
Ruger lands a couple of elbows.
Ruger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sergeant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sergeant is looking to stand back up but Ruger counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sergeant.
Ground and pound from Ruger.
Ruger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ruger slips a nice elbow through Sergeant's hands, connecting with Sergeant's forehead.
Sergeant is trying to stand back up but Ruger is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ruger lands a nice short elbow.
Sergeant wants to control but Ruger is keeping busy.
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. Ruger connects with a nice short shot to Sergeant's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruger slips a nice elbow through Sergeant's hands, connecting with Sergeant's forehead.
Ruger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sergeant's head.
Ruger lands with a punch from half guard.
Sergeant manages to get to full guard.
Ruger lands a couple of digs.
Sergeant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruger throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sergeant wants to sweep here but Ruger controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Ruger dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sergeant scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ruger tries to buck Sergeant off but Sergeant is having none of it.
Ruger struggling a bit here.
Sergeant trying to control the action but Ruger is working from the bottom.
Ruger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sergeant's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger wants to improve his position but Sergeant is controlling well.
Ruger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sergeant is just content to waste time from the top position. Ruger takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ruger looking to control.
Ruger keeping moving, preventing Sergeant from controlling successfully.
Ruger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sergeant looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ruger working over Sergeant with some ground and pound. Sergeant looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Ruger connects with a nice short shot to Sergeant's temple.
Sergeant wants to get back to full guard.
Ruger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sergeant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruger.
Ruger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ruger is keen to just control but Sergeant is a slippery customer.
Ruger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ruger wants to take a breather but Sergeant is having none of it.
Sergeant is looking to escape.
Ruger trying to mount his opponent but Sergeant defends it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sergeant wants to improve his position but Ruger is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sergeant trying to control from the bottom.
Sergeant is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ruger feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sergeant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sergeant is looking for a triangle but Ruger pushes his legs off easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sergeant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sergeant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruger.
Ruger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruger looking to pass the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ruger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dan Sergeant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sergeant controls Ruger momentarily but Ruger frees himself.
Ruger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Ruger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Ruger!
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