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UCF 47 Ghost Vs Kaka PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luis Paz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and adriano beto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). beto has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j4oXUTkn7s as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. adriano beto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luis Paz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, adriano beto!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
beto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paz as he jumps to the side.
beto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paz thumps beto with a low kick.
Paz drives through and clinches with beto against the cage.
beto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
beto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
beto instigates a clinch.
Paz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but beto has him pressed against the cage.
Paz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
beto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. beto showed some decent athleticism there.
beto decides to stand up.
Paz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paz gets caught flat footed, as beto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
beto thows a big elbow that misses.
Paz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
beto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
beto trying to control the position from guard on top but Paz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
beto 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.
beto trying to control the position from guard on top but Paz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
beto stops Paz from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Paz blocks a head kick by beto.
beto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Paz wants to get back to his feet.
beto stalling.
Paz is trying to stand back up but beto is controlling him
beto seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
beto controlling the pace.
beto is trying to control the action in half guard but Paz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
beto looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paz is trying to stand.
Paz kicks beto off and gets back to his feet.
beto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
beto just misses with a punch to the body.
Paz throws a head kick that beto semi-blocks.
beto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Paz!
Paz tries to buck beto off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
beto has control of Paz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Paz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paz squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
beto working for a guillotine from mount but Paz is in no mood to give up.
beto won't let Paz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
beto thowing shots but they're missing.
Paz wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
adriano beto dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
beto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paz slaps away a takedown attempt from beto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
beto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
beto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paz defends it nicely.
beto wants to clinch.
beto avoids the head kick by Paz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
beto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Paz's half guard.
beto is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Paz reverses the position - he's now on top in beto's guard.
beto is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Paz landing some decent shots from guard.
Paz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paz preventing the sweep.
beto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paz throwing strikes but missing.
Paz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Paz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt beto.
Paz closes this distance looking for a takedown but beto circles away.
beto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Paz to the mat! Paz manages to get full guard.
Paz wants to stand up but beto is controlling him.
beto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
beto won't allow Paz to get back to his feet.
beto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that beto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
beto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
beto moves into range and clinches up with Paz.
Paz breaks the clinch.
beto wants to clinch.
Paz moves into the clinch.
Paz wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paz wants to stall.
beto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Luis Paz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of adriano beto.
beto tries to close the distance and clinch but Paz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luis Paz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paz gets a clinch.
Paz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Paz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
beto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so beto is just riding it out for now. Paz eventually gives up the hold.
Paz wants to work for an arm triangle but beto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but adriano beto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
beto clinches.
Paz can't break the clinch.
Paz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but beto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paz slows down the pace here.
beto has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Paz is trying to keep an underhook but beto manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Paz is trying to stand.
adriano beto has got the better of the ground game so far.
beto not doing much here.
Paz has one foot on beto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
beto darts in trying to clinch
and Paz counters by clinching up.
beto is struggling to control the position.
Paz is pressed up against the cage. beto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paz down to the mat. Paz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Paz tries to clinch
and beto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by beto.
beto gets to his feet. Paz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Paz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Paz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paz stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
beto tries to close the distance and clinch but Paz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paz gets the takedown into side control.
Paz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paz grinds an elbow into beto's temple.
Paz misses with the ground and pound.
beto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
beto struggling a bit here.
Paz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. beto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
beto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
beto can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paz throws a head kick that misses.
Paz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
beto avoids the head kick by Paz.
beto misses with a takedown attempt
and Paz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Luis Paz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of adriano beto.
beto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
beto clinches with his opponent.
Paz is trying to break free.
Paz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but beto has him pressed against the cage.
Paz working hard to break the clinch.
Paz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from beto.
beto tries to pull guard but Paz won't allow it.
Paz is trying to force a seperation but beto has the dominant position.
Paz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paz tries to clinch there but beto circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Paz. No joy for beto on that attempt.
beto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
beto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paz swivels and escapes.
beto wants to clinch
so Paz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Luis Paz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
adriano beto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luis Paz.
I think beto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... adriano beto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Estrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby TupperII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Estrada comes to the cage accompanied by Alice in Chains - Man In The Box . Bobby TupperII has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jose Estrada's chin.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Estrada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby TupperII!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estrada wants to clinch.
Estrada has managed to clinch.
Estrada wants to break free but TupperII has control.
A head punch on the inside from TupperII fails to land.
Estrada manages to pull guard.
TupperII stands up and waves to Estrada to follow him.
Estrada wants to clinch up but TupperII keeps it at a distance.
Estrada is trying hard to land a takedown here. TupperII sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Estrada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but TupperII avoids it really well and circles away.
TupperII lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by TupperII.
TupperII shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Estrada's guard.
TupperII trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
TupperII wants to control from the top but Estrada keeps moving.
TupperII missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperII wants to stand but Estrada has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
TupperII wants to pass the guard but Estrada is keeping the position.
Estrada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
TupperII drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Estrada manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now TupperII has Estrada in his guard.
TupperII is trying to control the position but Estrada postures up.
TupperII bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Estrada's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
TupperII decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Estrada is breathing heavily.
Estrada shoots for a takedown but TupperII saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Estrada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TupperII throws a series of punches but Estrada moves out of range.
TupperII pushes Estrada up against the cage in a clinch.
TupperII jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Estrada walks away with a smile on his face. TupperII gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
TupperII drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
TupperII has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Estrada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
TupperII tries to clinch
and Estrada counters with a nice double leg into side control. TupperII won't be happy with that.
TupperII dodges the ground and pound from Estrada.
TupperII gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Estrada tries to close the distance and clinch but TupperII swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Estrada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
TupperII leaves Estrada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
TupperII lands with a slapping head kick.
TupperII works over Estrada's head and body with a nice combination.
TupperII closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Estrada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
TupperII closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - TupperII lands in his opponent's guard.
Estrada has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but TupperII can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estrada working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because TupperII has passed into half guard!
TupperII wants to take a breather but Estrada is having none of it.
TupperII is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TupperII is keen to just control but Estrada is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby TupperII dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Estrada tries for a takedown but TupperII circles away easily
and TupperII counters with a right hand to the body.
TupperII has managed to clinch.
TupperII gets underhooks to prevent Estrada's takedown attempt.
TupperII jumps into guard, dragging Estrada to the mat.
Estrada postures up.
Estrada won't allow TupperII to get back to his feet.
TupperII is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Estrada preventing the sweep.
TupperII wants to stand but Estrada is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
TupperII wants to stand but Estrada is controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Estrada fails with the takedown
and TupperII counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Estrada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperII decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
TupperII prevents Estrada from improving his position.
Estrada actively working from the bottom here.
TupperII is looking to take a break and control but Estrada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
TupperII wants to work for an arm triangle but Estrada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estrada actively working from the bottom here.
Estrada is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but TupperII pulls his head out easily.
TupperII stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Estrada is on the wrong end of a nice combination from TupperII.
TupperII lands a high kick!
Estrada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but TupperII avoids it really well and circles away.
A left lands for TupperII.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estrada gets caught flat footed, as TupperII shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
TupperII trying to control but Estrada is working from the bottom.
Estrada lands an upkick as TupperII stands over him.
TupperII decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
TupperII lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Estrada pushes TupperII away with a front kick.
TupperII tries to clinch but Estrada moves out of range.
TupperII shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
TupperII wants to stand up but Estrada is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TupperII throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Estrada looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Estrada throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby TupperII showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
TupperII looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
TupperII wants to stand and escape but instead Estrada has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Estrada working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Estrada postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
TupperII utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
TupperII utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TupperII utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
TupperII is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Estrada punching from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperII is looking for a kimura here.
Estrada is not content to let TupperII control the position.
TupperII wants to get back to his feet.
Estrada manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
TupperII scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
TupperII pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for TupperII, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck for Estrada with that takedown attempt.
TupperII slaps away a takedown attempt from Estrada, before circling back to the center of the mat.
TupperII lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
TupperII works over Estrada's head and body with a nice combination.
TupperII slaps away a takedown attempt from Estrada, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Estrada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TupperII shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bobby TupperII has got the better of the ground game so far.
Estrada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. TupperII is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Estrada, up you get!
Estrada shoots and misses
and TupperII counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Estrada looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
TupperII pulls out of a head kick attempt.
TupperII leaves Estrada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
TupperII closes the distance and clinches.
TupperII drops down looking for an ankle pick but Estrada pulls his leg out and moves away.
TupperII tries to bum rush Estrada with a series of wild strikes but Estrada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
TupperII feints and as Estrada raises his hands in defense, TupperII changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
TupperII trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TupperII gets to his feet. Estrada looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
TupperII throws a head kick that Estrada semi-blocks.
TupperII gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Estrada won't allow TupperII to sweep him here.
Estrada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Estrada thows a big elbow that misses.
TupperII striking off his back but it's not causing Estrada any problems.
Bobby TupperII is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Estrada postures up.
TupperII has his feet on Estrada's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
TupperII drives through and clinches with Estrada against the cage.
Jose Estrada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TupperII tries to pull guard but Estrada holds him up against the cage and eventually TupperII drops back down to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby TupperII comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well TupperII has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby TupperII!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Riquelme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro The Sith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Riquelme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro The Sith!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riquelme tries to close the distance and clinch but The Sith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riquelme slaps away a takedown attempt from The Sith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Riquelme leaves The Sith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Sith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Riquelme's waist but Riquelme gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Sith off to one side.
Diego Riquelme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro The Sith.
Riquelme tries to clinch but The Sith is having none of it.
Riquelme moves in looking to clinch but The Sith pushes him off.
The Sith shoots in looking for a takedown. Riquelme tries to sprawl out of it but The Sith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Riquelme manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Sith looks gassed!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Sith.
The Sith drops his hands momentarily and Riquelme takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Riquelme is looking to clinch but The Sith is avoiding it.
Riquelme clinches with his opponent.
Riquelme breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Sith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riquelme as he avoids it easily.
Riquelme moves in looking to clinch but The Sith pushes him off.
Riquelme tries to clinch but The Sith is having none of it.
Riquelme moves into range and clinches up with The Sith.
Riquelme unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Riquelme crunches a lovely knee into The Sith's ribcage.
Riquelme with a knee to the head.
Riquelme tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Sith avoids it.
Riquelme landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Riquelme.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riquelme working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Sith goes for a takedown attempt but Riquelme pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Riquelme fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Sith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Riquelme tries to clinch but The Sith moves out of range.
Riquelme wants to clinch up but The Sith keeps it at a distance.
Riquelme moves in looking to clinch but The Sith pushes him off.
Riquelme tries to clinch but The Sith is having none of it.
Riquelme fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Sith keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riquelme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Riquelme is looking to clinch but The Sith is avoiding it.
The Sith avoids the head kick by Riquelme.
Riquelme lands a high kick!
Riquelme forces The Sith back against the cage and clinches.
Riquelme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Sith circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Sith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Sith swats away the attempt to clinch by Riquelme.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riquelme closes the distance and clinches.
Riquelme utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The Sith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The Sith has had enough of the clinch but Riquelme keeps him there for the moment.
Riquelme tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Sith avoids it.
Riquelme throws a knee to the head but misses.
Riquelme utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Riquelme is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Sith is defending well for now.
The Sith lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Sith drops back looking for a leg! Riquelme is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riquelme manages to kick The Sith off! The Sith jumps back into Riquelme's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Sith thows a big elbow that misses.
The Sith drops back looking for a leg! Riquelme is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riquelme manages to kick The Sith off! The Sith jumps back into Riquelme's guard.
The Sith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Sith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Sith drops back looking for a leg! Riquelme is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riquelme manages to kick The Sith off! The Sith jumps back into Riquelme's guard.
The Sith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Riquelme wants to get back to his feet but The Sith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The Sith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riquelme as he avoids it easily.
Riquelme rushes The Sith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Riquelme is trying to force a seperation but The Sith has the dominant position.
Riquelme is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The Sith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Riquelme pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Riquelme wants to clinch.
The Sith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Riquelme pushes The Sith up against the cage in a clinch.
Riquelme utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The Sith is trying to break the clinch but Riquelme has him pressed against the cage.
Riquelme lands a knee to the body.
The Sith turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Riquelme knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Sith on the ground.
The Sith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Riquelme is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The Sith lands a nice forearm strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riquelme is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, The Sith asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The Sith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Riquelme, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Riquelme dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Riquelme is looking to clinch but The Sith is avoiding it.
Riquelme throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Sith shoots in for a takedown but Riquelme shows good takedown defense.
Riquelme throws a nice outside leg kick.
Riquelme swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Sith.
Riquelme tries to clinch up.
Diego Riquelme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riquelme tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Sith swats away the attempt to clinch by Riquelme.
The Sith circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Sith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riquelme tries to clinch up.
Riquelme is looking to clinch but The Sith is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Riquelme. No joy for The Sith on that attempt.
Riquelme forces The Sith back against the cage and clinches.
Riquelme using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Sith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Sith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riquelme doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riquelme manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Sith looking for a sweep. Not yet The Sith, not yet.
The Sith thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The Sith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Sith working for a triangle but Riquelme defends it easily.
The Sith working for a triangle but Riquelme defends it easily.
The Sith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Riquelme trying to stand up but can't free himself from The Sith's guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Sith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Sith gets a takedown into half guard.
The Sith is looking for a kimura but Riquelme is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Sith to get the leverage.
Riquelme pushes The Sith off but The Sith dives into side control.
Riquelme is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The Sith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no The Sith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The Sith is trying to get an arm triangle but Riquelme is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Sith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Riquelme, who protects the arm well.
Riquelme wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The Sith is trying to get an arm triangle but Riquelme is defending well.
The Sith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The Sith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Riquelme knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Riquelme is trying to buck The Sith off.
The Sith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The Sith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Sith prevents Riquelme from escaping the position.
The Sith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Riquelme knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro The Sith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Riquelme is looking to clinch but The Sith is avoiding it.
Riquelme pushes The Sith up against the cage in a clinch.
The Sith is trying to trip Riquelme. He has hold of a leg but Riquelme is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. The Sith persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Riquelme is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Sith is controlling him.
The Sith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Riquelme wants to get back to his feet but The Sith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The Sith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Sith drops back looking for a leg! Riquelme is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riquelme manages to kick The Sith off! The Sith jumps back into Riquelme's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riquelme is looking to stand up but The Sith isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Sith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Sith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Sith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Riquelme throws a front kick that sends The Sith stumbling back into the cage.
Riquelme scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The Sith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Riquelme swivels and escapes.
The Sith swats away the attempt to clinch by Riquelme.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Sith is defended easily by Riquelme.
Nice sprawl there from Riquelme as The Sith shoots in.
Diego Riquelme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro The Sith.
Riquelme tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Sith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Sith swats away the attempt to clinch by Riquelme.
Riquelme lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riquelme lands a two punch combo.
No luck for The Sith with that takedown attempt.
The Sith has a takedown stuffed.
Riquelme doesn't manage to clinch there - The Sith circles away.
Riquelme tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Sith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Riquelme avoids it really well and circles away.
Riquelme tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Sith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Sith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Riquelme pinned against the cage. Riquelme gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Sith keeps the fight on the outside.
Diego Riquelme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riquelme tries to clinch but The Sith is having none of it.
Riquelme drives through and clinches with The Sith against the cage.
Riquelme tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Sith avoids it.
The Sith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Riquelme avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riquelme tries a knee to the head but The Sith blocks it.
The Sith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Riquelme prevents a takedown attempt there.
The Sith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Riquelme pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Riquelme putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Sith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The Sith is leaning against Riquelme and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The Sith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Sith tries for a takedown but Riquelme manages to get underhooks.
The Sith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Riquelme.
The Sith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Riquelme pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The Sith jumps guard but Riquelme stands there with The Sith around his waist. The Sith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The Sith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Riquelme fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Riquelme connects with a high kick.
Riquelme turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Riquelme moves in looking to clinch but The Sith pushes him off.
The Sith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Riquelme swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riquelme lands a jab.
Riquelme showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Sith.
Nice takedown defense from Riquelme. No joy for The Sith on that attempt.
Riquelme tries to clinch but The Sith moves out of range.
The Sith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Riquelme tries to avoid it but The Sith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Riquelme to the ground. Riquelme escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Riquelme feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Sith's calf.
The Sith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Riquelme did well to prevent The Sith getting side control.
The Sith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Riquelme defends it well.
The Sith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The Sith seems to be looking for submissions.
Riquelme wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Diego Riquelme.
I think Riquelme has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Riquelme!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Grazie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and augusto borges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grazie comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz - Get Low. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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170 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Grazie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, augusto borges!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
borges throws a leg kick but Grazie checks it.
Grazie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has borges pinned against the cage. borges gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
borges lands a right hook to the body.
borges misses with a two punch combination.
borges throws a leg kick which misses Grazie's front leg but catches the back leg as Grazie tries to avoid it.
Grazie is trying hard to land a takedown here. borges sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grazie is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grazie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Grazie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
borges moves in looking to clinch but Grazie pushes him off.
Grazie swats away the attempt to clinch by borges.
borges clinches with his opponent.
borges's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
borges shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
borges perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
borges tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grazie wants to control but borges is keeping busy and won't allow it.
borges tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Grazie.
borges decides to return to a standing position.
Grazie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
borges lands with a thumping leg kick.
borges buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grazie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grazie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and borges counters with a two punch combo.
borges misses with a two punch combination.
borges fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grazie, pushing him back against the cage.
borges escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grazie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and borges counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grazie misses with a takedown
and borges counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
borges thumps Grazie with a low kick.
borges misses with a series of wild punches.
borges chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grazie with a lazy takedown attempt
and borges counters by clinching up.
Grazie goes for a takedown attempt but borges pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grazie.
Grazie fails with the takedown
and borges counters with a two punch combo.
borges thumps Grazie with a low kick.
borges drives through and clinches with Grazie against the cage.
The referee calls for borges to work.
borges is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grazie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
borges jumps guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grazie passes borges's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Grazie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, borges has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grazie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but borges sees it coming and defends easily.
borges controlling the position well.
Grazie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grazie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but borges does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
borges is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grazie pulls his head out easily.
Grazie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, borges has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grazie seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
borges pushes Grazie up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
augusto borges dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
borges closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
borges manages to pull guard.
Grazie stops borges from standing up.
Grazie stays in close to borges's body and controls the position.
borges controlling the position.
borges looking for a sweep. Not yet borges, not yet.
Grazie being controlled here momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grazie postures up.
Grazie has gone for a leg lock! borges slips out almost immediately though and dives into Grazie's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
borges controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by augusto borges.
Grazie avoids a punch combination nicely.
borges moves into the clinch successfully.
borges manages to break the clinch.
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.
Grazie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows borges to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Grazie looking for a sweep. Not yet Grazie, not yet.
borges really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grazie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
borges postures up.
Grazie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. borges gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
borges stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Grazie with a poor takedown
and borges counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
borges trying to control the position from guard on top but Grazie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grazie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. borges doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. borges manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grazie trying to keep a closed guard but borges is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grazie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. borges defends it easily.
borges's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Grazie is looking for a triangle but borges pushes his legs off easily.
borges must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grazie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but borges can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
borges is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
augusto borges has got the better of the ground game so far.
Let's hope that borges has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Grazie has a closed guard, preventing borges from standing up.
Grazie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but borges can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
augusto borges showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
borges has managed to clinch.
borges escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grazie misses with a takedown
and borges cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grazie dodges the punch combination from borges.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
borges softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
borges breaks from the clinch.
Grazie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grazie being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grazie holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grazie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. borges doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. borges manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
borges wants to get up but he can't break Grazie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Grazie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and borges defends well.
Grazie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grazie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
augusto borges is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
borges slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Grazie keeping moving, preventing borges from controlling successfully.
Grazie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. borges gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grazie controls borges momentarily but borges frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grazie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and borges defends well.
borges controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grazie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
borges slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Grazie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and borges defends well.
Grazie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. borges defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
borges's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Grazie is working an open guard so borges takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A combination from borges does no damage.
Grazie shoots and misses
and borges counters with a left and a right that stings Grazie.
Grazie misses with a takedown
and borges makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Grazie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grazie has his takedown stuffed
and borges counters with an outside leg kick.
borges tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grazie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten borges somewhat.
Grazie misses with a takedown
and borges counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Royce Grazie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
borges scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
augusto borges comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well borges has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... augusto borges!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Cambiasso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caeas Liege (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liege comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ecstasy of Gold kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esteban Cambiasso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caeas Liege!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liege throws a body punch but Cambiasso moves out of range.
Liege closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cambiasso to the mat! Cambiasso manages to get full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Liege's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Liege drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cambiasso looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cambiasso looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cambiasso!
Cambiasso is trying to get an arm triangle but Liege is defending well.
Cambiasso wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Liege, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liege tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cambiasso wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Liege, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cambiasso goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Liege rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cambiasso's guard! Nice work there by Liege!
Liege gets to his feet. Cambiasso looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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.
Liege shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Liege uses his free foot to push down on Cambiasso's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cambiasso.
Liege cracks Cambiasso with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambiasso is trying desperately to improve position.
Liege with good strikes from the mount here!
Liege goes for an armbar but Cambiasso turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cambiasso.
Liege uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cambiasso is breathing heavily.
Cambiasso tries to keep at a distance but Liege has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cambiasso pulls guard.
Cambiasso has his foot on Liege's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liege works his way back into a safe position though.
Liege stands up and waves to Cambiasso to follow him.
Liege throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Liege scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caeas Liege 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.
Liege has closed the distance and engaged Cambiasso in a clinch.
Liege manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Liege keeping full guard, as Cambiasso tries to pass.
Liege has Cambiasso pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambiasso prevents Liege from getting back to his feet.
Cambiasso has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Liege manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Liege raining down shots from the mount!
It looks like Esteban Cambiasso has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cambiasso is trying desperately to improve position.
Liege goes for an armbar but Cambiasso turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cambiasso.
Liege has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cambiasso off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liege shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cambiasso manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Liege working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Liege gets to his feet - Cambiasso follows without any prompting.
Liege shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liege is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cambiasso defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Liege is trying to work for a kimura but Cambiasso is defending well.
Liege is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caeas Liege showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Esteban Cambiasso's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Liege is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cambiasso sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cambiasso gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Liege counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cambiasso's guard now.
Liege thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Liege is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liege looking to sit in guard and control but Cambiasso gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Liege keeping full guard, as Cambiasso tries to pass.
Liege looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Liege is on top in guard.
Liege trying to control but Cambiasso is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Liege stands up from Cambiasso's guard - Liege perhaps looking for a knockout.
Esteban Cambiasso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cambiasso showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liege.
Liege paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liege shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Liege showed some decent athleticism there.
Cambiasso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Liege 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.
Caeas Liege is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liege is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cambiasso sees it coming and defends easily.
Liege trying to control the pace.
Esteban Cambiasso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liege in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cambiasso tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Liege!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caeas Liege!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Brother Louie. Louis Velasquez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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222 lbs
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212 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Very strong |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Louis Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett shoots in and bounces Velasquez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez controls Bennett momentarily but Bennett frees himself.
Bennett with a nice head shot there.
Bennett is looking to work some ground and pound but Velasquez has wrist control.
Velasquez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bennett throws a strike but Velasquez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Velasquez trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez preventing the sweep.
Bennett trying to keep a closed guard but Velasquez is proving a slippery customer.
Bennett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bennett seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Velasquez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Velasquez controlling from the top position.
Velasquez is looking to stand up but Bennett won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bennett strikes from his own guard.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
Bennett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bennett tries to get out of the position.
Bennett wants to sweep here but Velasquez controlling him for the moment.
Bennett is wriggling around but Velasquez manages to pass to half guard.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard but Velasquez has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez takes Bennett's back.
Bennett tries to escape the position.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.
Bennett just trying to survive but Velasquez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bennett tries to escape but Velasquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bennett trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Bennett right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Velasquez controlling the positon.
Velasquez tries to keep control of the position but Bennett is staying busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Velasquez's guard. Nice work there by Bennett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bennett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bennett gets the takedown into side control.
Bennett tries to score with some ground and pound. Velasquez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Bennett.
Bennett misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bennett in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Velasquez regains half guard, as Bennett was trying to land strikes.
Bennett looks to land a strike but Velasquez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bennett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bennett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett throws a strike but Velasquez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bennett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Velasquez is one step ahead there.
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.
Bennett striking off his back but it's not causing Velasquez any problems.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
Velasquez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bennett shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez connects with a jab.
Velasquez scores with a jab to the body.
Velasquez lands with a straight right. Bennett didn't see that one coming.
Velasquez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bennett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Velasquez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Velasquez.
Velasquez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bennett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bennett there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Velasquez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bennett somewhat.
Bennett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bennett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bennett slips a jab and a cross from Velasquez.
Velasquez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bennett's hands.
Bennett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Velasquez punishes Bennett's body with a nice straight punch.
Louis Velasquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velasquez throws a shot to the body.
Bennett takes one to the chin there.
Bennett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Velasquez lands a jab-cross combination.
Velasquez lands a jab-cross combination.
Bennett is rocked!
Velasquez lands a big right hand that sends Bennett crashing to the mat! Velasquez stays standing though and waves Bennett back to his feet!
Oh Bennett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velasquez circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bennett to the canvas! Bennett doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Velasquez keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis Velasquez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Motta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Five Points (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
260 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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266 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Motta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Five Points!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Motta loads up on a big right hand but Points slips the punch.
Points on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Motta throws a lazy right hand but Points sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Motta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Points throws a head kick that misses.
Points closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Points drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Points takes one on the button.
Motta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Motta throws out a loose jab but Points uses good head movement to avoid it.
Points moves out of range as Motta strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Points looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Points lands a body shot.
Motta misses with a straight right.
Motta keeps the fight on the outside.
Points tries to land a front kick but Motta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Points fails with an attempt to clinch.
Points misses with a looping left.
Motta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ed Motta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Points is looking to clinch but Motta is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Motta misses its intended target.
Motta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Motta throws a hook but Points avoids it easily.
Points lands a nice looking kick to the body. Motta takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Points misses with a body shot.
Motta throws a looping overhand right but Points ducks down to avoid it.
Points moves into the clinch.
Points lands a nice shot to the body.
Motta is breathing heavily.
Points missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Motta as Points tries to tie him up.
Points tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Motta's elbow.
Motta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Points pushes off an throws an elbow but Motta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Points breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Points moves in looking to clinch but Motta pushes him off.
Points tries to clinch but Motta is having none of it.
Points showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Motta.
Nice defenses there by Points.
Motta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Points displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fighters circling - Motta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Points throws a big shot that misses.
Motta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Points moves out of range of the strikes.
Points throws a body punch but Motta moves out of range.
Points throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Points dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Motta. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Points scores with a push kick.
Motta takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Motta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Motta has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Points.
Jab from Points.
Motta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Points. Points obviously looking to wear him down.
Points lands with a nice body punch.
Points lands a big head kick that sends Motta tumbling to the mat! Points takes a step backwards and waves Motta back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Motta is rocked!
It looks like Ed Motta has been cut.
Points throws a quick head kick that knocks Motta silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Points is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Five Points!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gentleman Ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Kaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaka is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pjanoo by Eric Prydaz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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203 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gentleman Ghost!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Kaka!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaka throws the kick towards the body but Ghost avoids it.
Kaka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ghost gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghost seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kaka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ghost tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kaka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ghost thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kaka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ghost looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost won't allow Kaka to sweep him here.
Kaka is looking for a triangle but Ghost pushes his legs off easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ghost shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ghost was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kaka sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ghost missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ghost missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kaka trying to control but Ghost postures up.
Kaka is not content to let Ghost control the position.
Kaka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaka gets full guard.
Kaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ghost has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ghost stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ghost loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kaka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ghost stopping the sweep attempt from Kaka.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaka throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ghost uses it to pass to side control.
Ghost is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kaka has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaka can't do much from the bottom here.
Kaka tries to buck Ghost off but Ghost is having none of it.
Kaka taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ghost tries to advance to mount but Kaka instead regains half guard.
Kaka is refusing to be controlled, as Ghost sits in half guard.
Kaka won't allow Ghost to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kaka trying to hold on to Ghost's head to control him but Ghost postures up.
Kaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ghost.
Kaka is controlling Ghost's trapped leg to prevent Ghost from advancing to side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ghost misses the shot to the body.
Kaka tries to clinch there but Ghost circles away.
Kaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ghost looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kaka!
Ghost looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gentleman Ghost dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ghost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghost.
Kaka connects with a solid leg kick.
Kaka is looking to score with low kicks.
Ghost shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kaka manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ghost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaka is keeping the position for now.
Ghost forces his way into half guard.
Ghost not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kaka trying to control but Ghost postures up.
Ghost is looking to advance position but Kaka won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ghost wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaka keeps working.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ghost.
Ghost dives in and grabs Kaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kaka pushes down on Ghost's head and hops out.
Ghost misses with a wild body shot.
Ghost blocks a head kick by Kaka.
Ghost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghost keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kaka is looking to clinch but Ghost is avoiding it.
Ghost swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ghost's head.
It looks like Gentleman Ghost has been cut.
Kaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ghost.
Ghost shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ghost was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ghost prevents Kaka from getting the reversal.
Ghost looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kaka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ghost lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost avoids the attempt from Kaka to control.
Ghost landing shots from mount.
Kaka is trying to escape the mount.
Kaka is squirming around, avoiding Ghost's attempts to control the action.
Ghost landing shots from mount.
Kaka is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kaka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ghost tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaka wants to control but Ghost is having none of it.
Ghost lands with some strikes.
Kaka in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gentleman Ghost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ghost lands a nice shot to the head.
Kaka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ghost pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaka tries to hold on but Ghost postures up.
Ghost wants to control the pace but Kaka is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gentleman Ghost dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gentleman Ghost's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ghost shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ghost throwing shots but Kaka is blocking nicely.
Kaka wants to control but Ghost passes into side.
Kaka takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Kaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kaka is trying to work for a sweep but Ghost has mounted him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost trying to control but he's not successful this time.
BOOM! Ghost connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ghost avoids the attempt from Kaka to control.
Ghost landing strikes from the mount.
Ghost is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kaka can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kaka tries to hold on but Ghost postures up.
Kaka is bucking up trying to escape but Ghost cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is landing with some decent strikes but Kaka is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ghost lands a big shot there that rocks Kaka but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghost can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kaka is looking to escape.
Kaka can't escape the position.
Ghost lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ghost tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ghost avoids the attempt from Kaka to control.
Kaka is squirming around, avoiding Ghost's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Ghost.
Kaka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ghost breaks from Kaka's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ghost wants to finish this one by submission but Kaka is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ghost.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaka tries to lock up and control but Ghost gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ghost scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kaka wants to hold on but Ghost pushes him away.
Kaka sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ghost seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kaka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaka tries to get to full guard but Ghost has control of the leg.
Kaka is trying to control but can't.
Ghost winds up and cracks Kaka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ghost passes to side control.
Ghost trying to control the action but Kaka is working from the bottom.
Kaka regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghost works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ghost with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gentleman Ghost clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gentleman Ghost's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ghost fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ghost throws a body punch but Kaka moves out of range.
Kaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ghost lands with a shot to the body.
Kaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ghost blocks a head kick by Kaka.
Kaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Ghost circles away.
Ghost keeps the fight on the outside.
Ghost lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaka tries to keep at a distance but Ghost has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kaka looking to throw knees to the head but Ghost is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Ghost.
Kaka is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ghost is working Kaka over against the cage.
Kaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ghost scores with a shot to the side of Kaka's head.
Ghost pulls Kaka into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ghost has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaka has managed to get both his arms back between Ghost's legs - danger averted.
Kaka won't allow Ghost to sweep him here.
Ghost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaka can do to turn this around?
Ghost had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaka defends it easily.
Ghost keeping moving, preventing Kaka from controlling successfully.
Ghost is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ghost seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaka is trying to maintain the position but Ghost is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaka is controlling Ghost's trapped leg to prevent Ghost from advancing to side control.
Ghost slips a nice elbow through Kaka's hands, connecting with Kaka's forehead.
Kaka is trying to control but can't.
Kaka tries to roll over but Ghost keeps him under control.
Ghost passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ghost quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Ghost but it's paid off an Kaka is forced to tap! Nice work by Ghost.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gentleman Ghost!
Gentleman Ghost is the new light heavyweight champion!
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